firstworldproblem | IC Inbox 2 (Imeeji)

There might have been a few tears after, but I'm attributing that to the hangover.

[He kisses his cheek for the comment, flirting back.]

You need not deprive yourself, my dawn. I did promise you nearly everything, this included. What did you make?

And he is an audition with his full memories I believe. Though his corruption seems to prevent him from speaking about certain events.

[ he blushes immediately, but by now that's probably not surprising. He'll try to look COOL by reaching for his hand to hold, though ]

Oh. He told me he had no memories so if that was supposed to be a secret, good job on keeping it.

As for what I made. I figured I'd try my hand at pasta. I remembered Nero enjoyed that and I figured I could make some for Vergil later on as well, so you're my test subject right now.

[He says nothing, but he is absolutely radiating smugness as he squeezes his fingers.]

I thought he didn't either, but a second encounter revealed it to be something else. I don't believe it is the same fellow, however. He doesn't seem overly upset when I call him Hero, and he broached the topic of cooperation rather than I. A nice change, truly.

I know your calculating mind categorizes everything it sees due to your survival instincts, but it is rather darling that you can put it to a use like this. And I'm sure Vergil will be flattered. Has Lahabrea told you?

With any luck this will be the best use it will have for a while. I like the thought of not having to worry about survival for a long, long time. Alongside with you, of course.

What was Lahabrea supposed to tell me?

I can only imagine the hobbies you are going to gather. Though upon returning to Amaurot I do believe Halmurat would be the best teacher for you with your love of gardening.

[He leans on the table desiring to be close rather than actual sitting.]

I wouldn't want to spoil the surprise. But simply ask him next time you see him. And 'tis nothing worrisome so do not worry about it being a rush.

I'm going to pick up as many as possible, as you're likely already imagining. If we are to live an eternity together then obviously I need to learn even more.

And I take it it's a good news, then.

I'm sure you'll start to pace yourself after the fifth or sixth specialty. And I will not be holding you back this time. I will simply gather you to return home if I find you have fallen asleep in your studies.

[He shrugs at the comment, but obviously it is good news.]

Finally, we are diminishing his notion that he has no place in Amaurot. Or at least not a comfortable one. I daresay, he's taking the idea of change harder than I.

[He does get down to glasses and fills them with water.]

Alcohol or no?

That's good to know. I had been worrying about that and I know it weighed heavily on his mind.

Alcohol.

[ he'll go and make sure to put everything on plates as well, offering him a seat afterwards ]

Just wine this time.

I know. Yet he had to come to his own conclusion. Just as I had to come to mine.

[He sits next to him placing down the glasses and just leaning his head against his for a few quiet seconds before straightening.]

I will endeavor to not get too tipsy myself so I remember how to help if we have any hangovers.

But getting back to our new friend. Hopefully the jealousy is still subtle.

No, to be honest it's increasing knowing it's a different version of him that is willing to cooperate with you.

I daresay if he laughs at my morbid jokes, you two might have to arm wrestle for my affection.

Oh, so I have to murder him and hide the body. Understood.

Careful now. I am liable to swoon with such sweet words.

Though in reality even if you could not help me with my goals, even would you not be immortal, I would still follow you. I would still invite you to Amuarot. Despite the irony that is my corruption, I have decided I will not live without the dawn.

[To which he raise his glass.]

Especially if it is going to cook for me.

[ oh no. The words are definitely making him swoon, and though he's trying to put up an act and look grumpy, he ends up smiling because of course Emet makes him smile with the most heartfelt declaration ]

If you say it like that it's going to be harder to stay jealous.

Your other option is to sleep with him repeatedly. It is doing wonders for me and Caeli.

[That's not why he really likes Caeli, but you know!]

But more discovery is needed in regards to our dear Hero. How much he remembers. How is star is faring. Multiple timelines are rather confusing. I am rather glad that between you and your siblings there only seems to be two.

Oh, is it? Well. That's good to know. But I'm afraid your dear Hero is really not my type, so I'll have to pass.

But you're right, multiple timelines are confusing. But it should be a little easier for you, since you're enemies.

Maybe we raised him up as an Ascian in his timeline.

[He doesn't believe of a word of that, but it'll be quite a trip when he finds out it is Elidibus and not that person.]

I did have a small talk about Klaus with Luther. Tell me your professional opinion. Will something terrible happen if we wished him back to your timeline. I do recall there was even a rule book about time travel dos and donts.

Well I have been neglecting memory-taking so my expertise is not as good or reliable as it should be.

But yes, having two versions of the same person within close proximity is going to present some challenges. For the two of them. I suppose we could potentially keep them both so long as they're never close to each other.

[He taps his fork against his chin.]

Problematic. I do not want to leave this Klaus in his own timeline. Perhaps we could reunite him with his 'you' at best case.

And I could only imagine the spiraling self esteem issues would we make a rule that they never could be close to each other. He'd leave and never come back.

An interesting puzzle. One we will find a solution for.

Assuming this "me" is still alive. I want to bring Klaus with me but you're right it would pose challenges. And since it is my world we're taking him to, he'd have to abide by its rules, so it's unlikely the same side effects won't apply just because he was here before.

Perhaps I will need to nag him to take more memories if he is willing of course.

I'm less worried about those challenges and more concerned with taking him from another 'you'. While you will always be my favorite, I would feel a bit ... guilty about it, would he be alive.

Goodness. I did not mean to sour the mood, but I'll have a talk with him. What he wants. What he desires. And we can solve for it as best we can. At least Luther is easy.

I'm not inclined to be nice with another me, he's probably a jerk.

And I'd appreciate it if you could talk to him. I feel like when I do it it's full of expectations.

He probably is, but I’m sure that is part of his charm. I will. I don’t think Klaus even realizes what he wants.

[He laughs.]

How complicated it has all become. Why I do remember when all I had to worry about was keeping your interest so I could steal your secrets.

You ended up stealing my heart so that's the punishment you have to suffer for it.

[ time to lean in closer so he can kiss his cheek ]

I appreciate it.

Oh, really? Lahabrea did mention upon arriving at Amaurot I could remake my memory crystal. Perhaps I can finally show you how your act of kindness did both surprise and melt this heart.

[He smiles at the kiss. It really is the small gestures.]

Of course. I can’t even pretend that I wouldn’t try to meet your wishes.

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