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| | [He keeps staring as his cheeks are wiped... And then moves forward, wrapping his arms around Elthinion, basically outright clinging to him.] Well... that's what I'm here for. [He gives the man a squeeze.] To teach you that it can be okay to be a mess. |
[Ah... It's not exactly a surprise but it's also something El isn't entirely used to. But he's adaptable and he holds Akira, gentle fingers brushing through the teen's hair. Unfiltered by Tiernan's everything, Akira can't possibly miss the love directed at him.]
Sounds a little fake considering the damage I can do, 'Kira... I'm trying really hard not to hurt anyone. Or get myself killed by that purple pile of shit.
[Fear? Fear. Though it's not of dying.]
Sounds a little fake considering the damage I can do, 'Kira... I'm trying really hard not to hurt anyone. Or get myself killed by that purple pile of shit.
[Fear? Fear. Though it's not of dying.]
[ Oh, cute...
He smiles, though it doesn't entirely reach his eyes toward the end. After looking down for a moment, he nods his head. ]
Some songs out there can be pretty terrible, but my list of favorites is super long... [ lightly squeezing Nico's hand while looking at Akira ] All of the songs he shared are part of it.
[ Looking and sounding and feeling serious about that. ]
He smiles, though it doesn't entirely reach his eyes toward the end. After looking down for a moment, he nods his head. ]
Some songs out there can be pretty terrible, but my list of favorites is super long... [ lightly squeezing Nico's hand while looking at Akira ] All of the songs he shared are part of it.
[ Looking and sounding and feeling serious about that. ]
| | [O-oh... He'd known he'd gotten attached to Akira, but... ... it's still nice, and he sinks into that hug.] You can be a mess and still be somewhat under control. [His hand comes up to boop El's nose.] Anger's not the only emotion you're feeling. |
[El sighs and shifts around so they can lean against the headboard. It'll probably be more comfortable if they're going to... what, friend-cuddle?]
As you might have noticed, I usually deal with that by being a mess while Tiernan has things under control. I don't really know how else to deal with it. Not without- [El hesitates a little here, something worried flickering across his emotions.] ...someone else.
[Also excuse you, that's his nose and Akira is getting a gentle poke in the ribs in return.]
Yeah but 90% of it is still stuff that leads to the Dark Side of the Force.
As you might have noticed, I usually deal with that by being a mess while Tiernan has things under control. I don't really know how else to deal with it. Not without- [El hesitates a little here, something worried flickering across his emotions.] ...someone else.
[Also excuse you, that's his nose and Akira is getting a gentle poke in the ribs in return.]
Yeah but 90% of it is still stuff that leads to the Dark Side of the Force.
| | [Just flopping all over each other like bros do.] ... someone else? [El... El please.] We should expand your repertoire of coping mechanisms, then. |
[He isn't sure this is normal bro behavior but also it's Akira so fine.]
Not a 'still me' someone else, an actual other person. But I'm not sure I want to tempt fate or universe-jumpers with specifics.
[Look. Look. At least he's trying.]
You make that sound a lot easier than I've found it to be so far, 'Kira.
Not a 'still me' someone else, an actual other person. But I'm not sure I want to tempt fate or universe-jumpers with specifics.
[Look. Look. At least he's trying.]
You make that sound a lot easier than I've found it to be so far, 'Kira.
[You're the one who made it cuddling, El, he just hugged you.
He raises his eyebrow.] Yeah?
[He gives a huff as he pulls back to sit cross-legged on the bed, poking El in the chest.]
Usually, the things worth making an effort for... take effort. [Shocking, he knows.]
He raises his eyebrow.] Yeah?
[He gives a huff as he pulls back to sit cross-legged on the bed, poking El in the chest.]
Usually, the things worth making an effort for... take effort. [Shocking, he knows.]
| | [ After the kiss, he'll spin Akira around so he's facing the balcony with Astaroth pressed behind him. ] So you know how there's a Holy Trinity - I'm part of the evil trinity. Basically, I help rule hell. While Lucifer was off doing those games, I looked after everything for him. [ A quiet sigh at that, though his feelings say he's still amused. He rests his chin on Akira's shoulder. ] I suppose you'll have to find that out for yourself. [ Astaroth's voice is low and flirtatious. ] |
| | [Oh, Akira's alright with this. He immediately leans back, giving a pleased sigh as he listens to the demon's words.] Dude, nice. [He turns his head sideways into him.] I wouldn't call you evil, though. [O-oh... there's a shiver at that voice, and he turns and brushes a kiss against his temple.] I... [But he falters.] |
| | [ A thoughtful hum as he squeezes Akira lightly in his arms. ] I'm not good either. Humans have this way of seeing things in black and white. So if God and his people are good and considered holy, clearly Lucifer and his must be labeled evil. [ Astaroth has done his job as a demon, has tortured people and set up sessions for others and well... sometimes he enjoys it. Though most people who end up in hell deserve it. He can't really watch Akira from this angle but he does tilt his head to at least see his profile a bit. There's curiosity tinged with concern. ] What is it? |
[ Nico doesn't even know how many songs are out there now. Too many for him to keep up with after missing out for seventy years, that's for sure. ]
I bet. Maybe you can share some of it with us later. [ Only seems fair at this point. ] That's over a hundred songs.
[ All of them are songs Nico likes, picked out for him by his boyfriend. ]
I bet. Maybe you can share some of it with us later. [ Only seems fair at this point. ] That's over a hundred songs.
