[INACTIVE]

*He laughs, his hands curling around Toyo's shirt as he clings to him. His body stays incredibly close, as if he's trying to break the line between where he ends and Toyo begins. He smiles, bright as ever, though it falters for a split second.* "There's my sunshine. I missed you too. I'm so sorry I didn't go see you. Things have been...complicated. I-I'm okay now but it took a minute."

*He still feels guilty, but smiles all the same. Toyo's pulled into a brief but affectionate kiss, a small reminder of how much his comfort means to the medium. He's lucky to have such an understanding and kind person at his side.* You always know how to make me feel worlds better. I love you.

*He laughs, his hands curling around Toyo's shirt as he clings to him. His body stays incredibly close, as if he's trying to break the line between where he ends and Toyo begins. He smiles, bright as ever, though it falters for a split second.* "There's my sunshine. I missed you too. I'm so sorry I didn't go see you. Things have been...complicated. I-I'm okay now but it took a minute."

Oh, of course I would. You of all people would know his safety is of upmost concern to me. But, my dear, I do hope you’re done speaking so carelessly. It’d be a real shame if I did have to harm my friend, after all. *She still sounds a bit too tense for that to be comfortable. But she is keeping a respectful distance. In truth, she does mean that. Despite her irritance, she does like the informant and would feel terrible for needing to get rid of her.*

*She blinks, the memory of that game her friend had been locked in resurfacing. That’s right. She had died then. The tension falls from her shoulders and her smile seems far more genuine after the reassurance of mutual safety.* Then it doesn’t have to end that way. I’m relieved you still want to be around me, honestly. Not many willingly befriend people who do such things, after all.

I admit, I have been curious. But I'll assume that your hands were stained that day as well and simply let it be. *She wont ask for details or the story itself. It doesn't matter. All she cares for is the security of knowing she has nothing to worry about. So she shrugs in return, moving to properly hug her friend this time.* I'm glad you got out. From what I hear, it was a wretched place.

*Kihiro laughs, opening his arms for a hug. He missed the innocent and honest affection that Toyo always gives him. Guilt stabs at him for having left without as much as a warning, but he can’t help revelling in the pure excitement of this reunion.* “Hey, I told you it was okay. You didn’t think I wandered off over that, did you? I’m not that mean. Now, come here. We have so much cuddling to catch up on.”

“Awww. I’m glad to be back. I missed you while I was gone, y'know. That cute smile of yours is addictive, after all.” *He grins, peppering his boyfriend’s face with a downpour of small kisses. Arms wrapped tight around his waist, he hums as he settles into resting his head against Toyo’s shoulder.* “Thanks for always waiting for me.”

*Kihiro snickers, leaning to steal another kiss.* It’s okay. At least your mumbling is cute. But we seriously gotta get you to stop worrying so much, babe. It’s not like I’d be less into you because of a few dumb jokes. I mean, you’re literally dating one.

“Yeah, totally. I’m good.” *He shrugs, cuddling closer. He actually was perfectly fine for now, but the habit of talking like that wasn’t born from nothing. The problem was still there, even if it’s dormant. He makes a note to work on stopping himself from saying things like that when they’re together.*

*He tilts his head into the contact, eyes closed as he just enjoys the peace of it all. The security. Toyo wouldn’t pull his head back just to startle him. He’s fine. A small yawn escapes his lips.* “Mmm. I’ll let you know if the world starts ending again. But right now, everything is perfect. All thanks to you.”

*He hums, pleased that he managed to keep whatever troubles may be lurking from being noticed. It’s too early to make people worry. He laughs, reaching a hand up to pull on a lock of his own hair. His expression one of relaxed amusement.* “Is it? I never really noticed.”

It issss. Is that weird that I’m noticing that, or like—?

“Nah, it’s fine. I think others notice when your hair is really nice more easily than you would yourself. So, it makes sense.” *He nods, dropping his hand to go back to cuddling his beloved boyfriend.* “Besides, I like when you play with my hair.”

“You make cute faces when people tease you, so I can’t blame them. Just promise you’ll tell me if they actually are right.” *He appreciates the balance in how Toyo handles him. Careful but not trying to make him feel like he’d shatter. He’s good enough at breaking himself anyway, so the security of being held together is more comforting than he can explain.*

“Are you sure? I could probably explain it~.” *He grins, the teasing lilt in his speech a sure sign that this will not be a topic he drops any time soon. It’s too much fun to tease his darling Toyo.* “Or better yet, we could try it. See if you really like it after all.”

