That doesn't mean he can't do good things, however. And truthfully, he knows there's no point in arguing with the other, so instead he'll grab his hand, wrapped up and bandaged that it is, to do something good, he thinks.]
I already have what I need, both here and at home.
[Gently, he'll unwrap the bandages until he can see the extent of the wound. It looks... Probably better than it did initially, but there's still some bruising that he can see, and still lingering wounds.]
Is it still painful?
[It looks painful. It looks fresh enough that it's a good thing whatever inflicted this wasn't near him when it did.]
( He feels the way his expression softens at his words. He's someone who values his friends so much. It's something Basil can understand. Much like Kazuya, Basil would do absolutely anything for his friends.
But then, he undresses his wound, and he flinches a bit at the sight of it. )
A little. Sunny did the best he could to heal it... But, uhm -- it was really deep.
( It'll probably scar when it heals. )
I'll be okay. The important thing is that no one else got hurt. It-- could've been really bad...
[Basil doesn't care enough about himself. Even if "Sunny" had healed it, it was still deep. It'll scar if nothing else is done about it. Magic flows from his finger tips, a Diarahan to heal what remains. Maybe it's too strong of a healing spell for what's needed, but he wants to be sure. Basil needs his hand for the work he does.]
I'm sure you were trying to help, but I wish you hadn't gotten hurt.
( The warmth of the light is overwhelming, far more than it had been when his friend had healed it, but he can feel the way that those bruises lose their sensitivity rather quickly. )
I promised my friend that I'd try harder to be more brave. I... I don't want to not do anything if someone is in trouble, even if it means that I get hurt.
Being brave is one thing, and I won't give you trouble for trying to help people, but you need to be smart as well as brave. Putting yourself at risk for someone else isn't bravery, it's recklessness. You might not care about your life so much, but other people do.
[With his hand healed, he leans in, gently pressing his lips to Basil's forehead, briefly, affectionately.]
( Kazuya kisses his forehead, and Basil feels the way his heart leaps in his chest, fingers gently moving to curl into clothing. After how one of their last conversation went, he's surprised Kazuya would do anything like that. )
I'll-- I'll work harder. My magic's always getting stronger.
( Blue colored eyes peer upwards then, shifting further to inch closer to Kazuya. The warmth radiating from him is comforting, to say the least. )
It's not about being strong. It's about being smart.
[That's his main worry, when it comes to Basil.]
Just... If you need help, you can always message me. Whatever it is, I'll be there. Especially when it comes to fighting. I know you don't like it, so let me handle that sort of thing for you, okay?
( For someone so intelligent, things need to be really blunt for him...
A hand moves to his forehead then, cheeks hot. )
Well, uhm--
K-Kiss me.
( It was a small way to show affection, but something that spoke volume to him. Maybe Kazuya is a bit like he was -- affection came naturally where his friends were concerned for someone like Basil, but that's not the sort of person Basil thinks he is, either. )
[ Maybe Basil will be shocked to know that Kazuya is free with his affection, and that touch is his way of showing it. Though he thought it was probably obvious, from the way he leans against him, or holds him tight when they share a bed. ]
( He likes their nights together -- the way that Marigold and Kazuya both keep him company. It was always more than enough to help keep any previous insomnia away. )
It... feels right, being with you. It almost feels like that's how it's supposed to be.
[He'd made it clear before, and now a little time and distance makes it easier for Kazuya to accept- and return those feelings. More so now that it's not on the tail of Basil's original partner leaving.
He nods, slowly.]
I'm alright with it, but I can't promise anything like monogamy, if that's a dealbreaker.
( So did Kel before they became an item. Basil's perception of relationships is a bit different.
He reaches for his hands then, gently taking them into his own. His heart is beating so quickly in his chest right now. )
I just want you to be happy, Kazuya. If it means that being with more than one person can do that than... that's alright.
( He used to not really understand someone wanting to be with more than one person, but there's other people he loves here. There's some people he'll never stop loving. )
[ That was never in question. Would having the people he loves most here make him even happier? Of course. But to say that he doesn't think of the other with intense fondness would just be untrue. ]
And I love you, just as much as I'd love any of the other people I'd want to be with.
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That doesn't mean he can't do good things, however. And truthfully, he knows there's no point in arguing with the other, so instead he'll grab his hand, wrapped up and bandaged that it is, to do something good, he thinks.]
I already have what I need, both here and at home.
[Gently, he'll unwrap the bandages until he can see the extent of the wound. It looks... Probably better than it did initially, but there's still some bruising that he can see, and still lingering wounds.]
Is it still painful?
