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[ there's a pause at the question, and eventually he sighs ]

Against all logical thinking, I do. He's an asshole and he was never fit to have children. But as I grow older I understand him more, and I regret that I wasn't able to understand him when I was younger.

That is part of why I want to get him out of here after all. That and then rubbing it to his face that he had to be saved by me.

You were, what, thirteen. Brilliant, but still growing.

I imagine I will always carry around some amount of guilt around Elidibus, but I won't let it sully the potential. It would be an insult to the chance given.

I know, but even as an adult I have been acting somewhat childeshly when it comes to him. Not that I don't think he doesn't deserve it.

That said. You're right, you'll probably always feel guilty. But don't be too harsh on yourself, and remember that what you did, you did out of love for him. Explain it to him as well. He will forgive you.

[Notifs!]

I will explain it to him with as much honest as I can manage. As for the forgiveness, we will have to see.

To think, would I not have met you and others here I would probably simply hide from him. Ducking behind corners until one of these games dumped me in a room with him. Forced to speak our inner thoughts.

You can consider it your own punishment for pushing us to be honest with our feelings too.

[ he leans in to kiss him, soft and gentle before he pulls back ]

It will be all right. Especially becuase you're not alone anymore.

You are right. I am not.

[He smiles and definitely relaxing more at the kiss.]

I was being nice to him because you had requested I should. How long would it have taken to realize otherwise.

But in case it is in question, I am comforted. Greatly so. Perhaps there is merit to leaning on others.

Considering you're marrying me I would be very offended if you hadn't been leaning on me. Which does remind me. I guess we'll have one more guest to invite now.

Perhaps I will spring that on him later to lighten the mood. I imagine it will be quite serious for a time.

Do I have to be anxious about him approving of me, because I already mentioned I knew Ardbert because we had some things in common. Not that I mentioned the apocalypse.

Even if he does not, which I don't imagine he will considering all the help you are providing, it is not his decision. Just as my relation to you is not your family's decision.

I know, but it is Elidibus. Don't lie and say you don't want my family to like you too.

Well. I'll worry about that when the time comes.

Elidibus cares about duty over all. I am not worried in the least about the fondness he will have for you.

Oh, I do care. Greatly so. And ever will I strive for that. But you have assured me a place by your side with or without their approval.

And I meant it. So point taken, I know it's the same for you.

[He kisses the tip of his nose.]

And you have yet to disappoint me. And I imagine if you ever did, you'd be beside yourself.

I like to think I've only ever disappointed my father and I'd like to keep it that way.

Others disappointed or no, at the end of the day 'tis only yourself you must reconcile with. A lesson that sometimes takes a while to learn.

My worry about your family liking me aside, you know I don't tend to give too much credit to others thoughts and opinions on me or what I do. With some very few special, charming exceptions. Like you.

My...

I suppose you would want to meet them. Those of blood. Those of not. Though you've enamored yourself with Lahabrea already.

I want to meet anyone who is important to you. Even if it ends up taking a lifetime.

Though I don't think I'll fall for them quite like with Lahabrea. He is special.

Goodness. You do have a knack for making someone feel desired and wanted.

[He does blush brightly though his skin is already a little flushed from drinking.]

You are still new to love, my dawn. Who knows whom you will fancy after a time? I look forward to you exploring it.

[ he's going to take his hand and bring it to his lips to kiss ]

I've learned from the best. As for that ... I'm sure there will be many others I will love dearly, especially once I have the chance to settle down. But I have no intention of fancying anyone. Things are already getting hard to manage as it is and I never enjoyed being popular.

I think I'm going to focus all my attentions on you.

[That's just going to make him blush brighter!]

You know I would wait, and pine terribly, but I am relieved to hear it all the same. But I am enjoying watching you grow, even with Tartaglia. A person full of life and dreams.

Truly one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.

[And then his mind jumps to another topic.]

I should get him something as a gift, shouldn't I? Elidibus.

If you think you would pine then I should make certain to suffocate you in so much love that you won't have time for that.

But as for Elidibus... we have a garden full of flowers, if that's the route you want to go to. A gift might not be necessary but here especially, where everything is unfamiliar, it might help him.

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