[Game 21] Epilogue

[arsgoetia]

So, you get your Philly cheesesteak, and you head back on another train, returning to New York at fuck o'clock in the morning. Maybe you get a nap on the train, or maybe you're full of yawns and misery as you head back to Sariel's house at the crack of dawn. Paz went on her merry way with wonderful promises for the future, but Hale is with you, seeming remarkably energetic.

Madison is just barely held back by Kieran, it seems, from just sprinting out the door as soon as you get anywhere near the yard. As it stands, as soon as you all make your way past the gate, there's a redhead barreling down to greet you.

Comments

[liarliarliar]

[laughs and hugs hard again]

Too much?

[boatsights]

E-explain . . .!!

[liarliarliar]

I was teasing you because I'm lewd and mean.

[has devolved into a giggling cuddle monster, snugging himself against Madison and freeing a hand to tug lightly at Madison's hair]

I think that's too high level for us! I just wanted you to blush or laugh at me!

[boatsights]

Ohhhh. That's a little high level . . .!

[a sharp hiccuping laugh]

[liarliarliar]

...I like it better when we're playing and laughing. Even if it can't always be like this.

[boatsights]

It can be like this . . . a lot.

[liarliarliar]

A lot. But not always.

Ah, I do want to be happy though. I'm not...

[wipes at his eyes again]

If I could change it, I would. It's not on purpose.

[boatsights]

Change what?

[liarliarliar]

[how fragile I am bb

kind of just. vague gestures. at. himself.]

[boatsights]

Why would I want you to change?

[liarliarliar]

So you could be a little less damp right now.

[huff]

I hate crying.

[boatsights]

[smooths Kano's hair down]

I know.

[liarliarliar]

It's not cute or endearing when I do it.

Just. Wet.

So wet.

And now my throat hurts.

[boatsights]

I can get you some water and some tea. And we'll rest.

[he kisses his nose]

[liarliarliar]

After everyone is gone I can rest...

[boatsights]

Okay.

. . .

Um . . . about Paracelsus and Arthur . . .

[liarliarliar]

. . .

Is this something I have to emotionally brace myself for?

[boatsights]

No! At least, I don't think so? . . . they said that usually when they're summoned they, stay summoned? For a bit. So they might not . . . disappear when the others do.

[liarliarliar]

. . .

[boatsights]

[. . . makes a face]

[liarliarliar]

Sorry I was just. Not expecting that?

It's fine.

[boatsights]

Shuuya . . .

[liarliarliar]

I'm being unfair. I'm sorry.

[boatsights]

I do like them.

[liarliarliar]

[nods at that]