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[ it's true. what would've been the point of them doing this if they aren't always together? everything kept getting in their way: work, timing, other people's expectations. they're here now because they want to make each other their lives.
the way if thorns ever decides he wants space he'll spiral wondering if he's tired of him. this is so ill. ]
Instead of wondering, you could just keep loving me more. More, and more, and more. Until there's nothing left to question. I'd be fine with that.
[ says this like he's talking about the weather. genuinely, what's wrong with this if they're both perfectly happy? nothing. ]
the way if thorns ever decides he wants space he'll spiral wondering if he's tired of him. this is so ill. ]
Instead of wondering, you could just keep loving me more. More, and more, and more. Until there's nothing left to question. I'd be fine with that.
[ says this like he's talking about the weather. genuinely, what's wrong with this if they're both perfectly happy? nothing. ]
[ he opens his mouth to reply, but the sound of another vehicle approaching makes him pause. a potential ride? thorns is going to let elysium handle this because he might piss them off some how, why is he so bad at dealing with people to get them to do stuff.
if he had replied, it would have only been to agree, because as long as elysium remains okay then thorns will find no issues with their current way of living. and everything has been going okay so far. but that's ignoring the fact that all the other times, things were going okay until they very much weren't. ]
if he had replied, it would have only been to agree, because as long as elysium remains okay then thorns will find no issues with their current way of living. and everything has been going okay so far. but that's ignoring the fact that all the other times, things were going okay until they very much weren't. ]
Half and half. [ agrees. ] No participation awards!
[ hovering annoyingly does not count for actual work so in the case for things he has no direct involvement in he thinks this might be fine? he'll save both their tastebuds and stomachs?
he's feeling good enough about himself to think he's earned a treat, so he leans over thorns to snag a bag of snacks lying nearby. in the process, his hair brushes lightly against the side of thorns' face. ]
What else would you want to make? Or are you that sold on flan?
[ hovering annoyingly does not count for actual work so in the case for things he has no direct involvement in he thinks this might be fine? he'll save both their tastebuds and stomachs?
he's feeling good enough about himself to think he's earned a treat, so he leans over thorns to snag a bag of snacks lying nearby. in the process, his hair brushes lightly against the side of thorns' face. ]
What else would you want to make? Or are you that sold on flan?
[ he's going to violently explode without treatment and highlight the futility of their struggle, clearly. with that, no amount of going back in time will fix anything—unless they, or thorns, decides to be even more unhinged and take things further and nth time.
anyway, seeing people out and about is probably a strange sight, especially with thorns draped across his back. when the passerby slows to check what's wrong, elysium smoothly takes over the talking. it makes thorns look shy, so elysium spins a story: they're elopees from iberia, travelling the world and hoping to settle in yan after hearing about its idyllic countryside life.
he explains with a smile that his husband is exhausted from the long journey, which earns them a laugh, and adds that they're both looking for work. the man isn't sure if they have anything available, but remarks that two able-bodied men shouldn't have trouble finding plenty in their village.
soon enough, they're climbing onto the back of his tractor. elysium grins as he eases thorns down carefully, then leans his weight against him as he plops beside him. he did so well? he did so well! he brims with pleased energy. ]
anyway, seeing people out and about is probably a strange sight, especially with thorns draped across his back. when the passerby slows to check what's wrong, elysium smoothly takes over the talking. it makes thorns look shy, so elysium spins a story: they're elopees from iberia, travelling the world and hoping to settle in yan after hearing about its idyllic countryside life.
he explains with a smile that his husband is exhausted from the long journey, which earns them a laugh, and adds that they're both looking for work. the man isn't sure if they have anything available, but remarks that two able-bodied men shouldn't have trouble finding plenty in their village.
soon enough, they're climbing onto the back of his tractor. elysium grins as he eases thorns down carefully, then leans his weight against him as he plops beside him. he did so well? he did so well! he brims with pleased energy. ]
[ they are so close... it's funny that at the wedding they were literally all over each other and now here they are trying to give respectable distance. the power of alcohol is so great.
it takes thorns several seconds too long to answer. ]
Is there anything you want to make?
[ they are making tarts on the show. ]
it takes thorns several seconds too long to answer. ]
Is there anything you want to make?
[ they are making tarts on the show. ]
[ thorns is really being painted as the frail uke here...
well, he cannot argue, so he just nods his head when it's appropriate to and gives one word answers when someone asks him something specifically. he does give the impression of a shy maiden this way... once they're both settled, he groans, pressing his face against elysium's shoulder. ]
Should I call you dear? Honey? Hubby?
[ he means in front of other people... ]
well, he cannot argue, so he just nods his head when it's appropriate to and gives one word answers when someone asks him something specifically. he does give the impression of a shy maiden this way... once they're both settled, he groans, pressing his face against elysium's shoulder. ]
Should I call you dear? Honey? Hubby?
