Yeah, I heard the food was good too. They get fresh cream and milk from the farms out here, and the fish is also locally sourced. I saw a lot of reviews that said the seafood has a certain sweet aroma to it that's unique to the area. [ they have heard running water around them as they were hiking, and as they get higher, it's easier to see the expanse of creeks and lakes. ] So our baby can look forward to the food.
that said, rafayel goes through a whole whirlwind of emotions. honestly, he's never really put a lot of thought into it. not that he was against it. no, he thinks he could do anything if it was with tobari. but, it's just the idea that he envisions a legitimate future together with him... that makes him feel a little touched.
maybe he actually won't leave tobari alone as soon as they check in... ]
But, what about you? Do you want to? [ wait. ] Oh, I guess you do strike me as the type who would get lonely nest syndrome. [ like if suzune ever got into a relationship... or moved a little further away. ]
[ scien can genetically modify the human body to make mpreg real like a fucking freak... tobari is just a guy?
as for his answer, ]
... I didn't think it was in the cards for me [ because he thought he'd always be too busy to focus on a family ] but... if I could give some kids a family and a chance the same way that our foster mom did for me and Suzune... I thought it'd be a nice sentiment.
[ well. he squeezes rafayel's hand. ]
But I think we're too busy right now. [ and also too wrapped up in each other. they will probably be infatuated forever but tobari thinks that they'd need to shift priorities a bit first... ] So I was just going to bring it up later, to see if you even wanted to.
[ since obviously it'd be a joint decision... ]
I don't need this to be happy or anything. I already have you. But it was a thought.
I think you'd make a great dad, and I can also see that life with you. [ he says like every man does on every dating show ever, but he genuinely means it. tobari was kinder than anyone he knew, and he wasn't the type who generally tossed that term around lightly. the love he felt for those around him was immense, but maybe because of that... rafayel can't help but also be a little worried that tobari would only further put himself and his desires to the waste side.
aside from his concern, though...
he supposes there are also children born between lemurians and humans in which they aren't easily accepted just anywhere, and he'd also like to give them a home if he was capable of it. in the same vein, though... ] Easily. So easily that it might kinda scare me? But, I also think I want to focus on you right now.
I need to make sure you're taken care of first. You're already so focused on everyone else, so... I have to make sure to give you all my attention. You know, at least until you're sick of it.
but not the dating show lines.... tobari just huffs out a breath at that, if only because he's not surprised that they're on the same page. sure, they bickered and squabbled enough that they nearly fell down the mountain steps, but in the end, he thinks that they're pretty compatible. whenever they do decide to have a family, he thinks that they'll get to have a pretty good life.
that said, the specifics of rafayel's concerns make him want to laugh a bit. ]
I don't think that'll happen, even if sometimes you get on my nerves. [ in the end, he accepts all of rafayel's affections even if they manifest weirdly. no babytalk. freak. ] But... I don't think we need to be in a rush. I don't mind having you to myself for a while longer anyway.
except, it's true. babytalk is wild. making fake storytelling voices for fish and birds also very strange. but, it's true that they do live a relatively happy life together. to be honest, it was unimaginable to him once. all he knew was how isolated he once felt in this world, without a single person to be able to share his burdens with.
it's why he's kind of grateful that tobari is here with him.
if you think about it, rafayel probably does have a wedding veil in his closet that he puts on tobari when he sleeps... can you imagine. gently deletes this sentence fo rafayel doesn't look insane. ] Yeah, besides we'd have to plan the wedding first.
I should start bringing you flowers everyday. It looks like I'm slacking.
[ this is still so fucking funny......... insane behavior but that's ok i suppose
sorry the idea of planning a wedding just makes tobari make a face... he doesn't want to... he doesn't want to do any of that...
also: ] You don't have to... they live longer if you leave them where they are. [ tobari probably feels badly when they inevitably wilt even though he's started to research how people preserve dried flowers ] I don't need cut flowers... or any flowers...
