I got really lucky that first time around. If it weren't for not wanting to disappoint you, [ the power of LOVE!! ] I wouldn't have done half as well.

[ wrong. elysium doesn't know a thing.

and ordinarily, elysium would be much better about saying hello. alas, their honeymoon vibes are just that strong that even elysium's pressing fast forward on the majority of their interactions. that's the charitable way of putting it, when really, he's putting in the bare minimum when it comes to introductions solely because of the insane reality in his mind that he and thorns only need each other. and if they have to be ready to uproot their lives at a moment's notice, it's hard to feel particularly invested in anyone or anything else.

but yes, thorns is cute just by existing, can anyone blame him? they are sooooo excited for this next stage in their life.

they even run into people their age who are friendly enough to ask if they'd like to join them for drinks later, but elysium only tightens his grip on thorns' hand and answers that they need to earn their stay first(!). next time. ]

What else should we do to impress people? Find wild game?

[ them hunting those huge ass birds was so long ago…… everyone like alright maybe they aren't so normal after all ]