[ he means in front of other people... ]
[ the technical rounds are always nerve-wracking… the specifications look complicated, maybe even overblown, but when he pulls up other recipes on his phone, it doesn't seem that bad? in an ideal world thorns would be handling as little as possible which means elysium would want to get a pre-made tart ring, but realistically that'll just leave them with doing the filling and considering how fussy thorns had been earlier, he's not convinced that'll go over well.
how does he instill so much mistrust for what's essentially edible chemistry…
but this is literally the first thing they're making, and giving in to temptation this quickly feels like jumping the gun… even if the sample looks good. he has to be pragmatic and keep expectations low!! ]
Let's see how many episodes we get through and rank our options?
[ says this like they aren't going to get increasingly complex ]
how does he instill so much mistrust for what's essentially edible chemistry…
but this is literally the first thing they're making, and giving in to temptation this quickly feels like jumping the gun… even if the sample looks good. he has to be pragmatic and keep expectations low!! ]
Let's see how many episodes we get through and rank our options?
[ says this like they aren't going to get increasingly complex ]
[ he nods his head.
there is a pause, and then he scoots slightly closer to elysium; it really is a difference of an inch or two which can mean nothing? people change their sitting positions all the time and it means nothing. ]
We should have also made popcorn...
[ except then elysium would face the same dilemma he did at the movie theater, the hand touching... the idea of having separate popcorn bowls at home is funny. ]
there is a pause, and then he scoots slightly closer to elysium; it really is a difference of an inch or two which can mean nothing? people change their sitting positions all the time and it means nothing. ]
We should have also made popcorn...
[ except then elysium would face the same dilemma he did at the movie theater, the hand touching... the idea of having separate popcorn bowls at home is funny. ]
[ okay well there's pretty good justification for this in that elysium's holding a bag of chips. he assumes thorns wants some too, so he casually scoots the rest of the way over until they're side by side, holding the open bag out toward him. it's no leaning like he had been with alh*itham, but he is a lot closer than he needs to be which
is not something he really thinks about as someone who likes being close to people. ]
I can make it while there's nothing really going on. [ the judging part is where it's at. ] Want me to?
[ he has gotten slightly more normal (read: delusional) since their movie theatre not date so if they touch hands? he will just be like thorns thinks nothing of it so i will!! too!!!!!!!!! ]
is not something he really thinks about as someone who likes being close to people. ]
I can make it while there's nothing really going on. [ the judging part is where it's at. ] Want me to?
[ he has gotten slightly more normal (read: delusional) since their movie theatre not date so if they touch hands? he will just be like thorns thinks nothing of it so i will!! too!!!!!!!!! ]
[ they are so normal!!
thorns will go and grab some chips, which is definitely a thing that he wanted and the reason he moved over. totally. granted, it's better for him if elysium gets the wrong idea. thorns isn't trying to date him, but the small moments of closeness with him is still very... nice.
but the very last thing he wants to do is ruin it and make things weird, so only this is fine. ]
... Sure. Especially if we'll be here a while.
thorns will go and grab some chips, which is definitely a thing that he wanted and the reason he moved over. totally. granted, it's better for him if elysium gets the wrong idea. thorns isn't trying to date him, but the small moments of closeness with him is still very... nice.
but the very last thing he wants to do is ruin it and make things weird, so only this is fine. ]
... Sure. Especially if we'll be here a while.
Love. I like that one, too. How about I just keep changing yours, see if I can keep you on your toes?
[ not that it means much when he likes anything thorns gives him simply because it's from thorns. but it's still endearing that of all choices, that's the one he's settled on. elysium tips his head back onto thorns' shoulder in overblown dramatics, kicking his feet out and almost cooing in contentment.
the driver remarks on what lovebirds they are, and to that, elysium only laughs. ]
It sounds like it's time to pick up Yanese while we're at it. [ over his shoulder: ] Hey! What do the people in Yan call their spouses?
[ please put elysium down he is sooo en route to becoming the local wifeguy ]
[ not that it means much when he likes anything thorns gives him simply because it's from thorns. but it's still endearing that of all choices, that's the one he's settled on. elysium tips his head back onto thorns' shoulder in overblown dramatics, kicking his feet out and almost cooing in contentment.
the driver remarks on what lovebirds they are, and to that, elysium only laughs. ]
It sounds like it's time to pick up Yanese while we're at it. [ over his shoulder: ] Hey! What do the people in Yan call their spouses?
[ please put elysium down he is sooo en route to becoming the local wifeguy ]
[ this is such whipped behaviour. thorns wants popcorn, so he goes to make popcorn. while he's away, he does leave his phone behind which conveniently lights up with other message notification. if thorns is looking, he'll notice it's from… a guy named scien?
he's probably just as prolific in the chemistry department for reasons similar as thorns. he's fucking crazy. the message reads something about meeting at the lab at 5am… okay… elysium is not a science major so ?
but he eventually comes back, returning to the same spot on the couch which is directly right next to thorns. hi. ]
Did I miss anything?
he's probably just as prolific in the chemistry department for reasons similar as thorns. he's fucking crazy. the message reads something about meeting at the lab at 5am… okay… elysium is not a science major so ?
but he eventually comes back, returning to the same spot on the couch which is directly right next to thorns. hi. ]
Did I miss anything?
