[ kaeya doesn't have to ask, really. between the poem last night and the way that kotetsu presses them close, he knows already that this is something that he pulls from himself with a tired ache. kaeya slips an arm carefully around him, pushing his head gently against his in a soft human-shaped nuzzle.
his other hand finds his, holds it in his palm, ring staring back at the both of them. he still wears this, even with her passing, and kaeya finds himself smiling softly at it. a memory of her, there with him always and wrapped around his finger. important. so close to his heart that the words had flowed from him so easily. to think he hadn't even been under some asinine curse, rather, he's sung so tenderly of her. ]
[ is. even if she's parted, he still thinks of her as living on. she lives on with him, every time he goes out to be heroic, her spirit is there. she lives in his daughter, the seed of their love that he sees grow up each day. strong, kind, beautiful like her mother.
but even with that layer of sadness in his voice, there's a warmth that keeps his heart burning strong. ]
[ he picks up on that in an instant, presses further, until he can be flush side to side with him, like the contact and proximity can at all leech the ache that might persist so deeply inside of him. ]
Tomoe. That's a lovely name.
Her soul also sounds like it was as beautiful as yours.
[ incoming soft nuzzle, kaeya presses his forehead against him, pushes closer until he can wrap his other arm around him and tuck his face into kotetsu's jaw softly. ]
What brings you happiness, Kotetsu? I'll see that you reach for it myself if I have to.
[ you fucking nerd. kaeya just melts. that's nice. hearing kotetsu talk about her makes him realize that maybe he's got some old, poorly-healed over crepus ragnvinder-shaped hole in his chest. he ignores it. that's the best course of action. kotetsu won't fit anyways. nothing will fit, really. ]
Children should be rebellious. They're new to the world. Their wings should spread.
Your family sounds wonderful, Kotetsu... I'm glad they have you.
[ he has thoroughly wound himself around him now, just pressing his nose into his hair, letting out a soft hum. ]
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[ kaeya doesn't have to ask, really. between the poem last night and the way that kotetsu presses them close, he knows already that this is something that he pulls from himself with a tired ache. kaeya slips an arm carefully around him, pushing his head gently against his in a soft human-shaped nuzzle.
his other hand finds his, holds it in his palm, ring staring back at the both of them. he still wears this, even with her passing, and kaeya finds himself smiling softly at it. a memory of her, there with him always and wrapped around his finger. important. so close to his heart that the words had flowed from him so easily. to think he hadn't even been under some asinine curse, rather, he's sung so tenderly of her. ]
What was her name...?
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[ is. even if she's parted, he still thinks of her as living on. she lives on with him, every time he goes out to be heroic, her spirit is there. she lives in his daughter, the seed of their love that he sees grow up each day. strong, kind, beautiful like her mother.
but even with that layer of sadness in his voice, there's a warmth that keeps his heart burning strong. ]
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Tomoe. That's a lovely name.
Her soul also sounds like it was as beautiful as yours.
[ he pokes his chest softly. ]
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[ honestly, he feels like he cannot compare to her. and that's fine by him. he truly loves her from the bottom of his heart. ]
And I know she wouldn't want me to weigh myself down. I know she wants me to keep grasping for my happiness. So, I'm trying to do just that.
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[ incoming soft nuzzle, kaeya presses his forehead against him, pushes closer until he can wrap his other arm around him and tuck his face into kotetsu's jaw softly. ]
What brings you happiness, Kotetsu? I'll see that you reach for it myself if I have to.
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[ he doesn't pull away from that touch, letting kaeya adjust as he wants. but he does close his eyes, soaking up the attention. ]
My happiness...? My daughter... getting back to her is so important to me. And trying to keep... as many people safe as I can...
You all mean so much to me.
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[ scoots closer. are his legs in tiger's lap? possibly. he's getting cozy. ]
What's her name? What's she like? Is she as brave as you?
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Heh. Her name is Kaede. She's my pride and joy... a great kid. Maybe a little rebellious, but Papa loves her very much. [ this nerd]
She's extremely brave. And strong willed.
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Children should be rebellious. They're new to the world. Their wings should spread.
Your family sounds wonderful, Kotetsu... I'm glad they have you.
[ he has thoroughly wound himself around him now, just pressing his nose into his hair, letting out a soft hum. ]
I'm glad we have you too.
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I'm lucky to have them all... and all of you.
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[ a very soft kiss, right at the temple. ]
We'll find our way out of here.
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[ he lifts his head a little, tilting it from that. he doesn't seem bothered, just didn't quite expect it. ]