[But Emet is cooperating, that’s all that matters. He’ll feel Chiron’s hand touch his, very carefully, a warning that he’s going to grasp it more fully and turn the palm up. After that he’ll feel something small and delicate being placed in the center before his fingers are urged to curl over it.
All the while, Chiron begins to talk]
I know you dislike presumptions instead of questions, but admittedly I do not take you for someone who cares for … trinkets, I suppose. [An amused laugh at that] Even still I would hope you find favor in this one, even if only for a moment.
[Emet can open his eyes whenever he likes at this point, and find that Chiron’s left a carving of a bundle of forget-me-nots there. There are five of them circled around a mount where a tiny jewel will perhaps go in the future, some of the petals fully stretched while others are only half-curled in on themselves -- like the flowers are living and breathing, even if there is no color but the pale wood Chiron chose.]
It is… not my best work. Hephaestus would not be much impressed, I fear, and I could not yet find paints that would match my vision…
[Rubbing at his neck, opening his mouth and then sharply closing it once he realizes he’s rambling a bit. Right. Focus]
I—[A breath] Before, I had made it plain that I would be content to remain by your side, and that is still true, but I do wonder if I … undersold my affections in the process. [… looking him in the eye now] Truthfully, I did not think I’d ever be this content again, or even have the chance for such happiness… it is still new to me. [He’s still struggling to unlearn the assumption that he should simply die; it might take a while.]
But I have come to cherish our time together – with you, of course, and with the others. I would… [Mm, it’s here that some of his bashfulness finally hangs him, as he offers an almost rueful sigh]
Hades. Even if it’s in this small way, I would still offer this as a token of my love, should you be willing to accept it.
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jesus I looked at how long this was and almost aborted the entire thing 2/3
All the while, Chiron begins to talk]
I know you dislike presumptions instead of questions, but admittedly I do not take you for someone who cares for … trinkets, I suppose. [An amused laugh at that] Even still I would hope you find favor in this one, even if only for a moment.
[Emet can open his eyes whenever he likes at this point, and find that Chiron’s left a carving of a bundle of forget-me-nots there. There are five of them circled around a mount where a tiny jewel will perhaps go in the future, some of the petals fully stretched while others are only half-curled in on themselves -- like the flowers are living and breathing, even if there is no color but the pale wood Chiron chose.]
It is… not my best work. Hephaestus would not be much impressed, I fear, and I could not yet find paints that would match my vision…
[Rubbing at his neck, opening his mouth and then sharply closing it once he realizes he’s rambling a bit. Right. Focus]
I—[A breath] Before, I had made it plain that I would be content to remain by your side, and that is still true, but I do wonder if I … undersold my affections in the process. [… looking him in the eye now] Truthfully, I did not think I’d ever be this content again, or even have the chance for such happiness… it is still new to me. [He’s still struggling to unlearn the assumption that he should simply die; it might take a while.]
But I have come to cherish our time together – with you, of course, and with the others. I would… [Mm, it’s here that some of his bashfulness finally hangs him, as he offers an almost rueful sigh]
Hades. Even if it’s in this small way, I would still offer this as a token of my love, should you be willing to accept it.