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[in_loveless_memory]

Please, by all means, explain how "eventual manipulation by a dark lord," qualifies as a good time on my part?

...

Nothing?

Yeah, I thought so.

And don't compare Seimei to this Voldemort guy anymore, they aren't alike and you insisting on it won't change my mind about Seimei.

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[in_loveless_memory]

It's easier not to hope in the first place.

[notquitebeloved]

Is it? Without hope, there's not much point in living.

[in_loveless_memory]

You seem to be doing just fine. [Why yes, he's being mean and he knows it but at the moment, he doesn't care.]

[notquitebeloved]

[Heh. This was what he was talking about, Ritsuka.]

As I said. You don't believe me.

[in_loveless_memory]

You're a fighter, Soubi, so you're excellent with words.

But your words will always pale in comparison to your actions.

[notquitebeloved]

If I could show you what I mean, I would. Sometimes I cannot, no matter how much I want to.

[in_loveless_memory]

Sometimes?

[notquitebeloved]

[Sighs quietly. Just waits for it.]

Yes.

[in_loveless_memory]

Well you're free to show me now. What would you even do, Soubi?

[notquitebeloved]

What would you let me do? What do you want me to do?

[in_loveless_memory]

No, you don't get to play that game.

Just do it.

[notquitebeloved]

[But...it's how he works... Finally an order, though. He steps close and leans down to kiss him.]

[in_loveless_memory]

[He's actually not surprised by Soubi's actions. He fully expected it, truthfully. But he's glad for it, all the same.]

[notquitebeloved]

[It's not the first time, really. Soubi settles on his heels and slips his arms around Ritsuka's waist, pulling back from the kiss just a little to watch him for reaction.]

[in_loveless_memory]

[He seriously hates you sometimes, Soubi, because you make him feel so loved and cared for with the silliest simple gestures. But he's still hugging onto Soubi, clinging to him.]

[notquitebeloved]

[He really does love you, Ritsuka. He hadn't thought he would, but he does. He holds the boy just as firmly, selfishly enjoying the tight hold. It feels good, okay?]

[in_loveless_memory]

[Damnit.

It does feel really nice and it's Soubi... Hugs and cuddling is sort of how he functions with him.]

[notquitebeloved]

[Give in, Ritsuka.

Soubi's just content to keep his arms around him and enjoy the reciprocation.]

[in_loveless_memory]

[But you left. He doesn't want to.]

You weren't supposed to leave. I didn't want you to leave.

[notquitebeloved]

[He didn't want to leave! His arms tighten just a little.]

I didn't want to leave either.

[in_loveless_memory]

[But you still did, despite what either of them wanted. Although they were both used to that feeling.]

So now what?

[notquitebeloved]

[Yes, they are. He rests his forehead against Ritsuka's chest, he'll continue to stay right there until Ritsuka protests or moves away.]

For now...let's just stay like this while we can.

[in_loveless_memory]

....Kay. I'm okay with that.... Don't let go.

[notquitebeloved]

[His arms tighten around Ritsuka's waist at that.]

Hold on tight to me.

[in_loveless_memory]

Wasn't going to stop.