It's been a while since you've seen me in my element, huh? Be sure to fall in love with me all over again.
[ okay.
but they get to the radio tower… they ask what took them so long… they're a little rude about it, but elysium smooths over the interaction easily enough before getting right into running diagnostics and occasionally fiddling with his flag.
thorns can get a chair… he even can sit next to elysium. wow! ]
[ this about how they have given these people absolutely no introduction beyond the fact that they are (probably) trustworthy and allowed to handle their communications equipment. elysium is quietly thinking their security is terrible, but that is small towns for you… and it's not like they aren't directly benefitting from this, so whatever.
also? there's no such thing as being too clingy. in fact, there's a moment where he stares at thorns and thinks he should really be sitting in his lap. unfortunately, elysium has to move around too much for that, occasionally flitting from one end of the room to another. we cannot all get what we want in life, and he that is so, so tragic. the poor people assigned to watching them probably want to wring themselves ten minutes in. but, half an hour later: ]
Hanging in there? I need to talk to the guy who's been managing their system, but I should be done in twenty.
immediately motivated, he sets off to return in the promised amount of time. he looks vaguely annoyed when he's back, but then he remembers what he did this for and brightens.
he still has tasks left to do before he can fully check himself out, but before that, he has his priorities. he stands in front of thorns expectantly. ]
[ things happen in 10k+ comments surprise surprise
but they're at work with people who barely know them making out. this is a test of elysium's last surviving braincell if he has one at all. a kiss and then a promise to continue later would be the smart thing to do, but no.
he accepts this and deepens the kiss, leaving everyone around them baffled and looking at each other mystified. who does this? who actually does this?? they're going to be targeted on social media later for being crazy people and the comments are going to be like, things that did not happen for 500, alex. it's too bad these people don't know what it's like being in love.
eventually, someone clears their throat. elysium breaks away with a scowl. ]
thorns will sit back down and act as if that didn't just happen, showing absolutely no shame because that is something he lost a long time ago. if anyone shoots him a dirty look he will just respond with a dirtier one. fuck you.
[ elysium… the a contractor from hell because they can't just kick him out. he's already made enough improvements in the short time they've been here that unless he becomes deeply problematic beyond being in some fucked up relationship, they are forced to suck it up. tragic.
but he will give thorns one longing look before he turns back to work… and when he eventually finishes, he toddles up to thorns with a bit of a complicated expression before it smooths out to a smile. ]
he gets up and kisses him immediately before grabbing his hand to tug him away. while he'd always kiss him, that was more to give the impression to the others that they're only sneaking off to be annoying rather than anything else. if elysium can't say anything in this room, then either he doesn't want them to know or he isn't sure how to break the news, and the reason behind either option can't be good.
once they're secluded he looks at him curiously. ]
[ but, well, he'll never say no to affection and even when they find a space to themselves, he's pulling thorns' into his arms to kiss him back and keeping him close well after. for a moment, he seems to look at him—as if he's still deciding what to say exactly, before he just sighs and rests his forehead against thorns'. ]
… They wanted to offer me a contract. Both for security reasons and to ensure their communication lines remain stable. Apparently it's been an ongoing issue since the disappearances started happening. If I take it, we won't have to worry about expenses for a while.
[ the way he'd say no but he knows thorns feels differently cutting corners on elysium's health
his baby isn't allowed to take sketchy black market jobs……… he's still of mind, like. they escaped employment for a reason? but then it really would be moot (and even worse) if thorns went off and did his own thing. ]
on one hand, yes, they do need money. traveling builds up expenses that are difficult to predict simply because you can never be fully certain what you might run into. and as much as elysium likes to act as if his oripathy isn't an issue, it will be something they'd have to contend with sooner or later... and more likely sooner if elysium continues to push his treatment as a low priority. ]
[ they are… being taken away from each other… (they are getting employed.)
it isn't that simple but that's essentially it. he just buries his face into thorns' shoulder like a baby. what if he gets injured on the job where he can't see? what if he gets news of of thorns' death like he has time and time again?
[ it's funny, since they were very employed at the village they were staying at, but they did each job together to the point that townspeople would comment if they ever did something solo.
perhaps they need to... be less codependent? no. no that can't be the answer.
[ quitting things cold turkey has always gone so well historically. elysium doesn't answer at first, he just accepts the gesture, lips set tight, his hand finding purchase on thorns' sleeve.
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You're my priority. Of course I did.
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he swings their hands. ]
How long do you think this will take?
[ helping them... this of course doesn't even include if they get ambushed. ]
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Anywhere from half an hour to two hours? [ swings thorns' hand back. ] Should we stop by the bookstore so you can find something to do?
