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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.

I'll try not to take too much advantage.

Maybe.

Hah, how indecisive.

[He's teasing though.]

Anything to annoy you.

[He grins. Dangerous to let that mischief return.]

[Well as long as it's not directed at making him yandere]

Is that so?

[He slides one hand from Vergil's face to stroke his neck, shaking his head.]

How much energy you have.

That isn't even anything new. I'm full of it.

[He leans into the touch, but also takes a fistful of Lahabrea's hair from the base of his neck to pull his head back. Better access to repay the petting with a kiss to his throat.

And a bite when Vergil just can't help himself.]

[He makes a pleased noise and Vergil's cheating desire sensor can just tell he likes that even if it weren't obvious.]

Nnm. That's true. I'm almost envious.

[Don't go rolling any gachas!

Well he was going to try to make himself wind down to sleep. Try to ride this thing out, at least assuming it won't last, but now there's blood in the water. He grins.]

Are you worn out already? That's a shame...

[Because he doesn't care, he bites again, dragging his teeth along, closer to Lahabrea's jaw.]

[Please he's old and tired he'd be happy just to cuddle!! Having a desire doesn't mean you have to exploit it!!

Except I guess right now it does because mental affects.

That is nice though, he does like it, and he tangles his fingers in Vergil's jaw.]

I am, thank you. I'm amazed you aren't, after today's activities.

I told you it gave me quite the energy boost. You should try some, I think it was the heart.

[So clearly it does mean he has to exploit it, despite also being old and tired. He might be a bit embarrassed later.

He kisses just below his ear - and then takes advantage to bite the lobe while his fingers look for that stab wounds again to brush against it, with just a little pressure. Just to test.]

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