[kaeya tries to do one (1) nice thing for a pal and it backfires in the most spectacular fashion. or: sorry, childe, but here is a lovely picture at some late, late hour, because you see:]
Shouldn't you take some time off to enjoy yourself?
If you don't, I'm afraid I'll have to drink this alone.
Shouldn't you take some time off to enjoy yourself?
If you don't, I'm afraid I'll have to drink this alone.
[ ...OHH HE WANTS IT, THOUGH? WHAT A PRETTY LOOKING ONE.
he's not out drinking himself, and actually half-asleep at this point when he is suddenly woken up by the text ringtone.
after reading it a few times, he also knows this must be a mistake and is more or less out to simply tease the sender by responding to our at all, but at the same time... who knows? maybe the stranger is willing to drink with strangers. childe will never say no to new drinking partners. ]
oh ho what kind of poor individual would say no to this?
They clearly need an intervention.
I'll also happily take their place, though, if they insist.
he's not out drinking himself, and actually half-asleep at this point when he is suddenly woken up by the text ringtone.
after reading it a few times, he also knows this must be a mistake and is more or less out to simply tease the sender by responding to our at all, but at the same time... who knows? maybe the stranger is willing to drink with strangers. childe will never say no to new drinking partners. ]
oh ho what kind of poor individual would say no to this?
They clearly need an intervention.
I'll also happily take their place, though, if they insist.
[oh? oh. that sure is an unfamiliar un—and kaeya is confident he isn't so far gone as to make such a mistake, but that just makes this all the more interesting. he does need to make some new connections in this place...]
Some people find it difficult to have fun. A shame, don't you think?
But that doesn't seem to be the case for you.
[blows a kiss to the sky for miss jean, who's probably passed out on some paperwork rn...]
Are you always so friendly? Or am I just lucky?
Some people find it difficult to have fun. A shame, don't you think?
But that doesn't seem to be the case for you.
[blows a kiss to the sky for miss jean, who's probably passed out on some paperwork rn...]
Are you always so friendly? Or am I just lucky?
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2021-10-27 11:50 am (UTC)(link)
[The recent events were hardly pleasant and Aether, as one of the victims, can definitely say a thing or two about it. The suffering was on all sides though - the people who were cursed and attacked others hurt just as much. Aether spent a long time comforting Venti, telling him that it wasn't him, making sure that the archon knows he is forgiven. Aether himself still feels the effects of that night, the fear of being completely overpowered and unable to do anything, the feeling of unwanted touch and kisses. But he's trying to put it behind; thankfully he was saved before anything more could happen, so even though the unpleasant memories linger in his mind, he's determined to move on.
The affections he shared with Venti are a proof that he's on a good path to recovery. Or at least that's what he thinks.
But the rough events make Aether worry also about his companions. This is why the traveler decides to check on each one of them, trying to see who needs help, be it helping with injuries or just some emotional support.
After checking on Venti, the next person on his list is Childe. Aether remembers that the Harbinger, along with Diluc saved him when Venti attacked, but he doesn't know what exactly happened later. This is a good moment to find out... and maybe say a thank you? Aether will think about that last one. Perhaps Childe just really wanted to fight all the monsters he had seen that night.
Truth to be told, Aether was too weak to register exactly how his rescue went. Before he knew it, he was in Diluc's arms and Childe or Venti were nowhere to be found.
"I hope he was fine..." Aether thinks to himself, then discards the worry with "It's Childe. He's always fine."
How silly of him to think anything else. But then again... even a god fell to the curse.
With a shaky sigh, Aether knocks on Childe's door.]
The affections he shared with Venti are a proof that he's on a good path to recovery. Or at least that's what he thinks.
But the rough events make Aether worry also about his companions. This is why the traveler decides to check on each one of them, trying to see who needs help, be it helping with injuries or just some emotional support.
After checking on Venti, the next person on his list is Childe. Aether remembers that the Harbinger, along with Diluc saved him when Venti attacked, but he doesn't know what exactly happened later. This is a good moment to find out... and maybe say a thank you? Aether will think about that last one. Perhaps Childe just really wanted to fight all the monsters he had seen that night.
