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I haven’t read mine today.
[He’s been too busy playing guitar and brooding, it’s a whole thing.
He frowns, though. Add? The guy who owns Karte? The guy from prison? Yeah, Till isn’t too shocked to hear HE’S straight, but he must have been pretty harsh to upset Ain. Hm…]
I’m straight.
[He starts, just. Immediately.]
When you say you were flirting…what did you, uh. Say, exactly? Maybe…I dunno, there was a misunderstanding somewhere or something.
[He’s been too busy playing guitar and brooding, it’s a whole thing.
He frowns, though. Add? The guy who owns Karte? The guy from prison? Yeah, Till isn’t too shocked to hear HE’S straight, but he must have been pretty harsh to upset Ain. Hm…]
I’m straight.
[He starts, just. Immediately.]
When you say you were flirting…what did you, uh. Say, exactly? Maybe…I dunno, there was a misunderstanding somewhere or something.
[...]
I doubt that. [AINCHASE ISHMAEL] Haha, anyway.
Um. Goddess, okay, this is a long story. He showed up here, and we've known each other for years, so I was pretty excited to see him. He got bitten by one of those stupid poisonous snakes, though, so I took him back to the bakery and upstairs into our living room so I could monitor his condition. Actually, before that, I told him about how I died and pulled my shirt up to show him the scar the False God left on me, and he stuck his hands up my shirt about it. Anyway—
[Ain you cannot just gloss over that part]
He's not much of a cuddler. I love hugs and giving them, so I'll admit I did take advantage of the fact he was growing a bit sick so I could snuggle up to him. I acknowledge that wasn't the right thing to do, though. But while he was sick from the poison, he was babbling and touching my face and hair and horns and stuff, saying I was cute and all. I was swooning. ...it was stupid, but I was.
We fell asleep on the couch, and then he left me with his jacket and sneaked off without waking me up the morning after. Then I went to bring him some stuff from the tailor shop 'cause his clothes are always ripped and he looks stupid [ain] and we got into a screaming match. Not because of the clothes. He was upset because I wasn't calling him by name and a whole bunch of other stuff came up. I tried flirting with him there before that, though, and he said something like... "Is this why everyone calls you the town whore?"
[Sighs.]
Well, I don't really like being called that, so I moped about it. Maybe that's it? He thinks I'm a whore, so he wouldn't want to be with someone like me, obviously. [go to therapy] Either way, when we arrived here, we went to the movie theatre together, and it was kind of datelike... I guess I was wrong to assume still, but I guess I thought he'd know...? [In retrospect, Ain does not know why this is the case.] So I said over text message that he should let me take him out on a second date and he flipped out and told me to quit.
So! I've been rejected and it kinda sucks. [He is glossing over the fact that accusations like "being a whore" and "being manipulative" really hurt him badly due to the whoooole Affogato thing that happened last summer. Some things really stick with you man.]
I doubt that. [AINCHASE ISHMAEL] Haha, anyway.
Um. Goddess, okay, this is a long story. He showed up here, and we've known each other for years, so I was pretty excited to see him. He got bitten by one of those stupid poisonous snakes, though, so I took him back to the bakery and upstairs into our living room so I could monitor his condition. Actually, before that, I told him about how I died and pulled my shirt up to show him the scar the False God left on me, and he stuck his hands up my shirt about it. Anyway—
[Ain you cannot just gloss over that part]
He's not much of a cuddler. I love hugs and giving them, so I'll admit I did take advantage of the fact he was growing a bit sick so I could snuggle up to him. I acknowledge that wasn't the right thing to do, though. But while he was sick from the poison, he was babbling and touching my face and hair and horns and stuff, saying I was cute and all. I was swooning. ...it was stupid, but I was.
We fell asleep on the couch, and then he left me with his jacket and sneaked off without waking me up the morning after. Then I went to bring him some stuff from the tailor shop 'cause his clothes are always ripped and he looks stupid [ain] and we got into a screaming match. Not because of the clothes. He was upset because I wasn't calling him by name and a whole bunch of other stuff came up. I tried flirting with him there before that, though, and he said something like... "Is this why everyone calls you the town whore?"
