week three | dates

[marriagebroker]

Here we go again.

You all better kiss.

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[gamboler]

[ He can see the nature of the question implicit beneath the surface. Very clever...but how to answer it? ]

A solo venture, hm? If the right opportunity presented itself, I'd have to consider it...but my talents are so well-suited to the Strategic Investment Department. It'd be hard to say goodbye!

[ ...They didn't even kick him out after he shattered his Cornerstone. There's no way they'd let him simply walk. ]

[crimsin]

You have really found your niche, it seems. I am glad they could part with you this long, or we would not have met.

[ Genuinely, though he is awfully concerned for Aventurine's work situation now. It seems to him like he stumbled free of one sort of slavery only to land right in another. ]

[gamboler]

[ It's definitely not soul-crushing misery day-to-day! Ha...haha... ]

We have Lady Jade to thank for that. I wonder what will await me when I return? Haha, I can't wait to find out.

[ little does he know it's the holy grail war, apparently ]

And what about yourself, Nico? When you return...what will you do?

[crimsin]

[ Can't believe Aventurine is going to get to live out everyone's Fate/ AU fanfics. ]

I am going to overthrow the government, of course.

[ How very French of him. ]

[gamboler]

[ Oh. As you do. ]

Ah, of course — you make it sound as though it's just that easy.

[crimsin]

The wish will help, of course. The Lord Emperor is not a man easily toppled.

[gamboler]

You...believe what they're selling, then? That there's some all-powerful wish they can grant us to give us anything that we want.

[ It would be...nice, wouldn't it? ]

[crimsin]

[ He blinks a time or two. Everyone has been treating it like a certainty, he didn't even consider that some might not. ]

You do not believe it?

[gamboler]

[ A thoughtful hum. ]

It's in my nature to be skeptical of gifts peddled that sound too good to be true. Then again, they did manage to have the power to bring us all here, so maybe there is some kernel of truth to it.

[ And if so...what should he use his wish for? ]

[crimsin]

I have seen some of the show before. The wishes seemed to be genuine.

[ People with all sorts of kooky powers were out here trying to earn their wishes. There has to be some truth to it. ]

Wish or no, though, I am truly grateful we have met.

[gamboler]

You believe the experience has been worth it? Just for the bonds you've made while you've been here?

[ He is taking that "we" in the royal sense and doesn't assume it applies to himself only. ]

[crimsin]

Darling, if I had met only you alone, this would have been worth it.

[ And he does genuinely mean that. To say Aventurine in particular has been a bright spot for him would be an understatement. ]

1/2

[gamboler]

[ There he goes again, surprising him and flustering him with those sweet words... ]

2/2

[gamboler]

You charmer. You already have my affections, you know.

[ His protests are totally a bluff, though. Please keep it up. ]

[crimsin]

[ He chuckles a little, warmly. ]

I know. But I will dote on you regardless. It is becoming a favorite pastime of mine.

[gamboler]

So I've noticed. Just leave a little room for me to dote on you in return, alright? I always pay my dues.

[ Said with a chuckle — he's teasing, even if it's kind of true. Relationships have always just been so transactional for him, it's a hard habit to break. ]

[crimsin]

I am not stopping you.

[ His grin widens, all teeth, and he leans over in his saddle. ]

Tell me I am pretty.

[gamboler]

You're gorgeous. A treat for the eyes from every angle.

[ Grinning back, a little cheeky, but it's true! ]

[crimsin]

[ Preens. They're both peacocks deep down, lets be real. ]

Ahaha, I know. Thank you for saying so.

[gamboler]

[ They are, and it works out so well for them both. But it seems Aventurine isn't done quite yet: ]

Not to mention beautiful within, as well. Kind and sweet, a stirring conversation partner, and liable to spoil me rotten.

[ None of which he finds the least bit objectionable. ]

[crimsin]

[ Oh. He blinks a little, smile turning a bit bashful. ]

You are going to make me blush, mon étoile.

[gamboler]

Am I? Well, I ought to keep going then. You're cute when you're blushing.

[ Says man who is also blushing, ]

[crimsin]

You are also blushing.

[ No mercy. ]

And you are at least ten times more adorable when you do.

[gamboler]

[ An overdramatic scoff. ]

Says the cutest man in the whole estate. Are you sure charm isn't one of your vampiric powers? No wonder I've been so enchanted with you.

[crimsin]

[ He laughs, trying to make it sound haughty, but it comes out just a touch too warm and fond for that. ]

Darling, do you not know? This is all natural.