Well it was... I never really had the time to be in a proper relationship with anyone until now either. I had a lot to do keeping the White Dragons running properly!
[ Lancelot is a mess, in his bed looking like he hasn't left it in a couple of days. Mute nimbly jumps out of the way when he notices that Vane is there and pouncing on Lancelot. ]
Of course there is!! You've been keeping it in for so long, Lancey!
[ He tugs him in, pulling his best friend into his arms. He's been trying to keep things as normal as possible- people leave here all the time. They have to keep it together. ]
You can be sad all you want, but it doesn't mean you can't get comfort for it!
[ Lancelot hiccups, burying himself in Vane's chest and hugging him. This kind of comfort was one he didn't seek ever since Siegfried left because... well, this wasn't the first time right? At least it was on better terms than the last time it happened.
But it still hurt and that pain lingered and ran through him despite all of his best efforts. And Vane was there when he saw the worst of it.
So maybe it was okay, maybe he could be vulnerable here... ]
[ He can't do more than hold him- and he doesn't need to. It's been so long since Lancelot's cut loose, and he hates seeing him so sad. He hates that places like these can strip them of their happiness so quickly, as quickly as they get it. ]
Doesn't mean it isn't hurting now, Lancey. You can't keep it in all the time.
[ His hand covers the back of his head. ]
At least you know he'll be waiting for you back home, right?
[ Lancelot is silent for a long moment as he just enjoys Vane's warmth. He finally brings himself to look at Vane with a small smile on his face, tears still staining his cheeks and his eyes watery. ]
We're not going to... forget. I promise. And I guess if we're celebrating what we have, that means I'm celebrating you, right?
[ He presses a small kiss on Vane's lips before pulling away, sniffing. ]
[ It hurts to see Lancelot like this, his ever-confident, ever strong and gallant best friend. He's an exemplary knight, a wonderful friend (even if he teases him!) and what's more, Vane loves him, without a doubt.
He returns the kiss, but doesn't let Lancelot pull away too far- still holding him. His own joy be damned if Lancelot's feeling this much pain. Not that he knows that he, too, will be feeling it soon enough, but he intends to smile for Lancelot no matter what. ]
Lancey....
[ He moves his head so he can plant a kiss between his friend's eyebrows. ]
I'm not going anywhere. Never ever. The world could leave, but I'll always be standing right here by you, Lancey! Don't ever doubt that for a moment!
[ He smiles weakly as he pulls back to look at him. ]
You know I love you too, right? Always and forever?
[ says Lancelot as he wipes the last of his tears from his eyes. He looks a mess, he's sure as he's less perfectly tousled and more completely disheveled from not having left his bed for days (that's the one thing that lunatia has taught him, that there is such a thing as food delivered to your door if you don't have a convenient vane - or rather, don't want to tell him about this) ]
Okay, okay... I'll stop crying. It's a lot less fun when I do it compared to you.
[ His voice is a little croaky, but he's trying to lighten the mood here as he slips his hand around Vane's waist again, drawing comfort from the other man's presence. Just having him here and solid is enough to set him right. ]
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do you think we'll remember when we leave?
what if
percival forgets that I love him...
we'll end up fighting again...
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Its not like he hated to begin with.
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But I can't help but worry
This is the first time I've been in a relationship!
How'd you handle it?!
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I'm glad though... it's been a while since I've seen you smile like this
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Why wouldn't I pay attention to you? You're my Lancey, after all!
If I didn't, I bet you'd lose yourself in your work and forget me!!
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Besides it's not like I could forget about you when you had lunch ready for me every day! The Chickadees were jealous when they found out.
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Gosh, I miss them, though. We've been here so long... I wonder if they're doing alright?
my god they sound like a married couple
I hope we can go home soon. But at least... you’re here with me. And Percival.
I mean aren't they?! it's canon!
At least we know Siegfried is back there. Maybe he'll look out for them there. Hopefully, in an appropriate uniform.
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Yes. Hopefully all is well.
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I'm sorry. I miss him a lot, too. So does Percival...
But I know you've been hiding your feelings about him going back. It's not like I didn't notice, Lancey.
You can tell me these things, you know?
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[ he's not okay, he just doesn't want vane to worry but i mean vane can probably hear the half sobs from the other apartment ]
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That thundering noise is just your heart, Lancey.
And Vane scooping Lancelot wherever he is right into his arms. ]
Lancey...!
[ No escape! ]
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!!
[ He sniffs. ]
I'm okay Vane, there's no need for this.
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[ He tugs him in, pulling his best friend into his arms. He's been trying to keep things as normal as possible- people leave here all the time. They have to keep it together. ]
You can be sad all you want, but it doesn't mean you can't get comfort for it!
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But it still hurt and that pain lingered and ran through him despite all of his best efforts. And Vane was there when he saw the worst of it.
So maybe it was okay, maybe he could be vulnerable here... ]
It'll be okay. The pain will fade eventually.
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Doesn't mean it isn't hurting now, Lancey. You can't keep it in all the time.
[ His hand covers the back of his head. ]
At least you know he'll be waiting for you back home, right?
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[ Lancelot trails off, sinking into Vane's strong arms and chest. ]
Regardless, I'll forget too so it won't be too much of a problem. After all, it would be troublesome if those hung over us.
[ He really is trying to reassure himself, as much as Vane that everything is going to be okay. ]
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[ He knows it's been a thought they've all had. He doesn't want to forget, though. ]
I just don't want to forget. Even if it hurts, even if it's sad. I want to be able to keep trying. That's why- you gotta let yourself be sad, Lancey.
[ He squeezes him tight against himself. ]
But as long as we're here, we ought to celebrate what we do have right? We can't lose hope here!
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We're not going to... forget. I promise. And I guess if we're celebrating what we have, that means I'm celebrating you, right?
[ He presses a small kiss on Vane's lips before pulling away, sniffing. ]
You mean so much to me. I'm glad that I have you.
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He returns the kiss, but doesn't let Lancelot pull away too far- still holding him. His own joy be damned if Lancelot's feeling this much pain. Not that he knows that he, too, will be feeling it soon enough, but he intends to smile for Lancelot no matter what. ]
Lancey....
[ He moves his head so he can plant a kiss between his friend's eyebrows. ]
I'm not going anywhere. Never ever. The world could leave, but I'll always be standing right here by you, Lancey! Don't ever doubt that for a moment!
[ He smiles weakly as he pulls back to look at him. ]
You know I love you too, right? Always and forever?
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[ says Lancelot as he wipes the last of his tears from his eyes. He looks a mess, he's sure as he's less perfectly tousled and more completely disheveled from not having left his bed for days (that's the one thing that lunatia has taught him, that there is such a thing as food delivered to your door if you don't have a convenient vane - or rather, don't want to tell him about this) ]
Okay, okay... I'll stop crying. It's a lot less fun when I do it compared to you.
[ His voice is a little croaky, but he's trying to lighten the mood here as he slips his hand around Vane's waist again, drawing comfort from the other man's presence. Just having him here and solid is enough to set him right. ]
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