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Hades: What is the most comfortable place for you in all of Imeeji?

[Huh. Well that's an unexpected question.]

Accomplice: In your arms. 😘

[An equally unexpected answer. He can imagine the coloring of his cheeks.]

Hades: I see you've learned the art of those little images.
Hades: I wanted to show you something. I suppose the venue doesn't matter considering your answer.

[FUFUFU. In truth, he hadn't thought of a place he likes, but the chance was too good to pass up.]

Accomplice: Well, I do quite like the rooftop cabana Lahabrea let me use. I feel like I've inherited it at this point.

Hades: Rooftop cabana...?
Hades: Ah. I do remember the place. Come up to BARiTONES and I can take you there.

Accomplice: 👍

[Just to flex his emoji muscles again. But he'll show up at BiT in a short while!]

[He opens the door when he arrives, chuckling.]

You are just showing off you realize, but then again you were always young at heart.

[He starts leading him up to the roof.]

I wanted to share something with you. In case you were wondering why I called you over.

[He laughs, taking Emet's arm while they walk.]

Is it not my youth that you appreciate? And I'm looking forward to the surprise.

I can't guarantee the surprise will be good.

[In days of old he'd probably scoff at his arm being held. But now? He tugs his own arm up so he can take his hand and lace their fingers.]

But I wanted to share it with you nonetheless.

[When they arrive on the roof there is a mechanical pegasus waiting for them.]

A gift for Lahabrea, created by your former unitmate, Intensity. He's kind enough to let me borrow it this day.

Oh, yes. Lahabrea has actually told me about it once, saying that if it ever broke he would come to me for maintenance. I was quite warmed by the sentiment at the time.

[Stepping forward to pat the pegasus, but keeping his other hand laced with Emet's.]

Well, hello there.

How kind. I wonder what creature you would like. Still overly fond of birds?

[He kisses the back of his hand before he gets on offering him a hand up.]

I had thought that I came to this place intact with most of my memories. But here I find more new ones again. I thought I would share them with you.

Well, I like all manners of creatures... except for perhaps sharks. Blame my memories for that.

[He smiles at the kiss, then gets onto the pegasus after Emet, wrapping his arms around his waist.]

... Oh? I did not realize you could still be missing some memories. Though I suppose you did say you've forgotten a lot...

Taken. Like yours. I will not deny much has lost clarity over time, but I don’t believe I would have forgotten. Not completely.

[The pegasus takes flight.]

Considering I don’t know what lies beyond them, do you still wish to take them with me?

[He sighs, putting his chin on Emet's shoulder from behind.]

... Yes. I'd very much so prefer that you did not take them alone, even if they might be hard for both of us.

[He smiles warmly as the hooves of the pegasus land lightly on the roof.]

I would not dare dream of it. Not only would I hear it from you, but I'm sure others would scold me just as much.

Oh, you can be certain of that. Elidibus, for one, would definitely read you a lecture on not doing something potentially dangerous, or relevant to our mission, by yourself.

[It's still "our mission" because he's still on lingering Zodiark juice.]

[Helping him off the pegasus when they land.]

Oh? Do you not think I would share it?

Well, you do tend to be rather more secretive than is good for you.

[Secret-keeper (affectionate). He smiles as he gets off the pegasus, then looks around.]

Ah, looks private enough. And if need be, I can carry you back to the dorms.

I thought you were rather fond of my mysterious and gruff nature.

[He is being sarcastic, but the last comment actually has him pause.]

I know our road here has not been a smooth one, but do know that I do trust you, Hythlodaeus. More than I can ever put into words. You've proven that without a doubt.

[Oh. He looks a little flustered at that, but not in a bad way. He comes closer to take Emet's hands, giving him a soft smile.]

... I once asked Absinthe what trust is. And he said that, to him, it would be knowledge that someone won't seek to purposefully hurt him. I wonder if it's the same for you -- and perhaps the rest of your unit.

But no matter what... Even if we have our differences and fears, I just want you to be happy. And... Free to be who you are. That's all I've ever wanted, even back then.

[He smiles softly back, squeezing his fingers.]

Trust... I wonder. I've thought about what its meant from time to time, even here, but I've never put it into words.

[He leans up to kiss his cheek.]

You're part of that, you realize. My happiness. Even if I don't always show it. Now, come.

[He tugs him by his hands to come lie down with him on Cosmo's hideaway spot.]

[YOU'RE EMBARRASSING///

He blushes slightly at the kiss but also tries not to look too smug over it. Lying down by Emet, stealthily taking his hand to lace their fingers together.]

Well... Here's to hoping it will be a good memory.

[He gets to be exceedingly mushy. He's got eons to make up for after all. And in the end he does rest his head on his shoulder as he finds the memory and hits the 'play' button.

Home movies for all!

Okay, not the best home movie.]

[... WELL. THAT'S. SOMETHING. ???]

... It's that place again. The one from my memories--your younger self's memories, too.

[He says that in an attempt to--well, maybe distract Hades a little from the more emotional part of the memory. But Hythlodaeus knows what taking memories is like, so he still holds Hades's hand tighter and curls closer to him, as though trying to shield him.]

[Hythlodaeus is right on the mark. His form is shaking, just slightly, from anger and maybe a little shock to the system. He doesn't respond immediately, but closes his eyes and takes a few deep breathes forcing himself to calm. Probably not a technique he had in days of old when he probably would just rant.

And of course having Hythlodaeus curl around him does help tremendously. But he will eventually speak up.]

How is that even possible...?

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