Truth to be told, Aether was too weak to register exactly how his rescue went. Before he knew it, he was in Diluc's arms and Childe or Venti were nowhere to be found.
"I hope he was fine..." Aether thinks to himself, then discards the worry with "It's Childe. He's always fine."
How silly of him to think anything else. But then again... even a god fell to the curse.
With a shaky sigh, Aether knocks on Childe's door.]
[ It takes a while for someone to answer. Zhongli isn't home, and while Childe hears the door, he isn't feeling like getting up to make his way to the door even if just to tell them the other isn't here right now.
However, he decides to drag himself up from the couch finally and make his way over despite the soreness and the ease that the wounds tend to reopen enough to bleed into the fabric of the bandages and discolor them. He does throw a button down shirt on but doesn't bother to button it, not wanting the fabric to rub against the bandages and agitate the injuries anymore than they are just by him moving about. He's decent enough to open the door and politely tell someone to go away which means it's good enough.
As he opens the door he's already begun to speak before he looks. "Sorry, Zhongli isn't here—"
The Harbinger's voice dies out when his eyes land on Aether. Ah, this is. . . a long way for the Traveler to be out. ] Aibou, shouldn't you be in bed resting still? [ Even so, Childe opens the door fully, welcoming him in. Aether is one of the few people to see him in a weak state before, so what's one more?
He's just glad that Aether wasn't around to see the worst of it. ]
Come on in. You want some tea?
However, he decides to drag himself up from the couch finally and make his way over despite the soreness and the ease that the wounds tend to reopen enough to bleed into the fabric of the bandages and discolor them. He does throw a button down shirt on but doesn't bother to button it, not wanting the fabric to rub against the bandages and agitate the injuries anymore than they are just by him moving about. He's decent enough to open the door and politely tell someone to go away which means it's good enough.
As he opens the door he's already begun to speak before he looks. "Sorry, Zhongli isn't here—"
The Harbinger's voice dies out when his eyes land on Aether. Ah, this is. . . a long way for the Traveler to be out. ] Aibou, shouldn't you be in bed resting still? [ Even so, Childe opens the door fully, welcoming him in. Aether is one of the few people to see him in a weak state before, so what's one more?
He's just glad that Aether wasn't around to see the worst of it. ]
Come on in. You want some tea?
[Aether waits, thinking that maybe no one's home and he should message Childe instead. He's about to do that when the door finally opens, revealing the Harbinger...
...One very much injured Harbinger, that is. Aether's eyes widen as he looks the other up and down, taking in all the bandages and the red stains on them.]
What do you mean I should be resting? You should go back to bed!
[He closes the door behind himself, then hovers his hands in front of Childe, as if he's about to shoo him towards the bed.]
What even happened... No, you'll tell me later. You're going to bed right now and then I'm making you tea.
[And maybe if Childe needs to change the bandages, Aether will help with that too. Never mind that this is not his house so he has no idea where everything is.]
...One very much injured Harbinger, that is. Aether's eyes widen as he looks the other up and down, taking in all the bandages and the red stains on them.]
What do you mean I should be resting? You should go back to bed!
[He closes the door behind himself, then hovers his hands in front of Childe, as if he's about to shoo him towards the bed.]
What even happened... No, you'll tell me later. You're going to bed right now and then I'm making you tea.
[And maybe if Childe needs to change the bandages, Aether will help with that too. Never mind that this is not his house so he has no idea where everything is.]
[ Childe blinks once the other is through the door and while this is very sweet of Aether, he's pretty sure guests don't coddle the host. Still, it's hard to say anything and take himself seriously since he's well aware of the condition he's in. Not to mention, help have to hear from Zhongli, too. Who told him not him not to move. (He can't help it, though, he gets too restless. If he's capable of moving he's gonna move. )
Childe's about to protest, but it doesn't come out as he intends it to, lifting his hands slightly as if to attempt and appease the Traveler. ]
Oh, come o—C-Can't... I at least stay on the couch...?
