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[Taisho lobby is going to be filled with flowers for a brief while. Hydrangeas to be in fact and about one to two dozen bushes of them. Now it takes a bit to drag each purchase from BARiTONES down to Taisho and the people in the elevator if he meets any probably just don't ask.

So he can catch him in the act of transport OR he will eventually get a text.]

Hades: Do you mind propping the door open to Taisho? I need to bring a few things in.

[ He was busy studying so he doesn't catch him in the act, but he responds to the text pretty much right away because guess who selected a special tone for Emet and knows it's him every time the phone dings.

He doesn't answers it, but he heads for Taisho's door right after ]

—What?

Landscaping! You did say I could pick the next set of plants.

[Shoving one of them into his hands. They aren't full grown bushes, but still taking them more than two at at time would be unwieldy.]

This should be enough to line one of the paths.

[ It takes him a moment too long to understand what he's talking about and then he's even more confusing. He'll take the bush but he'll just stare at him ]

Are we marrying in the lobby?

[Now it is his turn to tilt his head in confusion.]

I was planning on transplanting them in your garden. But, yes, when the wedding occurs, I was planning on pruning them for the occasion. I thought they would have more significance that way.

... Are you feeling alright?

[ Oh. Oh. That is pretty sweet - to have bushes they've taken care of together be the ones they use for their wedding. His face goes red at it, and he covers it for a moment, a little overwhelmed as he thinks about the gesture.

But then he nods ]

I'm surprised is all. You always manage to surprise me.

You did give free reign for me to plan it. Reign you might regret.

[At seeing his face he takes his hands and brings them to his lips to kiss the knuckles.]

My, I wonder if the act of planting them together would not be so significant I would almost see if I could get you to plant them all as I watch.

You're not getting out of planting them together now. I like the idea.

Then off you go then unless you threw out your back since I last saw you.

[He picks a pair up and follows him into Taisho.]

Bossying me around already?

[ but he doesn't seem to mind at all, and heads inside toward the garden ]

It does make it feel more real, you know. Doing this with you.

You did mention the first flowers we had bloomed yesterday, but we didn't view them. I thought I would remedy that today.

And I also wanted to see if you felt less anxious today.

I ended up being too tired to show you in the end. But at least I gave you the cake.

It's better - or at least I'm not obsessively thinking about it now. Talking with you and Lahabrea does tend to help me be reasonable again.

Good.

[He tilts his head up and kisses him.]

Now, we have quite a few more plants to bring in and then digging them spaces besides.

[ He just seems to glow at that kiss, enjoying the affection and acceptance as he always does ]

I'll take care of bringing them in. You start digging.

[He gives a mock Garlean salute and starts heading off in towards the shed. He starts looking for a suitable spot, either on a path or at the curved edge of the garden. He probably bought too many, but they can pot the extra and put it in Five's room or something.]

[ He's taking his time with bringing each of them in since he wants to make sure to do it on his own rather than use the abilities, and most importantly, he wants to be careful with them. It feels like something special and important and he doesn't want to ruin it. The garden is pretty big too so there will probably be enough space ]

A pity that I missed so much of the digging action.

[In the end he probably picked a path. Emet has gotten a bit less than halfway done carving out the spots, but he hasn't planted any of them. He's rolled up his sleeves and is covered in dirt on his knees, arms, and a little in his hair.]

Don't worry. I saved some of the work for you.

[Holding out a shovel for him.]

Oh actually I was thinking more about ogling you while you do all the work. You look very sexy with dirt on you.

[ but despite what he says, he does take the shovel ]

I could change into shorts and sandals for you. Complete with terrible shirt. I do believe I have one stored in your room.

A perfect look to make me swoon with. But no, I wouldn't dare to let you ruin it.

[ He's going to observe Emet's work thus far, and then make sure the spot he's going for is at the perfect distance, not wanting to mess up this step ]

For the record I was studying the material you gave me yesterday, so you've successfully got me off homework in favor of physical work.

[Luckily both of them are quite good at spatial distance so they are evenly spread apart without the need of a ruler. And luckily they are just holes in the ground, Emet saved the actually planting for both of them.]

I was reminded of that particular lesson because Cardinal was asking the difference between Umbral and Astral the other day. Luckily, I don't need to impart the importance of having the basics down to you.

How long have you been studying? A break was probably warranted regardless.

Only a few hours, nothing impressive.

[ a pause, then he adds ]

I suppose you're right, a break was in order.

We'll bask in their shade after we finish then. Perhaps bring something to eat.

[When they are done digging the spots, he'll smear a little dirt on Five's cheek and kiss his nose.]

[ he's so weak to this kind of simple domesticity and it shows with how he can't stop smiling, even when he's trying to look offended ]

Less teasing, more working, my moon and stars.

Though I should ask. How are you feeling, after our talk?

Please. You enjoy every moment of it.

[He kneels with him as they get the first hydrangea bush into place.]

I do worry some of my thoughts are worrying you, and I do wish to stress that while the jealous is new, most of the rest is not. The unfortunate product of the events of my life.

It has taken me a long time to get here, and it will take probably even more time to unravel. So even at times when it seems like progress is not being made, I do assure you it is.

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