avalaughs | add a dash of meme-verse truth magic as needed

You're amazing in every single way, Director-sensei! You're kind, compassionate, passionate, determined, and you never give up. There's a lot I have to learn from you, and a lot you've already taught me.. that's why you're "sensei!"

( Humility brings forth the instinct to shrug the list of compliments off, to say she's not that good, but Taichi is saying it with such sincerity that it stops Izumi doing the usual. She beams, cheeks pink and eyes bright. )

Thank you, Taichi-kun. I hope I can live up to that.

Honestly, I'm not sure where to start! You're kind, thoughtful, and incredibly passionate... I feel like I could talk with you for hours and not get tired.

... Also, you once told me I was brave to return to theater. I really think you are, too. It takes a lot of strength to stand on stage after being rejected. So I hope you know I'm proud of you, and I'm proud to call you my friend.

( b e s t i e. 😭 )

Thank you, Tsumugi. I'm... I'm glad I did it with you and Kaika. ( Mankaika is her home, her extended family, after all. )

You're quiet and seem a tad slow, but hot. [ Just his type. ] Sometimes I just want to make a little nest for you.

[ Don't agree to it, it's just flat pebbles. ]

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But... I have a bed.

( Century Egg not LIKE THAT. )

This is exactly what I mean!

[ So dense! Adorable! ]

( gently... makes this worse... )

... You want to sleep in my bed?

Can I~?

[ Not what he meant, but Horus isn't going to squander an opportunity. ]

Okay.

( Cut to Horus being yeeted out of Century Egg's window when he tries something. )

I'm spending the night tonight then. It's so lonely to have to sleep alone.

[ As if he doesn't just invade Walter's space when he gets lonely...

Oh psh, he won't try anything but shirtless snuggles!! '^' Consent is important for the other stuff, he'll spend 80 years getting it if he has to. ]

There is much to like about you, lord Somnus! I find your strength of character second to none. You comport yourself with grace. And you cut a dashing figure, of course.

[With the impulsive truth serum suffusing the meme, she is moved to admit:]

I would say that your propensity for remaining closed off for the sake of protection is a bit sad... But it has a certain noble charm all the same.

[ Unbeknownst to her, each word she speaks is another arrow. It doesn't matter if she had been made to tell him these truths; that they are truths at all makes each compliment a powerful, terrible thing. Somehow, he manages to stop himself from reaching up to grasp at the fabric of his chest.

...A single, particular truth from him could undo everything between them. With that truth, he would be the one to overstep, to ruin the peaceful bond that they have. So between that truth and the multitude of other ways in which he can praise her, perhaps he can steer towards the latter. Easier to shower her with compliments at the behest of an enchantment, than to give a single confession. Perhaps it will work-- ]

You are beautiful, Daughter of Rigel. [ It's that with which he begins, his tone low and subdued. ] Both within and without, your eyes of sea and hair of sky, [ The more the enchantment encourages him to talk, the more solid his words become, speaking with a growing momentum that hadn't been there before. ] with the strength to carry your hobbies and wield your magic. You are graceful, an enchanting dancer, slender, and do not think I haven't noticed-- [ He clears his throat, but is unable to stop the words from slipping past his lips: ] ...your figure. Your hands [ Oh no the curse is still going-- ], your legs, your wrists, your neck, your bosom--

[ Kill him now, please.

He settles himself, his nostrils flaring as he inhales. When he regains some of his composure, his attention returns to her, his gaze forlon, his voice noticeably more quiet, somber. ]

But these features are second in beauty only to that which lies in your heart.

Your compassion, Daughter of Rigel. [ The title is nearly whispered as if he dare not speak of her further. Yet unable to stop the enchantment from acting upon him, he continues. ] It shines so brilliantly as to rival the sun..., unparalleled, righteous.

I... remain in awe of your kindness to others, your mercy, your understanding. Your grace touches the souls of those who are wounded, who others would think underserving. Yet you only give more of yourself. Your belief in others, that goodness you extend to all, even if they may not ask for it... I admire it most.

[ BOSOM?!?!?! ]

[Rinea presses both hands to her mouth halfway through his spiel, eyes as wide as dinnerplates. By the time he finishes she is redder than perhaps she has ever been in her life, entire face aflame.

Somnus already speaks so little in usual circumstances. How is she supposed to handle such a flood?]

I... [Her voice cracks. Her heart is pounding. She can barely meet his eyes. Her fingers drop from her face in half-remembered manners.] I hardly know what to say.

[ HER FIGURE?!??!? He's looked??????!!!!!!!!!!! She is hyperaware of the air between them. Just standing here is going to catch her aflame. Oh my god???? Lord Duma grant her strength]

[But... wait.

Rinea's thoughts thread a needle through the meaning of his last words. Her posture relaxes, her attention focused on something troubling.]

Lord Somnus... do you think you are undeserving?

[ He's well aware that he's said too much. However, he'll take what little autonomy enchantment allows. Better for her to stammer and shy from him, than for her to be completely overwhelmed if he confessed the depth of his fondness for her. Better for her to know of his fondness for her mind and body and compassion and grace, than for three treacherous words to push her away entirely.

As suspected, she regains her composure quickly. In comparison, behind his muted visage, he is reeling.

He knows why she asks, for his words had implied as much. However, he doesn't wish to curry her pity, or for her to extend her compassion to him because he sees himself as unworthy. For all that he has done, he is undeserving.

This is simply as it should be. ]

Your generosity is yours to give, just as those who stand beneath the sun are blessed by its light and warmth.

But know that there are those who have done wrong, that the light still touches.

You know, the first time I saw you on stage... I knew there was something special about you, Tsumugi. ( You will sit here and be complimented, young man. ) You can express anything with such simple, delicate movements, and yet convey your meaning all the way to the back rows. That's something not just anybody can do.

( But, on a more personal note; ) And I'm glad that skill is part of a kind and intelligent man like yourself. Your ability to take care of, well, almost anything and anyone, is something I hope I can also pull off. After all, without you, some of our boys would be in big trouble at school!

( LMAO lookin at u O-high lads. ) Thank you for being my best friend.

[ He won't brush off any of her comments - he doesn't want to disrespect her feelings like that - but he's completely flustered by the time she finishes saying her piece. ]

U-um... It's honestly a little embarrassing to hear you say all that. [ ////// ] But thank you as well. I don't know where I'd be if I hadn't met you.

If you're telling the truth... You're a great source for hot gossip!

I'd never lie to you! Feel free to ask me for more any time.

You seem, like, really interesting! I totally think we should hang out and check out what this place has to offer more!

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