...Though, he understands well that primary motivation. He wonders if the God of Conflict has realized how much he has shot himself in the foot - trying to decenter their entire beings, only to strengthen their bonds even more than before by it at all. ]
It's alright. I do understand why you would be that angry as well - even if you do have a point. I say this even though I cannot so easily forget how angry I was with him when he dared to influence you so. I have never doubted our capability either. So, I'm certain we shall claim victory as an eventuality when we do.
[ His words are soft, gentle, and understanding. He'll even shift a hand to gentle slide his hand softly against the other man's back for a bit - an affectionate gesture meant to comfort, and extend his love to him all the same by the action. ]
Yes. What doubts I may have had are now dispelled. The people here will keep fighting, no matter the odds.
[He moves to cuddle into Argenti, resting his head beneath his boyfriend's chin and wrapping his arms around Argenti's waist. Fray's a lot more physically affectionate when he isn't worried about dying of embarrassment around the others!!]
...After all, we've no choice but to put a stop to him if we wish to return to Eorzea. More than revenge, I'm looking forward to a future with you.
They certainly shall...though, I am glad that those doubts no longer assail you, and that your faith runs deep.
[ Argenti feels the shift of Fray acutely, the way the other man shifts like that creating the effect as if he has come closer - and, well, he has, hasn't he? With him smushed closer to him and those arms encircling him, they're even more entangled together in a warm, beautiful embrace that feels like it sends even more warmth through him. It's rather endearing to witness him this affectionate when it is just the two of them.
He'll allow his one hand to carefully rub his boyfriend's back slowly still. ]
Yes. It is a future that I am certain will contain infinite amounts of Beauty that will be splendidly beheld by us both. I cannot lie that is a great part of my motivation as well.
There is still much to learn about Eorzea - things I will only know about if I see it with my two eyes, with you by my side.
[It's comfortable like this. Warm, cozy, and safe; things Fray never thought he would want or need and yet he craves them now in a way he never could have imagined. Much like a feral cat, he has been socialized into appreciating physical affection.]
Seeing it with fresh eyes will be good for me as well. There is much about Eorzea I have been... disdainful of, I suppose. Events more than the places itself, but I have let that taint my perception of those places. Learning to appreciate them again will be good for me; simply being here has reminded me how much I truly care for Eorzea.
[Maybe those are V'rhas's memories and feelings, but the end result is the same. He loves Eorzea, and so Fray loves Eorzea. The memories he makes with Argenti and Sayaka will be uniquely his regardless.]
Argenti himself at times can't believe any of this is even real. The gentle feeling of someone he cherishes so deeply against him, in his own arms? It's nothing he had ever imagined for himself, even before he woke up here.
And now...here he is. ]
Nothing like being away from home that would make your heart remember it still lingers for it, yes? I cannot say I feel the same about my own, true homeworld. But, I can most certainly understand it.
Even if you disliked so many things about it, there is no doubt in my mind that you had intense love for it as well. That must be why you have been reminded, in spite of it all.
And, to be honest...I find your recollection of such feelings utterly beautiful.
[Is there anything about Fray he doesn't find beautiful, though...]
At first I missed it simply because it was what I was used to. But as time passes, I realize I have come to care for it tremendously. The people, certainly, but also the myriad of interesting landscapes, beasts, and sights. There's much we'll have to explore together, and I cannot wait to return and get started.
In fact, if someone asked Argenti the actual question he'd flat out say 'all of him!' and then begin to speak at great length on the how, to be exact. It'd probably cause a great deal of embarrassment- ]
It is true what they say about what makes the heart ever fonder, when it comes to homelands that one truly cherishes deeply and beautifully inside.
But oh yes, for certain. You have many things to show me! I am certain I will see those moogles. Though, I do wonder if your world has steeds that can be ridden. Out of curiosity, of course.
[ The nuzzle gets another one of those soft kisses atop his head, naturally. ]
I'll be sure to find the Postmoogle for you, then.
[The other Moogles are a little harder to find outside of Gridania or the Churning Mists... and the less said about the latter Moogles, the better!! They're a pain in the ass!!!
