#seeasunset.

It's not the first time he's had this argument, and yet he's never been able to convince the other party it was fine to call it either way or give in and call it by, what they say, is the "proper nomenclature".

So he shrugs.

Adakias stands at the pier, overlooking the mighty Eldrasith River as it flows gracefully through The Dark, its waters reflecting the darkness that enshrouds the realm. The sun casts a golden hue on the water, giving the scene an air of serenity.

He awaits the arrival of a group of visitors, led by a man named Vasco, whose purpose in The Dark remains a mystery to him. As the ship docks, Adakias straightens his posture and adjusts the cuffs of his coat, a glimmer of curiosity in his emerald eyes.

"Welcome to The Dark, honored travelers. I am Adakias, prince of this land—May I inquire as to the purpose of your visit?"

"Happy Holidays" He'd picked up the card first, reading the contents aloud. "I wonder who this mysterious Santa V could be…" He looks directly at Vasco, his eyes narrowed playfully. He sets the card on the mantle before he moves on to his gifts. The sea manta ray is picked up first. It's cute; ever since he's started to learn more about sea life, he's taken a liking to them, those and lionfish. "He'll keep me company while you're away," he means it most reassuringly.

Leon reaches for the smallest box. An idle smile sits on his lips as he unwraps it, which only grows as he unearths the box from the ocean-blue wrapping paper. His fingers linger, tracing the engravings on the box before opening it. He can't help but grin at what's inside.

[MISTLETOE]: For our muses to realize they’re standing under a mistletoe together — @seeasunset

"Hey, Vasco…"

Rust is nudging him with his elbow very gently on the side. When the other man looks back at him, he points up with his index finger, signaling to the mistletoe they found themselves under after entering the store.

Marry.....

[REUNITE]: sender and receiver see each other again after a period of being apart — @seeasunset

Spring break had come and gone, and in the entire week that had passed, they hadn't seen each other once. Both with plans of their own, Rust had to travel with his team to play against others, road-tripping across the state.

When they meet again, Rust is at his door, knocking with one hand and holding a souvenir he had bought him in the other, bursting at the seams because he missed him—even if he doesn't say so.

However, the smile on his face tells Vasco everything he needs to know when he opens the door.

Vasco: Can't I call you handsome? 😔

for @seeasunset