Ah. You do not, then? 'Tis a pity. I do feel sorry for you!
[The answer is delivered with a chuckle. Alright, time for another exposé!]
For mortals, the greatest form of intimacy between lovers is the physical kind, yes? For us, with our mastery over aether, 'tis exactly that: the merging of souls. [He grins shamelessly.] Rather more pleasurable and intense than even the most loving intercourse.
Hien is completely silent and whatever he was going to do with Hythlo's hair is put on hold, as his hands just stay in place, as if frozen in time. So basically... what Hythlo is describing is soul sex, and that's what he was talking about and--if this is how to internally keyboard smash, this would be it. ]
From what you described earlier regarding my soul and stuff, I don't think it would be a good idea to do that with me, regardless of whatever the other soul is.
[ Those black bits? They'll eat you up. Literally. Not the carnal kind. ]
I would not put it like that? That lacks... I do not know. Heart, mayhaps. Rather than want something from you for myself, I wish for you to have more happiness in your life. You act strong at times, but I feel that you are very lonely. I may be mistaken, of course, and 'tis not my place to pry into the matters of your heart.
[ Right. Hythlo is the romanticist here. Though, it's not like Hien discards what he says, because he's right. Being lonely hasn't bothered Hien, because that's just how it is--Overseers come, set the world on its better path (or at least attempt to. there were plenty of times when hien failed), or in cases of worlds that aren't as dire--to make a variation of his past self happy--and leave. It's always been the same, and that's why despite cooperating well with the inhabitants of those worlds, making friends, even family-like figures such as adopted children and found family, it doesn't really feel real when he has to leave them all behind each and every time. He figures that this is the sort of distance that he had unconsciously developed over time. Everything is fleeting compared to how many years he's lived and sorting through his memories to shove them into the recesses of his mind of how he felt has been a thing he's been actively doing. He honestly would have done the same with the world here and Hythlo's words said to him aren't exactly new.
He feels like he's at his limit. The back storage of where all his memories of how he felt in all those other worlds feel like they're about to burst under the lock and key he's sealed them in a long time ago, because they only add up. ]
And here I thought you were calling me hot as the sun, because I think I'm pretty average.
[ He ties Hythlo's hair into that infamous saber bun. ]
It's hard to feel lonely here with you guys though. Not to mention the pokemon.
[Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately, Hythlo is completely unaware of the internal monologue. He also still doesn't have a shred of shame.]
I do find you attractive, though! You've pretty eyes, no matter the form, and you're positively adorable when you see something cute that you like. What's not to love there?
[ No matter the form. Hien slowly blinks while putting the finishing touches of the saber bun. It's nice to hear that at least someone likes his eyes in a completely normal way (no thanks to Renatus, who'd rather pluck them out while insisting they're so pretty while not meaning a word he says) while normal people call him a bunch of things because of how abnormal he looks because of them. Being called anything derogatory no longer affects him, but it sure is a hassle to deal with--hence why he has the mask on all the time when he's outside. ]
Thanks. It's nice to hear something like that. All done. You can look at your hair now.
[He flails with his phone briefly before turning to Hien to hand it over.]
There is a tactile interface for those who have less mastery over the flow of aether. Although... I know not how much use it is now that we are done. Can you still take a picture, though? Just touch here.
[It's nearly like a regular camera app! Only fancy and magical!]
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Date: 2020-12-01 04:22 pm (UTC)The merging of aether?
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Date: 2020-12-01 04:23 pm (UTC)[ Hien is so confused. Merging life force? For what? For Hien, it's like trying to blend water and water. Nothing happens. ]
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Date: 2020-12-01 04:36 pm (UTC)[The answer is delivered with a chuckle. Alright, time for another exposé!]
For mortals, the greatest form of intimacy between lovers is the physical kind, yes? For us, with our mastery over aether, 'tis exactly that: the merging of souls. [He grins shamelessly.] Rather more pleasurable and intense than even the most loving intercourse.
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Date: 2020-12-01 04:41 pm (UTC)Hien is completely silent and whatever he was going to do with Hythlo's hair is put on hold, as his hands just stay in place, as if frozen in time. So basically... what Hythlo is describing is soul sex, and that's what he was talking about and--if this is how to internally keyboard smash, this would be it. ]
From what you described earlier regarding my soul and stuff, I don't think it would be a good idea to do that with me, regardless of whatever the other soul is.
[ Those black bits? They'll eat you up. Literally. Not the carnal kind. ]
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Date: 2020-12-01 04:44 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2020-12-01 04:46 pm (UTC)[ He undos the twin bun style and brushes through Hythlo's hair again.
At least he can say this sort of stuff bluntly... ]
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Date: 2020-12-01 04:54 pm (UTC)I would not put it like that? That lacks... I do not know. Heart, mayhaps. Rather than want something from you for myself, I wish for you to have more happiness in your life. You act strong at times, but I feel that you are very lonely. I may be mistaken, of course, and 'tis not my place to pry into the matters of your heart.
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Date: 2020-12-01 05:06 pm (UTC)He feels like he's at his limit. The back storage of where all his memories of how he felt in all those other worlds feel like they're about to burst under the lock and key he's sealed them in a long time ago, because they only add up. ]
And here I thought you were calling me hot as the sun, because I think I'm pretty average.
[ He ties Hythlo's hair into that infamous saber bun. ]
It's hard to feel lonely here with you guys though. Not to mention the pokemon.
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Date: 2020-12-01 05:16 pm (UTC)I do find you attractive, though! You've pretty eyes, no matter the form, and you're positively adorable when you see something cute that you like. What's not to love there?
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Date: 2020-12-01 05:25 pm (UTC)Thanks. It's nice to hear something like that. All done. You can look at your hair now.
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Date: 2020-12-02 01:40 am (UTC)[He flails with his phone briefly before turning to Hien to hand it over.]
There is a tactile interface for those who have less mastery over the flow of aether. Although... I know not how much use it is now that we are done. Can you still take a picture, though? Just touch here.
[It's nearly like a regular camera app! Only fancy and magical!]
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Date: 2020-12-02 01:48 am (UTC)[ Hien takes the phone and takes a picture of Hythlo in the saber bun. ]
Looking like royalty.
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Date: 2020-12-02 02:01 am (UTC)[He stands up, excitedly... then turns to the camera with a double peace sign and a smile on his face.]
Is this cute?
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Date: 2020-12-02 02:03 am (UTC)Yeah, it's cute.
[ He's not gonna deny Hythlo that. Get it. ]