[ PLEASE? He's been in bed for the last few days as is.]
Childe's about to protest, but it doesn't come out as he intends it to, lifting his hands slightly as if to attempt and appease the Traveler. ]
Oh, come o—C-Can't... I at least stay on the couch...?
[ PLEASE? He's been in bed for the last few days as is.]
[Aether looks at him for a long moment, eyes narrowing, hands on his hips. He's considering this.]
Okay, fine. But take it easy.
[No moving around too much, just be good and stay in one place.
As if to show that it's now decided, he gently grabs one of Childe's hands and leads him to the said coach... Once he figures out where it actually is. It's his first time coming here, after all.]
Okay, fine. But take it easy.
[No moving around too much, just be good and stay in one place.
As if to show that it's now decided, he gently grabs one of Childe's hands and leads him to the said coach... Once he figures out where it actually is. It's his first time coming here, after all.]
[ He'll make his way back to the couch now with Aether's help (it's fine that Aether's not used to the layout he will indirectly coax the other in the right direction until he can spot it.) No sense arguing about the teenager's demand, he's too sore for it, anyway. ]
You're feeling better considering Master Diluc and your sister let you come out here all by yourself, I imagine?
[ Childe has been worried about him since waking up, since while he had been doing better last time he saw him, there really was no telling if he could somehow relapse or suffer side effects despite regaining his manna. The expression on the Harbinger's face suggests that he is sincerely relieved at the thought of Aether bring physically well. It's going to take a while for him to mentally settle in the same manner, but... Childe understands, that with recovery, everything is one step at a time. ]
You're feeling better considering Master Diluc and your sister let you come out here all by yourself, I imagine?
[ Childe has been worried about him since waking up, since while he had been doing better last time he saw him, there really was no telling if he could somehow relapse or suffer side effects despite regaining his manna. The expression on the Harbinger's face suggests that he is sincerely relieved at the thought of Aether bring physically well. It's going to take a while for him to mentally settle in the same manner, but... Childe understands, that with recovery, everything is one step at a time. ]
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[As that is asked, Aether looks at Childe for a moment, before sitting down on the couch next to the Harbinger. He lets their bodies touch a little as contact will only help both of them.]
As you can see... yeah, I think I'm all good. [He confirms, but what he means is just being well in physical sense. The memories are still fresh in his mind and a faded mark on his neck is a remainder of what happened. Aether adjust his scarf to hide it.]
So... tea? And then you'll tell me everything that happened to you. [He's not even asking.]
As you can see... yeah, I think I'm all good. [He confirms, but what he means is just being well in physical sense. The memories are still fresh in his mind and a faded mark on his neck is a remainder of what happened. Aether adjust his scarf to hide it.]
So... tea? And then you'll tell me everything that happened to you. [He's not even asking.]
[ Aether has nothing to hide from Childe, considering he was with Diluc when he was discovered drained of manna. Although he imagines that Aether is unaware of Childe's being around during his initial recovery before he brought them Venti that final night, he's already seen that mark at its worst. If Childe notices the other's self-conscious actions, he doesn't do anything to let Aether in on the knowledge.
Without a word of protest, Childe nods, even if he would much rather Aether just stay where he is. It feels nice to have some manner of manna exchange and company. It numbs the lingering pain, and there a soft sigh from him. Zhongli has been more than generous with the synchrony, but since he isn't here today, Childe has been feeling the gap very much , especially since his manna drains more quickly than usual with the physical stress on his body. Luckily it's not particularly dire as the short coma he was in seems to have taken to healing the most dangerous aspects of manna drain and physical injuries. More sleep will surely help.
It's just not so easy for Childe to come by. ]
If you really want to make tea, the kitchen's [ He points towards the kitchen, which is only the next room from where they currently are. ] that way. I won't complain in the slightest, though, if you just want to sit here with me, either.
