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he scurries back to thorns' room to make sure his bird is comfortably tucked under his arms. another minute of idling around just watching thorns sleep and he mentally kicks himself to go.
he realises halfway to the parking lot he'd forgotten to take a picture and kicks himself again. ]
he scurries back to thorns' room to make sure his bird is comfortably tucked under his arms. another minute of idling around just watching thorns sleep and he mentally kicks himself to go.
he realises halfway to the parking lot he'd forgotten to take a picture and kicks himself again. ]
[ honestly the guy should have one of these in general, but it shows what the people here are able to afford... there are so many things that would make their lives easier but they choose to spend their money on other things because they've been managing fine without it. ]
That works. I can pack us snacks.
[ on one hand, the chances of the town getting attacked are low, but the risk does increase a lot when most of it is empty. the only other people who are staying are people who physically cannot make the trip, which means they can't really do much if things go poorly. ]
That works. I can pack us snacks.
[ on one hand, the chances of the town getting attacked are low, but the risk does increase a lot when most of it is empty. the only other people who are staying are people who physically cannot make the trip, which means they can't really do much if things go poorly. ]
[ when you have mutual feelings with someone it's okay to do these things…? it breaks the mind a little, but making these changes bit by bit should be fine…
anyway. leaving elysium on his own is a pretty terrible decision as there are times where he'll just space out thinking about their situation and otherwise making himself a menace to society. he trips twice, bumps into another four. it's a miracle he survives the journey out and back.
what's supposed to take an hour at most takes an hour and a half. oopsie. ]
anyway. leaving elysium on his own is a pretty terrible decision as there are times where he'll just space out thinking about their situation and otherwise making himself a menace to society. he trips twice, bumps into another four. it's a miracle he survives the journey out and back.
what's supposed to take an hour at most takes an hour and a half. oopsie. ]
[ when elysium opens the door, he will find thorns sitting in front of it, still holding onto the bird. he has realized this isn't actually elysium at some point and went to find him.
he gazes at him with eyes that are barely staying open. ]
It's been over five minutes.
he gazes at him with eyes that are barely staying open. ]
It's been over five minutes.
[ imagine if elysium just exploded again
but he nods, leaning forward to steal a quick kiss from thorns' mouth. for luck! he says. then he's off to find the guard, who looks genuinely surprised to see him alone and even comments on it.
it's the first time the man's ever scrutinised elysium so openly. apparently, he's always found them a little unsettling. elysium almost frowns, tempted to throw something snide back, but instead he just gives a thin-lipped smile and tosses the communicator his way. if anything comes up and he needs backup, that's how to reach them.
he doesn't even bother using thorns as an excuse to leave. the guy knowing about another crazy couple (not that they're crazy!) is definitely not the backstory elysium wants to hear. ]
but he nods, leaning forward to steal a quick kiss from thorns' mouth. for luck! he says. then he's off to find the guard, who looks genuinely surprised to see him alone and even comments on it.
it's the first time the man's ever scrutinised elysium so openly. apparently, he's always found them a little unsettling. elysium almost frowns, tempted to throw something snide back, but instead he just gives a thin-lipped smile and tosses the communicator his way. if anything comes up and he needs backup, that's how to reach them.
he doesn't even bother using thorns as an excuse to leave. the guy knowing about another crazy couple (not that they're crazy!) is definitely not the backstory elysium wants to hear. ]
[ HE'S JUST SITTING IN THE DOORWAY? HELP
elysium nearly drops everything he's holding, heart stopping for the second he's left staring. ]
You—what? Why aren't you in bed? What are you doing?
[ his voice pitches higher with every word. ]
And——no? You don't know that. Don't talk about things you don't know. When did I leave? It's been five minutes, tops. You're imagining things. Did you miss me so much five minutes felt like hours?
[ an immediate pivot to gaslighting. incredible. ]
We need to get you back into bed…
elysium nearly drops everything he's holding, heart stopping for the second he's left staring. ]
You—what? Why aren't you in bed? What are you doing?
[ his voice pitches higher with every word. ]
And——no? You don't know that. Don't talk about things you don't know. When did I leave? It's been five minutes, tops. You're imagining things. Did you miss me so much five minutes felt like hours?
[ an immediate pivot to gaslighting. incredible. ]
We need to get you back into bed…
[ they are so not crazy.
but thorns finishes up packing for them; nothing too heavy since they can always just come back to their room if they need anything else, but enough thatd they won't necessarily have to right away.
as soon as thorns sees elysium he just kisses him in greeting. they were not apart that long. ]
How was it?
but thorns finishes up packing for them; nothing too heavy since they can always just come back to their room if they need anything else, but enough thatd they won't necessarily have to right away.
as soon as thorns sees elysium he just kisses him in greeting. they were not apart that long. ]
How was it?
[ none of that sounds right actually.
thorns will carefully get to his feet, still holding onto bird. instead of going to bed though, he just walks over to the couch and sits down, patting the spot next to him. the plush goes on his other side.
he's waiting. ]
thorns will carefully get to his feet, still holding onto bird. instead of going to bed though, he just walks over to the couch and sits down, patting the spot next to him. the plush goes on his other side.
he's waiting. ]
[ they are so normal and well-adjusted and they have been helping so many people since their arrival. some people are just born to be haters.
he kisses thorns back. it doesn't matter how long it's been he misses him. ]
The usual—nothing of note. I get the sense the guy doesn't like us, but that shouldn't be a surprise.
he kisses thorns back. it doesn't matter how long it's been he misses him. ]
The usual—nothing of note. I get the sense the guy doesn't like us, but that shouldn't be a surprise.
