I didn't know if it was a eat-in-private-type of meal, but they do look really good.
[ Though, if they keep this up, he's not going to end up eating anything at all –not that he minds. Either that or eating something else entirely, but he does manage to steal a few bites between kisses just to share.
He pulls away after a moment to wipe some of the crumbs off his chin. ]
I wonder if Sommie can have some. I've never seen him get sick from anything before.
[ he had been playing a part. even if he did engage in such a thing — and rafal never trusted anyone enough for that — it would never be real. just another lie to gird his armor. for his survival. ]
I'm really sorry. I wanted to know what love was like myself, but pursuing it under Sombron's watchful eyes was impossible.
Any weakness perceived, and he would declare me defective.
[ He would have been most assuredly tossed to the Corrupted so he could be ripped to pieces. ]
None of us deserved that. You have to believe that. Now that I know who you really are, I can say with certainty I like you as is, even if you're a little cranky sometimes.
[ sombron's fingerprints were all over them. over nel and her fear of loss. rafal and his self-worth. alear and his desire for love. veyle and her loneliness. he has corrupted and destroyed so many of his children.
he scoffs lightly, combing his fingers through alear's hair for a moment. ]
I'll have you know I have a very sunny disposition.
Oh, really? When was the last time you even smiled without me prompting you? Your face is going to get stuck that way if you don't change expressions more often.
[ He reaches out to tip up the corners of Rafal's mouth for him, making him smile...though it really looks more like a grimace. ]
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[ Though, if they keep this up, he's not going to end up eating anything at all –not that he minds. Either that or eating something else entirely, but he does manage to steal a few bites between kisses just to share.
He pulls away after a moment to wipe some of the crumbs off his chin. ]
I wonder if Sommie can have some. I've never seen him get sick from anything before.
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I don't see why not. These are palatable by anyone's standards, I should think. They're not comparable to my own desserts.
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I believe you have reached maximum approval with him.
[ He gives Rafal a kiss on the jaw after. ]
Thank you again. Did you have any special plans for the day? Were you planning on taking Alfred something too?
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[ he does seem a bit abashed. ]
I never — I never celebrated this holiday. I never had anyone.
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[ he had been playing a part. even if he did engage in such a thing — and rafal never trusted anyone enough for that — it would never be real. just another lie to gird his armor. for his survival. ]
You are the only ones who have liked me for me.
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Any weakness perceived, and he would declare me defective.
[ He would have been most assuredly tossed to the Corrupted so he could be ripped to pieces. ]
None of us deserved that. You have to believe that. Now that I know who you really are, I can say with certainty I like you as is, even if you're a little cranky sometimes.
[ A lot of the time. ]
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he scoffs lightly, combing his fingers through alear's hair for a moment. ]
I'll have you know I have a very sunny disposition.
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[ He reaches out to tip up the corners of Rafal's mouth for him, making him smile...though it really looks more like a grimace. ]
Almost got it.
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Absurd! My face is fine the way it is. I only smile sparingly, that's all.
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You have plenty already, Divine One. Must you collect more?