[Sighs.]
Well, I don't really like being called that, so I moped about it. Maybe that's it? He thinks I'm a whore, so he wouldn't want to be with someone like me, obviously. [go to therapy] Either way, when we arrived here, we went to the movie theatre together, and it was kind of datelike... I guess I was wrong to assume still, but I guess I thought he'd know...? [In retrospect, Ain does not know why this is the case.] So I said over text message that he should let me take him out on a second date and he flipped out and told me to quit.
So! I've been rejected and it kinda sucks. [He is glossing over the fact that accusations like "being a whore" and "being manipulative" really hurt him badly due to the whoooole Affogato thing that happened last summer. Some things really stick with you man.]
[Wow okay that is. A lot more than he was prepared for, but Till got to dump his problems on Ain, so it’s only fair he gets to do the same. Till, of course, is realizing right away how out of his element he is here because he isn’t gay, and Ain is very clearly a gay man. He’s honestly not sure if any advice he could give here would be at all helpful.
Fuck. Okay. Try to relate. Try to…see where he’s coming from. That’s what you do, right? How would he feel if he were in Ain’s shoes and this happened with Mizi?
…]
Maybe it’s wrong to assume, but anybody who ever says it’s easy to just ask someone how they feel about you has never had to be the one to do it before. It’s really hard.
[So it’s easier to be vague about it, and confess during song while your crush is mega depressed, obviously.]
If you liked him…like that, before, then it makes sense you’d want to think he felt that way too. Especially if he was doing all that shit while high on poison.
[Till frowns, because he’s realizing…Add is a lot like he is. That’s not necessarily a good thing, either.]
Sounds like he’s been a real asshole to you. Not that it’s okay, but…I don’t necessarily think it was just to make you feel bad.
[…]
Maybe it scared him, cause he doesn’t…like himself. And he can’t get why anybody would think that about him.
[Pot, meet kettle.]
Fuck. Okay. Try to relate. Try to…see where he’s coming from. That’s what you do, right? How would he feel if he were in Ain’s shoes and this happened with Mizi?
…]
Maybe it’s wrong to assume, but anybody who ever says it’s easy to just ask someone how they feel about you has never had to be the one to do it before. It’s really hard.
[So it’s easier to be vague about it, and confess during song while your crush is mega depressed, obviously.]
If you liked him…like that, before, then it makes sense you’d want to think he felt that way too. Especially if he was doing all that shit while high on poison.
[Till frowns, because he’s realizing…Add is a lot like he is. That’s not necessarily a good thing, either.]
Sounds like he’s been a real asshole to you. Not that it’s okay, but…I don’t necessarily think it was just to make you feel bad.
[…]
Maybe it scared him, cause he doesn’t…like himself. And he can’t get why anybody would think that about him.
[Pot, meet kettle.]
[so he should sing add love songs got it— that definitely won't earn him a black eye or nothin']
...huh? Why? He's great. He's been with us — the El Search Party, my friends back home — for years, and he's always stuck his neck out for us. Haha, we didn't get along at first... I thought he was nosey and I'm pretty sure he thought the same of me, but now most of our little arguments are lighthearted.
...
I think, anyway. I probably screwed that up, too.
[Now they are For Real arguing because Ain couldn't take a hint... sigh. If anyone hates themself it's Ain right this second.]
I guess I'm most sad because I've probably lost him as a friend, too...? Why would you want to talk to someone who has an obvious stupid little crush on you? Ugh. I definitely freaked him out more than I meant to, but I wasn't thinking.
[God, relationships are hard. He's distantly reminded of how Wolfwood rejected him at first too, but the circumstances were a lot worse because they were full-stop making out when Wolfwood hit him with the "not right now sorry :)". Then Ain didn't see him for two weeks... mmmmmm...
He smushes his face into his pillow and sighs. God he hates men.]