Without a word of protest, Childe nods, even if he would much rather Aether just stay where he is. It feels nice to have some manner of manna exchange and company. It numbs the lingering pain, and there a soft sigh from him. Zhongli has been more than generous with the synchrony, but since he isn't here today, Childe has been feeling the gap very much , especially since his manna drains more quickly than usual with the physical stress on his body. Luckily it's not particularly dire as the short coma he was in seems to have taken to healing the most dangerous aspects of manna drain and physical injuries. More sleep will surely help.
It's just not so easy for Childe to come by. ]
If you really want to make tea, the kitchen's [ He points towards the kitchen, which is only the next room from where they currently are. ] that way. I won't complain in the slightest, though, if you just want to sit here with me, either.
[Aether takes a moment to think about it, before he settles on the couch more comfortably, moving slightly closer to Childe as well.]
You offered tea so I thought that you wanted to drink it with me...
[He shrugs, then looks at his companion. Perhaps it's for the best if he stays in one place. Childe needs a lot of synchrony to recover. Maybe he would offer a hug or something, but the extend of the Harbinger's injuries is worrying and Aether wouldn't want to irritate them or make it more painful for the other.]
So tell me... what happened to you?
[Just how many monsters Childe fought to end up in this state?]
You offered tea so I thought that you wanted to drink it with me...
[He shrugs, then looks at his companion. Perhaps it's for the best if he stays in one place. Childe needs a lot of synchrony to recover. Maybe he would offer a hug or something, but the extend of the Harbinger's injuries is worrying and Aether wouldn't want to irritate them or make it more painful for the other.]
So tell me... what happened to you?
[Just how many monsters Childe fought to end up in this state?]
I would be happy to drink it with you, Aibou. It's not like for the guest to have to go make it, though. [ He likes this closeness they have right now, too.
Childe shrugs slightly. It's not a very fascinating story to tell, unfortunately, and this whole thing caused Zhongli a lot of suffering so remembering it finally isn't. ]
Wechuge beasts like blood almost as much as they like manna it turns out. They also don't like when you won't cooperate with being their prey, you know? I got a hold of something from the elders that made their paralysis ability much less effective so it was more of a fight than they usually need to deal with.
I'm much much better, and the injuries aren't so deep, anymore, but still bleed a bit easily with exaggerated movements. It looks a look worse than it is now, I think.
Childe shrugs slightly. It's not a very fascinating story to tell, unfortunately, and this whole thing caused Zhongli a lot of suffering so remembering it finally isn't. ]
Wechuge beasts like blood almost as much as they like manna it turns out. They also don't like when you won't cooperate with being their prey, you know? I got a hold of something from the elders that made their paralysis ability much less effective so it was more of a fight than they usually need to deal with.
I'm much much better, and the injuries aren't so deep, anymore, but still bleed a bit easily with exaggerated movements. It looks a look worse than it is now, I think.
[Another moment of silence.]
If you'd rather I stayed here with you, then just say so.
[He's not going to say no to that.
Childe's explanation makes him frown with worry again as Aether's gaze wonders to the many bandages stained with red.]
Well, then you shouldn't move at all. [He reprimands gently.
Still, this is exactly what he should've expected. Childe was likely all too thrilled for the fights before things got out of hand.
Aether sighs. Even though he's hurt, Childe is safe now and the curses are no more - nothing else matters. They all need to recover, but thankfully they're all in this together.]
Is there anything you need? Anything I can help you with?
[Then he adds:]
You... did help me, didn't you? [From Venti, he means, but then again Childe has been helping him a lot ever since Aether got here.] I owe you, so it's only natural I want to do something for you in return.
If you'd rather I stayed here with you, then just say so.
[He's not going to say no to that.
Childe's explanation makes him frown with worry again as Aether's gaze wonders to the many bandages stained with red.]
Well, then you shouldn't move at all. [He reprimands gently.
Still, this is exactly what he should've expected. Childe was likely all too thrilled for the fights before things got out of hand.
Aether sighs. Even though he's hurt, Childe is safe now and the curses are no more - nothing else matters. They all need to recover, but thankfully they're all in this together.]
Is there anything you need? Anything I can help you with?
[Then he adds:]
You... did help me, didn't you? [From Venti, he means, but then again Childe has been helping him a lot ever since Aether got here.] I owe you, so it's only natural I want to do something for you in return.
