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[ 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.

I only worry because I cherish you. As unreasonable and impossible as it is I do wish I could just make you happy, and truly content, in perpetuity.

But that's unrealistic. So I'll make do with being able to make you happy to begin with. And grateful that we can share these moments together.

You are incredibly sappy.

[He kisses him again dirt and all.]

And as much as we scheme and we plot, I do enjoy this quiet moments with you the most. Where everything doesn't feel as heavy or oppressive.

I want your love and your smile forever.

[ Well now he's blushing again, but he's content to kiss him back, and he wraps his arms around him immediately after ]

So long as I have you by my side I think that's going to be easy. I have all the reasons in the world to love you and your presence always makes me smile.

Was this part of your scheming to get my attention?

Today? No. This was planning for the wedding.

Though now that you have mentioned it, I should have taken a picture of your reaction.

[He runs his arms up his sides.]

Come now, we only have a dozen or so more to go and then you can use me as your pillow.

No, I've had enough sleeping. Once we're done with this we're taking a shower and then heading out. I'm taking you to a proper date.

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