...huh? Why? He's great. He's been with us — the El Search Party, my friends back home — for years, and he's always stuck his neck out for us. Haha, we didn't get along at first... I thought he was nosey and I'm pretty sure he thought the same of me, but now most of our little arguments are lighthearted.
...
I think, anyway. I probably screwed that up, too.
[Now they are For Real arguing because Ain couldn't take a hint... sigh. If anyone hates themself it's Ain right this second.]
I guess I'm most sad because I've probably lost him as a friend, too...? Why would you want to talk to someone who has an obvious stupid little crush on you? Ugh. I definitely freaked him out more than I meant to, but I wasn't thinking.
[God, relationships are hard. He's distantly reminded of how Wolfwood rejected him at first too, but the circumstances were a lot worse because they were full-stop making out when Wolfwood hit him with the "not right now sorry :)". Then Ain didn't see him for two weeks... mmmmmm...
He smushes his face into his pillow and sighs. God he hates men.]
[It’s always hard, when it’s someone you’ve known for basically forever. It’s…the same for Till, and Ivan, and Mizi…even Sua. He could have said something to Mizi literally any time, all of those years in Anakt, but he didn’t because he was too afraid of fucking up what little connection they had.
And that’s what Ain’s afraid of. He’s afraid he screwed everything up.
Why would you want to talk to someone who has an obvious stupid little crush on you? Ugh. Fuck…Till feels his face wash hot with shame as he looks down at the floor again.]
If you’ve really known him for as long as you say you have, then…I think it’s probably harder to really screw shit up than you’d think. Plus, you’ve gotta…give yourself more credit. It don’t sound like this is entirely your fault. Lovin’ someone…ain’t a crime.
And that’s what Ain’s afraid of. He’s afraid he screwed everything up.
Why would you want to talk to someone who has an obvious stupid little crush on you? Ugh. Fuck…Till feels his face wash hot with shame as he looks down at the floor again.]
If you’ve really known him for as long as you say you have, then…I think it’s probably harder to really screw shit up than you’d think. Plus, you’ve gotta…give yourself more credit. It don’t sound like this is entirely your fault. Lovin’ someone…ain’t a crime.
Ooh... not unlike magic constructs or familiars. Fascinating! And adorable.
( she glances over curiously before gently holding out a hand for his paw. she must squimsh. but only with permission! )
... Ah, speaking of magic... did you know? The Goddesses can change certain scars.
... I just thought you might be interested.
( she glances over curiously before gently holding out a hand for his paw. she must squimsh. but only with permission! )
... Ah, speaking of magic... did you know? The Goddesses can change certain scars.
... I just thought you might be interested.
[So... thanks to his talk with Ezell, Add does spend some time reflecting on this whole... thing, with Ain. Maybe not in the way he intended, but hey, at least Add is thinking about it instead of just trying to put it off for the rest of the month.
Eventually, he has to talk to Ain. He knows that much for certain. And he definitely does not want to bring this onto the network again, so that means talking in person is the only option. And he's not sure how well Ain will react to him after what happened... so...
He makes his way to Ain's apartment and knocks. He's not going to say a damn thing until the door opens, and if he has to, he's prepared to jam it open with Dynamo. He has to clear this shit up no matter what.
Anyway, assuming he can get his foot in the door... he plays it cool. Arms folded, gaze off to the side, trying to look nonchalant as fuck.]
Hey.
Eventually, he has to talk to Ain. He knows that much for certain. And he definitely does not want to bring this onto the network again, so that means talking in person is the only option. And he's not sure how well Ain will react to him after what happened... so...
He makes his way to Ain's apartment and knocks. He's not going to say a damn thing until the door opens, and if he has to, he's prepared to jam it open with Dynamo. He has to clear this shit up no matter what.
Anyway, assuming he can get his foot in the door... he plays it cool. Arms folded, gaze off to the side, trying to look nonchalant as fuck.]
Hey.
[Thankfully Ain happened to be home when he knocked or else this would end in an unceremonious whimper.
