firstworldproblem | IC Inbox 2 (Imeeji)

Then they should have done what we always did and come speak to us. Instead they summoned Hydaelyn.

[He opens his mouth to reply, but it occurs to him that maybe there is little point to try and convince Emet otherwise right now, as the anger still burns in him. He exhales softly, raising a hand to cup Emet's cheek.]

I'm sorry. But I am certain we will find a way to be at peace once more.

[He takes a moment to calm himself down.]

One problem at a time. We do ourselves no favors by taking on too much at once.

Does it help at least? Give you focus in the short term.

[Can he... try to pet Emet's hair.]

It does. Thank you, Hades.

[He grumbles at the hair petting because it is him. It has zero bite.]

Good. Give yourself time. You are such a busybody you'll find someone other plight in which to stick your fingers in.

[Who's a grumpy little Architect, you are, yes you are!]

Oh, without a doubt. But you know that however many pies I may have my proverbial and literal fingers in, it's never quite enough to occupy all of my attention.

In that, you are too much like Cosmo.

And thus I would recommend getting some hobbies.

But all jesting aside, I am glad it is better. One day at a time. That is all we can do.

A busybody like Cosmo and a pessimist like you... I suppose I combine the worst of both worlds, hmm?

I suppose there really is not more we can do than take it one day at a time. Though I admit that in this place days stretch like years sometimes.

They can. And it has been a bit quiet as of late.

But I have no doubts excitement of the kind you do not favor will come by eventually. Until then, relax. Try to make sense of your circling mind.

And if you still find yourself with too much energy, go run with Cardinal. I imagine they also need to burn it out.

[He falls silent at the mention of the kind of excitement he does not favor, face grim, and doesn't even answer the rest of it.]

Mm.

[He bumps his shoulder with his own.]

No getting lost in your thoughts now.

[That's clearly an invitation to slump against Emet, right.]

You should entertain me, then.

[His voice is just that kind of ambiguous where it's hard to tell if he's genuinely playing along with Emet's lighter dialogue or if he's just trying to mask his own worries.]

Was the sandwich competition not enough?

[He puts an arm around him.]

I could read to you, if you like.

[Yes, good, more hugs. He wiggles a bit, getting comfortable.]

Only if you do the voices.

Only because you asked so nicely.

[He'll get comfortable trying not to jostle Levity too much in the process. The book, mostly likely a flavor of Shakespeare, is on his phone so there will be a lot of scrolling. But! He will start on act one and indeed do voices for each of the characters as he reads.

He does look over at Levity from time to time to see how he is doing.]

[It certainly seems to help! Levity definitely has fun with this, and while he starts out just being amused and trying not to laugh at the fact he got Emet to do the voices, he eventually gets invested enough in the plot, trying to read over Emet's shoulder every now and then.]

[If it looks like he is reading anyway, he delegates him a few of the characters to read along with him. Interactive story time!]

[Interactive story time! He takes to it with enthusiasm, his reading more hammy than serious, but it's obvious he's having fun. Success?]

[Success. He turns another page and gets out of his voices.]

I've heard this particular author has a few works if you would like to repeat this exercise later.

I would certainly like to!

[Pinches Emet's cheek a little before his expression grows a little more sincere rather than joking.]

... I do want to be able to spend more time with you. You and Cosmo both.

[He huffs.]

Even if it is simply lounging around with no point. For myself, of course. I don't believe Cosmo could do that if he tried.

I suppose Cosmo could read to us while we lounge. In fact, why not have him read a lecture?

I could give you homework.

No, in this scenario you're my fellow student on the benches. Cosmo gives us both homework.

I'd just refuse to do the homework and yours would magically get done, you know.

Do you mind staying out all night? Your unit won't get worried, will they?

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