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[abovefate]

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[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?

[abovefate]

You like serving me, so that should be good enough, right?

1/2

[fallingleaf]

[ he looks up at him, and sighs. but the way his face colors, it's obvious, he's about to give in. ]

[fallingleaf]

Please, I would like you to greet me with a smile in the morning, and kiss me goodnight.

[ this isn't the face of someone who is used to begging, though ]

[abovefate]

[ he asked for it but he did not expect him to do so - or even to enjoy being asked it so much. ]

—I can't stay sleeping in your room forever just for that.

[fallingleaf]

[ HE POUTS??? ]

I see.

[ wow, already going back on his word.

he then turns his face down, can't see him pout anymore. ]

[abovefate]

...

But I can stay tonight and greet you like that in the morning.

[fallingleaf]

[ he looks back up at him, studying that response. like, oh. in the right circumstances, maybe he isn't immune to his pouts and puppy dog eyes?

he's going to have to remember that. and figure out when to use it. ]

Mmm... I suppose that's better than going back on your word entirely...

[abovefate]

[ he is absolutely not immune to them at all he's just trying to be strong. And his face is red and clearly he's super embarrassed, but— ]

It's not like I'm going back on my word, it just wouldn't be practical. Even taking aside why you would want something like that, don't you have other people you enjoy spending time with? If I always slept in your room, what kind of message would that send?

[fallingleaf]

[ He smiles, and tightens his grip around his waist. ]

I'm not particularly worried about the message. But I understand if that would be too much for you.

[abovefate]

... Mm.

[ bringing his hand to his head again, stroking his hair ]

Maybe once in a while, then.

[fallingleaf]

[ a nod, and then softly, ]

Do you feel more at ease?

[abovefate]

Yes.

[ brushing his bangs out of his face ]

I'm really glad we met here.

[fallingleaf]

Mm, me too.

[ of course, his bangs go right back where they were-- but he sighs softly. ]

Honestly, I just care more if you reach out, than if you kiss me goodnight or greet me with a smile in the morning.

[abovefate]

I'll try.

These things just don't come natural to me. I'm used to being on my own.

[fallingleaf]

I can be persistent.

[ another glance upwards ]

[abovefate]

[ flicking his forehead ]

I've noticed.

[fallingleaf]

[ he laughs at that ]

Mm... I suppose it's better you already know then.

[abovefate]

It suits you.

Maybe it's a family trait.

[fallingleaf]

[ he pauses, looking a little thoughtful at the mention of family, and sighs, closing his eyes. hiding his face. ]

[abovefate]

Oh? What's with that reaction?