As for Argenti's musing, Fray nuzzles against him again.]
Indeed. We ride Chocobos - they're quite a common sight in Eorzea. Some lands prefer other means of transportation, I've heard.
[Horses exist! They're just in the Far East.]
Chocobos are... very large birds, typically with yellow plumage. They are friendly and are capable of fighting, should they need to.
[ There's still time for Argenti to manage something like that~ ]
Is that the cutest moogle there is?
[ He'll be most delighted to take pictures of it regardless. If Fray speaks of it as a possibility, then surely it means it's probably easier to deal with than those other moogles he so happened to have encountered. ]
Other means of transportation? Like the airships you mentioned from before?
[ Can't believe he's going to start himself both a chocobo and horse ranch at some point- ]
Chocobos...I believe Lady Aerith mentioned them before, actually! I look forward to seeing them since I had a preview of what they looked like. They are not that difficult to tame, are they?
The Postmoogle's simply the easiest to find, though all Moogles are quite cute.
[Until they start sending you on shitty fetch quests, but anyway.]
I'm pleased she spoke of them to you. They should likely be similar to the ones I'm familiar with. [Although her world's Moogles are a little... Anyway.] You shouldn't need to be worried about taming one, as most are bred to be companions and mounts. There are wild ones that are caught and tamed, though.
Is that what you'd prefer? Very well. Tailfeather is a village where they often track and catch Chocobos, so I've no doubt we could learn how to do it ourselves there.
[It's fine, the red chocobos that drop meteors on you exist elsewhere... The Tailfeather Chocobos are yellow!!]
Wait. Red chocobos who drop meteors on you...why. Why are things like this? Oh well, at least they're cute??? ]
I will also believe that to be the case. You know the world better than myself by far. Though, I am certain it will be fun engaging in chocobo riding! Maybe we can make a friendly little competition at it...
[ Saying this as he brings up one hand to pet the ears once. ]
Oh? And here I was thinking that you may in fact do so.
...Though, even if you do not, do you think you'll be able to provide a challenge for me, my dear?
[ A soft tease as his voice tinges with a light tone that sounds delighted at that...and the ears flicking get enough soft as well as gentle pet. It's too cute to resist. ]
I'm not certain if I have reason to be anything other than confident. Or perhaps, anything other than rather convinced that my victory would be easily within sights.
[ Argenti's eyes crease with evident amusement - now he's just messing around, of course. The smirking is there but the cute purring does diminish it. If anything, it all around makes Fray ever the more adorable. ]
You'll have to prove to me how much of a challenge you still can be, my love.
[ Argenti just ends up laughing lightly at this. Yes, good, embrace individuality as not just an intimidating catboy knight- ]
I wouldn't dream of it. [ He says like he isn't embracing teasing his lover in full effect. ] I shall always take you seriously...though, I am a rather difficult challenge to beat when your opponent is no one other than myself.
[ It certainly isn't! Argenti has decided it quicker than most - but he has his reasons for that. His universe is a familiar place to be, yet this aligns well with his desired choices.
Alongside side the fact that original homeworld he was from...he hasn't seen it in years and does not care to. ]
I'm sure it will. It has been years since I will have a world to truly call home, so even besides the main reason why I shall be eager to anticipate its splendors... [ Another kiss atop the other man's head. ] it feels as if I have been able to gain something I imagine I never would have before.
[ That's right. Argenti assumed he never would have settled down on any sort of world before all of this as well. Even elder Knights of Beauty still traveled; that is how he met his previous mentor. ]
[Aaaaah he's never going to get used to affection, he's so red...]
Rest assured that you aren't likely to grow bored. Like V'rhas, I doubt I could stay in one place for too long. Eorzea is quite large to begin with, but there's an entire world outside of it to explore. We'll find sights I've never seen together as well.
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...Though, he understands well that primary motivation. He wonders if the God of Conflict has realized how much he has shot himself in the foot - trying to decenter their entire beings, only to strengthen their bonds even more than before by it at all. ]
It's alright. I do understand why you would be that angry as well - even if you do have a point. I say this even though I cannot so easily forget how angry I was with him when he dared to influence you so. I have never doubted our capability either. So, I'm certain we shall claim victory as an eventuality when we do.