Maybe we put all this off just because it sounds like a pain in the ass.
[ HE DOESN'T WANT TO WEDDING PLAN OR DEAL WITH SUZUNE OR THE OTHER NAGGING WOMEN IN HIS LIFE DURING ALL OF IT ]
[ the amount rafayel would also tattle on tobari for skipping out on all the decisions they need to make for the said wedding... thanks suzune ]
Isn't that what Thomas is for...? Though, he might have to fight Talia a little when it comes to making decisions. [ she did tend to have a specific way she liked things. you know, even if she would defer most of the important choices to him and tobari.
the thought alone already makes him smile. ] But, we'll have to circle back about the flowers. We can plant lots, and alternate the seeds we use. Gardening together could be really fun too.
[ not the fighting on making decisions... tobari continues to make a face!! ] Suzune would have thoughts too... ugh.
[ UGH. he's not thinking about it. he's putting that out of his head. they haven't even gotten to proposals or decided when they're getting married, even though it's a bit funny that they both just naturally agreed without much fanfare that they're getting married.... okay ]
... I'd be fine with gardening, though.
[ being able to give back to the earth and take care of some of it is nice... ]
Not going to lie, I am a bit curious on her thoughts...
[ what is a teenage girl's idea of a dream wedding... but, also now that i got past the part with shioji i'm like maybe she needs to be cagefished in protection. maybe toma from amnesia was right.
but, ruminating over all of this makes him think he should finish the ring he's working on. his 100 affinity ring.... with tobari. pleading eyes. ]
You'd be a cute little gardener, I think. Maybe we should stop by the greenhouse and research center on the way back. I'm sure they'd have some seeds for us.
[ it's probably way more extravagant than what tobari wants because she's gotten SPOILED thanks to SOMEONE and also she's just more lovey than tobari is.... goodbye shioji the way i had to write him out of tobari's life in this au but tobari always keeps his phone number unblocked anyway ]
"Cute"... [ truly he doesn't know why raf uses all these sweet words on him when he doesn't think they suit his aesthetic at all
[ HELP... she is so right for that, though. she's probably so trendy and popular... i am thriving just knowing this. but, the idea of raf and tobari being in a silent war of blocking and unblocking shioji is so funny.
when tobari repeats the word "cute," rafayel just tilts his head?
like? yes? can i help you? ] You can just admit you're excited for our plant children, you know. [ he's going to then rub his fingers on the back of tobari's neck as if to tell him, his makeup is coming off. they should probably pick up the pace.
BUT NOT YVES!!!! yves getting 50 texts like can plants have soda ]
[ it is... surprisingly modest considering it's rafayel. but, mostly because it's clearly meant to hold a more rustic charm. the structure does appear to have kept for hundreds of years, and almost gives a historical vibe. but, it's still incredibly clean and well-maintained in spite of it...
and when they finally trek there after rafayel has been on good behavior (debatable), they are first led to their room. in it, he can see there is a private outdoor onsen, as well as a neat tub in the secondary room... maybe this is bougie in a way. but it definitely does have a more minimalistic vibe.
he figured tobari would prefer this over somewhere annoyingly ostentatious.
[ rafayel is... correct. tobari steps through the place, openly admiring it. he would roll his eyes a little bit more about a space that's too modern and hyper-commercialized... so something like this feels right in the sense that it's still predictably high-class but more understated about it. once it's just the two of them back in the room, tobari will put their bags down before looking over to rafayel—
and he's just blatantly amused at how he's already being stared at for his appraisal. ]
What? Looking for something?
