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FROM: SUBJECT: JUN & HARU Hey Var, do you got a moment? JUN Just so you know, I'm fine, but I might be harder to contact. EVE Hey Varian, are you on this train? JUN Hey honey, where are you? GIL The Cube 4 GIL The Cube 3 JUN Hey Var, is this a good time to run a rather personal ethical dilemma by you? JUN Oh hey, lumber! GIL The Cube 2 GIL The Cube 1 RATIO Some while back... JUN I'm fine, I went to my room. KNI I am sorry. RATIO I will be going back to teaching on Monday. NOCTIS you okay there? JUN Date BLADE Varian. How are you doing? NOCTIS hey, you’re an engineer. JUN birthday NOCTIS hey, it's noctis. from the park? BLADE A little bird told me... ZHONGLI Hello. This is Zhongli BLADE This is Blade. Jusis told me to find you... ROSE You’re Varian, right? AMAL Loser gets adopted FERN Heyyyy V, you busy? DANNY Birthday AMAL Happy nameday to the best scientist I know! JUN Are you busy? There's something I wanted to ask you. AMAL hey varian FERN hey i just realized something great DANNY Hey. I know you're probably busy with everything... ZODIAC Happy Holiday from Zodiac! CLAUDE Hey Varian. You there? ZELOS Heeeey Varian! I'm sure you're busy... FIVE I know you might be busy right now but... FERN heyyy, did you see that guy...

TO: SUBJECT: JUN Two questions. BLADE Hey, hey hey, Blade. JUN Birthday VASH I figure it's probably about time we talk, huh? JUN 愛してるよ ???!!! AMAL Dad? You home? JUN Forgt anyting nuice I said aboout space KNI Happy birthday, Kni! MIKLEO Hey, Mikleo. Jun said it'd be okay to message you... YUUKI So hey, do you think you could... JUN So. Uh. That happened. ELLIOT Hi, Elliot. Can I talk to you about something? AMAL Dad, something happened to Fern. DANNY Hey, Bud. I've got some bad?? news? EVE Hey, Eve. I wanted to make sure AMAL Happy birthday, Dad! AMAL Hey, could I get your opinion on something? VASH Hi there! Texting ahead of time like you asked. FERN Happy birthday, you. FERN Day of Hearts WILL Hey, Will. When are you free? I've got your... ELLIOT ...Hey, Elliot. Can I ask your advice on something? SNOW Hey, you available? ELLIOT Elliot? I'm- I'm really sorry to bother you... AUGUST Hey. Can I ask a follow-up question after my last one? DANNY Hey. There's something important I need to talk to you about. FIVE Hey, I was thinking we should probably talk MOANA Hey. Remember me saying we probably needed to talk... ELLIOT Um. Hey. I wondered if we could talk. AMAL Hey. Are you busy? Can we talk? HUNTER Just so you're aware... AUGUST Can I ask some advice? DANNY Hey, Danny! I think I've figured out something... KEN Hey! The figure you wanted is all finished.

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[droptheious]

[Jun is absolutely right, of course. It would be an uncomfortable distance between them that Varian doesn't want to have, but knows he'll freak enough about that he'll create in his own head anyway. He knows himself well enough for that, and so does Jun. He sighs, glancing down at the table. ]

...Yeah. You're right. That... that'd probably happen.

[ There's no "probably" about it, they both know that. He rubs the back of his neck, looking at Jun a little more curiously now. ]

You- you really don't mind? I mean... you'd do that? Because that feels like... a lot to ask of anyone.

[whiteshroud]

[He'll squeeze the hand that he's still holding onto, giving Varian a nod and a smile]

I'm certain. Maybe we've only been going out a few months, but... I love you, Varian, and I want to spend my life with you.

And if that means becoming a wolf, so be it. I'll live with it.

[droptheious]

[Varian returns the hand squeeze. Not for the first time (not even for the first time today), he feels so deeply grateful for Jun. For seeing him and all his messes so damn clearly and accepting him and wanting him regardless. ]

I love you too, so much. [He brings that hand to his lips, pressing a few kisses to the knuckle, then turning it so he can kiss the inside of Jun's wrist. ] And I wanna spend the rest of my life with you, too. You can't get rid of me now, if you tried, I'd just come back, obnoxiously. Probably show up at your room holding up a boombox like in that movie.

[ Sure, he doesn't know what The Godfather is but he's seen Say Anything. ]

But okay. If you're certain... it would make life a lot easier. [ A smile tugs his face. ] I will get you with the stick trick this time around. That's a threat.

