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[receptacles]

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[receptacles]

You've never seen me being difficult, though.

It probably sounds cute until I'm knocking on your bedroom door at 3am for the fifth time in a week because I had nightmares again...

Or when you need to get up but I've had my head in your lap for four hours and I'm still not satisfied.

[themomentof]

Caelus. You and your friends single-handedly overthrew 700 years of established order. I think I've seen how difficult you can be.

I have nightmares too, of my time on the front and my experiences against the Legion. If I need to get up, I think I'm strong enough to carry you with me.

[receptacles]

You really think so?

I'd hold you, you know. If you had nightmares. For however long you needed.

Unless you're not the hugging type... that's okay too.

[themomentof]

Pretty sure. But even if I’m wrong, one doesn’t follow the path of preservation without being persistent.

And I’d like that. Serval used to give me hugs when we were kids. It’s harder now since we’re older, but I used to think it was a shame we stopped. You’d be doing me a favor.

[receptacles]

I want to hold you.

Can I sniff you and steal stuff that you've worn before? Or is that too weird?

i'm gonna need more smiling icons...

[themomentof]

? Are certain scents a comfort thing for you?

cute...

[receptacles]

Yeah... Is that not the case for everyone?

I just wanna keep, like, a sweater or something in my bed.

(._. )

[themomentof]

Not everyone, but it's probably not too unusual. Everyone deals with stress in ways unique to their situation.

Garments after my training regiment might be a bit much but... I don't see it being too much of a problem. How long would you need them? [gepard thinking about the logistics of supply and demand on his own clothes.]

[receptacles]

Well, ideally, for as long as it takes the smell to fade?

So maybe like... one shirt every two months?

[themomentof]

Is that all? Are you sure you won't need more?

[receptacles]

Would you let me have more if I wanted more?

[themomentof]

As many as you need.

[receptacles]

Guess I'm building a nest, then.

A nest of Geppie-scented sweaters.

[themomentof]

If that's what it would take to help you feel safe, you can have my entire wardrobe.

But Caelus, you know you're allowed to ask for more.

[receptacles]

Like a whole Gepard all to myself?

[themomentof]

I'm probably not nearly as comfortable as a pile of sweaters, but if it'll help... sure.

[receptacles]

You'd be more comfortable, honestly.

I like that you're soft and big and warm.

[themomentof]

Oh, uh

Happy to help?

[receptacles]

I'm happy if you're happy.

[themomentof]

You should be happy for yourself.

[receptacles]

[ that does make him laugh. ]

You really know every right thing to say, huh?

[themomentof]

Does it seem like that? I just think living for others happiness might be... painful.

[receptacles]

You're not wrong...

I do like to do it anyway?

But it does get tiring.

...It's a really — I don't know if I'm making sense. But it's a really seductive thought. Getting to rest.

You're being very seductive with this.

[themomentof]

Describing rest as seductive is...

When was the last time you were able to relax?

[receptacles]

Um... like besides when I sleep?

I guess after Bronya became Supreme Guardian, we all went out for juice.

[ he's being so serious right now. ]