post-hearts

[idolpro]

Who: Sleepyheads
Where: Honmachi Sakura Park
When: Day 326

[ After a long, long, long night, you wake in the dead zone, having slept more deeply than you've ever slept before.

Perhaps more restfully than you've ever slept before, even—do you remember your dreams? Is it all coming back to you, now?

For certain dreamers, the flower markings have disappeared, though if you wake early enough you can catch them glowing bright before burning away painlessly. With that, it feels as though maybe a weight's been lifted off your shoulders—maybe you really needed that sleep.

For certain dreamers, you may find yourself waking up with something new—was that always in your hands? Where did you get that from? Do you remember?

And, for a certain few unlucky dreamers, you may find yourself waking with pain, wounds or scars that remind you that what happened last night was not entirely a dream.

But then, who could ever believe it was a dream anyway?

The sun shines bright; Heaven's chain shines brighter. In the distance, white clouds roll toward the city, threatening rain.

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Please note: Characters may not fully remember their romps in other characters' hearts immediately. This is so that if you're still backthreading hearts, you can have your character not remember what happened or otherwise not be affected by the changes in the run until later.

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[auguryofinnocence]

You what?

[temperedinpride]

Well you cannot be surprised I snooped and flirted...

Is it a shock I would bed that part of you? He was yet you. Crueler, perhaps, but lonely and endearing all the same.

[auguryofinnocence]

...Lonely and endearing.

[That's? Not how he would expect anyone to describe Urizen ever.]

You said you brought him flowers. That is already baffling enough. I can't imagine what possessed you to try either, or what possessed him.

[temperedinpride]

For him? You, I imagine.

He looks cute in a crown of flowers, you know. I shall show you later when I show you the rest.

And perhaps you will understand what I mean if you experience it with me.

[auguryofinnocence]

You put the part of me that craves power and destruction and has only disdain for anyone but himself in a crown of flowers. And what, I want you so badly it leaks through even to him?

[Just, sweats. But that sense of deja vu is there so it must not be a lie???]

[temperedinpride]

Your words, not mine!

[He is laughing, wrapping his arms around Vergil's waist and kissing the back of his neck.]

I did. And he grumbled about it. If you want I will let you not just see my journey but experience every part of it. My emotions and thoughts and experiences. It is only fair.

He cared for me. That, clearly, had to be the "you" part of what he was in your heart. But I think the loneliness and fear was his own.

[auguryofinnocence]

[How can he not melt into that? His tail wraps around Lahabrea in return.]

Hah, naturally if it was truly him, from before as Raven is, it would be very different from a part of me still attached. Or whatever he was meant to represent. ...I suppose, maybe, even he might have a bit of depth though.

Experiencing it fully through your eyes does sound appealing. Are you sure about that though? It may not be an adventure in your own soul but still, so much laid bare?

[temperedinpride]

Not all I feel will flatter either of us, yes. But yes I am sure.

[auguryofinnocence]

Oh, unflattering thoughts about me? I'm curious now.

[Secure enough that he can treat it lightly.]

[temperedinpride]

Hm. Not exactly that. My usual calculation and detachment at times.

And then again, the arrogance to treat every part of you as mine to do with as I pleased.

[That securely sits make him squeeze tighter, pleased.]

[auguryofinnocence]

[He laughs.]

The former you would find in me too. The latter, that is only as you should do. Have I not told you?

[temperedinpride]

[Security does*

He smiles, nuzzling his shoulder then laying his head there.]

So you see? Why should I be worried about you experiencing it from my perspective?

You are mine. Every part of you. Maybe you will feel it.

[auguryofinnocence]

Hmm, it would be nice to feel from your end.

...I suppose you've already felt plenty from me, if it was anything like the rest. And given the books. So I hardly need offer to return the favour.

[temperedinpride]

What, not going to offer to have me feel your reaction?

[auguryofinnocence]

Now there's an idea. Well if you like, why not?

[temperedinpride]

It sounds like a deal then.

[auguryofinnocence]

Anything for you.

[He twists a bit to catch Lahabrea's face and kiss his cheek.]

[temperedinpride]

[He blushes a little and comes around to just cuddle Vergil from the side then.]

I do believe that.

[auguryofinnocence]

[Well. Better yet, he's pulling Lahabrea into his lap then and kissing him properly.]

Good, I'm glad. Judging by the others, there must have been plenty to convince you.

[temperedinpride]

[Oh well time to sit in Vergil's lap and kiss him thoroughly.]

Mm, well, you already had me convinced.

[auguryofinnocence]

Hmm. You mentioned you could sense me. Was that the norm, or...?

[He reaches for the braid. That would be nice.]

[temperedinpride]

It does not seem so. Hades and Five needed my input on where to find parts of you.

[He leans into that so Vergil can have braid in hand, sageo included.]

[auguryofinnocence]

[He smiles, leaning into Lahabrea's shoulder.]

I would have liked to help them too. But I'm glad you had that. I hope that will always be the case, that it will inform you.

[temperedinpride]

[He brushes his fingers over his jaw, then kisses his forehead.]

As do I. But even if it does not help me, I believe it will still lead you, at least.

[auguryofinnocence]

There is no question that it will lead me. But if it does not go both ways it will be more a monitor on you than what I intend. So although such an event may only be coloured by my own expectation rather than strictly accurate, it is good to hear.

Any other exciting adventures?