[There's a moment when Aether looks confused by his lover's words, then his expression softens, eyes tender with affection. Softly, he bumps their noses together.]
I'm not hurt. I knew you were joking.
[A part of him is deeply touched that Vanitas is this considering over his feelings. It's a contrast to what was before. A pleasant one.]
[That sweet smooch reaches its mark and Aether is all too happy about it.]
I have a fragile heart, though? Don't you know that?
[His tone is teasing and he doesn't waste time to capture Vanitas' lips into a proper kiss, nice and slow. They're not in a hurry, they don't need to be anywhere.]
Aww, calling me out instead of playing along? How mean.
[He doesn't look even the tiniest bit offended.
His arms shift from hugging Vanitas around the shoulders to wrapping around his waist instead, pulling him nice and close. Aether's wings shift as well, warm around them, cocooning the two in their softness.]
[It's a sound which warms Vanitas' bitter heart, and leads him to turning enough to hug Aether back.]
Just reassuring you that you're stronger than you might think. Though I doubt you need me to say as much.
[With their arms wrapped around one another, he allows his head to dip and rest upon Aether's shoulder while the other's wings envelop them, providing plenty of warmth.]
[He's easily tugged down onto the bed. A soft laughter follows as Aether sinks his back into the mattress, making sure Vanitas is right on top of him. Wings continue wrapping around them, now like a soft, fluffy blanket.]
Good... Because nobody can make me feel at home like you do. You're special this way.
[Vincent is special, too. They both give him something unique, they make him feel welcomed and needed, wanted in ways he's never thought anyone would want him.]
[With them both settled comfortably on the bed, he nuzzles against Aether's cheek much like a cat might, rubbing their cheeks together and purring quietly, although the rumbling in his chest can easily be felt.]
Aether... You, too, make me feel things I never thought possible. Never dared to dream of.
[Even if it was Luna's wish for him to find someone he could be warmed by, he hardly believed someone like himself could find anyone like that. Which is all the more reason for him to treasure what his lover has to offer.]
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I'm not hurt. I knew you were joking.
[A part of him is deeply touched that Vanitas is this considering over his feelings. It's a contrast to what was before. A pleasant one.]
But thank you. For thinking of how I'd feel.
[Gently, he kisses the tip of Vanitas' nose.]
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Good. I was worried...
[He can actually admit that much now, after they've gotten this close to one another.]
You're welcome. Though I guess I shouldn't tease you too much, huh?
[It's not long before a hint of red creeps onto his cheeks, eyes opening to peer at Aether curiously.]
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I didn't mean to make you worry... I guess I should make it up to you somehow.
[He smiles softly, planting another small kiss, this time to Vanitas' cheek.]
You shouldn't tease me, because I can tease back.
[He laughs, then winks when Vanitas peers at him.]
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I suppose you should, heh...
[Because he won't ever say no to affection from Aether. Thus the kiss is met with a smile and a smooch of his own, though Vanitas aims for the lips.]
That you can. You're tough enough. I should know better by now.
[Getting both hands in Aether's hair, he ruffles it lightly, chuckling himself.]
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I have a fragile heart, though? Don't you know that?
[His tone is teasing and he doesn't waste time to capture Vanitas' lips into a proper kiss, nice and slow. They're not in a hurry, they don't need to be anywhere.]
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You? You're tough as nails. Sensitive and gentle, yes, but hardly fragile or delicate. I know you'll withstand even the most trying circumstances.
[Which isn't to say Aether doesn't have his own weaknesses. Vanitas just doesn't believe them to be emotional ones.]
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Aww, calling me out instead of playing along? How mean.
[He doesn't look even the tiniest bit offended.
His arms shift from hugging Vanitas around the shoulders to wrapping around his waist instead, pulling him nice and close. Aether's wings shift as well, warm around them, cocooning the two in their softness.]
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Just reassuring you that you're stronger than you might think. Though I doubt you need me to say as much.
[With their arms wrapped around one another, he allows his head to dip and rest upon Aether's shoulder while the other's wings envelop them, providing plenty of warmth.]
You're so soft...
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[More laughing, like the world isn't trying to break them all the time. When he's by Vanitas' side he feels much stronger anyway.]
Hm... [He hums, keeping the other securely in his arms.] So soft and warm, that surely you don't need anyone else.
[He grins saying that.]
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[By letting Aether best him in battle, though really, it's not much of a contest between them.]
Nope, just you, don't worry. [He prods one of his lover's cheeks, smirking a bit himself.] Nobody else can chase away my worries like you can.
[Tugging at him, he pulls them both down onto the bed, mindful of Aether's wings.]
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[He's easily tugged down onto the bed. A soft laughter follows as Aether sinks his back into the mattress, making sure Vanitas is right on top of him. Wings continue wrapping around them, now like a soft, fluffy blanket.]
Good... Because nobody can make me feel at home like you do. You're special this way.
[Vincent is special, too. They both give him something unique, they make him feel welcomed and needed, wanted in ways he's never thought anyone would want him.]
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[With them both settled comfortably on the bed, he nuzzles against Aether's cheek much like a cat might, rubbing their cheeks together and purring quietly, although the rumbling in his chest can easily be felt.]
Aether... You, too, make me feel things I never thought possible. Never dared to dream of.
[Even if it was Luna's wish for him to find someone he could be warmed by, he hardly believed someone like himself could find anyone like that. Which is all the more reason for him to treasure what his lover has to offer.]