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[winterfrosting]

DC is usually patrolling or at Pure Vanilla's house. But poking his notebook will always eventually get his attention!

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[submittome]

[ Rolling over is an improvement. A small one. He mixes carefully, something potent and thick. Something bitter, though he knows Cacao won't mind that. Then into a small cup it goes, and he brings it over to the bed. Sits on it to scoot himself up into Cacao's side, taking his hand to put the small cup into it. ]

Drink, and you will sleep. Dreams will not chase you, your grief with not follow. For a time. It is all I can offer you.

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You would think.

Here. For a first step let me help you prepare the food.

[He only has one hand so he can't really do much, but still-]

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You can offer me one further thing- stay with me until I sleep?

[submittome]

[ That makes him lift his hand and cup Cacao's face, stroking one nail against his skin. ]

I said I would stay by your side, my King, for as long as you would have me. Sleep is but a short moment of that time. Of course I will stay. Drink. [ Soft, low, hypnotic. ] Let your thoughts crease. I will guard you, stay with you.

[winterfrosting]

Clever Affogato... very well.

[And he drinks deeply, like a shot. Bitter, biting. How he likes it]

Regardless... I would not have blamed you if you became exhausted of me in this state.

[submittome]

[ He gently takes the cup to set it aside, then moves to climb onto Cacao, sit himself upright. There's nothing sexual about it. Because he reaches down with both hands to curl them along his jaw, nails scratching. ]

I said I love you. Should I be exhausted of you when you are in need? That would not be love, but a mere game.

[winterfrosting]

[he doesn't smile, but the adoration is clear in his eyes. The way the worn lines around them crinkle a bit]

You truly were wasted on me back then.

[submittome]

I was.

[ He's still Affogato what do you want from him. ]

But Fortuna graced you by giving me as much stubborness as my King. You should thank her one of these days, for giving you the gift that is me.

[ He bends down and presses a kiss to Cacao's forehead. Tenderness to offset the gentle mocking. ]

[lilyberation]

... Alright. Do you remember? How Felicity did things, I mean-

( their girl made a point of not using magic in the kitchen, so if cacao ever observed her, he at least has an idea of how she kept things still or used leverage. regardless, lily is probably going to hover, but she'll try not to. )

[winterfrosting]

[There are a few scars in his flesh his alternate memories wouldn't have provided- things earned here in the Grove. Cacao gives a rumbling 'hmm']

You wish to play King then? Very well.

[Affogato can have whatever he wants right now. He shifts to roll over with a grunt]

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Blessed indeed.

[The sluggish heaviness is starting to set in. Affogato is very good at what he does]

Ah... it is starting.

[submittome]

Good. Don't fight it. Listen to my voice.

[ He strokes his fingers against Cacao's face and jaw, letting the tips trail along his skin. Soothing - for him - touches. Pitches his voice soft and humming. ]

The darkness is warm, and soft, and quiet. Let yourself sink into it. You will not dream, you will not think here. Nothing will come to you while here. It is comfort, it is love. Sleep, Dark Cacao Cookie. I will be here upon you waking.

[submittome]

Oh, I have learned I shall never be a good king... but~

[ He moves with Cacao, using his tail to wrap around Cacao to help him move so he's on his back in the couch, and Affogato is straddle over him. ]

I am wickedly wonderful with my hands. And my tongue. And I'm afraid my position didn't allow me to use either the way I wanted.

[ Plus like this he can shed the rest of his robes properly, wiggling around on Cacao's hips deliberately but also to get the skirting off properly. Sighing a there when it's done, then pressing his knees in tight against Cacao's sides, holding himself down tight against him.

And deliberately rolls his hips, a slow rather sinuous movement as he lets his fingertips ghost over Cacao's abdomen, his eyes tracing over the scars. He knows that one there, this one, that one's new and he leans down to drag his tongue over it. ]

[lilyberation]

( after a hard talk with pure vanilla cookie, comes another. lily sighs, gently knocking on the door to his private space. )

[winterfrosting]

[There's been a lot to process today, so he's not surprised to hear the recognizable knock of Lily. He opens the door. He looks... tired but happy. ]

Hello, Lily.

[lilyberation]

...

( it's a little childish, but after a moment, lily just. jumps slightly to wrap her arms around his neck. oh, she doesn't want to hurt that smile... )

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-oh!

[Even one armed he holds her up easily. She's like a bird- so light]

You only need ask if you desired a hug.

[lilyberation]

I wish that was the only thing I was here for. I...

( ... she buries herself into his shoulder. )

I love you. I love both of you, please don't doubt that. But with what Vanny's endured... I've come to the conclusion that it is for the best that I leave for a bit longer, until he can re-balance himself.

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...ah.

[he can't say he's surprised. What does surprise him is that Lily is going- he expected if this happened it would be Vanilla.]

... you want him to keep the familiarity.

[ Yes, he expects that's why. It's what he would do in her place]

[lilyberation]

He needs to be home. That is always something he has held dear- far more than I ever have, as much as I adore being with you both.

And I am the source of much turmoil. Therefore, it is best that I remove myself. That's what I believe.

...

I still... want to see you. Please? Just... not here. It is his home above all else.

[winterfrosting]

[He nods. It makes sense, even if his heart hurts knowing there is turmoil between them.

But there has always been a history between them he will never be part of. Not as a lover, a husband, a friend or a fellow Hero. A deeper understanding hand in hand with a dark gulf- both sides of their relationship hidden from him.

It makes him feel a little lonely, sometimes. But also he knows him being outside it means he can be the rock both of them often need. It's a duty he accepts fully.]

Of course... do not think for a moment I would turn from you simply because Vanilla has returned. We... have our own bonds now, do we not?

[This past few months have been hard, but they have been special too.]

[lilyberation]

I would never presume that of you. You do not love in half-measures. I don't think you know how.

( lily shifts and presses a kiss to his temple. )

I just... will miss being beside you both at night.

[winterfrosting]

[He smiles slightly at that. She is likely right- his love is solid and heavy]

Have faith that it will not be forever.

[lilyberation]

Mm.

( she lets silence hang for a moment- it's not unlike a blanket, in this case. but... )

I'm sorry. That things can't seem to settle down.

[winterfrosting]

Do not apologize. This place seems to detest any kind of peace.

[This time he kisses her head]

Once things settle we should go on a trip. Perhaps to the beach? Once it's warm again.