For the past few days, he's mostly kept to himself. He goes to see his movies (Ryan sneaks him into a few at the non-fancy theatre). He returns to the Grove sometimes to go touch grass since there apparently isn't any here. The whole "moving around a lot" thing has been good for him, and added mental clarity comes from his talk with Till about the whole thing. Ain has no idea that Ezell said anything, naturally, and has simply been operating on the mere thought of "I kind of get why I did a Bad Thing"... and also the more pressing thought of "I love screwing up friendships, that's great :)". All around acceptance mixed with grief at himself.
He's going to continue pretending he's fine like he's been doing with the rest of his newfound depression. Anyway, knock at the door, and he's up on his feet to answer it. He can't say he expects Add, but.]
Hi. [At least he can act normal.] Haha, what is it?
For the past few days, he's mostly kept to himself. He goes to see his movies (Ryan sneaks him into a few at the non-fancy theatre). He returns to the Grove sometimes to go touch grass since there apparently isn't any here. The whole "moving around a lot" thing has been good for him, and added mental clarity comes from his talk with Till about the whole thing. Ain has no idea that Ezell said anything, naturally, and has simply been operating on the mere thought of "I kind of get why I did a Bad Thing"... and also the more pressing thought of "I love screwing up friendships, that's great :)". All around acceptance mixed with grief at himself.
He's going to continue pretending he's fine like he's been doing with the rest of his newfound depression. Anyway, knock at the door, and he's up on his feet to answer it. He can't say he expects Add, but.]
Hi. [At least he can act normal.] Haha, what is it?
We need to talk.
[said very coolly and neutrally, like he totally hasn't been practising what he should say to Ain these past couple days... this is a very casual thing going on here. Just a normal, not-awkward conversation between bros who are friends. Yeah.
...
He clears his throat, still staring at a random spot on the wall.]
Let me in. So we can talk privately.
[said very coolly and neutrally, like he totally hasn't been practising what he should say to Ain these past couple days... this is a very casual thing going on here. Just a normal, not-awkward conversation between bros who are friends. Yeah.
...
He clears his throat, still staring at a random spot on the wall.]
Let me in. So we can talk privately.
...sure.
[Fuck it we ball! Ain stands aside and ushers Add in, closing the door behind him and locking it in case someone decides to barge in. He's not sure who would, but...
Anyway, there's not too many places to sit down if Add wants to, and the fact that his room spawned into existence with fabric bolts and plants everywhere is not helping. The clutter is largely against the walls, but still.
Ain is going to sit on the very edge of his bed to have this discussion, draping his too-long tail over the entire length of it, where it dangles off the opposite end.]
You can sit wherever you want, haha. And I'll let you start, since you came all this way.
[Fuck it we ball! Ain stands aside and ushers Add in, closing the door behind him and locking it in case someone decides to barge in. He's not sure who would, but...
Anyway, there's not too many places to sit down if Add wants to, and the fact that his room spawned into existence with fabric bolts and plants everywhere is not helping. The clutter is largely against the walls, but still.
Ain is going to sit on the very edge of his bed to have this discussion, draping his too-long tail over the entire length of it, where it dangles off the opposite end.]
You can sit wherever you want, haha. And I'll let you start, since you came all this way.
[The lack of seats is fine, this is but one of Dynamo's many useful talents. Add awkwardly shuffles in, stopping to lean against his drones once Ain sits down on the bed.
... getting in was a lot easier than he prepared for. Did he really think Ain would refuse to see him? Thinking on it now... he sighs softly, shoulders lowering as he finally steals a glance at Ain. He's smiling like everything is fine, but he can tell...
Better to just get it over with. Add straightens, trying to look confident while also looking away again. Eye contact is hard.]
About what happened the other day... it was a misunderstanding, and my reaction was overblown. I'm not mad at you. Had I handled the situation properly from the start, none of this would've happened in the first place, so there's nothing you need to apologize for...
... getting in was a lot easier than he prepared for. Did he really think Ain would refuse to see him? Thinking on it now... he sighs softly, shoulders lowering as he finally steals a glance at Ain. He's smiling like everything is fine, but he can tell...