“Oh come on~. We might discover some crazy new thing about you!” *He snickers, scrunching his nose as he smiles at him. Obnoxious but endearing, that boy.* “Oh, they’d have a field day with that. It’d be constant!”

"That's the point of exploring, babe~. But okay. You can keep your secrets for now." *He snickers, pressing kisses to Toyo's jawline. He still looks far too amused for his own good, but at least he's happy. Of course he's happy. Toyo always makes him happy.*

*Kihiro laughs, opening his arms for a hug. He missed the innocent and honest affection that Toyo always gives him. Guilt stabs at him for having left without as much as a warning, but he can’t help revelling in the pure excitement of this reunion.* “Hey, I told you it was okay. You didn’t think I wandered off over that, did you? I’m not that mean. Now, come here. We have so much cuddling to catch up on.”

“Awww. I’m glad to be back. I missed you while I was gone, y'know. That cute smile of yours is addictive, after all.” *He grins, peppering his boyfriend’s face with a downpour of small kisses. Arms wrapped tight around his waist, he hums as he settles into resting his head against Toyo’s shoulder.* “Thanks for always waiting for me.”

*Kihiro snickers, leaning to steal another kiss.* It’s okay. At least your mumbling is cute. But we seriously gotta get you to stop worrying so much, babe. It’s not like I’d be less into you because of a few dumb jokes. I mean, you’re literally dating one.

“Yeah, totally. I’m good.” *He shrugs, cuddling closer. He actually was perfectly fine for now, but the habit of talking like that wasn’t born from nothing. The problem was still there, even if it’s dormant. He makes a note to work on stopping himself from saying things like that when they’re together.*

*He tilts his head into the contact, eyes closed as he just enjoys the peace of it all. The security. Toyo wouldn’t pull his head back just to startle him. He’s fine. A small yawn escapes his lips.* “Mmm. I’ll let you know if the world starts ending again. But right now, everything is perfect. All thanks to you.”

*He hums, pleased that he managed to keep whatever troubles may be lurking from being noticed. It’s too early to make people worry. He laughs, reaching a hand up to pull on a lock of his own hair. His expression one of relaxed amusement.* “Is it? I never really noticed.”

It issss. Is that weird that I’m noticing that, or like—?

“Nah, it’s fine. I think others notice when your hair is really nice more easily than you would yourself. So, it makes sense.” *He nods, dropping his hand to go back to cuddling his beloved boyfriend.* “Besides, I like when you play with my hair.”

“You make cute faces when people tease you, so I can’t blame them. Just promise you’ll tell me if they actually are right.” *He appreciates the balance in how Toyo handles him. Careful but not trying to make him feel like he’d shatter. He’s good enough at breaking himself anyway, so the security of being held together is more comforting than he can explain.*

“Are you sure? I could probably explain it~.” *He grins, the teasing lilt in his speech a sure sign that this will not be a topic he drops any time soon. It’s too much fun to tease his darling Toyo.* “Or better yet, we could try it. See if you really like it after all.”

"Oh come on~. We might discover some crazy new thing about you!" *He snickers, scrunching his nose as he smiles at him. Obnoxious but endearing, that boy.* "Oh, they'd have a field day with that. It'd be constant!"

Oh, of course I would. You of all people would know his safety is of upmost concern to me. But, my dear, I do hope you’re done speaking so carelessly. It’d be a real shame if I did have to harm my friend, after all. *She still sounds a bit too tense for that to be comfortable. But she is keeping a respectful distance. In truth, she does mean that. Despite her irritance, she does like the informant and would feel terrible for needing to get rid of her.*

*She blinks, the memory of that game her friend had been locked in resurfacing. That's right. She had died then. The tension falls from her shoulders and her smile seems far more genuine after the reassurance of mutual safety.* Then it doesn't have to end that way. I'm relieved you still want to be around me, honestly. Not many willingly befriend people who do such things, after all.

Oh, of course I would. You of all people would know his safety is of upmost concern to me. But, my dear, I do hope you're done speaking so carelessly. It'd be a real shame if I did have to harm my friend, after all. *She still sounds a bit too tense for that to be comfortable. But she is keeping a respectful distance. In truth, she does mean that. Despite her irritance, she does like the informant and would feel terrible for needing to get rid of her.*

*Kihiro laughs, opening his arms for a hug. He missed the innocent and honest affection that Toyo always gives him. Guilt stabs at him for having left without as much as a warning, but he can’t help revelling in the pure excitement of this reunion.* “Hey, I told you it was okay. You didn’t think I wandered off over that, did you? I’m not that mean. Now, come here. We have so much cuddling to catch up on.”

