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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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[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... )

[winterfrosting]

-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.

[lilyberation]

( lily- laughs? )

I suggested the same thing to Vanny! I did! But then- then...

( ... then she realized. )

...

Once things ease up. Then we can go. Just the three of us.

[winterfrosting]

Yes. And if something happens here we will ignore it.

[Cacao!!]

[lilyberation]

Yes. Yes we will. I am very tired and very stressed and I am so! Tired! Of crying! And we are removing Vanny before he can do anything because otherwise he'll do TOO MUCH.

[winterfrosting]

[He grunts in agreement, letting her down]

I will keep him safe and steady until then. We will endure.

[lilyberation]

I know. He needs you.

( she gives him another hug before stepping back, sighing. )

... I'll be close. I promise.

( because i need you too. )