It is, it was one of the few times we felt... on the same page, I guess?
[Because his relationship with Quirin was complicated. An imperfect, messy thing. They'd only just started to reach a mutual understanding of one another before Varian was brought to this world. Messy as they were, memories of his birth father are still precious to him. He makes a soft, happy noise, cuddling close to his partner, giving him a gentle hug. ]
That... would be really nice, actually. I can bake some in the Fortress, then. Sure, I can buy them at the store, but there's something special about picking them yourself.
[ And yes, keeping a tradition alive. He likes that idea. ]
Hm. It's ability is based on how close you are to the subject- on the level I'd be crafting, it's romantic partners or family only. So your father and siblings might be able to use it too, but no one other than that.
[He makes a sound of understanding at that, leaning over to kiss the side of Varian's head. ]
Mm, freshly harvested produce always tastes better than the store bought stuff anyway. When we're home, we can go to a gardening shop and pick up some starter plants. It's spring, so now's a good time of year to do it.
[With the coming of spring, the gardening shops merchandise will be stocked to the brim. no doubt they'll find some raspberry plants perfect for Varian.
But at the explanation, he makes a considering sound, thinking it over]
... I'd rather my father not have access to such information, for I'm concerned he'd stress himself into an early grave. [Sometimes, ignorance truly is not only bliss, but a kindness] Though I suppose we can simply not tell him about the feature.
You and my siblings I don't mind though, if it'll ease your worries. So if you wanted to add that to the ring... I'm alright with it.
They sure do. And yeah, it's the perfect planting time. Thanks, mein herz. That'll be... really nice to do together. You'll never get to meet him, but it's... kind of a way to bring you both together despite that.
[They can't cross times and worlds to get Quirin and Jun together. But this? This feels like the next best thing.
He nods in understanding at the comment about Abel. Varian can get that very easily. There's plenty that happened to him that Varian... carefully avoided telling Amal while he was off the app. Why stress him out with even more when he couldn't even follow up on it, after all? Thanks are a little different, now Amal is back on the app again, but still. ]
That's very fair. We don't need to worry him more than he already does worry about you. It won't be obvious, anyway, and I'd be the one wearing it. I think we'll be okay.
[He smiles a little. ]
I do admit... I do worry a little, sometimes. I know you can handle yourself, I know that too well, but I love you and worry is part and parcel of that. Having a way to check in now and again... would help. But I do also understand why it would cross boundaries, so I did wanna be sure you were totally okay with it first. And, of course, you'd be able to do the same with me with your ring.
[ Because he SAW how upset what happened on the Event Horizon made Jun. Of not knowing it wouldn't have changed what happened to him, but if he can find any way to ease any of Jun's worries about him in the future, he will damn well take it. ]
Well, I know your relationship with your dad is complicated, but he's still important to you. If there's a way to preserve some of your happier memories with him, I want to help. [Jun gives a little shrug] That's the point of tradition, after all. It's a way to keep us in the present connected to those in the past.
[At least, that's how Jun viewed it. It's the reason that despite Kronos Orden not even existing in this world, Jun kept using his shroud and greatsword. It was a connection to the long line of Seal Knights that came to before him.]
I get it... and I appreciate you asking me about it first, truly. [he knows if he had said no, he would've listened] Though... I do ask you don't become reliant on it, okay? How about... we only use the magic if something's gone wrong? Like one of us missed a check-in, or we receive word of something bad happening in the city.
Love and worry may go hand-in-hand, I don't want your worry to consume you, after all. [Or him, for that matter]
Yeah, they are. But I've got some good memories with him too, and I really appreciate you helping me re-live those, much as I can.Because you're right, that's the point, and it's... nice.
[Varian doesn't have a lot from Corona to tie him back there. He has Ruddiger, a few knick-knack the Birthday Skeleton gave him and that was it. But finding new ways to remember, to enjoy the things he did enjoy back then... it means the world.