[It looks painful. It looks fresh enough that it's a good thing whatever inflicted this wasn't near him when it did.]
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But then, he undresses his wound, and he flinches a bit at the sight of it. )
A little. Sunny did the best he could to heal it... But, uhm -- it was really deep.
( It'll probably scar when it heals. )
I'll be okay. The important thing is that no one else got hurt. It-- could've been really bad...
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[Basil doesn't care enough about himself. Even if "Sunny" had healed it, it was still deep. It'll scar if nothing else is done about it. Magic flows from his finger tips, a Diarahan to heal what remains. Maybe it's too strong of a healing spell for what's needed, but he wants to be sure. Basil needs his hand for the work he does.]
I'm sure you were trying to help, but I wish you hadn't gotten hurt.
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I promised my friend that I'd try harder to be more brave. I... I don't want to not do anything if someone is in trouble, even if it means that I get hurt.
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[With his hand healed, he leans in, gently pressing his lips to Basil's forehead, briefly, affectionately.]
I do.
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I'll-- I'll work harder. My magic's always getting stronger.
( Blue colored eyes peer upwards then, shifting further to inch closer to Kazuya. The warmth radiating from him is comforting, to say the least. )
I'm sorry... I don't want you to worry about me.
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[That's his main worry, when it comes to Basil.]
Just... If you need help, you can always message me. Whatever it is, I'll be there. Especially when it comes to fighting. I know you don't like it, so let me handle that sort of thing for you, okay?
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( He leans upwards then, pressing a brief kiss to Kazuya's cheek, gentle and appreciative. )
But... thank you. And, even if you don't need help when it comes to a fight, I'll always be here to help you.
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I know. There are things you can do that I can't. I'll rely on you for them.
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( He smiles, bright and genuine.
Though, he pauses for a moment. He doesn't really want to misread the situation. )
... Kazuya, uhm... W-Why did you do that before?
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Do what?
[... Did he do something? ]
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A hand moves to his forehead then, cheeks hot. )
Well, uhm--
K-Kiss me.
( It was a small way to show affection, but something that spoke volume to him. Maybe Kazuya is a bit like he was -- affection came naturally where his friends were concerned for someone like Basil, but that's not the sort of person Basil thinks he is, either. )
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[ He pauses. ]
Because I like you and enjoy your company?
[ Maybe Basil will be shocked to know that Kazuya is free with his affection, and that touch is his way of showing it. Though he thought it was probably obvious, from the way he leans against him, or holds him tight when they share a bed. ]
Do you not like it?
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( He likes their nights together -- the way that Marigold and Kazuya both keep him company. It was always more than enough to help keep any previous insomnia away. )
It... feels right, being with you. It almost feels like that's how it's supposed to be.
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[He'd made it clear before, and now a little time and distance makes it easier for Kazuya to accept- and return those feelings. More so now that it's not on the tail of Basil's original partner leaving.
He nods, slowly.]
I'm alright with it, but I can't promise anything like monogamy, if that's a dealbreaker.
[There's still other people he loves, after all.]
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( Basil responds immediately, looking shocked at his response. That's not what he meant. He doesn't want to force anything on him. )
I-I like you, but-- it's not just about what I want! It's... important if it's what both of us want...
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[??? Is it that surprising? He literally spoons him at night...]
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He reaches for his hands then, gently taking them into his own. His heart is beating so quickly in his chest right now. )
I just want you to be happy, Kazuya. If it means that being with more than one person can do that than... that's alright.
( He used to not really understand someone wanting to be with more than one person, but there's other people he loves here. There's some people he'll never stop loving. )
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[ That was never in question. Would having the people he loves most here make him even happier? Of course. But to say that he doesn't think of the other with intense fondness would just be untrue. ]
And I love you, just as much as I'd love any of the other people I'd want to be with.
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( The words come so easily, and the smile is genuine. Though, he does pause. )
There’s… someone else I love, too. I’ve always loved them. But, things between us are really complicated…
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[Really, that much should be obvious considering what he'd asked of Basil, though perhaps there might be more selfish people out there than him.]
Complicated or not, I'll support you.
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( Gently, he intertwines his fingers into the other’s. It doesn’t really feel as though much has changed, but — )
Thank you. I’m— really happy…
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I'm glad that I was able to make you happy.
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He just hopes that they can continue to make one another happy. That’s all he wants. )
Do you— uhm….
Want to try kissing again?
( At least he’s asking this time. )
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[Well, he nods slightly to the cat snoozing peacefully in his lap. Turning might be a bit awkward unless Basil is the one who leans in.]
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i thought i /wrapped this oop