“Awww. I’m glad to be back. I missed you while I was gone, y'know. That cute smile of yours is addictive, after all.” *He grins, peppering his boyfriend’s face with a downpour of small kisses. Arms wrapped tight around his waist, he hums as he settles into resting his head against Toyo’s shoulder.* “Thanks for always waiting for me.”

*Kihiro snickers, leaning to steal another kiss.* It’s okay. At least your mumbling is cute. But we seriously gotta get you to stop worrying so much, babe. It’s not like I’d be less into you because of a few dumb jokes. I mean, you’re literally dating one.

“Yeah, totally. I’m good.” *He shrugs, cuddling closer. He actually was perfectly fine for now, but the habit of talking like that wasn’t born from nothing. The problem was still there, even if it’s dormant. He makes a note to work on stopping himself from saying things like that when they’re together.*

*He tilts his head into the contact, eyes closed as he just enjoys the peace of it all. The security. Toyo wouldn’t pull his head back just to startle him. He’s fine. A small yawn escapes his lips.* “Mmm. I’ll let you know if the world starts ending again. But right now, everything is perfect. All thanks to you.”

*He hums, pleased that he managed to keep whatever troubles may be lurking from being noticed. It’s too early to make people worry. He laughs, reaching a hand up to pull on a lock of his own hair. His expression one of relaxed amusement.* “Is it? I never really noticed.”

It issss. Is that weird that I’m noticing that, or like—?

“Nah, it’s fine. I think others notice when your hair is really nice more easily than you would yourself. So, it makes sense.” *He nods, dropping his hand to go back to cuddling his beloved boyfriend.* “Besides, I like when you play with my hair.”

“You make cute faces when people tease you, so I can’t blame them. Just promise you’ll tell me if they actually are right.” *He appreciates the balance in how Toyo handles him. Careful but not trying to make him feel like he’d shatter. He’s good enough at breaking himself anyway, so the security of being held together is more comforting than he can explain.*

"Are you sure? I could probably explain it~." *He grins, the teasing lilt in his speech a sure sign that this will not be a topic he drops any time soon. It's too much fun to tease his darling Toyo.* "Or better yet, we could try it. See if you really like it after all."

*Kihiro laughs, opening his arms for a hug. He missed the innocent and honest affection that Toyo always gives him. Guilt stabs at him for having left without as much as a warning, but he can’t help revelling in the pure excitement of this reunion.* “Hey, I told you it was okay. You didn’t think I wandered off over that, did you? I’m not that mean. Now, come here. We have so much cuddling to catch up on.”

“Awww. I’m glad to be back. I missed you while I was gone, y'know. That cute smile of yours is addictive, after all.” *He grins, peppering his boyfriend’s face with a downpour of small kisses. Arms wrapped tight around his waist, he hums as he settles into resting his head against Toyo’s shoulder.* “Thanks for always waiting for me.”

*Kihiro snickers, leaning to steal another kiss.* It’s okay. At least your mumbling is cute. But we seriously gotta get you to stop worrying so much, babe. It’s not like I’d be less into you because of a few dumb jokes. I mean, you’re literally dating one.

“Yeah, totally. I’m good.” *He shrugs, cuddling closer. He actually was perfectly fine for now, but the habit of talking like that wasn’t born from nothing. The problem was still there, even if it’s dormant. He makes a note to work on stopping himself from saying things like that when they’re together.*

*He tilts his head into the contact, eyes closed as he just enjoys the peace of it all. The security. Toyo wouldn’t pull his head back just to startle him. He’s fine. A small yawn escapes his lips.* “Mmm. I’ll let you know if the world starts ending again. But right now, everything is perfect. All thanks to you.”

*He hums, pleased that he managed to keep whatever troubles may be lurking from being noticed. It’s too early to make people worry. He laughs, reaching a hand up to pull on a lock of his own hair. His expression one of relaxed amusement.* “Is it? I never really noticed.”

It issss. Is that weird that I’m noticing that, or like—?

“Nah, it’s fine. I think others notice when your hair is really nice more easily than you would yourself. So, it makes sense.” *He nods, dropping his hand to go back to cuddling his beloved boyfriend.* “Besides, I like when you play with my hair.”

"You make cute faces when people tease you, so I can't blame them. Just promise you'll tell me if they actually are right." *He appreciates the balance in how Toyo handles him. Careful but not trying to make him feel like he'd shatter. He's good enough at breaking himself anyway, so the security of being held together is more comforting than he can explain.*