[ he elbows elysium, kind of chastising but not really since he truly lets him get away with anything.
but it really is amazing how they can seem just like any other regular couple if they ignore literally everything they brought them to this moment. ]
Stop bothering them.
[ the farmer just thinks it's funny... what a cute pair... ]
but it really is amazing how they can seem just like any other regular couple if they ignore literally everything they brought them to this moment. ]
Stop bothering them.
[ the farmer just thinks it's funny... what a cute pair... ]
[ thorns is now wondering if elysium needs help and if scien has blackmail on him or something. he is not even remotely thinking this is a romance thing. ]
Someone has to start over since they messed up their mixing. And I think you got a text?
[ just said casually like how you'd inform someone they missed a phone call... ]
Someone has to start over since they messed up their mixing. And I think you got a text?
[ just said casually like how you'd inform someone they missed a phone call... ]
[ thinks about how thorns will also have to come up with a convincing excuse for why his arm is fucked up tears up there is so much that can go wrong. ]
What? Conversation keeps things lively.
[ the farmer agrees, remarking that the village could use more young people to brighten the atmosphere. life in the city is simply more glamourous and offers more job opportunities, but when you've come from iberia, nearly anything feels elevated by comparison. elysium doesn't say that aloud; instead, he notes that the countryside has its own charm—and very quickly he's winning this guy over.
the farmer mentions having books for elysium if he's serious about learning, to which elysium says—of course he is, nudging thorns for emphasis. ]
It'll be fun to learn something together. Who do you think will master it first? Me or you?
What? Conversation keeps things lively.
[ the farmer agrees, remarking that the village could use more young people to brighten the atmosphere. life in the city is simply more glamourous and offers more job opportunities, but when you've come from iberia, nearly anything feels elevated by comparison. elysium doesn't say that aloud; instead, he notes that the countryside has its own charm—and very quickly he's winning this guy over.
the farmer mentions having books for elysium if he's serious about learning, to which elysium says—of course he is, nudging thorns for emphasis. ]
It'll be fun to learn something together. Who do you think will master it first? Me or you?
[ he settles in even more comfortably than before, practically leaning into thorns. setting the bowl on thorns' lap, he keeps his phone in plain view since he has nothing to hide—earlier messages indicate that he's coming in as a lab assistant?? ]
Oh. It's the guy with the— [ uh ] unique dating profile. I'm pretty sure one of his friends wrote it up for him because it sounds completely different from how he texts. I don't think he even knows he's on a dating app? Or maybe he does and doesn't care.
[ DAHUT ]
I heard he's known to be a complete maniac. [ a pause; he taps his chin thoughtfully as he fires back a simple thumbs up. ] Kind of like you.
Oh. It's the guy with the— [ uh ] unique dating profile. I'm pretty sure one of his friends wrote it up for him because it sounds completely different from how he texts. I don't think he even knows he's on a dating app? Or maybe he does and doesn't care.
[ DAHUT ]
I heard he's known to be a complete maniac. [ a pause; he taps his chin thoughtfully as he fires back a simple thumbs up. ] Kind of like you.
I don't think we're anything alike.
[ no, they are both crazy in regards to their work and are difficult to get along with, it is simply that the reasons they are difficult diverge... but only if you care enough to see why. on the surface they just both appear to be rude.
he takes some popcorn and chews thoughtfully. ]
He's going to experiment on you.
[ no, they are both crazy in regards to their work and are difficult to get along with, it is simply that the reasons they are difficult diverge... but only if you care enough to see why. on the surface they just both appear to be rude.
he takes some popcorn and chews thoughtfully. ]
He's going to experiment on you.
[ why do they live in a lawless world. he blinks. ]
Wouldn't he have asked for research participants, then…? I mean, sure, I'm peak form, but isn't it pretty inefficient to experiment on just one guy?
[ thorns experimenting on him in high school was different… probably… he sounds like he's trying to rationalise it, but the hesitation in his voice already gives him away. uh. ]
No way funding's the issue. He'd have to want a larger sample size for that…
Wouldn't he have asked for research participants, then…? I mean, sure, I'm peak form, but isn't it pretty inefficient to experiment on just one guy?
[ thorns experimenting on him in high school was different… probably… he sounds like he's trying to rationalise it, but the hesitation in his voice already gives him away. uh. ]
No way funding's the issue. He'd have to want a larger sample size for that…
[ either they share everything or they're willing to do anything* for each other anyway so coming up with dares might be one of the hardest things to do in their existence.
he very confidently and gently laces their fingers together. ]
We have to do anything the other says for a week.
[ *i'd say anything within reason and outside of reason, but the things they refuse to do are genuinely so stupid they exist outside the scope of reason itself. thorns already knows this is bound to end in regret. ]
he very confidently and gently laces their fingers together. ]
We have to do anything the other says for a week.
[ *i'd say anything within reason and outside of reason, but the things they refuse to do are genuinely so stupid they exist outside the scope of reason itself. thorns already knows this is bound to end in regret. ]
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