#dukexeity

emo/punk couples are all that i want in life and they are making it happen

edit: updated because I mistook pedipalps for chelicerae

@private-snippers

Roman: Both

I made these because I was sad 😔 well I’m still sad-

Remus world get a kick out of those gnomes

Another insta dtiys, but I added butterfly Remus

Thomas had recently taken an interest in sign language. He said it was so he could better make friends without having to worry about if they had hearing difficulty or couldn't talk. Thats what he told people like Joan and Talyn, anyway. In reality, he wanted the security of knowing that he would be able to communicate if he ever lost the ability to speak. He could also sign rude things at his friends without them knowing. Wait what? No he would never do that. Where did that thought come from ----------------------------------------------------- It had been a couple months since Thomas began the online course in ASL, and it seemed the only two sides that had actually learned it were Virgil, which made sense given Thomas’ reasons for picking it up in the first place, and Remus, who was intrusive enough in the initial decision that he managed to get himself this very useful skill as well. It infuriated Virgil to no end, the things that he did with this limitless new power of theirs. Like going up to Patton, signing things that Virgil would never get out of his head without multiple visits to Picani, and tell the innocent side they ment “you’re doing great” or “I love you.” It certainly didnt irritate him because he wanted the duke to say those things to him instead, and he definetly didn’t find it even the slightest bit funny when he signed rude things at the others. No. Never in a million years Remus on the other hand, was saving his greatest plan for last. You see, he had recently been told by his sickening brother that he had found pictures of Remus in the emo’s room. He was also completely unaware of all the small things that he noticed about the admittedly taller side. Like how he would appear just the tad bit less sad when Remus smiled or laughed. Or how he constantly catches Virgil sniggering at his jokes about the others. The final fact that put this idea in the creepier royal, was that Virgil had also gotten Thomas’ new signing ability. ----------------------------------------------------- the sides sat at the table in the mind palace. Virgil and Remus facing each other one end, with Logan seated next to Remus and Roman opposite, next to Virgil, Patton sat next to Roman, an empty chair left unoccupied but still set sat opposite him, an orange napkin on the plate, and Janus taking up residence at the head of the table. everyone was here, but that didnt matter to Remus, it only made it all the more fun. As they began to eat Virgil took a bite from his food, Remus stared the emo in the eyes and began signing. “God i wish that Fork were me” Virgil choked on his food. Did Remus just say, or more accurately, sign, what Virgil just saw. He managed to compose himself and continued eating, but not without a confused glance from the others who either didnt see the duke sign or wanted to know what it was that he said to elicit that reaction from Virgil. Remus just smirked and continued. “I can help you choke again later on if you want” this time the emo just spluttered but managed to retain his composure and continue with his meal. Not such a strong reaction this time. That made things less fun. Then again, was Remus doing this for fun? It would be better if the rest weren’t pre-occupied and could question Virgil. but if he wasn’t doing this for his entertainment, was he actually trying to tell him something? No, no. He simply just had to step up his game again. Virgil seemed like he’d top anyone pretty easily, maybe the duke needed to re-word his offer? “Or you could get payback? i wouldn't mind choking on you” Virgil just rolled his eyes. An eyeroll? Thats it? What was Remus doing wrong? was he not saying the “right” things? he decided to give it one last try, and this time sign what felt he needed to. “I love you” That was it. Vigil had to leave the room he was choking so hard on his food. Remus followed him. He wasn’t quite sure why he had said that, it just felt like what he should say. He walked into the kitchen to see Virgil leaning over the sink. The shorter man wrapped his arms around him from behind and place his head on Virgils shoulder. Virgil turned around, took Remus’ arms off him and began to sign so the others had no chance of hearing what he was about to say “Did you mean that? You love me?” Remus thought for a moment before nodding. He saw more in Virge than just what they could do in the bedroom. He saw himself waking up to his face, or taking care of him when he’s sick. He made Remus feel... normal. There were still the intrusive thoughts about him, sure, but for the first time they weren't the only thing in his head. So yeah, He did Love Virgil. Virgil began to sign again. “Your offer back there. The last one. I’ll be in your room after dinner” Remus had to think for a moment before he realised. His offer. Well, maybe the dirtier thoughts about Virgil weren’t always unwelcome.