#roloceit

Roman: *walking in to see Logan and Janus having a conversation. Stops by the doorway to easedrop*

Logan: And don't get me started on the symbolism of the setting! The sunflower field gives so much depth to the characters and their relationship!

Janus: I agree. At first, it seemed insignificant, but paired with what happens after... it's a cinematic masterpiece!

Roman listens as they continue on and on. At first, he thinks, "I can talk about literature and symbolism too." He nearly enters to join in, but he sees how happy they are. How great they connect. Anytime he tries to have a conversation like this, he'd get blown off. He screws up his words. He wasn't well-spoken and smart like those two. They were a perfect fit. How could he ever fit their dynamic? He was better to the side, admiring from a distance. All he'd achieve was making them explain simple things he wouldn't understand. He'd ruin the conversation and interrult their beautiful flow. They were made for each other. He was just the idiot who would get in their way.

Janus: *glancing over and seeing him* Oh, hello Roman. What brings you here on this fine evening?

Roman: Oh...I was going to ask Logan for help on a script I'm working on. But if you two are busy...

Janus: Oh nonsense. Come on in. You aren't interrupting anything we can't continue later.

Logan: *adjusting his glasses* Janus is quite right. I'll gladly help if you need it. Solving problems is a priority compared to a co.versation me and Janus can just continue later. Have a seat.

Roman: *takes a seat and discusses, yet feels out of place the whole time, like he is intruding on something he shouldn't be a part of.*

It's a few days later, Logan goes to find Roman, finding him and Janus in the living room. Roman and Janus are dancing together, conversation occurring naturally as they move together fluently.

Roman: *laughing* Are you sure? I much think I'd be more a peony than an oak tree. Though I'm surprised you didn't default to rose.

Janus: *twirling Roman* Oh please. While I can see a peony being an option, oak tree much more fits you. Strong and broad. Powerful and majestic. Supporting those that surround you. I can go on and on. Clearly, it is the plant that describes you best.

Roman: *rolling his eyes as he dips Janus* Whatever you say. I won't doubt your brilliant mind.

Logan watches as the two stand up. The two make eye contact with a smile, a look of understanding. Logan wishes he could have that connection with them. That understanding so deep thay you can speak without words directly. But he wasn't eloquent like that. He spoke in facts and straightforward language. No matter how he tried, he couldn't speak in such beautiful and showy language. And he would never be able to dance with them and keep up. He wasn't elegant or fluid. He was stiff and abrasive. How could he hope to fit in with such beautiful creative hearts. He'd only tie them down.

Janus: *seeing him* Logan. Hello. Are we being too loud?

Logan: No! No. You're fine. I was just looking to ask Roman a question on scheduling.

Roman: Oh! Of course. Ask away, my dear pocket watch.

Logan: It can wait for later if you're busy...

Roman: *sitting down and patting the seat next to him* Nonsense! Come. Ask away! *His smile beams*

Janus takes a seat across from them. Logan asks his question and gets his answer, which somehow devolves back to Janus and Roman's conversation earlier. Logan listens contendly as they talk before excusing himself to leave. As he leaves, Roman calls out.

Roman: Oh, by the way, since I bet you were curious. You would be a carnation. A red one, specifically.

Logan smiles at him and thanks him before leaving. He wishes he understood, but he would never reach the understanding those two have. He could see Janus shoot Roman a look, one of pure understanding when he told Logan what plant he'd be.

It's the next day when Janus walks into Roman and Logan complaining about some plot line that doesn't make sense. He stands in the doorway and watches them with a gentle smile. He listens contendly, thinking to himself, "Those two...so alike yet so different. They are perfect for each other. If only they could see it. They clearly love each other, yet are jealous of each other too. But why would they be jealous-

Ah. He understands. He makes up his mind right then and there. He enters and smiles at them.

Roman: Janus! My lovely slithering friend! What brings you here?

Logan: Hello Janus. Pleasure to see you.

Janus: *rolling his eyes fondly* Alright. Let's cut to the chase. I love both of you.

Roman and Logan: *spluttering in confusion*

Janus: *raising a hand* Let me finish. I love both of you. Both of you love me. And you also love each other. God, you two are so painfully infatuated with each other, and I'm embarrassed how long it took me to realize you were head over heels for me as well. So get your heads on straight, or as straight as you can get them, and quit being so self-deprecating. Your insecurities are so painfully obvious, and you clearly think you don't belong and would only ruin my connection with the other if you join, but you're wrong. I love you both. You both love me. And you love each other. Do the math.

Logan: I-

Roman: Wait, hold up.

Logan: You love us?

Roman: You think Logan loves me?

Logan: *glancing at Roman* Well... I mean...

Roman: You do? You do love me? Oh my god! You and Janus both love me! Me?! Oh my God.

Logan: Well, of course. You are very well spoken and poetic. You're brave and kind. Intelligent. Many things. How could I not?

Roman: I thought the same things about you.

Logan: You did?

Roman: Yeah.

Logan: ...so you love me as well?

Roman: Of course! God, I was so jealous of you and Janus because I thought I was too stupid. Turns out I was, just for a different reason than I thought. I was in love with both of you so bad.

Logan: Oh. Oh. Okay. That's great. ...What do we do now?

Janus: As I said, the math is simple. If we all three are in love with each other, the answer is obvious. The three of us may as well start a relationship. A romantic relationship...if you two want, of course.

Roman: ...How did I forget that's an option?

Logan: I also seem to forget that polyamory is an option that can be considered and discussed.

Roman: Not that...well that too. I meant the whole dating someone instead of just pining for them from a distance.

Janus: You two are hopeless. So is that a yes?

Logan: Yes...if you would be okay with that, Roman?

Roman: Okay with it?! Yes! Of course! Two amazing boyfriends for the price of one? That's a dream come true in more ways than you can believe.