Better to just get it over with. Add straightens, trying to look confident while also looking away again. Eye contact is hard.]
About what happened the other day... it was a misunderstanding, and my reaction was overblown. I'm not mad at you. Had I handled the situation properly from the start, none of this would've happened in the first place, so there's nothing you need to apologize for...
[Well, if Add's not going to look at him, Ain is going to look at Dachie curled up in a pile of random objects in the corner. His hoarding behaviour is getting worse... he's pretty sure he sees Till's guitar pick in the pile. Oh no.]
Haha... I'm not mad at you either, to be clear. I just needed to take some time to myself. Actually, if I'm honest with you, I was laying it on pretty thick. I know it hasn't been a long time since you've seen me, but it's been a long time for me, since our two timelines don't line up. I'm sure I'm acting pretty strange to you.
Oh, but I'm glad you don't hate me! That's what I was worried about the most~.
Haha... I'm not mad at you either, to be clear. I just needed to take some time to myself. Actually, if I'm honest with you, I was laying it on pretty thick. I know it hasn't been a long time since you've seen me, but it's been a long time for me, since our two timelines don't line up. I'm sure I'm acting pretty strange to you.
Oh, but I'm glad you don't hate me! That's what I was worried about the most~.
[They can both stare at Dachie curled up on object nest. Oh, to be a carefree Dachie with no relationship issues, basking in all this attention...]
Of course I don't hate you. If I was going to hate you, I have a million better goddamn reasons for it than that.
I just... didn't expect it, I guess. Figured you were making fun of me or something.
[... his confidence wanes with that last part. Saying it out loud makes it sound even stupider. Ugh, back up a bit, he can still get this back on track—]
A-anyway, like I said, it was a misunderstanding. To clear everything up, I'm not interesting in any kind of sexual relations, so if I gave you the wrong impression at some point... I should've noticed sooner and corrected it. Sorry.
Of course I don't hate you. If I was going to hate you, I have a million better goddamn reasons for it than that.
I just... didn't expect it, I guess. Figured you were making fun of me or something.
[... his confidence wanes with that last part. Saying it out loud makes it sound even stupider. Ugh, back up a bit, he can still get this back on track—]
A-anyway, like I said, it was a misunderstanding. To clear everything up, I'm not interesting in any kind of sexual relations, so if I gave you the wrong impression at some point... I should've noticed sooner and corrected it. Sorry.
When I pick on you, it's not with any real venom behind it. Not anymore, anyway. I didn't like you much at first, but you grew on me, sort of like a stubborn vine~.
[Hope that helps! It probably doesn't, but at least he's being honest for once. The tip of his tail wiggles as they talk, audibly thunk thunking against the bedskirt.
He does not laugh at that last part, luckily, even though he finds the way Add words it entertaining.]
Who said it had to be sexual? I'm not really into sex before a few dates anyway. [Not anymore, at least. One bad experience was all it took for him to chill out a little. RIP.] But either way, I respect your choice. I'm just sorry I made you uncomfortable.
[Hope that helps! It probably doesn't, but at least he's being honest for once. The tip of his tail wiggles as they talk, audibly thunk thunking against the bedskirt.
He does not laugh at that last part, luckily, even though he finds the way Add words it entertaining.]
Who said it had to be sexual? I'm not really into sex before a few dates anyway. [Not anymore, at least. One bad experience was all it took for him to chill out a little. RIP.] But either way, I respect your choice. I'm just sorry I made you uncomfortable.
Nnh—!!
[Somehow he was not expecting Wolfwood to just go for it, right when Ain's riding on the edge of orgasm himself. Somehow. Don't ask him why he thought this.
He's too keyed up, though, and the second Wolfwood gets Ain maybe halfway into his mouth, the heat and bobbing of his head is too much for the angel to handle. His back arches briefly, thrusting his hips into Wolfwood's mouth without warning or preamble.
And then he climaxes, just like that.
Sorry.]
[Somehow he was not expecting Wolfwood to just go for it, right when Ain's riding on the edge of orgasm himself. Somehow. Don't ask him why he thought this.
