[Soubi gets there as quickly as he can and waits for Seimei in the main hall of Loki. He looks a little worse for the wear, its clear he's battled today, but there's also a small bounce to his step. ]
[Seimei's slow to descend, walking deliberately and calmly. He has control - he's aware. And he has been running low on energy, as he's kept himself aware in case Natsuo wanted to cause trouble.]
So you've made yourself useful? I'm pleased to hear.
[Seeing Seimei always made Soubi feel the same: a mixture of trepidation, fear, and to an extent, adoration. Hearing the praise brought a curious smile to his face; old habits die hard.]
[Even if he doesn't want to, he'll always take that hand.
But this time would be different: he kneels down and after hesitating just a moment he kisses Seimei's hand. He stays there after in a kind of shock: touching Seimei was forbidden, let alone kissing.]
It doesn't work any other way. [At least he's not lying, and at least he didn't try to kiss him on the lips yet.
Despite Seimei's glare he has a small smile: kisses were something he only shared with Ritsuka before, but now he had kissed Seimei too. It must mean that he's a good boy and that he's doing his job well enough.]
[You were smart to chose the hand, and such a submissive gesture. Seimei pulls it away from Soubi's grip, looking at where he was kissed. About where the "Beloved" name was once scarred, hmm?]
...alright. [Thoughts run in his head: how could he kiss someone discreetly if they weren't Ritsuka? The realization hits him and he's not at all happy about it.
But the end result might be worth the means.]
I'll be useful. [It's said more to himself, but he doesn't want to be abandoned. Seimei's orders at least give him purpose here.]
[In honor of the Earth holiday centering on love, Freya sends out a little gift around this time.
A small box containing a piece of chocolate will appear on your pillow during the day. When consumed, the chocolate’s magic will lift your mood for a short period of time. It’s accompanied by a note.]
Where love might bring about sorrow, it also welcomes joy.
[ In honour of the god centering on love being a giant frilly prissypants, Loki sends his own little gift just a few hours after hers.
His box of chocolate will look, smell, and taste exactly like Freya's did, appearing right next to where Freya's was or is if you haven't picked it up yet. The only difference between the two is that Loki's won't lift your mood; it'll give you loud and embarrassing flatulence for the next three hours.
It's also accompanied by a note. ]
Where joy might bring about yearning, it also welcomes wonder.
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Ah, of course it's Soubi. Who else would think to contact him if not Ritsuka?]
Oh? Do tell, I hope you're not wasting my time.
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[Soubi gets there as quickly as he can and waits for Seimei in the main hall of Loki. He looks a little worse for the wear, its clear he's battled today, but there's also a small bounce to his step. ]
[Action]
So you've made yourself useful? I'm pleased to hear.
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Yes. What do you want me to do with it?
[Action]
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Seimei holds his hand out for Soubi. You may take it. Give him your power. Surrender your agency, again. That's what the gesture always means.]
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But this time would be different: he kneels down and after hesitating just a moment he kisses Seimei's hand. He stays there after in a kind of shock: touching Seimei was forbidden, let alone kissing.]
...
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Was such a thing necessary?
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yet.Despite Seimei's glare he has a small smile: kisses were something he only shared with Ritsuka before, but now he had kissed Seimei too. It must mean that he's a good boy and that he's doing his job well enough.]
[Action]
Then this will do.
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[What, oh what, shall he do with you? He's not undecided, he's merely mocking such a thing.]
Do not share this with Ritsuka unless it will save his life.
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Do you still want me to take energy from others to give to you?
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If you can do it swiftly and discreetly, then you will be useful.
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But the end result might be worth the means.]
I'll be useful. [It's said more to himself, but he doesn't want to be abandoned. Seimei's orders at least give him purpose here.]
[Action]
[He knows how much you hate it, but your power could be far too useful not to take advantage of.]
Or in whatever wrestling competitions you get yourself in.
[He noticed that post, of yours, though he said nothing at the time. Seimei is always aware - how is it any different than home?]
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That boy, Mikazuki, I think he would welcome more sparring, he seemed to love fighting.
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[That's an order.]
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A small box containing a piece of chocolate will appear on your pillow during the day. When consumed, the chocolate’s magic will lift your mood for a short period of time. It’s accompanied by a note.]
Where love might bring about sorrow, it also welcomes joy.
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His box of chocolate will look, smell, and taste exactly like Freya's did, appearing right next to where Freya's was or is if you haven't picked it up yet. The only difference between the two is that Loki's won't lift your mood; it'll give you loud and embarrassing flatulence for the next three hours.
It's also accompanied by a note. ]
Where joy might bring about yearning, it also welcomes wonder.