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That this would be possible, I suppose.

[ Which encompasses a lot of it, still. That Naruhodou would feel the same way, that he'd be open to it, that he himself would be open to it, that they'd even somehow get to this point . . . ]

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. . .Because it wouldn't be back home. [Thinking about it more, it puts a frown on his face. This won't be forever will it? He's seen his descendant afterall. He shakes his head.]

It's not wrong though, is it? As long as we're both happy, why should it matter what should or shouldn't be?

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. . . you have a point. [ It's a difficult point for him to really grasp, to let sink in. Back home — and even here, in his own way — it was all about duty and honor. Anything else was . . . ] It's not wrong.

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[He takes the hand that was on his cheek and holds it in both of his.] Then...it's fine. There's no need to rush into this. We can figure out what this means as we go.

[He smiles up at him, tilting his head slightly.] I'm happy I can have this with you.

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[ He curls his fingers around Naruhodou's clasped hands, giving him a quiet smile. ]

Happy, huh. [ Why is that such a novel concept for them? They've had a rough go of it, haven't they? If anyone deserves this, it's them — but it's still difficult for him to accept such a selfish thought. ] . . . Yeah. I'd like that.

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[He laughs softly.] Do you really? [He scoots himself off of Asougi and sits down beside him, putting one hand on his hips.]

Are you really up to the challenge, Asougi? [He may as well say it in a language his boyfriend would understand.]

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[ Asougi huffs again at that, giving him a flat look. ]

You know I only say what I mean, Naruhodou Ryuunosuke. Posturing is more your territory, I believe. [ And at that, he smirks over at him, clearly trying to needle him in turn. ]

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[Well..!!!!! He just deflates at that.] W-Well, I'm not doing it right now! I really want this too.

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[ That smirk softens into a smile and he nods slowly. ]

I know, Naruhodou.

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[...He sighs.] You always know what to say every time. [There's no bite behind it his words, and he was smiling back. He moves to stand, still holding onto Asougi's hand.]

Then it's official! I'd say we go somewhere to celebrate, but. . .I'm sure we'd rather stay home today. [It'll probably be busy everywhere today. He rests his free hand under his chin, looking thoughtful.] And I expect we'll be getting our new housemate today too.

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New housemate? . . . right, you were serious about that, weren't you.

[ He'd been slightly skeptical at first, but the more he saw Naruhodou actually preparing, the more serious he realized it was. ]

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[He nods enthusiastically]

I think having one of those chocobos will prove helpful one day! And have you seen how fluffy they are? [This is most important.]

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I can only hope that Wagahai will behave.

[ It's a genuine concern, okay. ]

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Oh, right. [He didn't think about that. They do start small first.] I suppose it could stay with us at night, at least.

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. . . In our room?

[ Though that begs the question of which room is "our" room. ]

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Well, yea. I don't think the alternative would be a better solution. [Do you want Holmes to care for the bird instead?]

Or whichever room we're not using, I could keep it there and lock the door....but then neither of us would hear it if it woke up feeling hungry or something.

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Is it . . . going to have a crate or something like that?

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Ah, yes! I've already made a nest for it too. [He sounds rather pleased with himself.] I put it in my room for now. It's a free roaming type of bird though, so it shouldn't be in there the whole time.

[A thought then suddenly occurs to him.] You should come with me when I pick it up. Holmes too.

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[ Well . . . if it's in a crate or whatever at night, that's not so bad. ]

I'll come with you.

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[A nod.] It'll make taking care of it easier if it saw all of us together. I read something about a how bird will imprint on the first they see when they hatch as their parent. [Those are regular birds though, not a chocobo.]

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Is that right . . . ?

[ Sounds fake but okay. He rubs at Naruhodou's hand lightly with his thumb. ]

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Yea. I wonder if we should take Wagahai too. . .

[He glances down to the hand that was still holding onto Asougi's. He tugs at it gently, as if asking him to stand up with him.]

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I doubt she'd want to go out for very long.

[ He rises to his feet finally. ]

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[For just a split second, he came forward and looked like he was about to do or say something to him, but then stops, averting his gaze.]

Ah, yea. . .you may be right. [...People kiss when they love someone right? So why couldn't he do it?]

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[ He catches that though and sighs good naturedly, tugging at his hand. ]

Naruhodou. — honestly.

[ And he lifts his other hand to Naruhodou's cheek, leaning in. ]