He's too keyed up, though, and the second Wolfwood gets Ain maybe halfway into his mouth, the heat and bobbing of his head is too much for the angel to handle. His back arches briefly, thrusting his hips into Wolfwood's mouth without warning or preamble.
And then he climaxes, just like that.
Sorry.]
Tch, didn't I just say not to apologize? I'm the one who was too harsh, it's not always about you. [??????? he is TRYING,]
And you don't have to hit on everyone you think is flirting with you, either. Even if I was, you weren't gonna hurt my fucking feelings or whatever rejecting me. You're... ugh, someone I'd call a friend, so I'm not going to just turn my back on you over shit like that. Have some faith in me for once.
[Even if Ain makes new friends, new lovers, people he cares about more than any of the El Search Party... there's no point in Add pretending he wouldn't still care. He'd still do almost anything to protect Ain.
Even if he's not as important anymore. It's... it's fine. Don't think about emotional velocity right now, this isn't about that.]
And you don't have to hit on everyone you think is flirting with you, either. Even if I was, you weren't gonna hurt my fucking feelings or whatever rejecting me. You're... ugh, someone I'd call a friend, so I'm not going to just turn my back on you over shit like that. Have some faith in me for once.
[Even if Ain makes new friends, new lovers, people he cares about more than any of the El Search Party... there's no point in Add pretending he wouldn't still care. He'd still do almost anything to protect Ain.
Even if he's not as important anymore. It's... it's fine. Don't think about emotional velocity right now, this isn't about that.]
[...
The Look on Ain's face. One of relief, but also confusion. Because, yeah, he's super glad that Add has his back — as if they ever haven't, really, even when they were "fighting" and "being passive-aggressive", they were always a team — but also. Also. It seems like Add has lost the plot.
Or he never got it in the first place.]
You thought I was hitting on you because I thought you were flirting first? I was laying it on thicker because I thought you were finally reciprocating.
The Look on Ain's face. One of relief, but also confusion. Because, yeah, he's super glad that Add has his back — as if they ever haven't, really, even when they were "fighting" and "being passive-aggressive", they were always a team — but also. Also. It seems like Add has lost the plot.
Or he never got it in the first place.]
You thought I was hitting on you because I thought you were flirting first? I was laying it on thicker because I thought you were finally reciprocating.
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[Hey look, he's making eye contact! They're both confused.]
... reciprocating?
[There is a long, awkward moment where some gears might be turning in that head of his... but ah. He's not into guys, so like. This is irrelevant. Clearly.
...
but he can't not ask. He's blurting it out before he can stop himself.]
How? I'm not... I mean, you're obviously interested in Elsword, so that doesn't make any sense. We barely have anything in common.
... reciprocating?
[There is a long, awkward moment where some gears might be turning in that head of his... but ah. He's not into guys, so like. This is irrelevant. Clearly.
...
but he can't not ask. He's blurting it out before he can stop himself.]
How? I'm not... I mean, you're obviously interested in Elsword, so that doesn't make any sense. We barely have anything in common.
[add you do realise wolfwood is your exact personality copy and he's into men like you. right.]
Okay, first of all... yes, [no denying that one,] but if you think I wouldn't kiss every adult man in our party on the mouth, you're wrong.
[Just saying. Add have you realised yet you're part of a polycule. Like do you know?]
I don't think it's about having anything in common, though. Haha... the contrast is nice, isn't it? It keeps things interesting. I like it when we mess with each other, and I think your intelligence about stuff I don't get is attractive. Your babbly little tangents are cute~. You're overprotective, which is charming, and... don't take this the wrong way, but you're fucking weird. I like it.
[His tail wags.]
Besides, you're physically attractive too. It's hard not to like you.
Okay, first of all... yes, [no denying that one,] but if you think I wouldn't kiss every adult man in our party on the mouth, you're wrong.
[Just saying. Add have you realised yet you're part of a polycule. Like do you know?]
