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[emet_sulk]

Although he had set up this whole date, Hades still flushes before answering.

"I-intimate company...I was hoping..." he mumbles. "I know we agreed back when we were younger that our affection was platonic but..."

He trails off, embarrassed. Visiting the Naughtilust simply isn't the same but he can't make himself say that.

[weenwoon]

Oh-oh, Hythlodaeus senses A Weakness. How is he supposed not to pounce on that?

"Buuut?~"

He leans in a little closer, his hold on Hades's waist tightening slightly. Just to show that Hades is not getting away without answering.

[emet_sulk]

Hades flushes and pointedly maintains an averted gaze.

"I... I'm still fond of you. That's all I mean. And I've not found many with whom I can be...entirely comfortable with," he mumbles.

[weenwoon]

Despite his teasing, Hythlodaeus can't help blushing a little as well. Though usually he, too, would call his affection for Hades fondness, learning that his friend has waded through twelve millennia of despair to bring him back... he can't be unaffected by such devotion.

The mention of being comfortable, though, sends his thoughts down a slightly different track.

"'Tis a pity you cannot freely transform here."

What he's thinking is that Hades would be happier in his own body, not a borrowed one. What it sounds like, though...

[emet_sulk]

He nearly chokes on his wine. "Wh-what is that supposed to mean?" he asks, coughing. "I'm not-- You-- What?!"

Help, he's dying.

[weenwoon]

Hythlodaeus also ends up choking on his wine - but in his case it's first out of surprise at Hades's outburst, and then because of his own laughter. What's amusing is both Hades's reaction, and the fact that he apparently--did he really not know?

"W-Well," he manages after getting his breath back and wiping the tears out of his eyes (though he's still grinning widely), "I have always enjoyed seeing you transform. Your true form is quite handsome."

[emet_sulk]

The wine stings the back of his throat and his eyes are watering.

"I wasn't aware you meant that s-sexually!"

[weenwoon]

Oh, it's really embarrassing to have it put that way. Hythlodaeus goes red again.

"I didn't-- I mean, no, well--"

"I may have thought of it," he finally manages, in the tones of someone who knows he might be in trouble.

[emet_sulk]

He utters some indecipherable sound again and covers his face with a hand. Hythlodaeus had seen him that way? Seen his true self that way? They may have shared intimate relations before when they were younger but it is one thing to do so in these flesh and blood bodies and quite another to have their truest self regarded that way.

"Well, put it out of your mind because I could easily hurt you in that form," he mumbles.

[weenwoon]

He laughs apologetically, fiddling with his glass. It's not often he is embarrassed, but he is now.

"Well, I would never have expected you to agree... 'twas only an idle fantasy."

He steals a glance at his friend.

"... does it unsettle you?"

[emet_sulk]

He doesn't move or speak for a little while as the question turns over in his mind. Does it unsettle him? Not as much as it probably should. He dimly recalls his friend had unusual tastes - or rather, enjoyed novelty - in ways far more eclectic than Azem ever demonstrated (although sometimes the pair's interests aligned).

"No... It merely caught me off-guard," he eventually replies. "You have seen my truest form before, yet you still say you're fond of me despite that? Even when it reveals parts of me that I-- I'm ashamed of?"

[weenwoon]

He watches Hades from the corner of his eye as the man thinks, but soon enough it's Hythlodaeus's turn to ponder his own answer. He looks down at his glass again, then back up at Hades.

"... We've been close ever since we were children. After all that time, such things... no longer really matter to me. I know you, Hades, and I know that you are still you. Even if you may be ashamed of some aspects of yourself, they won't change how I feel about you."

[emet_sulk]

His hand slowly slips off his face, leaving only his mouth hidden as he stares into his wine. He could probably count the number of times he has transformed since the Sundering on his hands, despite the long years. Even here. His transformations have been purely utilitarian yet rare, still. Doing so for no reason other than to...to show off? Well, if anyone would have the privilege of witnessing that it would be Hythlodaeus.

"...I can't freely change here. It seems it is only possible when I feel intense emotion. I hear there are ways to improve one's abilities - make them easier to access or use - but I don't trust such rumours."

[weenwoon]

He's quiet for a moment as he works out the implications. Could it be...

"... You mean you would be amenable to it?"

[emet_sulk]

"I... Maybe." He's quick to raise a finger before Hythlodaeus' face though. "I'm not saying I will necessarily take you to bed in that form, mind you! But-- this body feels stifling...at times..."

He gulps down another mouthful of wine and grimaces when the alcohol hits too fast.

"If you'd rather not then I-- I understand. I'm only using you to stave off my own loneliness after all..."

[weenwoon]

It doesn't take long for Hythlodaeus to regain his usual cheer at this news. He grins, wrapping an arm around Hades's shoulders and leaning against him more.

"Oh, I cannot believe you would still feel lonely when I am here!~ Mayhap I have been remiss in bothering you enough?"

He takes another draught of his wine and sets the empty glass down.

"... 'Tis not merely bedding you that I want, Hades. I would simply... like to see you as you truly are."

[emet_sulk]

He voices a muffled, half-hearted complaint and sets his glass down on the table as well.

"Well, save that for when we move into a larger place. I'm not trying it here. Although... Although I would still like to spend the night with you."

[weenwoon]

... Well, now that the serious matters have been largely settled, Hythlodaeus feels free to go back to being his cheery, somewhat annoying self. He reaches for the bottle to pour them another couple of glasses.

"For someone with such plans, you certainly were flustered at seeing that... outfit at the leatherworker's."

Said as he hands Hades his glass with a smirk.

[emet_sulk]

He flusters and shoots a small glare at his friend as he accepts the glass.

"May I remind you that I have lived a fair while longer than you by now? I've seen my share of-- of lewd costuming."

[weenwoon]

"Hmm, have you? Under what circumstances?"

Hythlodaeus's grin says it all: he mostly wants to fluster Hades, but a part of him is curious about his... adventures in the mortal world.

[emet_sulk]

"In passing, when I had cause to visit houses of pleasure," he mumbles. A glare immediately follows. "I wasn't there for their services, before you ask."

[weenwoon]

"And here I thought I would get to see what you have learned over the years," Hythlodaeus sighs dramatically. Then he shoots Hades yet another smug look that says he is fully aware of how bratty he is being. "Although your usual shyness is very charming, too."

[emet_sulk]

Hades (gently) elbows Hythlodaeus and huffs.

"I'm not some shrinking violet any more." Almost right after he says that, he realises the implication and hastily adds: "I mean that I'm not shy. I never have been. I don't know where you got that impression from."

[weenwoon]

"Hmmm~ Mayhap from the fact that you still got so easily flustered at the restaurant?"

That elbow jab doesn't deter him in the slightest.

[emet_sulk]

"That was because you were acting so flagrantly in public," he retorts. "Not a single thought towards those who might be watching."

Shifting more upright, he plants a decisive kiss against Hythlodaeus' cheek.

"I thought you already knew I respond better when we're alone."