idolpro | ABSINTHE'S HEART GAME - OUT OF TIME SESSION

[ There's that nasty, unpleasant smile again; ]

I do. He was not nearly as merciful as I.

[He doesn't know how to feel about the smile, it's weird.

Levity wraps his arms around himself in horror, as though trying to hide. Just. Give him a moment?? Why's everything so fucked??]

...and people would still let him lead them? After all that?

They believed that he was chosen by the gods. That I was a daemon, corrupted, unfit to rule.

Chosen?

[He's mostly confused, but there's a hint of indignation, too. God-choosing sounds dumb as fuck to him; it's people who should choose, rationally and carefully. But the more he finds out about the mortal world, the less rational it sounds to him anyway.

Levity stares at the floor for a few moments, frowning, then wordlessly reaches out to take one of Absinthe's hands firmly. He can't really think of what to say - and either way offering his consolations or affront feels a little crude, right now, - so physical contact it is. Absinthe acquires one (1) Somewhat Angy Ancient.]

[ that's cute. Absinthe sighs, and lifts Levity's hand to his face -- fond, kissing the back of it. ]

I truly did not wish to trouble you with all this. But .. I suppose it is better you know, in the end.

[He's very cute. It's his one saving grace. Levity gives a small hum at the kiss, turning his hand after it to cup Absinthe's face.]

I understand why you did not want to speak about it... least of all with me. But I am grateful that you would.

[He falls quiet for a while more again, thumb stroking Absinthe's cheek.]

Does D.Va know about any of this?

She does not.

[ he feels between each of Levity's digit idly with his his own, humming. ]

She and I are not particularly close. I do enjoy her company, though.

[Hmmm... gay. Levity's lips purse just a little, like he's momentarily embarrassed.]

I see. I'll... try to think how to approach it, then. I would need her help to... kill Somnus, but I don't want to get her involved in things you have not opened up to her about. But if I go myself, he would just kill me instead... and I am not eager to give him the satisfaction.

[His face darkens a little and there's a slight wince as he raises his other hand to his chest.]

...Not to mention it's not exactly a pleasant thing to die.

You needn't tell her the reason. You would trust her if you simply told her it's what you must do, would you not?

[ he kisses the back of his knuckles. ]

I would rather you have an ally, even if it cannot be myself.

[Why is Absinthe always charming.... ascian catnip. Not that Levity minds, though.]

I do trust her. It's simply that... well, I would have wanted to say something to him. But I can live without it. What matters is that he would be gone, yes?

[He's... not actually certain what the purpose of the game is. Other than doing housework, apparently.]

[ Ascian catnip!! ]

You have likely noticed the flowers around, yes? He may be one of the sources.

Ah, yes. I wondered what they might signify, but, well... it's been rather busy.

There is a room with particularly abundant growth, too. But oats, not those flowers.

Mm. That, too, is likely an infestation.

[Hmmm!]

I see... If I do not find D.Va, I might head there first. With any luck, it's less dangerous than running into Somnus again.

But it's strange, is it not? The flowers are rather beautiful and oat is an important and useful plant... It's peculiar to see them as infesting.

Anything can be dangerous in excess, no?

[That's not wrong! It actually gets Levity to smile.]

Indeed. Particularly when it starts destroying your lodgings.

[He finally unfolds himself from the chair, standing up... and then bends down to take Absinthe's face in his hands and press his forehead against his, closing his eyes.]

I'll do my best to help, then. I hope I can find D.Va... and if it works out, we'll come see you again.

[ he laughs, and tips his head up a bit to kiss Levity gently if he's able to; ]

I will try not to become too lonely in your absence.

[Cute... Ascian catnip. Levity kisses back, fondly - he might regret it later, he might not, but right now he feels pretty damn affectionate towards Absinthe.]

I would offer a keepsake, but I haven't any of my usual things on me. But I'm certain I won't be long.

I trust in that! And I do have my ways to keep entertained in the meantime.

[ torture-aspect will just keep doin his thing. ]

[Hmmm! Possibly do not like that, but it's not like he can do much about it in the meantime. And he hasn't seen anyone else around, and if torture Absinthe tries to pull something on D.Va, Levity can come be reproachful at him. So it should be fine.]

Anything can be dangerous in excess, remember.

[It's said fondly, but with just a hint of concern. Pls don't do bad things at people?]

I'll be going, then.

[Annnnd I want to go to hell so, Absinthe room time!!! Let's also handwave that he got the chain cutters.]

[ welcome to hell ]

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