Argenti's Palace

[beautifulknight]

The stage is set they say;
They don their masks and shields,
Shadows creep and cover their minds;
Now, what beautiful role shall they play?

𝓜𝓮𝓵𝓾𝓼𝓽𝓪𝓷𝓲𝓷 𝓒𝓪𝓼𝓽𝓵𝓮


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[cirquedesang]

[Not all stories will have happy endings...

But this one does.

So perhaps it's adrenaline wearing off from the whole ordeal of the palace - topped off by that ominous laughter. Perhaps it's relief that they all got out of there (relatively) unscathed. Perhaps it's excitement at seeing Argenti and Fray's happiness. Perhaps it's amusement at Argenti performing a Knightly Speech while still in the arms of his Catboy Beloved.

Perhaps it's a mix of all of the above.

Whatever the case, it makes Celeste laugh brightly and sweep in quickly, first pressing a kiss to Argenti's temple (and don't worry, Fray, it's at least 83% platonic--), and then right between Fray's ears. French to French to French-Boyfriend communication.]

Please, there is no need for apologies. Not when everything ended so beautifully.

[Was that word choice on purpose? No, actually!]

Congratulations are in order, not reparations, my friends.

[bloodweapon]

[Listen, it's fine, he'll assume it's platonic— no wait why are you giving him a kiss, stop that!!!! He does the airplane ears thing for a moment and then they jolt back upright like he's not sure if he's annoyed or pleased with the affection. This is why he wears a helmet!!!!! Then no one can see him having an emotional crisis in real time via his ears!!!!]

...Thank you. I suppose.

[He is bright red. This is so embarrassing. Local catboy is killed right after a palace because y'all won't let him live this down.]

[cirquedesang]

[Because he gave one to Argenti! And you're being soft and cute, too, Fray! Truly the confused ear wigglies and deep blush only reinforce that doing so was the correct decision. No living this down.]

[bloodweapon]

[may the earth consume him whole now—]

[beautifulknight]

[ Argenti laughs brightly when Céleste grants him a kiss atop his head, not minding it at all. Then, his eyes crease as he sees the man grant one between Fray's ears.

Oui, Céleste, he certainly understands the communication going on here...and in fact, his eyes sparkle in delight as he sees the embarrassment caused on his cute catboyfriend's expression from it, raising a hand to cover his mouth. As if that can hide it. All the same, his gaze is warm as he turns it towards the man, gentle and considering. ]

You are most kind to say as much. At the least if there was an element of Beauty that you found that resonates dearly with your souls at the end, it only makes me truly happy to hear it.

[ A part of him is still a little afraid of how much damage he might have inadvertently done to his loved ones. But...he is fond of the word choice indeed. And the congratulations makes him feel warm, and most happy inside. ]

...Thank you, however. I am most certainly overjoyed at this union. And it is most certainly clear he is too [ the embarrassment is clear, look at all that cute red ], I can guarantee you that.

[cirquedesang]

[No matter if Fray goes back to his be-helmeted existence after this or not, they'll all know how very, very lucky Argenti is, because of how very, very cute he is under there. Rest in pieces, Fray.]

While there was... Well, I do much prefer this sort of beauty instead.

[But given the visions shared at the end... if Argenti had any hand in them, or saw any piece of them, he'd know that. These little moments of shared joy and excitement were truly better than anything else he could ask for.]

Oh, it's quite obvious he is beside himself. You must tell me how long it takes him to stop being so red, as I doubt it'll be any time soon.

[beautifulknight]

[ Rest in pieces, indeed. Argenti will be happy with whatever Fray may choose, whether it is to be helmetless or not. Though...he is kind of selfishly happy that he has had the chance to see his face at all.

That being said, the other man's words make him feel completely and entirely at ease. ]

...I agree. As a completely unbiased appreciator of all things associated with Beauty, of course.

[ His tone is light and jovial, but unerringly warm. How could it not be? He's been allowed someone so precious, and dear to him... ]

I am afraid that my terms of endearment may make that an impossibility. Well, at some point he shall get quite used to them soon enough. But, until then, I shall enjoy very much the privilege of making him as red as possible.