I don't think it's about having anything in common, though. Haha... the contrast is nice, isn't it? It keeps things interesting. I like it when we mess with each other, and I think your intelligence about stuff I don't get is attractive. Your babbly little tangents are cute~. You're overprotective, which is charming, and... don't take this the wrong way, but you're fucking weird. I like it.
[His tail wags.]
Besides, you're physically attractive too. It's hard not to like you.
[yeah but he has Wolfwood??? why would he need Add if they're the same
He's going through a whirlwind of emotions here, briefly disappointed(???) when Ain says he'd kiss any of the guys back home only to follow that up with calling Add smart, attractive, charming...]
What do you mean weird?! Like you're one to talk! [this is the part he decides to focus on, face heating up (from the ANGER)] Always asking stupid questions and brushing people off with that annoying laugh, just because you act bullshit-nice doesn't mean you're better than me! I'm not weird!!
And I'm not overprotective, either, I'm a normal amount of protective for someone who's on my fucking team! I'd do the same for any of those morons!
He's going through a whirlwind of emotions here, briefly disappointed(???) when Ain says he'd kiss any of the guys back home only to follow that up with calling Add smart, attractive, charming...]
What do you mean weird?! Like you're one to talk! [this is the part he decides to focus on, face heating up (from the ANGER)] Always asking stupid questions and brushing people off with that annoying laugh, just because you act bullshit-nice doesn't mean you're better than me! I'm not weird!!
And I'm not overprotective, either, I'm a normal amount of protective for someone who's on my fucking team! I'd do the same for any of those morons!
You literally told me you were going to fight God to keep me safe once.
[Maybe that's not overprotective but also?? Real romantic of you bestie.
Ain sighs, though, leaning forward and propping his chin in his palms and his elbows against his knees. The warm smile on his face may or may not go completely missed if Add isn't paying attention here.]
I didn't say I wasn't weird. I know you've gone partially deaf from listening to music too loud, but try to make your eardrums work just this once, okay~? I don't want you to miss the part where I tell you that I want to take you to dinner and kiss you under the moonlight.
Haha, but I know you're heterosexual or whatever, so don't feel pressured~. I just wanted to get that off my chest.
[Maybe that's not overprotective but also?? Real romantic of you bestie.
Ain sighs, though, leaning forward and propping his chin in his palms and his elbows against his knees. The warm smile on his face may or may not go completely missed if Add isn't paying attention here.]
I didn't say I wasn't weird. I know you've gone partially deaf from listening to music too loud, but try to make your eardrums work just this once, okay~? I don't want you to miss the part where I tell you that I want to take you to dinner and kiss you under the moonlight.
Haha, but I know you're heterosexual or whatever, so don't feel pressured~. I just wanted to get that off my chest.
Th-that's— it's not like you'd really— y-you have four boyfriends already! Isn't that enough for one person?!
[Meanwhile throughout all of this, Dynamo is vibrating in a tight formation behind his back... Add also wishes he had someone to hide behind right now. He is floundering. This was already a lot to process but now Ain is looking at him like that and suddenly he's struggling to string words together, what the fuck is going ON]
[Meanwhile throughout all of this, Dynamo is vibrating in a tight formation behind his back... Add also wishes he had someone to hide behind right now. He is floundering. This was already a lot to process but now Ain is looking at him like that and suddenly he's struggling to string words together, what the fuck is going ON]
R-right... yeah.
[That takes some of the wind from his sails, reeling his confused emotions back in. He'd only be fifth place anyway, so... so it's fine. Not that it wouldn't be fine, because he was never interested from the start. Yeah.
Stop thinking about all the weird stuff that doesn't matter. He clears his throat, refocusing.]
We can still hang out, or whatever. You probably still wanna go on a date with that other guy, but maybe... we could do something else?
[That takes some of the wind from his sails, reeling his confused emotions back in. He'd only be fifth place anyway, so... so it's fine. Not that it wouldn't be fine, because he was never interested from the start. Yeah.
Stop thinking about all the weird stuff that doesn't matter. He clears his throat, refocusing.]
We can still hang out, or whatever. You probably still wanna go on a date with that other guy, but maybe... we could do something else?
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