[ he'll tease... but he'll also open his arms to beckon rafayel closer since... sure... he was on... good enough... behavior to still be spoiled ]
[ at tobari's response, he can't help but purse his lips together defensively.
that is, before he does end up opening his arms. rafayel instantly runs into tobari's embrace. ] Nah, I think I found it— [ except in all his excitement... he accidentally pushes straight into him with more force than he intends... is this their shoujo moment. ]
[ IS IT THEIR SHOUJO MOMENT i did roll a dice for whether tobari could catch him and got a 16.... decides to ignore this and says that tobari's foot gets caught against a rug and it makes him less prepared to grab raf
except even then he'll try to take on the brunt of the fall and catch rafayel so he doesn't get bumped too hard anywhere ]
—oi, don't run. [ grumbling!! but also, worried, ] You okay?
tobari, you're delicate... jk, i guess in this au he is healthy (? waits for you to crush my soul?). regardless, rafayel is quick to push himself up, he looks down at tobari, clear concern in his eyes. ] I'm fine, but what about you? It sounded like you landed really hard...
[ he tilts his head a little, as if angling to see if there was any signs of injury or discomfort. ] I didn't mean to...
[ i get tired of tobari being too cool... he is too competent in the game... makes him fail more in this psl on purpose
he's at least healthy enough that a landing like this isn't enough to destroy his organs, i guess. i'll be nice enough to you. either way, he just huffs out an amused breath and leans up to press a kiss to rafayel's forehead since he's looking all concerned ]
You don't need to look at me like I'm fragile. It's nothing. [ maybe it'll bruise a little but it's fine. he'll just squeeze rafayel in return ] The excitement was cute, so I guess I can forgive you.
[ he is competent... so competent they had to nerf him with an awful life
at the kiss on his forehead, he shakes his head a little, as if to focus on tobari instead. stop comforting him when you're potentially injured!!! but, he expression so ease up a little when he doesn't seem hurt.
he lets out a soft exhale, relief laced into his breath. ] Promise? I'll be upset if you're lying... [ he tilts his head, before he also leans in and just lightly presses his forehead against tobari's. acting extra cute since tobari said so... ]
What should I do to make it better? [ is it booboo kissing time ]
[ yea! sometimes a guy needs every fucking nerf in the goddamn book!
but he really is acting extra cute... what the hell is tobari supposed to do with that... he'll just cup rafayel's right cheek with one hand, and then openly leave a doting kiss on the left. ]
Promise. [ this isn't serious enough for him to lie about. he will find something else more devastating to lie about ] But I think it'd be nice for us to get up.
[ off the floor ]
And then we've got some time for me to make good on my word, right?
[ he tries not to make his smile obvious now. especially, since he's supposed to be repenting...
that said, it's hard when tobari is also being so affectionate. it's why he reaches to grab hold of tobari's hand on his cheek and he gives it a small squeeze before releasing. he pushes himself off the floor, and he's quick to try and grab hold of tobari's hands, holding his own palm up. ]
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Yeah, I heard the food was good too. They get fresh cream and milk from the farms out here, and the fish is also locally sourced. I saw a lot of reviews that said the seafood has a certain sweet aroma to it that's unique to the area. [ they have heard running water around them as they were hiking, and as they get higher, it's easier to see the expanse of creeks and lakes. ] So our baby can look forward to the food.
[ why is he stuck on this bit. ]
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Can you fucking quit that.
The only time I want to hear the words βour babyβ leave your mouth is when weβre stable enough to start a family.
[ YOU FREAK!!!!!! ]
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even though, his expression does freeze up at that last bit. ]
You... want to start a family with me?
[ why is he so shocked... he just is.
but also... mpreg? ]
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or i guess raf can have an egg
but tobari just tilts his head? ]
Yeah? If you want to. Why is this a surprise.
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that said, rafayel goes through a whole whirlwind of emotions. honestly, he's never really put a lot of thought into it. not that he was against it. no, he thinks he could do anything if it was with tobari. but, it's just the idea that he envisions a legitimate future together with him... that makes him feel a little touched.
maybe he actually won't leave tobari alone as soon as they check in... ]
But, what about you? Do you want to? [ wait. ] Oh, I guess you do strike me as the type who would get lonely nest syndrome. [ like if suzune ever got into a relationship... or moved a little further away. ]
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as for his answer, ]
... I didn't think it was in the cards for me [ because he thought he'd always be too busy to focus on a family ] but... if I could give some kids a family and a chance the same way that our foster mom did for me and Suzune... I thought it'd be a nice sentiment.
