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[ he enjoys the pets more than he’ll admit aloud. ]

A little bit. My mask hasn’t recovered any, but that may take some time…

And what helps it heal?

I’m not actually sure. [ gently fingers the edge of his mask. ] Time?

[He pets the top of his head.]

Then you can stay here with me until you desire a different human blanket and warmth provider.

Your company is just fine, Emet. I spent all night with Xiansheng and I stopped by Taisho to see sensei.

Satisfied both are well? I know you derive comfort from them, but I imagine you were there to brighten their day as well.

You were also a hostage, I have not forgotten.

[He does take off his outer coat and wrap it around him. He has a billion layers anyway.]

[ oops! i forgot he’s still a fox. ]

[ nestles into emet’s coat, carefully trying to climb back into his lap. ]

… [ makes some kind of noise, gently pawing at any dangly bits emet has on his outfit. ] I’m glad you weren’t at the game.

[He will dangle them more enticingly for them as if he was a cat.]

Worried for me, are you?

[ sits up and sets a paw to emet's face. ] Of course I was. Do you think I want to see something happen to you, especially given your importance to Five sensei *and* myself. [ baps him. ]

[He laughs.]

Don’t take this as I’m not flattered nor do I harbor any self sacrificing tendencies. I value myself highly.

But I have lived and died a thousand thousand of your lifetimes. Physical death has little sway over me and while the results of the game are quite grizzly that is all they are. Physical.

So I do forget at times how upset he can be. And now you as well.

I have to disagree with you there. While most of the gauntlets they put us through are tortuous on a person’s physical body they can also wear on somebody mentally and emotionally and that takes infinitely more time to heal, but I’m glad you’re not interested in throwing yourself on the proverbial blade.

[ changes back so he’s basically straddling emet. ] I want a kiss. [ gently taps his lips. ]

My pride wishes I could say my mental fortitude was also quite solid, but there has been a game or two that has been trying.

Just a kiss?

[He says as he pulls that finger in his mouth to suck on it.]

Then I’m still going to keep an eye out for you following each game. You’re important to me and that comes at a cost. [ him caring, aggressively in some instances. ]

[ flushes, averting his eyes. ] In front of the mechanical horse, Emet, tsk~

I'm sure it's seen worse.

[He gropes his ass.]

I would be more worried it would be too windy and cold up here for it to be comfortable. And don't think I don't appreciate the care --- for I do greatly --- my view is slightly different, and I simply wished to impart that upon you.

[And he will bite his finger before pulling off so he can kiss him properly.]

[ laughs. ] Kinky. I didn’t know Mr. Horsie was a voyer, but if he takes after Uncle Emet, then that probably shouldn’t come as much of a surp^rise. [ his tone tilts upward as his ass is groped, another laugh following suit. ]

I don’t mind the cold. How could you forget I hail from the land of ice and snow. You don’t have to explain yourself. I get it. But even if it doesn’t bother you it may bother me or Five sensei and trying to help, pointless though it may be, is empowering and gives us the control that was so brutally torn away. So indulge us. I know you like to be pampered besides.

[ returns the kiss. ]

Don't we put a little bit of ourselves into all of our Creations.

[He can't help but laugh at the expression a little even into the kiss.]

I'm quite glad you won't get cold, but I will. And I'm quite sure I will whine and complain ruining the mood. Outdoors, but warm. I can manage that.

...And I will take your words to heart.

[Since Caeli is kindly on his lap already, he will just pick him and get on the pegasus with him sitting bridal style.]

Clearly.

You have me to keep you warm, so I expect minimal complaining. [ he sets his hands on his chest, digging his nails in as he's scooped up. ] If you keep this up, Emet, you're going to make me blush~

I enjoy getting a rise out of you as you do for me. If I can get your face to match your hair I’d consider it a win.

[He takes them still close to the water but near one of the sand and concrete ‘beaches’ below.]

Have I told you I’m invested in your happiness?

[ wow, way to immediately kill him. ]

[ he clears his throat, trying to deny emet of seeing him blush specifically because he'd like to. ]

Why?

Have I not expressed my fondness for you?

[He kisses him on the top of the head to try to get a reaction.]

Five said something similar, you know, back when we first met. It took him a while to realize someone so recently met would care.

You have, yes, but maybe it's still hard for me to understand why...

It sounds like sensei and I are pretty similar. No wonder we get along so well.

While I do enjoy my luxuries, I can be rather easy to win over. Liking me is a good start.

You both are practical. Matter of fact. And rather new and learning what you want in the world, but no less passionate at trying to achieve it. I daresay you might even be a little lonely.

[ how dare you call him out on being lonely. ] It sounds like you think you’ve got me read like your favorite book. [ he’s not wrong, but childe’s not admitting as much. ]

I am rather good at reading people, however, each person is unique. And emotions, desires, and complications change over time.

[He lands the pegasus on a nearby building where there is a makeshift bedding. It looks like there is awning next to it, but it is not currently up. He helps him down.]

Are you going to tell me if I was even partially right?

[ jumps down and nudges emet toward the bedding. ] Is this where you bring all your gentleman callers, and here I thought I was ~special. [ presses a bit more firmly. ] I guess I could, but first I’d like some incentive to share. [ he’s just being a brat, but what else is new. leans up to steal a quick kiss. ]

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