[ Yay, they got a course of action to take...sounds good for them.
Then, there is a moment of silence as he considers something. ]
Er, well, that was before Lilium got murdered. I should probably check in with them again. [ Sheepish look, because aha. ] Well, before that, they said they got these balcony seats and it was for a show called 'mafia'. It's supposed to be action-packed.
[ He has no idea what it's about, but it sounds cool? ]
[ me like this is just a hint about 3 teams needing to kill still isn't it. temenos has never heard of the mafia though so he just thinks it's a play also. ]
...Hmm. I don't see why not. I've not been to the theater in some time.
[ not since having to fight dulcinea and watching agnea which is a very, very different experience.
satisfied with his puzzle solving, he settles into axel's side a little further. it's like being chosen by a cat - he even yawns a bit, turning to tuck his cheek against him where it's comfortable. despite being a very hard worker, really, he can be a bit lackadaisy, and this is no exception.
... and besides, his shoulder's still sore from having to fire off a gun a bunch. it's been a long weekend. ] Thank you for the invitation, Lea.
[ That'd be kind of hilarious, not even going to lie. But hey, their thoughts are aligned on the matter too so that probably adds even more to the irony of the situation. ]
Then, a time in the theater it is.
[ Sounds like potentially fun! But, now with the other seeming to relax more into things, the red head's expression turns undeniably into something resembling no small amount of satisfaction. He will raise the hand from the other man's shoulder to lightly have his fingers play at light-colored hair strands, before moving it back to where he had it. ]
No problem. We could use a bit of entertainment to ourselves.
[ Axel is looking forward to seeing if Temenos might get surprised and Axel doing the cheesy thing where he lies a hand upon his and to squeeze it reassuringly (he's being a little silly here, though.) ]
[ oh the hairpets are nice actually... you can keep doing that. his own gestures of enjoyment are very subtle, but he slightly turns his head into the pets, eyes falling closed and some of the tension easing out of his shoulders.
he lets him cover his hand, and after a moment, turns his over to offer if axel would like to hold it. alright fine. it's...not like there's anyone else here.... ]
I imagine we will be getting plenty of time to ourselves in the near future.
[ Aren't they just? Axel's more than happy to have provided them (and provide them, for that matter.) The small bits of approval he can witness from those actions are nothing less than noteworthy as always to him.
Even better still when he witnesses the tension drain from him somewhat. And, of course, he's taking the other man up on his silent offer to hold his hand, fingers wrapping around it securely. ]
...Yeah, considering everything, I wouldn't be surprised.
But, at least we do have each other.
[ Axel looking at least somewhere on the bright side even when things are becoming a bit more, well. Filled with a lot of pressure, and everything that entails. But, he will also give the hand a squeeze. ]
[ hand holds it is. and since this is a backtag, axel can see the thought bubble that comes up next to temenos's head, even as he makes a quiet noise of agreement. at least we have each other?
For now.
after all, either of them could be killed at any moment. someone could seek rabbit out as a target, both for the fact that they're adults, and for the fact that they killed. gods only knows if kogitsunemaru told anyone that temenos assisted, either, and he doesn't trust the idea that he didn't.
...but, for now, axel is right. they do have each other.
he gives his hand a little squeeze in return and yawns. ]
[ For a scant moment, Axel's smile fades a little when he hears the thought.
'And that won't stop,' Comes his own thought bubble in turn, in a bit of defiance. He refuses to believe in the reality where they die before they can settle their business. Even if neither of them could prevent anyone else's actions from making that a certainty.
Even if in his heart he has worries too.
But, he will have hope. And believe that it will manifest, until even that is shattered into pieces. Feeling that squeeze, he likes to believe Temenos too has those very same hopes...buried under a sea of cynicism maybe, but hey! ]
Just like we don't have much longer left of the night. Which, speaking of which, do you wanna be carried off to bed?