[ like leaving docybara with treats or a toy… ]
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[ this is crazy but thorns thoroughly believes he can be entertained up to two hours simply watching elysium work. ]
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[ okay.
but they get to the radio tower… they ask what took them so long… they're a little rude about it, but elysium smooths over the interaction easily enough before getting right into running diagnostics and occasionally fiddling with his flag.
thorns can get a chair… he even can sit next to elysium. wow! ]
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this could be seen as being too clingy. the others there are probably thinking that, actually. ]
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also? there's no such thing as being too clingy. in fact, there's a moment where he stares at thorns and thinks he should really be sitting in his lap. unfortunately, elysium has to move around too much for that, occasionally flitting from one end of the room to another. we cannot all get what we want in life, and he that is so, so tragic. the poor people assigned to watching them probably want to wring themselves ten minutes in. but, half an hour later: ]
Hanging in there? I need to talk to the guy who's been managing their system, but I should be done in twenty.
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but thorns will nod to show that is he a team player (highly debatable) and that he can wait for elysium to come back. it is his turn to be hachiko. ]
Mm. Make it nineteen.
[ okay. ]
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If I do it in fifteen, will you reward me?
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[ whatever gets elysium back faster ]
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immediately motivated, he sets off to return in the promised amount of time. he looks vaguely annoyed when he's back, but then he remembers what he did this for and brightens.
he still has tasks left to do before he can fully check himself out, but before that, he has his priorities. he stands in front of thorns expectantly. ]
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thorns did time it to the second though. so once elysium is back, he gets up to pull him into a kiss, licking into his mouth eagerly.
they're at work ]
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but they're at work with people who barely know them making out. this is a test of elysium's last surviving braincell if he has one at all. a kiss and then a promise to continue later would be the smart thing to do, but no.
he accepts this and deepens the kiss, leaving everyone around them baffled and looking at each other mystified. who does this? who actually does this?? they're going to be targeted on social media later for being crazy people and the comments are going to be like, things that did not happen for 500, alex. it's too bad these people don't know what it's like being in love.
eventually, someone clears their throat. elysium breaks away with a scowl. ]
Tch.
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thorns will sit back down and act as if that didn't just happen, showing absolutely no shame because that is something he lost a long time ago. if anyone shoots him a dirty look he will just respond with a dirtier one. fuck you.
but time to wait for his babygirl..... ]
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but he will give thorns one longing look before he turns back to work… and when he eventually finishes, he toddles up to thorns with a bit of a complicated expression before it smooths out to a smile. ]
Let's go somewhere a little more private.
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he gets up and kisses him immediately before grabbing his hand to tug him away. while he'd always kiss him, that was more to give the impression to the others that they're only sneaking off to be annoying rather than anything else. if elysium can't say anything in this room, then either he doesn't want them to know or he isn't sure how to break the news, and the reason behind either option can't be good.
once they're secluded he looks at him curiously. ]
What is it?
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[ but, well, he'll never say no to affection and even when they find a space to themselves, he's pulling thorns' into his arms to kiss him back and keeping him close well after. for a moment, he seems to look at him—as if he's still deciding what to say exactly, before he just sighs and rests his forehead against thorns'. ]
… They wanted to offer me a contract. Both for security reasons and to ensure their communication lines remain stable. Apparently it's been an ongoing issue since the disappearances started happening. If I take it, we won't have to worry about expenses for a while.
[ the way he'd say no but he knows thorns feels differently cutting corners on elysium's health
his baby isn't allowed to take sketchy black market jobs……… he's still of mind, like. they escaped employment for a reason? but then it really would be moot (and even worse) if thorns went off and did his own thing. ]
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on one hand, yes, they do need money. traveling builds up expenses that are difficult to predict simply because you can never be fully certain what you might run into. and as much as elysium likes to act as if his oripathy isn't an issue, it will be something they'd have to contend with sooner or later... and more likely sooner if elysium continues to push his treatment as a low priority. ]
Did they give a time frame?
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[ his grip tightens, and he decides it isn't enough to just touch foreheads. he buries himself into thorns' shoulder. ]
They said I could think about it. They're willing to house us, too. I guess I really managed to impress them.
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[ he sighs, kissing the side of elysium's face. ]
Fine. Do it.
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What are you going to do in the meantime?
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[ it might not be the best job, depending on what's available, but as long as he's keeping busy then it should be fine... ]
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it isn't that simple but that's essentially it. he just buries his face into thorns' shoulder like a baby. what if he gets injured on the job where he can't see? what if he gets news of of thorns' death like he has time and time again?
this is… not okay! ]
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perhaps they need to... be less codependent? no. no that can't be the answer.
he rubs his back. ]
We'll check in with each other.
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there's a beat. then— ]
Will you answer when I leave you messages?
[ they're
going to be one of those couples ]
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