[ well. he squeezes rafayel's hand. ]
But I think we're too busy right now. [ and also too wrapped up in each other. they will probably be infatuated forever but tobari thinks that they'd need to shift priorities a bit first... ] So I was just going to bring it up later, to see if you even wanted to.
[ since obviously it'd be a joint decision... ]
I don't need this to be happy or anything. I already have you. But it was a thought.
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I think you'd make a great dad, and I can also see that life with you. [ he says like every man does on every dating show ever, but he genuinely means it. tobari was kinder than anyone he knew, and he wasn't the type who generally tossed that term around lightly. the love he felt for those around him was immense, but maybe because of that... rafayel can't help but also be a little worried that tobari would only further put himself and his desires to the waste side.
aside from his concern, though...
he supposes there are also children born between lemurians and humans in which they aren't easily accepted just anywhere, and he'd also like to give them a home if he was capable of it. in the same vein, though... ] Easily. So easily that it might kinda scare me? But, I also think I want to focus on you right now.
I need to make sure you're taken care of first. You're already so focused on everyone else, so... I have to make sure to give you all my attention. You know, at least until you're sick of it.
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but not the dating show lines.... tobari just huffs out a breath at that, if only because he's not surprised that they're on the same page. sure, they bickered and squabbled enough that they nearly fell down the mountain steps, but in the end, he thinks that they're pretty compatible. whenever they do decide to have a family, he thinks that they'll get to have a pretty good life.
that said, the specifics of rafayel's concerns make him want to laugh a bit. ]
I don't think that'll happen, even if sometimes you get on my nerves. [ in the end, he accepts all of rafayel's affections even if they manifest weirdly. no babytalk. freak. ] But... I don't think we need to be in a rush. I don't mind having you to myself for a while longer anyway.
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except, it's true. babytalk is wild. making fake storytelling voices for fish and birds also very strange. but, it's true that they do live a relatively happy life together. to be honest, it was unimaginable to him once. all he knew was how isolated he once felt in this world, without a single person to be able to share his burdens with.
it's why he's kind of grateful that tobari is here with him.
if you think about it, rafayel probably does have a wedding veil in his closet that he puts on tobari when he sleeps... can you imagine. gently deletes this sentence fo rafayel doesn't look insane. ] Yeah, besides we'd have to plan the wedding first.
I should start bringing you flowers everyday. It looks like I'm slacking.
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sorry the idea of planning a wedding just makes tobari make a face... he doesn't want to... he doesn't want to do any of that...
also: ] You don't have to... they live longer if you leave them where they are. [ tobari probably feels badly when they inevitably wilt even though he's started to research how people preserve dried flowers ] I don't need cut flowers... or any flowers...
Maybe we put all this off just because it sounds like a pain in the ass.
[ HE DOESN'T WANT TO WEDDING PLAN OR DEAL WITH SUZUNE OR THE OTHER NAGGING WOMEN IN HIS LIFE DURING ALL OF IT ]
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Isn't that what Thomas is for...? Though, he might have to fight Talia a little when it comes to making decisions. [ she did tend to have a specific way she liked things. you know, even if she would defer most of the important choices to him and tobari.
the thought alone already makes him smile. ] But, we'll have to circle back about the flowers. We can plant lots, and alternate the seeds we use. Gardening together could be really fun too.
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[ UGH. he's not thinking about it. he's putting that out of his head. they haven't even gotten to proposals or decided when they're getting married, even though it's a bit funny that they both just naturally agreed without much fanfare that they're getting married.... okay ]
... I'd be fine with gardening, though.
