of knights, dogs, and yakitori

[beathollow]

( another week, another palace- and far be it from us to deny tradition. through bickering, wandering and other shenanigans, the group from argenti's palace will find themselves at an agreeable izakaya- not entirely meals, and they definitely have to make an argument for the younger teens, thank you izou, but the atmosphere is light and more importantly, this bad boy can fit so many customers at one group table. it was a hard battle- so now it's time to rest hard, too.

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please consult here for menu ideas. this is not a dennihop. )

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[bloodweapon]

[He can guess why Eli's asking, though he's not entirely sure which of them Eli might be considering discussing this with. Y'all and your messy relationships,,,]

I didn't realize until we were facing him. The thought of losing him, of being unable to save him was the catalyst.

But I wouldn't have reached this point had our previous interactions not led me there. The moment I fell for him was the one where despite the God of Conflict's influence, he reached out to me. He wanted to fight against it and encouraged me to come after him. He trusted me to save him, so I couldn't allow anything to stop me from keeping my word.

[Though that doesn't really answer Eli's question, does it... Hmm.]

I suppose I only realized because I started to wonder what it would be like if we failed. If we had no choice but to leave him behind. I didn't want to imagine it; he'd become such an important part of my life that I couldn't bear to imagine life without him in it.

[Is that a bit better?]

[fullmoonmutt]

[ It is, but Eli's a slow thinker when it comes to deep stuff. Fray's given him a lot of food for thought, if nothing else. ]

Right... So. I guess. Are you going back to where he's from, when all of this is over? Uh, though maybe asking that's too soon. If you haven't even discussed it?

[bloodweapon]

We haven't discussed it yet.

[It's certainly going to be complicated, because he can't imagine Argenti wants to leave his own world and Idrila behind, but Fray's not exactly eager to leave behind his world either...]

We will figure something out. I have faith in that.

[fullmoonmutt]

[ Right. They've been a couple for all of two seconds, so that makes sense. Eli gives a faint nod. ]

Kind of makes me wonder how much Braphine's going to allow when it comes to, like... "keeping our bonds" that we make here. She did mention we could go other places, but can we go to, like, a lot of them or go back repeatedly or... man... We really should have gotten specifics on that.

[bloodweapon]

I've been curious about that as well. That's something we should ask her the next opportunity we get.

[Though when will that be?? Who knows...]

[fullmoonmutt]

Yeah... We should do it. Or, uh, someone should. I ended up yelling at her last time.

[ Good job, champ. ]

But I used a photo I took of me and the crew that pulled Izou out of his own mess getting food together to summon her, so maybe you can do the same? Or, I dunno. Kiss your man over her altar. Who knows.

[bloodweapon]

[You know, he was doing just fine until that last part. Now his ears are flat back against his head and he's just as red as his hair. Again. This just keeps happening!!]

We're not doing that. I do not want to see what her reaction to that would be.

[He's sort of morbidly curious now?? But also, he will die.]

[fullmoonmutt]

[ Eli, finally realizing that Intimidating Knight In Armor is actually... easy to embarrass. Uh oh. ]

Aw, come on. It'd work like a charm. She would love it! You know, goddess of connections and all? Laying a big kiss on him right there would work in a snap!

[bloodweapon]

[HIS ONE(?) WEAKNESS]

Absolutely not. Argenti wouldn't want to summon her like that anyway.

[he is RIGHT HERE]

[fullmoonmutt]

You sure? Maybe we should ask him?

[ Yeah, he is right there! ]

[beautifulknight]

[ Argenti looks at Fray shyly, with a rose in hand (don't ask where he got that) and smiles, helping matters. Thanks Eli. ]

...I would love to have the opportunity to kiss you, no matter what situation it is, my dearest Fray.

As long as it is something you would wish, of course.

[bloodweapon]

[??????????????

WELL HE CAN'T EXACTLY ARGUE THAT BUT ALSO

??????????????]

...I see.