[ not even the part where he'd missed him? damn. tough crowd.
and that is not BED, but he supposes it's better for thorns to have food with his medication anyhow… and with a reluctant sigh, he pads over and deliberately sets down the containers of chicken noodle soup and the prescription in front of them.
then, carefully, he takes his seat and waits for thorns to speak first. why does he feel scared. ]
and that is not BED, but he supposes it's better for thorns to have food with his medication anyhow… and with a reluctant sigh, he pads over and deliberately sets down the containers of chicken noodle soup and the prescription in front of them.
then, carefully, he takes his seat and waits for thorns to speak first. why does he feel scared. ]
As long as he doesn't get in our way.
[ honestly they are both annoying even before they started getting romantically involved so people disliking either of them isn't a new concept. the only real concern is if the guard is the kind of person who would let personal feelings interfere with work, and thorns hasn't worked with him enough to get a proper read on that. ]
We can find somewhere with a good view to make our main station.
[ honestly they are both annoying even before they started getting romantically involved so people disliking either of them isn't a new concept. the only real concern is if the guard is the kind of person who would let personal feelings interfere with work, and thorns hasn't worked with him enough to get a proper read on that. ]
We can find somewhere with a good view to make our main station.
He cares a lot about the village. If I had to guess, he's trying to figure us out through talking now after he's realised just observing isn't getting him anything. We're getting pretty close to people…
[ but not really. elysium's still ready to leave on a moment's notice and hums a noncommittal sound. he points to a rocky outcrop a small distance away. ]
How's that for one? We'll have the height advantage over anyone coming from the few directions they can.
[ but not really. elysium's still ready to leave on a moment's notice and hums a noncommittal sound. he points to a rocky outcrop a small distance away. ]
How's that for one? We'll have the height advantage over anyone coming from the few directions they can.
I had a breakfast sandwich while I was waiting for them to fill our prescription. Worry about yourself first, won't you?
[ he did not. all men do is LIE
so with his hand, he redirects thorns' back to his own mouth. yum. then, he presses a capsule into thorns' other palm. ]
Here. Take this with your soup.
[ he did not. all men do is LIE
so with his hand, he redirects thorns' back to his own mouth. yum. then, he presses a capsule into thorns' other palm. ]
Here. Take this with your soup.
Mm, it works. And it's close enough to the inn it shouldn't take long to run back there if we need to...
[ they have done missions way more dangerous than this in the past, so thorns isn't worried in terms of their own safety, but doing this can greatly increase how much the town likes them... this is the kind of boost that may let them be able to move from the inn to getting their own little house. ]
[ they have done missions way more dangerous than this in the past, so thorns isn't worried in terms of their own safety, but doing this can greatly increase how much the town likes them... this is the kind of boost that may let them be able to move from the inn to getting their own little house. ]
[ doing their job when they need to is very important, yes. but now that they've established the baseline of what they need to and get to their vantage point, elysium settles and gestures to his lap—all so he can feed thorns his snacks like he's a rabbit while they're on the lookout.
thanks, timeskip, for solving the problem that was his ass and presumably at any other point of time, thorns' ass. they are so well. ]
thanks, timeskip, for solving the problem that was his ass and presumably at any other point of time, thorns' ass. they are so well. ]
[ thorns is sick but he still has no right to be this docile. elysium explodes. ]
Oh. Yeah. Let me help you.
[ that's what he's asking for, right…? he tries to get up as well as he can without jostling thorns too much. it feels a little wrong to carry him, but supporting his weight should be fine and normal? he thinks? ]
Oh. Yeah. Let me help you.
[ that's what he's asking for, right…? he tries to get up as well as he can without jostling thorns too much. it feels a little wrong to carry him, but supporting his weight should be fine and normal? he thinks? ]
[ if there are intruders they are going to see this and wonder what the hell is wrong with the village. it's all according to plan. they underestimate them, and then their job is considered done.
until then, thorns makes a great pillow to occasionally rest his cheek on, squeezing the rest of him tight. ]
No more of a problem than we are to him. So it depends on what you think of that.
[ he breathes thorns in, makes a noise of contentment. there is nothing better than being paid to flirt on the job. life is great!!!!! ]
But the rest of the village seems to like us well enough. That's probably the only reason he hasn't been more aggressive. Regardless of our intent, our presence so far has been a net boon.
Does it bother you? [ … ] From my perspective, he's soft. Like everyone else here. Those kinds of people don't tend to act first.
until then, thorns makes a great pillow to occasionally rest his cheek on, squeezing the rest of him tight. ]
No more of a problem than we are to him. So it depends on what you think of that.
[ he breathes thorns in, makes a noise of contentment. there is nothing better than being paid to flirt on the job. life is great!!!!! ]
But the rest of the village seems to like us well enough. That's probably the only reason he hasn't been more aggressive. Regardless of our intent, our presence so far has been a net boon.
Does it bother you? [ … ] From my perspective, he's soft. Like everyone else here. Those kinds of people don't tend to act first.
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