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[He does scroll through his phone to do a bit of research on what type of gin would be higher quality before he makes him a glass and hands it over. And then he makes himself the same.

He holds up his glass in a motion for cheers.]

[ That's kind of touching - knowing Emet is going out of his way to give him something he does enjoy. And he'll smile at him, hold his glass up and then drink ]

[This is probably a drink that is supposed to be savored, but he downs it quickly anyway apparently caring for the burn of it over the taste. He drums his fingers over the glass.]

I believe I'm becoming more restless than lethargic.

Is that a good or a bad sign?

[ he's going to move over his lap, just like that - one arm around his neck while his other hand is holding the glass and just taking another sip - unlike Emet he's taking his time with it ]

I don't think it is either.

[And he guesses he has a lap of Five now so he just puts his now empty glass down and rests his chin in his hand.]

Do you want something?

You mean aside from the pleasure of your company, your happiness and your love? I'm trying to keep it simple.

Those are quite grand. Are you sure you didn't want to think smaller.

[ There is a small thoughtful hum at that, like he actually has to think of it ]

If you're asking me if I want you the answer is always going to be yes. Obviously.

[ he leans in to kiss the top of his head then, his hands moving to each side of his face, thumb stroking his cheeks gently ]

So I'd have to ask you in turn which potion you'd want me to take.

[He can't help but smile, but he shakes his head.]

I want to save that for when I can focus on you and only you. Give you the proper adoration and attention you deserve.

But I do feel guilty leaving this room only partially done. I imagine the finished product would be soothing.

[ he's going to move his hands to his shoulders so he can kiss him again - on the cheek this time, fond and affectionate ]

To be entirely honest I was considering having you do absolutely nothing while I focused my attentions on you - it seemed like the kind of thing that would maybe lift your spirits. I did mention I wanted to be your prince charming instead, for once.

As for your feelings of guilt, you're free to discard them, but I won't say no to finishing what we started. I would definitely not be able to sleep without the aid of potions and there are a lot of thoughts racing through my mind right now.

For once, he says. As if you did not sweep me off my feet so recently as last night. Nor the dancing or the fact that I'm wearing a ring.

You cannot become what you already are.

[He pets his back before making a motion for him to move.]

Hardly any large amount of guilt, though as I mentioned I am restless. Something mindless as painting would probably help. Just don't expect perfect clean ad straight lines near the corners and edges.

Though I will agree you need more rest than I. I will only ever admit this once.

[ He laughs at that first part, genuinely amused that Hades is saying he's already his prince charming. ]

And here I thought I had to put in some more effort to sweep you off your feet. Like a bed full of rose petals just for you.

If I didn't have to spend the night at Taisho I'd offer to do go outside, but unfortunately. It is time.

[ he does get up, but he seems thoughtful, like he's definitely scheming ]

I don't need any more rest today. We'll start with finishing this room, and see what else we can come up with afterwards, if you're still feeling restless.

Oh, dear, am I not showing my affection enough? Do I need to embarrass you more to drive the point home. I can, and I will if you like. In public of course.

[Said flippantly as he does get up, stretching and popping his back.]

And I would not want to risk you. Not for a sore spot that would exist even without your prodding. But I do want to enjoy your color when I am here in the waking world. So let us finish what we have started.

[He does pause though for a moment to touch his arm gently.]

You already mean more to me than you can imagine. Someday I will be able to show you.

More than you're already showing to me every day? If that's even possible, you'll be right then. I will be deeply embarrassed.

Speaking of. I did meet your brother, you know. Though I thought I would leave the telling to you. The pace. How much you wish to explain in your own time. I could have introduced myself as your betrothed, but do applaud my restraint.

But I will support him in whatever way I can.

Now, if you want to read or study instead of painting I do not mind. I asked for a mindless task and this will suite just fine. What would ease your thoughts?

I plan on telling him. I'd already explained that I made a promise to someone, when he pointed out the ring, but that I wasn't ready to tell him more.

To be honest telling my family about you while you're not present for it feels weird, so ... I guess we'll approach the matter when we're together. But thank you for letting me handle this.

Now —

[ he's going to take one last sip of the gin he put aside, and then go take his brush again ]

If I recall, this was supposed to be a domestic couple activity. You're not doing this alone. And afterwards, if you find yourself in need of more mindless tasks, we'll take to cooking.

I respect you far too much not to. As touchy as we've become in recent days, what binds us is our consideration for one another. Our desire to see them grow and be happy.

[He just gives the glass a raised eyebrow.]

The lines don't have to be perfect.

They will be. You vastly underestimate my alcohol tolerance and my willingness to use Taisho's abilities when I have some in me.

[ he looks so smug as he says it, like this is the one thing Taisho's powers are good for ]

Then keep drinking and ask for a refill whenever the mood strikes you.

[Then he is leaving all the edges to Five except for the ones that connect with the ceiling.]

[ yeah he is not getting the ceiling. But he will not drink more because he doesn't want to get full on drunk, even if he is maybe a little tipsy. AS PROMISED, he still does an excellent job with the painting regardless, and even if he initially had complained about the task he does look like he's having fun with it ]

[Good company can truly make almost everything better.

And he'll tease him about missing a few spots --- he absolutely didn't --- and even have at least two more drinks of his own. The ceiling line is not the straightest as he puts the brush down for the final time.]

I suppose I can fix it later. It isn't that bad. I don't think you can even look that high up.

I'm short, Hades, but not that short. Or blind. But as terrible as your painting is, it's not without charm. I think I'd raver leave it as it is.

[ he'll set aside the brush and walk up to him, arms moving around his waist as he looks up at Emet ]

It is rather nice. Knowing you'd paid this much attention to my soul, and that this was important to you.

[He just laughs as he picks him up.]

I can hardly explain the feeling of pure pride and joy at seeing it, seeing it truly, for the first time in your ideal illusion. Just one more reason I was never going to leave your side there, among many others.

You're so vibrant in more ways than one. And no two colors are alike. This is yours and yours alone. Why would I not want to cherish it?

Oh. I see we're already acting on the whole embarrassing me more promise.

[ He's flippant about it because he is embarrassed, and it's attempt to hide it, but he's not protesting getting picked up, and as usual Hades' love and care just warm his heart in so many ways he can't even count them. ]

But given how breath-taking the sight is, I can hardly blame you. I may only be able to see it in dreams but it does feel special, being able to see yours as well.

There is no one around but it, 'tis fair game.

[He kisses his temple. The love, pure and whole, is mutual.]

And now that our chore is done I do feel as if some amount of cuddling is warranted, but were we not supposed to move rooms?

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