[ All of them are songs Nico likes, picked out for him by his boyfriend. ]
| | All of them, huh? I can't blame you. Nico does have good taste~ [They're nearing Akira's room now, and he opens the door to it to let them in.] I guess asking for a favorite genre would be a pretty tall order too. |
Mm. [He brushes his nose against his cheek.] Would you call yourself evil?
[He lets out a tense breath, his tone apologetic.] Can you... give me awhile? I'm— ...still adjusting to the whole clone thing.
[Adjusting to suddenly not being the person with his beloved partners.]
[He lets out a tense breath, his tone apologetic.] Can you... give me awhile? I'm— ...still adjusting to the whole clone thing.
[Adjusting to suddenly not being the person with his beloved partners.]
| | [ A long pause. Then without a hint of lying. ] Yes. [ At least, that's what Astaroth believes of himself. Another moment of silence but at least he doesn't seem mad or upset by this request. Instead, he nods. ] Yeah, take all the time you need. |
| | [Not surprising...] What have you done? In general. [Since... he's obviously not going to ask Astaroth to list off every sin he's committed in his thousands of years of living. He doubts he even remembers them all. He relaxes at the answer, and turns his head to nuzzle him gratefully.] |
| | [ One hand motions to the space beyond the balcony, beyond the mansion. ] We're in hell, not all the torture is as nice as this place is. Plus I've condemned living souls to eternal damnation, started wars, killed humans. [ Not to mention the thing that got him kicked out of heaven in the first place. ] |
Yeah, for sure. Every little bit help. And the music sounds like a great idea.
[... nico, nico please. akira grabs his wrist with his other hand, then brings their fists together. like this.]
Are pegasi or hellhounds known for being particularly stubborn?
[... nico, nico please. akira grabs his wrist with his other hand, then brings their fists together. like this.]
Are pegasi or hellhounds known for being particularly stubborn?
| | [Maybe asking for "in general" was a mistake, because now he has no context.] ... fair enough. [A pause.] Do you think you're a bad person? [It has a different connotation than someone who's "evil".] |
[ He watches as his wrist is taken and their knuckles bump together. ]
I don't understand why people do this...
[ What happened to the good, old high-five? ]
Well, both are in their own ways. But you can ask Percy for more insight on pegasi seeing as how he can understand them.
I don't understand why people do this...
[ What happened to the good, old high-five? ]
Well, both are in their own ways. But you can ask Percy for more insight on pegasi seeing as how he can understand them.
So they can do this.
[He pulls back with his fist and makes an exploding motion with his hand, complete with sound effect.]
The horses thing seems kind of random, given all his other stuff seems water-related.
[He pulls back with his fist and makes an exploding motion with his hand, complete with sound effect.]
The horses thing seems kind of random, given all his other stuff seems water-related.
[ ......... That is ridiculous and his emotions convey that. ]
I still don't understand why people think this is cool in this day-and-age.
[ But he will at least make the motion, even if he refuses to do the sound effect. ]
Poseidon created horses so he can understand them. As can his descendants.
I still don't understand why people think this is cool in this day-and-age.
[ But he will at least make the motion, even if he refuses to do the sound effect. ]
Poseidon created horses so he can understand them. As can his descendants.
[ If he wants to know, he can try asking. Astaroth may elaborate.
A sigh. ] Yes. I've taken pleasure in torturing people, Akira. Granted, they weren't good either and many of them deserved to be in hell but I still enjoyed it.
A sigh. ] Yes. I've taken pleasure in torturing people, Akira. Granted, they weren't good either and many of them deserved to be in hell but I still enjoyed it.
Considering there are over ninety-seven million songs out there, just of what's in the Gracenote database, I had a lot to pick through. Many to choose from. [ a wink ] Over a hundred is much easier... and from somebody I like.
[ He laughs softly at Akira's words... ]
He does.
[ Ah. Once inside the room, there's a dim spike of anxiety. But the continued conversation has a tiny smile surfacing. ]
... Hypnagogic Pop.
[ But he's partially joking, it would seem. After some consideration, he hums. ]
Hmm... I guess I could give some range...? I liked a lot of Cesare Andrea Bixio's music, Kyu Sakamoto, Teresa Teng, and... [ tiny grin ] Mikis Theodorakis.
[ He laughs softly at Akira's words... ]
He does.
[ Ah. Once inside the room, there's a dim spike of anxiety. But the continued conversation has a tiny smile surfacing. ]
... Hypnagogic Pop.
[ But he's partially joking, it would seem. After some consideration, he hums. ]
Hmm... I guess I could give some range...? I liked a lot of Cesare Andrea Bixio's music, Kyu Sakamoto, Teresa Teng, and... [ tiny grin ] Mikis Theodorakis.
There's seriously that many songs? [ Nico's blown away by that number. ] I don't even remember picking these songs out, but I can see why Ren added them to my iPod for me.
[ He doesn't doubt that his boyfriend introduced him to a variety of music throughout the years, Nico just can't remember all of them.
Eyebrows raise at those words. ]
Hypnawhat pop? Is that actually a thing?
[ It sounds weird and Apollon is slightly joking so maybe it's not. ]
So... Italian, Japanese... [ A hesitant pause here. ] Chinese and Greek?
[ He doesn't doubt that his boyfriend introduced him to a variety of music throughout the years, Nico just can't remember all of them.
Eyebrows raise at those words. ]
Hypnawhat pop? Is that actually a thing?
[ It sounds weird and Apollon is slightly joking so maybe it's not. ]
So... Italian, Japanese... [ A hesitant pause here. ] Chinese and Greek?
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