[whiteshroud]

[Jun meanwhile hasn't seen Say Anything (2), so for once Varian has the advantage on him for pop culture. ]

Ha, I don't think I've seen the movie you're talking about... but I understand the sentiment. Don't worry, I got no intention of getting rid of you.

[The stick remark gets him to laugh a little. Man, he remembers that now- what a long time ago]

Oh yeah, I guess I did do that. [He gives a dramatic sigh] Fine. I suppose karma was going to come for me eventually.

So what do you say? Tonight or would you rather wait?

[droptheious]

[Varian looks extremely pleased by this development. ]

Are you telling me I know a pop culture thing that you don't? Has it finally happened? [ Only took two years but here they are! ] And good, glad that you have accepted this fate.

[ Speaking of, he nods, tapping the side of his head with his free hand. ]

You did do that. I haven't forgotten. Karma will come and get you for that one. It's deserved.

[ Varian's stubbornness means he remembers slights forever. Still, he smiles a little. ]

I... I guess tonight's as good as any? I'll only get nervous about it if I wait.

[whiteshroud]

[He snorts]

It seems it has, after long last! You know I reference I don't, congratulations. [He's not that bothered by it. He's pretty used to having gaps in his knowledge thanks to his past] You'll have to show it to me later.

[Typical Varian would remember such a slight. Fine, he'll go along with it, even if he's sure Varian is going to wait for the most annoying time. ]

Alright. [He nods, leaning forward to kiss Varian briefly on the lips] How about after dinner we teleport to Hyrule then? That spot we spent the full moon last month.

Probably best if we do this without any interruption.

[droptheious]

This is a really beautiful moment for me. [He fakes wiping a tear from his eye, this is a magical time, this never happens and will likely never happen again. ] And sure! It's a romcom, so it probably works as acceptable date fodder.

[ Varian will find the worst possible time to do this, and he will take great pleasure in it. He will meticulously plan his revenge .

He returns the kiss, moving to tuck some hair behind Jun's ear. ]

That sounds good. We can be spared from the Fortress for the night now, and at least we do know we'll be left alone there.

[whiteshroud]

Yeah, yeah- savor it. [He gives a shrug] Ohhh a romcom, I haven't seen one of those in awhile. We'll make it a proper movie night.

[Varian. Varian please.]

Sure will. If I gotta become a wolf, no reason we can't enjoy ourselves through the process.

[He'll say with a wink as he pops another meatball into his mouth]

[droptheious]

Sure! We can have a movie date night, we can get some popcorn, it'd be nice.

[He cannot be stopped!!!

Varian flushes at that goddamn wink - why does it get him every time? Shouldn't he be getting immunity from exposure to it by now? Seems not! He stabs a meatball with a fork to eat it, before giving his partner a lopsided grin ]

Well, if we wanna have some fun while we do it, I say "why knot?"

[HE KNOWS WHAT HE SAID. ]

[whiteshroud]

That sounds lovely.

[Unlike the rest of this conversation. Jun had manages to swallow his meatball before Varian said that, but he was washing it down with a drink- and he's caught enough off guard that he chokes a little on it (9). He coughs a couple times to clear his air pathway before speaking.]

Christ, Var-

[He was not expecting that okay, and his own cheeks are slightly pink now. But also, considering who they are, Jun's not about to be bested]

That said... does this mean you're my Alpha? If we go by ABO standards.

[droptheious]

[ Varian is clearly very pleased with this result, judging by how smug he looks. He hums in a lilting tone, chewing on his food and bopping his head a little. ]

What? You can't be the only one with the risqué jokes.

[And naturally, Jun tries to take it up a notch, of course he does. Varian grins, leaning in a little, raising his eyebrows. He's going to make this worse on purpose. ]

I dunno~ Is that you saying I'm in charge here? Because it's kinda making me sound like you're saying I'm in charge. It's okay if you're finally ready to concede defeat, y'know? It's taken you a while, but good for you that you finally got there~

[whiteshroud]

[He snorts a little as he downs a spoonful of the soup]

Yeah, yeah- our Victorian here has come so far. Graduated from fainting about ankles to furry sex jokes, I'm so proud.

[Oh my god he really made that worse. He raises an eyebrow]

Oof, nevermind. You killed that sexual fantasy in record time.

[droptheious]

[ Varian pokes his fork in Jun's direction. ]

Any and all ankle-related fainting has been wholly fantasised by yourself. But thank you, you should be proud, I'm proud of that one.

[He clucks his tongue softly.]

Just saying, Mein Liebe, you opened that particular door. [He smiles, a little more genuine, now:] Not gonna lie, kinda glad. I like our battles. They bring me a lot of joy.

[whiteshroud]

You say that, but I refuse to buy it.

