childeishly | 🐳 imeeji; inbox 2.

I... I know, but that doesn't make this hurt any less. [ going to drag him toward the front door, not even bothering to put anymore layers on. he's fine, and if hades needs something he's sure he'll say something. otherwise, he's just going to keep a firm hold on his hand and drag him down to the lake. ]

[Once he figures out the location, he picks him up carrying him the rest of the way.]

You will have to find a way of dragging me to the snow. Either here or to the mountain. But that is a problem for a later time. Shall we focus on the here and now?

If you're choosing Hell's route... don't you get to keep your abilities? Maybe we can still meet in... dreams. I know that's not a real mountain, but [ he shrugs a little helplessly. ] I think you might have to wait until you can come visit Snezhnaya or I can go see you.

I do. I'll have both. Won't that be lovely?

And I do want to visit the home you so love.

I want a fight with your real form sometime.

But, yes, it's pretty generous that you get both. [ he does manage a small smile at the mention of his home. ] I'll have to introduce you to my mother and my siblings.

I do want to see it. Your home. How you live. The ridiculous fish you no doubt catch under the ice.

It seems rather peaceful. I'm almost sad you had to leave it behind.

...even if I hadn't been pulled here it's not like I got to go home all that often. I'm out in other nations on missions. I only get to stop in for a couple of weeks, if even, in between them. The last time I stopped by my parent's house was because one of my fellow Harbingers died and I went back to Snezhnaya for her funeral.

I knew what I was getting into when I became a Harbinger. But I believe in her Majesty and her goal. I want to see it through to the end with her.

But, yes, we can all go ice fishing together. I'm sure my siblings would love trying to climb all over you, and I do hope you'll indulge them in a couple of stories from your own star.

Your life is a duality, and you carry it well.

[He sits down and puts Childe in his lap.]

You just want to injure my back further, don't you? But don't worry. I will weave tales of my star and of our friendship made here. Both are worth telling after all.

[ childe nestles into his lap. ]

I think you'll be able to grin and bear it, at least for a few minutes. It'll be worth it for their smiles, Hades. But I'd appreciate it, because they love that kind of thing. [ he smiles, pawing at his chest. ] I'll be excited to hear how you tell them of our friendship.

[Petting him and all of his tails.]

Grin and bear it, he says. I would adore your family. Each and everyone. Why, I'm sure I can turn them against you in a teasing like manner.

I know you would, and I know they would adore you in turn. I'm sure you and my mother would get along like a couple of old friends... and I don't doubt that you'd both be able to embarrass me within minutes. [ shuts his eyes, the pawing becoming more like clinging. ] ...I'm sure too, honestly. [ said a touch more quietly. ]

You know I love you, my Tempest. And I will not let this be the end of our story.

Besides, I want to see you cook when all the local ingredients are at your fingertips.

I know. I know. [ he falls silent for a few minutes. losing zhongli had been terrible, but at least there was a chance he could come back. this is... this is different. hades and five are going for good. and until he graduates he just... not going to be able to spend time with them like he used to. he clenches his jaw, nodding along with what he's saying. he'd answer, but his voice would betray him and likely crack. he's not okay. ]

[He pets his hair softly and kisses his temple.]

How about I make you a promise?

What kind of a promise?

That when we both find ourselves outside of this place, I will give you the fight you have been craving. No dreams. True reality.

And you're certain you'll be able to make it to Teyvat? Because I would like that, but... a broken promise... [ is something he takes incredibly seriously. ]

My wish is to be able for you, me, for all those I associate with to travel to each other's home stars. So I suppose it will have to be on the contingency that wishes actually do work. Not that I won't try find my own way there.

Is that a good enough promise?

...I appreciate that you'll try either way, [ since he's not sure if they can trust these bastards to follow through with anything. ] so yeah... thank you, Hades.

I believe we should commemorate this day.

How would you feel about making a snowman?

Alright. And you'll give me a kiss too, right?

Isn't Five the better kisser.

[But he does kiss him before he picks him up and puts him on his feet.]

I didn't know it was a contest. [ but he's pleased that he gets a kiss. ]

[ going to throw on a scarf and... yeah, that's about it. the cold doesn't bother him much. ]

Five got jealous once when I told him Lahabrea was the better kisser. So, yes, it is quite the contest.

[He puts on many layers anyway!]

Maybe you are part yeti, hmmm. I'm surprised you don't roast more in the sun. Come now.

[Takes his hand and leads him out into the snow definitely going far, far away from the cabin.]

If sensei were here to get jealous, then perhaps I would have considered saying you, but only so he would try to prove otherwise, but I like all of your kisses for their own reasons.

Heh... the cold here is nothing like the cold in Snezhnaya. It's mild compared to that, so I can enjoy it like I would a bright and sunny day. [ he smiles. ] A- Ahahahaha. I... I do, actually. I can't take the heat particularly well... I'm just pretty good at hiding it. [ not on a really hot day he isn't. he'll whine constantly. ]

[ squeezes his hand, pressing up against his side. ]

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