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[abovefate]

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[fallingleaf]

[ he laughs, ]

This? I see... Mmm, but... You're cruel in the way a beautiful flower has thorns.

Is it masochistic to still want to hold the flower?

[abovefate]

Yes.

Though that's an apt analogy.

[fallingleaf]

Your definition feels too expansive.

[ and so, he turns over, wrapping his arms around his waist and burying his face into his shirt. ]

[abovefate]

[ that's too cute, he can't handle that ]

... mm.

Are you still worried about me? Or do you just want to be spoiled more?

[fallingleaf]

[ which is it, he wonders... and decides, ultimately, ]

I just felt like it...

[ muffled into him, though he does turn his head to the side, resting on his thigh ]

[abovefate]

[ going to go back to stroking his hair, because after all he's enjoying this too ]

I'll allow it just this once.

[fallingleaf]

[ he 'hmms' lightly at that, quiet for a moment... and then he opens his eyes, staring out ahead. ]

... Mm. I want you to come to me, though. If you need help.

[abovefate]

I can handle myself, you know.

[fallingleaf]

I know.

[ he doesn't take back his request. ]

[abovefate]

I'll come to you and Lumine, if I need something.

Though you really shouldn't waste time with me.

[fallingleaf]

Mm.

I understand.

[ he closes his eyes, his grip around him tightening for a brief moment. ]

But I will make my own decisions.

[abovefate]

You are so stubborn. ... and so kind and gentle.

[fallingleaf]

... I think you have a kind and gentle side, too.

[abovefate]

...

Being kind and gentle has never helped me.

[fallingleaf]

I see.

But, do you think it could hurt here...?

[abovefate]

I don't know. But I can't just turn off the way I think ad act now. Even if it's tempting with you sometimes.

[fallingleaf]

I wouldn't expect something like that.

But it is nice to know you're tempted.

[abovefate]

Would you want me to greet you with a smile in the morning and kiss you goodnight?

[fallingleaf]

Yes.

[ even if he knows he's teasing... ]

[abovefate]

That's not going to happen.

[fallingleaf]

Well, you asked. I simply answered honestly.

[abovefate]

Maybe I'd feel like it if you begged me nicely.

[fallingleaf]

[ he huffs, and lifts his head, looking up at him. ]

Is that what you want from me?

[ there's a bit of amusement there, ]

[abovefate]

I would certainly enjoy it.

[fallingleaf]

Hmm... I suppose that's almost a fair trade for indulging each other... But that certainly demands more of me, doesn't it?