[ Axel is joking. His injuries this week wouldn't allow that. ]
[ quietly, he likes that about axel. he'd never admit it, but, that hopefulness is the exact kind of positivity that he does actually like. that he admires, sometimes. it was the same way that roi saw the world, and...crick, too.
he huffs a little bit of a laugh at the comment, mouth pulling into a fond smile as he pats his chest with his free hand. ]
Should I be saying that to you?
[ he could not carry him
but temenos does start to get up, stretching like a cat before he rights himself properly - once he's up, he offers axel his hand. ] Come along.
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Then, there is a moment of silence as he considers something. ]
Er, well, that was before Lilium got murdered. I should probably check in with them again. [ Sheepish look, because aha. ] Well, before that, they said they got these balcony seats and it was for a show called 'mafia'. It's supposed to be action-packed.
[ He has no idea what it's about, but it sounds cool? ]
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...Hmm. I don't see why not. I've not been to the theater in some time.
[ not since having to fight dulcinea and watching agnea which is a very, very different experience.
satisfied with his puzzle solving, he settles into axel's side a little further. it's like being chosen by a cat - he even yawns a bit, turning to tuck his cheek against him where it's comfortable. despite being a very hard worker, really, he can be a bit lackadaisy, and this is no exception.
... and besides, his shoulder's still sore from having to fire off a gun a bunch. it's been a long weekend. ] Thank you for the invitation, Lea.
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Then, a time in the theater it is.
[ Sounds like potentially fun! But, now with the other seeming to relax more into things, the red head's expression turns undeniably into something resembling no small amount of satisfaction. He will raise the hand from the other man's shoulder to lightly have his fingers play at light-colored hair strands, before moving it back to where he had it. ]
No problem. We could use a bit of entertainment to ourselves.
[ Axel is looking forward to seeing if Temenos might get surprised and Axel doing the cheesy thing where he lies a hand upon his and to squeeze it reassuringly (he's being a little silly here, though.) ]
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he lets him cover his hand, and after a moment, turns his over to offer if axel would like to hold it. alright fine. it's...not like there's anyone else here.... ]
I imagine we will be getting plenty of time to ourselves in the near future.
[ considering. it's just the two of them now. ]
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Even better still when he witnesses the tension drain from him somewhat. And, of course, he's taking the other man up on his silent offer to hold his hand, fingers wrapping around it securely. ]
...Yeah, considering everything, I wouldn't be surprised.
But, at least we do have each other.
[ Axel looking at least somewhere on the bright side even when things are becoming a bit more, well. Filled with a lot of pressure, and everything that entails. But, he will also give the hand a squeeze. ]
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For now.
after all, either of them could be killed at any moment. someone could seek rabbit out as a target, both for the fact that they're adults, and for the fact that they killed. gods only knows if kogitsunemaru told anyone that temenos assisted, either, and he doesn't trust the idea that he didn't.
...but, for now, axel is right. they do have each other.
he gives his hand a little squeeze in return and yawns. ]
Yes, that is true. And not much longer left.
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'And that won't stop,' Comes his own thought bubble in turn, in a bit of defiance. He refuses to believe in the reality where they die before they can settle their business. Even if neither of them could prevent anyone else's actions from making that a certainty.
Even if in his heart he has worries too.
But, he will have hope. And believe that it will manifest, until even that is shattered into pieces. Feeling that squeeze, he likes to believe Temenos too has those very same hopes...buried under a sea of cynicism maybe, but hey! ]
Just like we don't have much longer left of the night. Which, speaking of which, do you wanna be carried off to bed?
[ Axel is joking. His injuries this week wouldn't allow that. ]
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he huffs a little bit of a laugh at the comment, mouth pulling into a fond smile as he pats his chest with his free hand. ]
Should I be saying that to you?
[ he could not carry him
but temenos does start to get up, stretching like a cat before he rights himself properly - once he's up, he offers axel his hand. ] Come along.
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...Something tells me you'd have some difficulty with that.
[ A snort leaves him regardless, but...
He reaches to take hold of the hand, fingers wrapping along it, and so begins to come along, straight to their rooms, for a much well-needed rest. ]