I'd rather you stay here with me, then~. This is more than enough needed. It's been lonely and cold since Zhongli Xiansheng left this morning for work.
[ Childe blinks at the question of whether or not he helped Aether, though, quizzical before that puzzlement fades from his terraria almost as quickly as it came on. ] Hm?... did I? A lot when on through all that. I was with Master Diluc when he found you, but he did all the work. Can't say I consider that on a level of you owing me anything.
[ Childe blinks at the question of whether or not he helped Aether, though, quizzical before that puzzlement fades from his terraria almost as quickly as it came on. ] Hm?... did I? A lot when on through all that. I was with Master Diluc when he found you, but he did all the work. Can't say I consider that on a level of you owing me anything.
You two really get along, huh...
[Aether might not believe that Childe and Diluc are buddies, but Childe and Zhongli are a different story. Even in Liyue they seemed to get along well... until the Harbinger and the traveler were both used in the god's grand plan.
Well, it seems that right now they're on more than good terms. Aether isn't naive, he suspects what kind of relationship this might be given their current circumstances. Zhongli also grew more affectionate, even giving Aether a hug. Perhaps there is something good about staying in this place.
He glances at Childe's wounds again.
If only the bad things weren't so severe...
As for Aether's rescue, truth to be told, he doesn't remember much of it. One moment he was being kissed by Venti, the next he woke up looking bleary at Diluc.]
If you say so... Still, since Mister Zhongli is not around, I'll take care of you until he's back. [Very gently he pokes Childe's arm.] You are still my companion, so... you know. If you need anything, I'm here.
[That's the best way he can say "I care about you and I'm not leaving until I make sure you'll be fine".]
[Aether might not believe that Childe and Diluc are buddies, but Childe and Zhongli are a different story. Even in Liyue they seemed to get along well... until the Harbinger and the traveler were both used in the god's grand plan.
Well, it seems that right now they're on more than good terms. Aether isn't naive, he suspects what kind of relationship this might be given their current circumstances. Zhongli also grew more affectionate, even giving Aether a hug. Perhaps there is something good about staying in this place.
He glances at Childe's wounds again.
If only the bad things weren't so severe...
As for Aether's rescue, truth to be told, he doesn't remember much of it. One moment he was being kissed by Venti, the next he woke up looking bleary at Diluc.]
If you say so... Still, since Mister Zhongli is not around, I'll take care of you until he's back. [Very gently he pokes Childe's arm.] You are still my companion, so... you know. If you need anything, I'm here.
[That's the best way he can say "I care about you and I'm not leaving until I make sure you'll be fine".]
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Yeah, I guess we do. [ Childe says it nonchalantly, not really sure what else to say. They're friends, and they're sleeping with each other, but Childe has slept with more than a few people in this place already. Zhongli has even more. Maybe back in Teyvat, Childe would find a lot more accomplishment and meaning in the sexual aspect of a relationship with Zhongli, but to him now it's nothing more than looking out for each other's well-being and enjoying some pleasure in the form of acting on intensified biological urges thanks to their gems.
Childe chuckles, reaching to very gently take the Traveler's hand in his own and laces their fingers together. ] That's very kind of you, but... anything? [ He leans down a bit to be able to get a better look at Aether's face and those big eyes of his. ] Will you let me cuddle you while I rest here~? Or are you not ready for that, aibou?
Childe chuckles, reaching to very gently take the Traveler's hand in his own and laces their fingers together. ] That's very kind of you, but... anything? [ He leans down a bit to be able to get a better look at Aether's face and those big eyes of his. ] Will you let me cuddle you while I rest here~? Or are you not ready for that, aibou?
[Aether looks Childe straight in the eyes as his own grow a little bigger when his hand is taken like this. For a moment he looks like he's unsure if he's even hear right.]
I...
[A bright blush overtakes his face and yet he just keeps on looking right into the endless blue of Childe's eyes. Just why does the other make him feel like this? Why does he try to tease him all the time?]