[Because it's funny. Purely because it's funny to make jokes about. ]

Yes, and I'm promptly shutting it. [But, awww] Haha, I know you like them. I'm fond of it myself. Its fun to argue over inane things with you, I get enough heavy decisions through my duties.

[And after spending the past several days fighting as a Seal Knight? He's more than willing to put up the shroud for a bit, and just enjoy being in his lover's company.]

Besides if anyone's in charge around here, it's the Duke. We both know that.

[droptheious]

Until you can provide verifiable evidence, my stance remains unchanged.

[ Even Varian can admit he's funny, but he will forever lean into the bit with their weird flirting. ]

Tragic, fare thee well, Jun's probably very kinky dream. We never even got to know you. Sadness. [ He leans in to press a gentle kiss on Jun's forehead. ] I'll keep the heavy decisions to a minimum. We can always argue over nonsense, Love. I'll never make it easy for you to win, but that's just how it goes.

[He knows the shroud is a heavy burden. He also knows it's a part of his partner for good, as much as it weighs. He's accepted Shroud and Jun are two sides which will always be part of a whole... but it's nice to give him a break from it, too. He needs that.

He snorts a little as he eats some of the soup. ]

Do you think if we tell him that, we can get his tail to wag?

[whiteshroud]

Well you saying it like that implies that the evidence is out there, somewhere.

[And thus the bit will continue.]

Haha, it's alright. Some dreams aren't be left not coming true. [He'll smile at that kiss] Well it's not like we can never discuss heavy things, but I think we tend to be pretty align about that stuff. [At least, from what he can tell. When it comes to the stuff that matters, they tend to get along fine] But hey, that's fine. It makes the victories all the more sweet.

[He gives a shrug]

Nah, probably not. He doesn't seem like the type who enjoys being in power for power's sake.

[droptheious]

I will neither confirm nor deny.

[ And lo, it will continue forever. ]

Sure we can, but that's talking, not arguing. We don't really argue about the important stuff. [ Because their moralities are pretty well-matched, where it really matters. ] So you can gloat more about it, you mean?

[He says like he doesn't gloat every damn time, too. Varian taps his chin in mock thought. ]

What if we threw in a "good boy". Maybe squeaked a squeaky toy?

[whiteshroud]

Something like that!

[Does he like to gloat? Not most of the time, but to Varian? Absolutely.

But. Lord. That sounds like a terrible idea. And Jun is very much giving that look he gives when he knows a bit will blow up in Varian's face]

Huh, good question. You should try it and tell me how it goes.

[droptheious]

[ If Jun didn't gloat at him, Varian would worry about him.

This is a terrible idea, and naturally, Varian is going to do it. Because if Varian made good life choices, he wouldn't have done have the things he has done in his life. ]

You know what? I'm so gonna do it. Write down my findings. He might even enjoy it.

[He will not. ]

[whiteshroud]

[Yeah this... is about what he expected. Varian was Varian, and that meant his impulse control only worked about 30% of the time.

Welp]

Yeah. Sure.

I'll remember you fondly.

[droptheious]

[ You can't have good impulse control and be a scientist, these two things are diametrically opposed. So here they are. Varian snorts, flapping his hand. ]

It's fiiiiine, it'll be fine! It won't be that bad.

[He seems more confident about that than he strictly should be.

Still, he returns to his food, eating a meatball, before skewering the last one, offering it to Jun.]

It might be fun.

[whiteshroud]

Yoooou tell yourself that. But you'll be on your own for this one.

[In other words, he wants nothing to do with this fire. He respects Wriothesley, okay.

But he'll smile when Varian offers him the last meatball, taking it.]

Thank you. Get enough to eat?

[droptheious]

Wow, won't even rescue me, huh? I see how it is.

[ Rescue him from what he brought onto himself, sure. ]

Yup? You too? All ready to set off to Hyrule for some fun of our own?

[whiteshroud]

No way. You go to your dad's place during the week, but I'm here full time.

[So no, he's not involving himself. ]

Mm! Lemme just grab a bag of stuff. [He'll stand up to do that] I think I still have some of those potions from last time.

[droptheious]

Fiiine, that's a good point. But I still say he'll see the funny side.

[ WILL he, though? He brightens, now Jun has eased his concerns about this, he can actually be pretty excited about it. He stands up himself, moving to tidy up their meal. ]

Those were really useful, I wouldn't want to try prepping once the laws come out, that feels... dicey. Now that would be a mood killer.

[He already had his bag from coming to stay in the fortress, so he has zero packing to worry about. Playing it smart without even meaning to! So he'll go grab that once he's done cleaning up. ]