[Game 21] That Night

[arsgoetia]

After everyone has gotten fed and had a chance to learn the basic details of what things are like here, Kieran calls you all together (pretty much because Madison had been trying to work up the steam to do so, so Kieran stepped in instead).

It's dark outside, and a little chill—about 9 or 10PM.

"Okay, guys," Kieran says. "So, Maddy's got enough train tickets for all of us minus two. Maddy's staying behind because of prophecy reasons, and I'm going to stay with him so he's not left alone in this house and also because I'm probably a killswitch for a powerful incubus, aka my boyfriend, showing up if anything happens to me and, by extension, Maddy." He delivers this all in a deadpan. "Anything else, Maddy?"

Maddy looks a little alarmed to be put on the spot, shaking his head and flushing a little. "Er. Not for now. Oh . . . if anything goes. Weird? Please listen to Sariel—he's . . . in charge?" And he hands over an envelope to everyone's favourite psychopomp.

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[boatsights]

I miss you already.

[liarliarliar]

But you'll be here waiting for me when I get back.

[dont disappear again bb]

[boatsights]

I promise. I promise . . .

And I'll text you. The whole time. Okay?

[liarliarliar]

[grabs Madison's hands]

...only if you want to...

[boatsights]

[squeezes]

Why would I not want to?

[liarliarliar]

I just mean if you need a nap or something.

Don't tire yourself out.

[boatsights]

[leaning in]

Oh, without you here it'll probably be a less tiring night than usual.

[liarliarliar]

[HAND OVER MADISON'S MOUTH]

D-don't...!

[boatsights]

[laughing, muffled]

[liarliarliar]

I have to go soon! You can't tease me!

Treat me gently!

[laughing though, taking his hand away]

[boatsights]

[looks VERY MISCHIEVOUS but doesn't say the joke that comes to mind]

[liarliarliar]

[pokes in the chest as he calms]

But do tell me I am very tall and also handsome.

[boatsights]

What??

[liarliarliar]

Handsome and tall.

[stands on tippy toes

and loses balance and falls into madison]

. . .

I'll take just handsome actually.

[boatsights]

[catches him]

. . . are you. Jealous?

[liarliarliar]

My feelings are dumb.

[boatsights]

I'm sorry!

[liarliarliar]

It's fine, it's fine....

Oh no, that face you're making makes me want to stay here and bully you...

[boatsights]

I'm less sorry now. Bad taste.

[he lightly headbutts Kano]

[liarliarliar]

I have the best taste.

I love you after all.

[tippytoes again to smooch his forehead]

[boatsights]

[leans into that]

Love you too.

You're handsome and the best. Even if you're not tall.

[liarliarliar]

Thank you.

[fwumps into him with a loose hug]

I should leave now, shouldn't I.

[boatsights]

Mm. Sorry.

[liarliarliar]

I'll be as brave as you tell me I am.

[boatsights]

You're the bravest person I know.