[ His words are soft, gentle, and understanding. He'll even shift a hand to gentle slide his hand softly against the other man's back for a bit - an affectionate gesture meant to comfort, and extend his love to him all the same by the action. ]
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[He moves to cuddle into Argenti, resting his head beneath his boyfriend's chin and wrapping his arms around Argenti's waist. Fray's a lot more physically affectionate when he isn't worried about dying of embarrassment around the others!!]
...After all, we've no choice but to put a stop to him if we wish to return to Eorzea. More than revenge, I'm looking forward to a future with you.
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[ Argenti feels the shift of Fray acutely, the way the other man shifts like that creating the effect as if he has come closer - and, well, he has, hasn't he? With him smushed closer to him and those arms encircling him, they're even more entangled together in a warm, beautiful embrace that feels like it sends even more warmth through him. It's rather endearing to witness him this affectionate when it is just the two of them.
He'll allow his one hand to carefully rub his boyfriend's back slowly still. ]
Yes. It is a future that I am certain will contain infinite amounts of Beauty that will be splendidly beheld by us both. I cannot lie that is a great part of my motivation as well.
There is still much to learn about Eorzea - things I will only know about if I see it with my two eyes, with you by my side.
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Seeing it with fresh eyes will be good for me as well. There is much about Eorzea I have been... disdainful of, I suppose. Events more than the places itself, but I have let that taint my perception of those places. Learning to appreciate them again will be good for me; simply being here has reminded me how much I truly care for Eorzea.
[Maybe those are V'rhas's memories and feelings, but the end result is the same. He loves Eorzea, and so Fray loves Eorzea. The memories he makes with Argenti and Sayaka will be uniquely his regardless.]
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Argenti himself at times can't believe any of this is even real. The gentle feeling of someone he cherishes so deeply against him, in his own arms? It's nothing he had ever imagined for himself, even before he woke up here.
And now...here he is. ]
Nothing like being away from home that would make your heart remember it still lingers for it, yes? I cannot say I feel the same about my own, true homeworld. But, I can most certainly understand it.
Even if you disliked so many things about it, there is no doubt in my mind that you had intense love for it as well. That must be why you have been reminded, in spite of it all.
And, to be honest...I find your recollection of such feelings utterly beautiful.
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At first I missed it simply because it was what I was used to. But as time passes, I realize I have come to care for it tremendously. The people, certainly, but also the myriad of interesting landscapes, beasts, and sights. There's much we'll have to explore together, and I cannot wait to return and get started.
[He nuzzles against Argenti at that.]
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In fact, if someone asked Argenti the actual question he'd flat out say 'all of him!' and then begin to speak at great length on the how, to be exact. It'd probably cause a great deal of embarrassment- ]
It is true what they say about what makes the heart ever fonder, when it comes to homelands that one truly cherishes deeply and beautifully inside.
But oh yes, for certain. You have many things to show me! I am certain I will see those moogles. Though, I do wonder if your world has steeds that can be ridden. Out of curiosity, of course.
[ The nuzzle gets another one of those soft kisses atop his head, naturally. ]
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I'll be sure to find the Postmoogle for you, then.
[The other Moogles are a little harder to find outside of Gridania or the Churning Mists... and the less said about the latter Moogles, the better!! They're a pain in the ass!!!
As for Argenti's musing, Fray nuzzles against him again.]
Indeed. We ride Chocobos - they're quite a common sight in Eorzea. Some lands prefer other means of transportation, I've heard.
[Horses exist! They're just in the Far East.]
Chocobos are... very large birds, typically with yellow plumage. They are friendly and are capable of fighting, should they need to.
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Is that the cutest moogle there is?
[ He'll be most delighted to take pictures of it regardless. If Fray speaks of it as a possibility, then surely it means it's probably easier to deal with than those other moogles he so happened to have encountered. ]
Other means of transportation? Like the airships you mentioned from before?
