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[personal profile] dupiety 2023-06-09 02:09 am (UTC)(link)
[Temenos is not at all tipsy! He would like to keep his faculties on a Thursday night, thank you very much.

Heโ€™s taking a break from the party games to listen to a musical performance when Beelzebub approaches him. Tipping his head when he feels a tug on his sleeve, he smiles and nods at the suggestion.]


I would love to.

[The two of them had agreed to meet over ice cream again sometime, and now is as good of a time as any. Heโ€™s beginning to grow weary of all the socialization anyway.

He shifts to link his arm with Beelzebubโ€™s.]


Shall we?
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[personal profile] dupiety 2023-06-09 03:45 am (UTC)(link)
[Heheh... The blush on Beelzebub's face doesn't go unnoticed by the local detective, but he keeps that little secret to himself.]

As am I. Seeing Wei Wuxian in good health after yesterday's scare was reassuring as well.

[He was also glad to see Beelzebub was eating well. With it being Thursday night, he knows that preparations are going to be in order once again.

He nods when asked about his constellation, casting his gaze to the sky as they make their way back toward the resort.]


I did. Based on the books inside the planetarium, I am a Virgo.

[It's not in this night sky but on Earth's, apparently. Temenos can't help but wonder why Earth books would be here in that case, but...that's probably not the point of the exercise.]
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[personal profile] dupiety 2023-06-09 04:45 am (UTC)(link)
So the Devildom is connected to Earth, hm? I have heard much about it during my time here. It seems to be a common thread linking a number of our little flock.

[He would be lying if he said he wasn't a little interested in seeing it for himself.

Feeling that squeeze on his hand, he shifts his attention on Beelzebub. He has been turning the words of wisdom that the demon offered him in his mind. With every affectionate gesture, every fond glance, every skip of a heartbeat...he knows what he is certain of.]


Heh. Just the important ones. [A little tease as he squeezes Beelzebub's hand back.] You are a Pisces, are you not? I recall reading that on the network.

As I studied Astrology in the planetarium, I found the assumptions being drawn between a person's star sign and nature to be lacking in any factual evidence. However, there is no harm in having a little fun with them. Case in point, it seems that Pisces and Virgos are quite compatible with one another.

[How about that.]
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[personal profile] dupiety 2023-06-09 05:13 am (UTC)(link)
["Used to", huh... That must have to do with what happened to Belphie. Hm. Perhaps that is a thread of discussion that they can continue another time. For now, they can stick to the Astrology discussion.

And since Beelzebub is asking, Temenos is just going to come right out and bring up what has been on his mind all week.]


When it comes to romance, Pisces and Virgo are compatible in the sense that "opposites attract." I believe that describes us quite well, and not simply because you are a demon and I am a cleric.
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[personal profile] dupiety 2023-06-09 05:43 am (UTC)(link)
[Temenos laughs softly in response, light and affectionate.]

I did not intend for it to be one, but I will say you are making this easier for me.

[Hearing Beelzebub admit those things to him makes him feel warm. Whole. Happy.

He comes to a stop, smiling up at Beelzebub as he intertwines their fingers with one another.]


You reassured me that I would find something to be sure of- something that is important to me. But the truth of the matter is...I have known what that important something is for some time now. My faith in you has not wavered, and so I shall trust in my feelings in turn.

I am in love with you, dear Beelzebub.
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[personal profile] dupiety 2023-06-09 06:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[Temenos has no regrets about making his confession, but it would not be true to say he doesn't feel a tinge of fear in the near-deafening silence that follows, interrupted only by the gentle crashing of waves against the railway. It's only once Beelzebub responds that Temenos lets out a breath he didn't realize he was holding. Not only is it a relief to have made his feelings known, but to have them returned.]

It is hardly your fault, and I sincerely apologize that I left you guessing. On my long list of terrible habits is a tendency to hold my true feelings close to my chest. I should have said something at the spa last week, especially when I sensed you might have had a similar reaction to our kiss. I very nearly did not get to make this confession at all, and I would have regretted it for the rest of my life.

With you having made it out of that nightmare alive, I vowed that I would no longer leave anything unsaid between us. So...yes, I will share my feelings with you, my dear Beel.

["My dear Beel."

Reaching up to take Beelzebub's hand, he guides it to his lips so that he may plant a kiss on the knuckles.]


As we spoke and came to know one another, I found myself growing fonder of you with each passing day. I wanted to look out for you and find solutions to your hunger, because I could see the emotional toll that it was taking on you. You may be a demon, but you have a loving heart and a strong sense of protection that I wished to see flourish.