[ being able to give back to the earth and take care of some of it is nice... ]
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[ what is a teenage girl's idea of a dream wedding... but, also now that i got past the part with shioji i'm like maybe she needs to be cagefished in protection. maybe toma from amnesia was right.
but, ruminating over all of this makes him think he should finish the ring he's working on. his 100 affinity ring.... with tobari. pleading eyes. ]
You'd be a cute little gardener, I think. Maybe we should stop by the greenhouse and research center on the way back. I'm sure they'd have some seeds for us.
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"Cute"... [ truly he doesn't know why raf uses all these sweet words on him when he doesn't think they suit his aesthetic at all
but ] That doesn't sound like a bad idea.
[ do you know who's good at gardening. yves. ]
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when tobari repeats the word "cute," rafayel just tilts his head?
like? yes? can i help you? ] You can just admit you're excited for our plant children, you know. [ he's going to then rub his fingers on the back of tobari's neck as if to tell him, his makeup is coming off. they should probably pick up the pace.
BUT NOT YVES!!!! yves getting 50 texts like can plants have soda ]
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Behave.
[ UGH. but they can hurry it along... are they at the top of the steps now... how bougie is this place ]
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and when they finally trek there after rafayel has been on good behavior (debatable), they are first led to their room. in it, he can see there is a private outdoor onsen, as well as a neat tub in the secondary room... maybe this is bougie in a way. but it definitely does have a more minimalistic vibe.
he figured tobari would prefer this over somewhere annoyingly ostentatious.
staring at tobari, like did he do good? ]
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and he's just blatantly amused at how he's already being stared at for his appraisal. ]
What? Looking for something?
[ he'll tease... but he'll also open his arms to beckon rafayel closer since... sure... he was on... good enough... behavior to still be spoiled ]
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that is, before he does end up opening his arms. rafayel instantly runs into tobari's embrace. ] Nah, I think I found it— [ except in all his excitement... he accidentally pushes straight into him with more force than he intends... is this their shoujo moment. ]
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except even then he'll try to take on the brunt of the fall and catch rafayel so he doesn't get bumped too hard anywhere ]
—oi, don't run. [ grumbling!! but also, worried, ] You okay?
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tobari, you're delicate... jk, i guess in this au he is healthy (? waits for you to crush my soul?). regardless, rafayel is quick to push himself up, he looks down at tobari, clear concern in his eyes. ] I'm fine, but what about you? It sounded like you landed really hard...
[ he tilts his head a little, as if angling to see if there was any signs of injury or discomfort. ] I didn't mean to...
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he's at least healthy enough that a landing like this isn't enough to destroy his organs, i guess. i'll be nice enough to you. either way, he just huffs out an amused breath and leans up to press a kiss to rafayel's forehead since he's looking all concerned ]
You don't need to look at me like I'm fragile. It's nothing. [ maybe it'll bruise a little but it's fine. he'll just squeeze rafayel in return ] The excitement was cute, so I guess I can forgive you.
[ too easy ]
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at the kiss on his forehead, he shakes his head a little, as if to focus on tobari instead. stop comforting him when you're potentially injured!!! but, he expression so ease up a little when he doesn't seem hurt.
he lets out a soft exhale, relief laced into his breath. ] Promise? I'll be upset if you're lying... [ he tilts his head, before he also leans in and just lightly presses his forehead against tobari's. acting extra cute since tobari said so... ]
What should I do to make it better? [ is it booboo kissing time ]
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but he really is acting extra cute... what the hell is tobari supposed to do with that... he'll just cup rafayel's right cheek with one hand, and then openly leave a doting kiss on the left. ]
Promise. [ this isn't serious enough for him to lie about. he will find something else more devastating to lie about ] But I think it'd be nice for us to get up.
[ off the floor ]
And then we've got some time for me to make good on my word, right?
[ to give rafayel attention... ]
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that said, it's hard when tobari is also being so affectionate. it's why he reaches to grab hold of tobari's hand on his cheek and he gives it a small squeeze before releasing. he pushes himself off the floor, and he's quick to try and grab hold of tobari's hands, holding his own palm up. ]
You weren't taking it back?
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