I-I'm perfectly fine, just... [He's trying to act like he's unbothered by the request. This place requires them to be physically close with one another anyway!] But.. your wounds...
[Hugs or cuddles would hurt him, wouldn't they?]
I...
[A bright blush overtakes his face and yet he just keeps on looking right into the endless blue of Childe's eyes. Just why does the other make him feel like this? Why does he try to tease him all the time?]
I-I'm perfectly fine, just... [He's trying to act like he's unbothered by the request. This place requires them to be physically close with one another anyway!] But.. your wounds...
[Hugs or cuddles would hurt him, wouldn't they?]
[ Childe just smiles and keeps his gaze steady on the other. No fit of laughter or suggestive nature, instead, it's all patient waiting for Aether to sort out what he wants to say and do.
Concerning his wounds, he hums lightly before stating with a fair deal of confidence: ]
I think it'll be fine! You aren't planning to squirm around a lot or anything, are you? Ohh, and we can watch TV! I'm sure there's something worth watching on here. [ This is a better idea by the minute, in the Harbinger's opinion. He will shift his position on the couch to spread his legs and pat the spot between them. He can't have Aether sit on his lap exactly because of the wounds, as he said, but he still can cuddle him this way, he's sure. It'll help Aether more, too, which Childe will also be glad for.]
Concerning his wounds, he hums lightly before stating with a fair deal of confidence: ]
I think it'll be fine! You aren't planning to squirm around a lot or anything, are you? Ohh, and we can watch TV! I'm sure there's something worth watching on here. [ This is a better idea by the minute, in the Harbinger's opinion. He will shift his position on the couch to spread his legs and pat the spot between them. He can't have Aether sit on his lap exactly because of the wounds, as he said, but he still can cuddle him this way, he's sure. It'll help Aether more, too, which Childe will also be glad for.]
[In this very moment Aether thinks to himself that Childe's smile is absolutely unfair. The traveler already promised to do anything to help the other, so there's no turning back.
Still, when Childe parts his legs and pats the spot between them, Aether's face reaches a new level of red. He's... really supposed to sit there? It seems to close, and yes, he's still worried about Childe's wounds but at the same time he's also concerned how his heart is going to take this.
Sitting on the other's lap wouldn't be a better option even if it was possible now.]
TV... s-sure... [He desperately needs a distraction now as he very slowly and carefully moves to the spot that Childe gestured. Except then he gets unsure how he's even supposed to sit there. With his back turned to Childe? His side facing the other?
Oh gods, this seemed so much easier just a few moments ago. Now it feels like he's a nervous mess and he's afraid to move too much because Childe is hurt and he'd hate to add to his pain.]
Y-you're really sure about this?
[Just asking!!]
Still, when Childe parts his legs and pats the spot between them, Aether's face reaches a new level of red. He's... really supposed to sit there? It seems to close, and yes, he's still worried about Childe's wounds but at the same time he's also concerned how his heart is going to take this.
Sitting on the other's lap wouldn't be a better option even if it was possible now.]
TV... s-sure... [He desperately needs a distraction now as he very slowly and carefully moves to the spot that Childe gestured. Except then he gets unsure how he's even supposed to sit there. With his back turned to Childe? His side facing the other?
Oh gods, this seemed so much easier just a few moments ago. Now it feels like he's a nervous mess and he's afraid to move too much because Childe is hurt and he'd hate to add to his pain.]
Y-you're really sure about this?
[Just asking!!]
[ Aether is about to get a whole lot more of this smile because he just keeps it there like it's a beacon even as the other has a small crisis. When asked if he's sure he nods and an uh huh reaffirms that he means business about this cuddling!
Unfortunately, or fortunately, if Aether still can't seem to make a decision on how he best wants to sit, Childe is just going to finally wrap his arms around the other and pull him into the spot. He will end up with his shoulder or his back against Childe's chest. Either way, Childe doesn't seem to care and looks quite pleased once he has Aether in his arms, cuddling him loosely but ... still like a plush teddy bear. ] Yeah, great! This works~. Go ahead and get comfortable, aibou, you don't want to be stuck in a position that makes you all sore later, yeah?
