[ thorns is fighting the demons that are telling them to ask if elysium hates him.
but they can walk in silence then. which... is actually probably for the best because it means they can focus on making sure they aren't going to get attacked. ]
without his flag, he's really out here rawdogging his arts, sending an occasional ripple as a precaution. great! the benefit to this is that it's more effective than going through any catalyst. there are no invis units as far as the eye can see.
If we push on another kilometre, we'll reach a checkpoint where we can set up camp. It's better not to lose momentum. [ places hand on docybara. ] Right, buddy?
[ can't kill him if he dies first. but the way docybara is trained to just agree with everything… elysium scritches him on his chin. ]
thorns, meanwhile, still thinks elysium needs to rest but he knows that when elysium gets this stubborn it'll probably turn into a fight. once again he is wondering if it would be easier to simply knock him out, but then he'd have to deal with the aftermath of that when he wakes up.
[ he has died of oripathy so many times by now that each time it really does just become easier after the initial onset. the way his ass is more of a pain than his debilitating rock cancer…
he did promise never to ignore thorns, so he won't. ]
I'm not. I'm going to experience the rest of my life with you, Thorns.
[ live hard, die hard. waste no second because every single one is precious. ]
[ but what does that mean when the rest of your life isn't actually that long of a time?
they really should have just rejected the job offer and kept moving. they could have found a safer job elsewhere, albeit one that likely wouldn't have paid as well as the one elysium had... but what's the point in all that money if it leads them into something that hurts them? ]
[ try convincing someone who’s never believed in a long life, or a forever. after living so many lives without making it beyond the next few years, anything beyond that is well within the realm of a fantasy. ]
Yeah? What would you do to convince me if I didn't?
[ which would be insane, considering thorns has chased him across timelines and abandoned his dreams for him—given up everything just to be with him now. how could elysium not? and how could thorns? ]
[ if they weren't currently separated by a cart and a burdenbeast, thorns would pull elysium towards him in this moment. instead, he just looks up at the sky, wondering how there was ever a time where he didn't tell elysium how much he loved him. it's really more than a lifetime ago. ]
[ why is thorns making this out to be a horror movie.
but, he's paying attention if only because they still need to be ready for fight or flight at any moment. thorns' presence is one he knows well, down to his scent and the cadence of his footsteps. unsteady for reasons, he lets himself fall clumsily into the this mysterious stranger's arms anyway, completing trusting, tilting his head back to smile. ]
[ he looks at him, before pressing a kiss to his temple... perfect position to do it. docybara continues to walk because he has not noticed his parents being gay yet.
[ docybara, also far too attached, stops a few steps away and looks around anxiously. it finds thorns and elysium just behind it and lets out a plaintive whine… this is how you give a creature trust issues. ]
It is now.
[ sorry. he'll get to docybara later. he has to kiss thorns for being cute or he will die. ]
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elysium walks on the other side of docybara. he is tall, but not that much taller than a burdenbeast tall. stop looking. ]
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but they can walk in silence then. which... is actually probably for the best because it means they can focus on making sure they aren't going to get attacked. ]
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without his flag, he's really out here rawdogging his arts, sending an occasional ripple as a precaution. great! the benefit to this is that it's more effective than going through any catalyst. there are no invis units as far as the eye can see.
the downside is, well
there is no downside. he's fine! so fine. ]
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after some time, thorns will finally break the silence. ]
You should take a break.
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[ can't kill him if he dies first. but the way docybara is trained to just agree with everything… elysium scritches him on his chin. ]
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thorns, meanwhile, still thinks elysium needs to rest but he knows that when elysium gets this stubborn it'll probably turn into a fight. once again he is wondering if it would be easier to simply knock him out, but then he'd have to deal with the aftermath of that when he wakes up.
... ]
Just don't push yourself.
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he did promise never to ignore thorns, so he won't. ]
I'm not. I'm going to experience the rest of my life with you, Thorns.
[ live hard, die hard. waste no second because every single one is precious. ]
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they really should have just rejected the job offer and kept moving. they could have found a safer job elsewhere, albeit one that likely wouldn't have paid as well as the one elysium had... but what's the point in all that money if it leads them into something that hurts them? ]
I hope you know how much I love you.
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Yeah? What would you do to convince me if I didn't?
[ which would be insane, considering thorns has chased him across timelines and abandoned his dreams for him—given up everything just to be with him now. how could elysium not? and how could thorns? ]
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[ if they weren't currently separated by a cart and a burdenbeast, thorns would pull elysium towards him in this moment. instead, he just looks up at the sky, wondering how there was ever a time where he didn't tell elysium how much he loved him. it's really more than a lifetime ago. ]
So remember to stay with me.
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[ 'people,' and not elysium specifically, because when thorns says everything, elysium believes it's everything. so much so— ]
You said the other day that you'd remind me as many times as I need. Why not do it now?
[ a cart and a burdenbeast aren't anything compared to what has separated them in the past. ]
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but if he's paying attention, he may start to hear quiet footsteps behind him, until a hand reaches out to grab his hand and pull him backwards. ]
Hm?
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but, he's paying attention if only because they still need to be ready for fight or flight at any moment. thorns' presence is one he knows well, down to his scent and the cadence of his footsteps. unsteady for reasons, he lets himself fall clumsily into the this mysterious stranger's arms anyway, completing trusting, tilting his head back to smile. ]
Yes? Can I help you?
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[ he looks at him, before pressing a kiss to his temple... perfect position to do it. docybara continues to walk because he has not noticed his parents being gay yet.
thorns kisses the same spot again. ]
Haven't seen you in a while.
[ okay. ]
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but until then, elysium just turns more of his body so he can properly wrap his arms around thorns. ]
You haven't. [ don't just agree. ] What took you so long?
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[ this is such an awkward way to stand, but it's fine. thorns will always sacrifice comfort to be next to the only person who matters. ]
Is the view better over here?
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[ docybara, also far too attached, stops a few steps away and looks around anxiously. it finds thorns and elysium just behind it and lets out a plaintive whine… this is how you give a creature trust issues. ]
It is now.
[ sorry. he'll get to docybara later. he has to kiss thorns for being cute or he will die. ]