[He can't help but chuckle at himself for it. The Temenos of the past would wonder if he had taken leave of his senses, spouting romantic sentiments like this.]

It was when we kissed that I realized that fondness had become something more. The care in which you took with me was...breathtaking, truly. I imagine it was something of a surprise for the both of us- something to reflect upon. It wasn't as though we expected what would come next.

[He doesn't want to get into the trial, though. They've had enough grief about that for the time being. Shaking his head, he gives Beelzebub's hand another squeeze.]

I trust this love that I feel for you, Beel, just as I trust that I have made the right decision in informing you of it.
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[personal profile] dupiety 2023-06-09 09:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh... Watching the emotion welling up in Beelzebub's eyes threatens a chain reaction. Temenos was doing such a good job keeping all of that under control, too.

When Beelzebub tugs on his hand to bring it closer, Temenos goes with it. Recounting the weekend only makes his desire for close proximity that much stronger. What he doesn't expect, however, is the mention of Lilith.]


Lilith...

[He repeats in a murmur. Someone that Beelzebub held dear, who he later lost... It's a feeling that Temenos also knows all too well.]

I understand that fear. When I thought I had lost you, I... I did not know if I could handle that another time. I do not know what would have become of me. [Fortunately, it is no longer a worry. For the time being, anyway.] But I have chosen to swallow that fear, for I refuse to live with it always at my side.

[He wants to enjoy this time with Beelzebub that he has been given.

...

After a moment of silence between the two of them, Temenos asks a question of his own.]


Would you tell me about Lilith sometime? I...will return the favor, should you desire to know more about my own past.
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[personal profile] dupiety 2023-06-10 02:13 am (UTC)(link)
[If only that was the extent of the loss Temenos has endured. But, well, Beelzebub will learn more in due time.

So Beelzebub lost a sister... Temenos likewise wonders if that was the catalyst for Beelzebub's fierce protectiveness over the family he has left. Story time is going to be...quite heavy tonight, he thinks.

He nods, closing his eyes for a moment to lean into that touch. It's oddly comforting.]


I believe you deserve to know.

[He's never really wanted to burden anyone with his own emotional baggage- not even his traveling companions. But with Beelzebub...it should be okay. They'll share each other's loads.]

Shall we fetch our ice cream and find a spot to talk?
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[personal profile] dupiety 2023-06-10 07:02 am (UTC)(link)
[Temenos makes an amused noise at that, easily sliding his hand into Beelzebub's and squeezing it gently.]

Very well. I look forward to whatever combination you come up with for me.

[With that, off they go to the buffet! Temenos hasn't actually visited the ice cream bar on his own, so he's not sure what to expect...]

My. This is quite the selection.
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[personal profile] dupiety 2023-06-10 04:09 pm (UTC)(link)
[He laughs as Beel hurries off to get started, following behind him to pick up a cone as well.]

I look forward to seeing what you come up with.

[As for himself, he wanders around to the other side so they don't get in each other's way. He goes down the line, carefully placing one scoop onto another here and there until he has a nice stack of three flavors: strawberry, cake batter and vanilla. Beelzebub can later find him drizzling some chocolate syrup and sprinkles on it.]
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[personal profile] dupiety 2023-06-11 06:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[Temenos can't help but laugh back, relishing the fullness in his chest. Seeing Beelzebub this happy lifts his own spirits in turn.]

Once upon a time, perhaps. But even if I don't indulge in ice cream very often, I've seen it prepared enough to have an idea.

[Who would have guessed that his keen eye would be useful for something like this?

His gaze drifts toward the cone that Beelzebub prepared for him.]


Oh, raspberry and almond. That sounds delightful.
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[personal profile] dupiety 2023-06-12 01:06 am (UTC)(link)
Did you, now? Wine is a favorite of mine, you know. I am interested in seeing how your ice cream creation holds up.

[He takes the cone with one hand and passes Beelzebub's over with his other.]

Well, I won't make you hold back. I simply must warn you that I might be a tad slower with mine.
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[personal profile] dupiety 2023-06-14 10:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[Hey, Temenos is just pleased that his creation has been well-received! He laughs as Beel goes to town on it. He's much more reserved with his cone, savoring the flavor as he slowly licks at it. Beelzebub will be able to see the happiness plain on his face, though. He likes it a lot.

He easily slots his hand in with Beel's and nods.]


Lead on.

[He gets to be the sheep being shepherded in this instance? Incredible.

Anyway, he's made decent progress on his cone once they make it to the waterfall...and he can't help but peer around for any lingering threats.]


I see they really did clean this place up well. The destruction would have blemished the lovely views here otherwise.

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