[ With that, he lets go of the other again so he can move freely. Now that Aether is in place surely he can decide the most comfortable position for him ... right? There's absolutely no turning back now! ]
Unfortunately, or fortunately, if Aether still can't seem to make a decision on how he best wants to sit, Childe is just going to finally wrap his arms around the other and pull him into the spot. He will end up with his shoulder or his back against Childe's chest. Either way, Childe doesn't seem to care and looks quite pleased once he has Aether in his arms, cuddling him loosely but ... still like a plush teddy bear. ] Yeah, great! This works~. Go ahead and get comfortable, aibou, you don't want to be stuck in a position that makes you all sore later, yeah?
[ With that, he lets go of the other again so he can move freely. Now that Aether is in place surely he can decide the most comfortable position for him ... right? There's absolutely no turning back now! ]
[Unfair. Absolutely, utterly and completely unfair. There really is no hope for him.
When arms wrap around him Aether freezes for a second, before relaxing slightly. Perhaps he's extra jumpy about these things after what happened with Venti. His back is right against Childe's chest, the other doesn't hold him too tightly though, so maybe it really will be okay.
...It feels warm. Like in that dream.
He doesn't know why he's remembering that again, but Aether breathes out slowly, trying to relax. Then he settles in something maybe not really too comfortable, but he's pretty sure he'll be fine like this even if they sit here for hours.]
If... anything starts hurting you, tell me, okay?
When arms wrap around him Aether freezes for a second, before relaxing slightly. Perhaps he's extra jumpy about these things after what happened with Venti. His back is right against Childe's chest, the other doesn't hold him too tightly though, so maybe it really will be okay.
...It feels warm. Like in that dream.
He doesn't know why he's remembering that again, but Aether breathes out slowly, trying to relax. Then he settles in something maybe not really too comfortable, but he's pretty sure he'll be fine like this even if they sit here for hours.]
If... anything starts hurting you, tell me, okay?
[Childe is reaching for the TV remote to turn on the TV, going to flip through the movies before he lands on one in his history section. ] Oh, this one was really fun! The bunny reminded me a little bit of you with how determined she was.
[ He'll click play and settle back in the cushions with a happy sigh, putting his arms back around Aether now as he drops the remote on the couch next to them. ] I will, don't worry. This is relax time for the both of us.
[ anyway, they'll be watching a Noctoum rip-off version of Zootopia. ]
[ He'll click play and settle back in the cushions with a happy sigh, putting his arms back around Aether now as he drops the remote on the couch next to them. ] I will, don't worry. This is relax time for the both of us.
[ anyway, they'll be watching a Noctoum rip-off version of Zootopia. ]
[Once Childe settles back against the cushions and wraps his arms around him, Aether lets the air out of his lungs, then very gently leans back. He's trying to get comfortable more against the other's arm than chest, to avoid the most injured parts. If the situation was any different he would likely get extra embarrassed and even kind of amazed by the harbinger's impressive muscles, but now he focuses more on their closeness and the wounds.
The movie proves to be a nice distraction and he stays silent at first, up until the moment a sneaky fox makes his appearance.]
...The fox is kind of like you.
[Except he's not looking for fights. But again, Childe even has a fox form, so it absolutely fits.
The story is really nice. It has it's happy or funny moments, it has some drama to it, some action. The more Aether focuses on the pictures on the screen the more he relaxes in Childe's embrace. He even puts his hands on the other's arms, gently keeping them there.
There's a pleasant warmth spreading through his entire body.]
The movie proves to be a nice distraction and he stays silent at first, up until the moment a sneaky fox makes his appearance.]
...The fox is kind of like you.
[Except he's not looking for fights. But again, Childe even has a fox form, so it absolutely fits.
The story is really nice. It has it's happy or funny moments, it has some drama to it, some action. The more Aether focuses on the pictures on the screen the more he relaxes in Childe's embrace. He even puts his hands on the other's arms, gently keeping them there.
There's a pleasant warmth spreading through his entire body.]
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