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Are you unhappy with that?

...I didn't anticipate it ever being a problem.

[He loves his demon form, he does want to default to it. It's how he should be, and his human body is stifling!

...But maybe he shouldn't get rid that completely. Maybe it has its purpose.]

[Human body only for kissing and cuddles.]

Of course. You were planning on being alone after all.

Well yes. Even that aside, though, more recently. I didn't expect the sort of relationship that would make it relevant.

And I suppose you were careful to avoid thinking about wanting one?

...Only insofar as avoiding thinking about you that way. And I suppose being content not having certain memories.

Ha... [cute] avoiding Nero's mother?

...Right. I know enough to know I don't need the full picture, the details will only make things worse.

[But also he's going to keep being bent on getting every single second of his life back. So. Rip. He knows it's coming eventually.]

[Rip indeed.]

Perhaps you will better be able to handle it when you do remember.

Maybe so. But I don't much want to see how I've successfully distanced myself from someone. It might make the temptation worse.

[The thought of which has him absently toying with the ends of Lahabrea's hair.]

Well, as I have said, I have little patience for such things and won't put up with it. Don't worry overmuch.

Good, because I can be very testing.

[Good job, though. He's been thoroughly exhausted with actual emotions. That's one way to sedate him.

He lifts a hand to Lahabrea's cheek, and kisses him.]

[That was not the exact goal but good enough.

He kisses back, easily, happy that Vergil is calmer. Not that he minds the challenging attitude just not where it went.]

[He asked! But where it went was horrifying for Vergil too.

He brushes his fingers through Lahabrea's hair. It's nice taking these small liberties, he'd hate to lose it so quickly. Even if Lahabrea insists he wouldn't let Vergil do that, he's not so sure.]

...Do you mind if I stay here tonight? I don't need to antagonise Taisho any further.

[He has a regret. But this is nice and he's not so truly upset himself that he can't sink back into his normal smug pleased cat attitude when with one of those he loves.]

I would be delighted if you did, actually.

Really?

[He's so earnest for a moment - but just a moment.]

......Oh. Of course you would be, you're pleased with yourself that I'm giving in.

[When just the other day he was so huffy and reluctant about even sharing a room.]

Honestly...

[He frames Vergil's face with his hands!]

I'm pleased you wish to stay with me, moreover, that you find me an acceptable option to ask when you want.

Hmph. Who else am I going to ask now? Have I still not made it clear how I feel about you?

[He grins, smug, and tilts Vergil's head to kiss him warmly.]

You've made it abundantly clear. I can still be pleased you are comfortable leaning on me.

[His mind still swims with all sorts of thoughts but he has to push them back, if only for this, gladly leaning into it.]

...I suppose there's less reason to hide. It's become easier.

I hope it becomes easier still, until it is the most natural thought. Perhaps one day you will not even feel the need to ask.

Why wouldn't I ask, you might have other things to do.

You might come to assume that unless I have other things then the answer is yes.

...I'll try to keep that in mind.

Well, at your own pace.

But you are welcome here.

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