He nods at his partner's request. That one was at least easy. ]
Absolutely. We're on the same page there. I mean, I'm always gonna worry about you a little, I know you can handle yourself in a fight and heal from just about anything, but I'll always hold my breath a little until you check in and let me know you're okay. But I love you and that just comes with it, you're right. But I won't let it consume me if I can avoid it, I promise you that.
[ A promise, to show he's serious about it. ]
I just want it as an absolute failsafe. Just in case.
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[Because his relationship with Quirin was complicated. An imperfect, messy thing. They'd only just started to reach a mutual understanding of one another before Varian was brought to this world. Messy as they were, memories of his birth father are still precious to him. He makes a soft, happy noise, cuddling close to his partner, giving him a gentle hug. ]
That... would be really nice, actually. I can bake some in the Fortress, then. Sure, I can buy them at the store, but there's something special about picking them yourself.
[ And yes, keeping a tradition alive. He likes that idea. ]
Hm. It's ability is based on how close you are to the subject- on the level I'd be crafting, it's romantic partners or family only. So your father and siblings might be able to use it too, but no one other than that.
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Mm, freshly harvested produce always tastes better than the store bought stuff anyway. When we're home, we can go to a gardening shop and pick up some starter plants. It's spring, so now's a good time of year to do it.
[With the coming of spring, the gardening shops merchandise will be stocked to the brim. no doubt they'll find some raspberry plants perfect for Varian.
But at the explanation, he makes a considering sound, thinking it over]
... I'd rather my father not have access to such information, for I'm concerned he'd stress himself into an early grave. [Sometimes, ignorance truly is not only bliss, but a kindness] Though I suppose we can simply not tell him about the feature.
You and my siblings I don't mind though, if it'll ease your worries. So if you wanted to add that to the ring... I'm alright with it.
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[They can't cross times and worlds to get Quirin and Jun together. But this? This feels like the next best thing.
He nods in understanding at the comment about Abel. Varian can get that very easily. There's plenty that happened to him that Varian... carefully avoided telling Amal while he was off the app. Why stress him out with even more when he couldn't even follow up on it, after all? Thanks are a little different, now Amal is back on the app again, but still. ]
That's very fair. We don't need to worry him more than he already does worry about you. It won't be obvious, anyway, and I'd be the one wearing it. I think we'll be okay.
[He smiles a little. ]
I do admit... I do worry a little, sometimes. I know you can handle yourself, I know that too well, but I love you and worry is part and parcel of that. Having a way to check in now and again... would help. But I do also understand why it would cross boundaries, so I did wanna be sure you were totally okay with it first. And, of course, you'd be able to do the same with me with your ring.
[ Because he SAW how upset what happened on the Event Horizon made Jun. Of not knowing it wouldn't have changed what happened to him, but if he can find any way to ease any of Jun's worries about him in the future, he will damn well take it. ]
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[At least, that's how Jun viewed it. It's the reason that despite Kronos Orden not even existing in this world, Jun kept using his shroud and greatsword. It was a connection to the long line of Seal Knights that came to before him.]
I get it... and I appreciate you asking me about it first, truly. [he knows if he had said no, he would've listened] Though... I do ask you don't become reliant on it, okay? How about... we only use the magic if something's gone wrong? Like one of us missed a check-in, or we receive word of something bad happening in the city.
Love and worry may go hand-in-hand, I don't want your worry to consume you, after all. [Or him, for that matter]
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[Varian doesn't have a lot from Corona to tie him back there. He has Ruddiger, a few knick-knack the Birthday Skeleton gave him and that was it. But finding new ways to remember, to enjoy the things he did enjoy back then... it means the world.
He nods at his partner's request. That one was at least easy. ]
Absolutely. We're on the same page there. I mean, I'm always gonna worry about you a little, I know you can handle yourself in a fight and heal from just about anything, but I'll always hold my breath a little until you check in and let me know you're okay. But I love you and that just comes with it, you're right. But I won't let it consume me if I can avoid it, I promise you that.
[ A promise, to show he's serious about it. ]
I just want it as an absolute failsafe. Just in case.