idolpro | Nero's heart game / Session 2

He seemed in need of sometime to listen.

How are you doing, Nero?

[He looks down at himself, solid and whole,]

Feels like I'm more myself again, without all those plants mucking the place up.

I heard about that. Are your memories back?

[A look of relief crosses his face]

...Yeah. Dad and Jason got the star of bethlehem out.

All of you-- really saved me.

I am most relieved to hear that.

Is there anything I can do others to help you, my friend? Or are you feeling more whole now?

Um... Can I give you a hug?

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[Oh! He looks surprised then opens his arms.]

Please. I would be delighted.

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[Nero barges into Cosmo's arms with a tight, earnest hug]

Thank you. For everything.

[What a cute young man. He his him tightly, smiling.]

You are welcome. Though I'm not sure I did much of substance.

Toppling a fake god probably doesn't mean much to someone who's made real ones, but it means a lot to me.

Besides... you were probably looking out for my family the moment you found out I had missing memories, weren't you?

Oh toppling fake gods is always helpful I've found. I'm just not usually the one doing so.

[He gives him a squeeze and ruffles his hair.]

I kept an eye on them but they would have been just fine. Mad with worry and perhaps ready to topple all of hell for you, but fine.

[uwah hair ruffle]

Still. Being able to talk to you... it's nice. Reassuring. We all appreciate it - I mean, I know I do.

And I appreciate each of you. Though I am glad if I can reassure. They all love you dearly, Nero.

[He smiles to himself, warmed by the thought]

I know. I'd never doubt that every one of them would storm Heaven itself it they thought it stood in the way of bringing me back.

It's probably not my place, but - I've started to think of you like family too.

...Really?

It's fine if you don't feel the same, I mean - you're gonna outlive me by a billion years. I'm just happy thinking of you that way - if it's okay.

[He shakes his head, cupping Nero's face and kissing the top of his head.]

I'm quite fond of you. Family is a very distant concept to me these days, but I consider you someone precious. I do not remove my mask for just anyone, Nero. But you have impressed my at our every interaction.

[That gets a blush out of him - both the forehead smooch, and the compliment. Even if he doesn't feel like someone that impressive?]

Well, I have been accused of hoarding family members like it's going outta style.

Is that so bad? I am honored to be considered one of your family, Nero.

Only for anyone trying to keep track of who's who.

You could always do up a chart.

I'm told people have tried.

...Thanks. For thinking of me that way. And for being someone-- important. To me and everyone else.

Perhaps one with illustrations and handy color coding?

...You are welcome. I would thank you for simply being yourself. You are a good man. One I am eager to see thrive.

[His face flushes with a bashful kind of appreciation]

I'll try not t'disappoint.

Would it be strange to say I an proud of you? Naturally I've had nothing to do with who you are. But yet you do inspire that feeling.

Nero's heart game / Session 2

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