[THAT'S NOT WHAT YOU SAY TO SOMETHING LIKE THAT

his ears are flat against his head and he is burying his face in a hand, please have mercy (do not)]

[fullmoonmutt]

[ Luckily for Fray, Eli's had enough fun for now, and he turns his attention to Argenti now that he's paying attention to them. ]

What about you? How'd you know Fray was the one?

[beautifulknight]

[ Argenti does end up smiling a little at that. Eli...do you know what you have wrought? No?

Well. Time to find out. ]

Such a question...at first, I have to say I did not know. The heart itself is a stormy sea that at times can not have any singular boat at a steady float even with the heaviest anchor. I was uncertain, at times recognizing my fondness for him in ways I could not form into words. His presence resonating deeply with my heart in such a manner that even the most beautiful expressions had eluded me - yet I knew for certain at first I was very fond with him. If there was any uncertainty it was for the fact I could never understand what else made up those beautiful sentiments, that of which would be utmost blessed to the fullest extent and in the name of Beauty.

Yes, this beautiful sentiment must have existed deeply in my heart before I was even aware - yet had not begun to be nurtured truly until time had continued to pass on and on. The closest I came to realizing that my heart desired to potentially be so unreasonably close was in the very beginning weeks when dear Fray was in peril, though I would not dare say it had completely bloomed from that small seed into a bountiful garden. No, rather...

[ He's just going to continue yapping, sorry. ]

It must have been when I was seated underneath the night sky. My heart was in deep turmoil thanks to that wretched God who had dared to take the life of a dear friend, and yet all the same, it is Fray who calmed it so. Not too long ago I had most certainly granted him a rose of my own, you see, but I had not realized it then. Yes, as we watched the stars and shared words with one another, it occurred to me how loathe I was to leave his side...I did not find it strange.

By then I was certain it must have been him, even if I didn't think it was because of love. But, that is what it was - my actions reflected that, my desire to indulge by further remaining in his presence, to grant him something that was a mirror of my inner feelings, my desire even when under the thrall of my internal prison, to ensure he was aware that I remained in some capacity. And then, by the time dear Fray came to save me, and made his declaration of love, I realized.

[fullmoonmutt]

[ Eli.......... stopped listening to that halfway through. Sorry, Argenti. By the time he finishes up his speech about falling love with a catboy, Eli's already decided to ask, ]

...can you summarize that, Tin Can?

[bloodweapon]

[fray is just dying in the background, please do not expect him to be useful any time soon—

it's not a bad thing! but like! he doesn't know how to handle praise, let alone declarations of love that are this wordy and flowery!!!]

[beautifulknight]

[ Argenti looks at Fray, smiling and sparkling like he has done SUCH a superb job here...and then he looks right back at Eli, trying to think about those words. Trying to condense them. But, his head is full of fluff (3) ]

...I am afraid I cannot hope to summarize all of that.

But, I know now. Indeed, the words that Fray spoke must have reached my soul undeniably so, lighting up and awakening the love that had been deeply buried in my heart, only to make it bloom instead of in shadows, in the light...

[ He seems about to go on another tangent about this. So if Eli wants to like, stop him. He can. ]

[fullmoonmutt]

[ Oh no, he needs to save himself. Maybe he can pretend to die and avoid another monologue— no, no, that would upset people, uhh. ]

Right. I think I get it now. That was... super insightful... and... helped a lot?

[bloodweapon]

[stop, stop, he's already dead—]

...Yes, I believe that's enough insight, Argenti.

[he loves you dearly but you are EMBARRASSING]

[beautifulknight]

[ Argenti's sparkles grow brighter. He has no idea how much overwhelming force of nature his yapping has been but he is proud that he's been VERY helpful. Your very welcome. ]

Very well, then.

If you ever have need of any more...please, just ask.

[ You know, if there is in need of a death from yapping needing to happen- ]

[fullmoonmutt]

Uh, sure. I will. Thanks, both of you.

[ eli praying celeste wasn't paying attention, but the man is sitting right next to him so??? well. he didn't mention names or look at anyone during any of this that wasn't Fray or Argenti!!! so!!!

Time to shut up and eat his food. ]

[bloodweapon]

[Good luck, Eli, you can do it... maybe... if you learned anything from the yapping today...]