[ Can't believe he's going to start himself both a chocobo and horse ranch at some point- ]
Chocobos...I believe Lady Aerith mentioned them before, actually! I look forward to seeing them since I had a preview of what they looked like. They are not that difficult to tame, are they?
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The Postmoogle's simply the easiest to find, though all Moogles are quite cute.
[Until they start sending you on shitty fetch quests, but anyway.]
I'm pleased she spoke of them to you. They should likely be similar to the ones I'm familiar with. [Although her world's Moogles are a little... Anyway.] You shouldn't need to be worried about taming one, as most are bred to be companions and mounts. There are wild ones that are caught and tamed, though.
[Depends on what you'd prefer!]
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I hope Postmoogles are amenable to hugs after being befriended.
Either way, I assume that they are indeed similar! Though I wouldn't be surprised if there are minute differences.
[ Has Fray seen the Horrors... ]
...It sounds exciting to try to catch a wild one. I shall hope that they are easily found to at least give the attempt.
[ Smashcut to Argenti chasing down chocobos. ]
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Is that what you'd prefer? Very well. Tailfeather is a village where they often track and catch Chocobos, so I've no doubt we could learn how to do it ourselves there.
[It's fine, the red chocobos that drop meteors on you exist elsewhere... The Tailfeather Chocobos are yellow!!]
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Wait. Red chocobos who drop meteors on you...why. Why are things like this? Oh well, at least they're cute??? ]
I will also believe that to be the case. You know the world better than myself by far. Though, I am certain it will be fun engaging in chocobo riding! Maybe we can make a friendly little competition at it...
[ Saying this as he brings up one hand to pet the ears once. ]
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Hah. We'll have to see how quickly you get the hang of it, since I don't plan on going easy on you.
[As though he could turn down a little competition? Never. Fray leans into that, ears gently flicking against the contact.]
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Oh? And here I was thinking that you may in fact do so.
...Though, even if you do not, do you think you'll be able to provide a challenge for me, my dear?
[ A soft tease as his voice tinges with a light tone that sounds delighted at that...and the ears flicking get enough soft as well as gentle pet. It's too cute to resist. ]
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[He's smirking, but given that he's purring again it probably ruins the effect.]
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[ Argenti's eyes crease with evident amusement - now he's just messing around, of course. The smirking is there but the cute purring does diminish it. If anything, it all around makes Fray ever the more adorable. ]
You'll have to prove to me how much of a challenge you still can be, my love.
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[Not that he'd really mind. It's good to be seen for who and what he is rather than just the intimidating guy in the suit of armor.]
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I wouldn't dream of it. [ He says like he isn't embracing teasing his lover in full effect. ] I shall always take you seriously...though, I am a rather difficult challenge to beat when your opponent is no one other than myself.
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[He can't even pretend he'd be mad... he just loves his boyfriend too much...]
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I am certain that you would.
If you held back, I would be severely saddened, my dear.
[ Argenti is certain that the man wouldn't do such a thing, of course. He's fought him enough times to know, naturally. ]
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[Both the challenge and Eorzea as a whole. After all, it's not every day you leave everything you knew behind to start over somewhere new.]
I hope it lives up to your expectations.
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Alongside side the fact that original homeworld he was from...he hasn't seen it in years and does not care to. ]
I'm sure it will. It has been years since I will have a world to truly call home, so even besides the main reason why I shall be eager to anticipate its splendors... [ Another kiss atop the other man's head. ] it feels as if I have been able to gain something I imagine I never would have before.
[ That's right. Argenti assumed he never would have settled down on any sort of world before all of this as well. Even elder Knights of Beauty still traveled; that is how he met his previous mentor. ]
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Rest assured that you aren't likely to grow bored. Like V'rhas, I doubt I could stay in one place for too long. Eorzea is quite large to begin with, but there's an entire world outside of it to explore. We'll find sights I've never seen together as well.
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How fortunate I have found myself a loveable man such as you that enjoys wandering as much as I do.
...I have no doubts that we shall discover many new things together - and in this world as well, for certain.
[ Cue 'a whole new world' playing once he arrives in Eorzea with Fray- ]