𝐀𝐣𝐚𝐱 .

Getting a little crowded in here now…

Pressing a kiss to his lips after.

...You know what? Yeah. I'm kinda liking that second option you gave me. Come on. Force it out of me, Ajax. ( Hope the people in the surrounding areas were aware they were just sparring, and not fighting to the death... )

Huh? Oh. No, I'm alright. I just have a few things on my mind.

You and I both know we aren't heroes.

I think I've been your hero more than you've been mine. Don't be so dramatic! C'mon, let's go do something together. It's been ages, and I'm dying to be treated to a meal, or something.

“I wish you had been there.” Not even to help, but just… to have some kind of support. “I don’t want to think about it anymore.”

The mention of Nod-Krai makes a surge of unpleasant memories come bubbling to the surface. Aether’s expression falls, and he remains in the hug. Not pulling away. Needing his comfort. “…I had to retreat here for a bit. I don’t want to go back out there yet.”

When they round the corner, Aether finally smiles, and he turns to tug Ajax in by the scarf, and right into a kiss. Arms wrapping around his shoulders, happy to finally be claimed. Permanently!

Of /course/ that’s what he meant. “You’re insufferable…” But he beckons him upstairs anyway. Where everyone in the living room can see it happen.

You already know the way. 💢

You've been promoted. You get to move into my bedroom.

I missed my teapot. ^_^