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Grad--

[The kiss is cute but he freezes at the news. Give him a bit to process this.]

You're... leaving?

You make it sound terrible when you say it like that.

I'm going ahead is a better term. I'm not abandoning our cause. Our people. I'm not abandoning you, either.

In fact, I came here to tell you that I will be taking Hell's wish which means you can send me messages whenever you fancy it. I will come whenever I am able.

I'm not losing you again. Not when you are so recently returned to me.

[Don't mind him, he'll just squeeze Emet's hand really tightly as all this sinks in. Fortunately, it does help to put it as "going ahead".]

You'd better. I don't know what I would do if they really took you away from me.

[Breathe in, breathe out, okay he can be Not weird about this.]

Well, you better write to me every day. And visit as much as you can, yes? I admit, it's rather... stifling to realize that I can't simply track you down whenever I want, unlike in the old days.

[Maybe he's a little weird about this, but nothing out of the ordinary for Ascians.]

[Without breaking their joined hands, he gets into his lap and with his free hand tilts Hythlodaeus' chin up.]

We made promises together so long ago. It feels like an almost distant memory. But those those promises I did not make lightly back then and I do not treat lightly now.

Together. I will not part from you.

[He immediately wraps his own free arm around Emet, holding on tightly.]

You... promise, yes? And nothing will happen, will it? I don't think Hell is the most trustworthy place, nor the safest one. But--you'll be fine, right?

Many have graduated before myself. Why, I'll even got bother Absinthe until he grows sick and tired of company. To amuse myself.

[He kisses him softly.]

Of course, I promise. How can I give you anything less? And you can still reach me, I will simply have limited access to the events that happen here. But I expect you to call on me the moment you are lonely, want to gossip or even find a new recipe.

And my wish is to give you and others the ability to travel the stars. So you will easily be able to track me down just like the 'good old days'.

[That does soothe him! He smiles, resting his head on Emet's shoulder (at least Emet sitting in his lap puts them on about the same height).]

Good. Because I will if you try to hide away from me. But... regardless, I will miss seeing you around. And I imagine Lahabrea won't take it too well, either... Actually, have you spoken with him about it? I could imagine him pretending to be fine and then hiding away in his room and snapping at everyone.

I have been trying to reach him, but I imagine he's too enamored with Vergil. And let him be. 'Tis been too long since he had a healthy obsession.

But do visit him. You and Elidibus both. That bed was definitely made with more than one in mind. It surely beats the one we shared until he actually upgraded the room. I'm sure you can imagine it.

[He laughs!]

My, are you really encouraging me to share a bed with Lahabrea and Elidibus? I think they are both rather too shy.

Elidibus, yes. Lahabrea? You simply need to get him in the mood. Bully him affectionately. Though I suppose I can guilt him where others cannot.

But this is not goodbye. Never will either of us utter those words to each other again.

Well, I did at one point try to tell Elidibus and Lahabrea that you three ought to, aha, spend some quality time together. They both got extremely flustered.

[Resting his head on Emet's shoulder.]

I won't let it be a goodbye. Ever again.

[He can't help but laugh.]

We stumble upon our word, on each other when we simply talk. How much of a disaster that would be. Though I will not discount it could be enjoyable.

[He kisses his forehead.]

I love you. Such has been the case since I time before I could remember, and such will be the case even long after I depart to the lifestream.

[He makes a contented noise, smiling happily. Just relaxing against Emet.]

I feel like you're getting the upper hand on me when you phrase it like that. But I love you too, more than I could ever express. I think making me forget you is one of the cruelest things that the Production has done to me.

I do hear that one's memories will return when they graduate. Thus, when it is your turn, do allow me to be the host for it.

I do want to be there when you remember our time together.

Our "time together", hmm.

[He's absolutely teasing.]

As friends, colleagues, lovers. And yes, sometimes souls merged.

[Even though he was the one who started it, he can't help feeling a little flustered.]

Is that so? I suppose it would feel lonely to relive those memories by myself.

[He kisses his cheek, proud of his work.]

I did say you could call upon me for any reason.

Even if that reason is wanting some carnal fulfillment?

Oh, and should I send you some videos of myself too? I remember you saying you like to watch.

Yes, even for that.

My, my, now I am the one being spoiled. Will you write me letters as well?

Of course I will. And enclose pressed flowers and such. You would love that, wouldn't you?

[Of course he blushes slightly.]

You very much know I would.

[HE SEES THAT BLUSH]

I'll write you poems, too. For both who you were and who you've become.

Or you could focus your efforts on coming with. Not that we have a choice in the matter, truly.

But I do not wish to be parted long.

[LAUGHS]

Oh, me neither. But I would like to look after Lahabrea and Elidibus too. Who knows what would happen if we were to leave them alone?

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