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[takes a deep breath]

Yes. Yes, let's continue.

[He will sit on the edge of the tub since that's much lower than the counter, easier for a small man to reach. He starts unbuttoning his shirt.]

I have debated whether this is something we should do for Hythlodaeus, but I am unsure if he would be... As understanding of the necessity. Or appreciative of the invasion of privacy.

[Not like the first thing he did wasn't put a tracking app on Hyth's phone without telling him though?]

He might not agree to it, but I dislike the thought of not being able to kep track of him. It might be prudent to utilise some method without his knowledge.

Mm. I am torn on that. On the one hand, dishonesty with one of our people sits ill with me, but on the other it is a prudent measure that would be unfortunate if he refused.

[He sheds his shirt and there's big old heart of sabik embedded in his chest. Behold! Who knows what it does. ]

His safety is surely more important than his knowing the truth.

[points to forehead, can't feel torn up over dishonesty if you don't remember how important honesty was in your society

anyway he's beholding that heart]

...A corruption, I take it?

His agency is important...

To an extent at least.

[Look none of them are very good at being Good Ancients anymore you don't need memory loss to lose your principles.]

Yes. A joke, most likely.

Again, not as important as his safety.

[you don't need memory loss to lose your principles but it helps]

They do enjoy their jokes.

Well, as his unitmate you will have the best opportunity to gauge whether to ask him or simply do it. In the mean time it shall be the three of us [no need to clarify who that is] Vergil and Five.

[nods]

That is who I assumed it would be, yes. Will Vergil and Five consent?

Yes. Though truly I could put these in those two without a word of explanation and they likely would allow it without protest.

They truly trust you...

[kind of wistful almost because having more than two very specific people who trust you is almost as crazy as those two people being alive again]

[He runs his fingers through Elidibus's hair.]

That they do.

... You know I was both suspicious and jealous of Hades's friendship with Five when I arrived. I was quite rude about it.

You, rude? I can scarcely imagine.

Yes indeed, in any case, though I am the soul of tact I do understand how jarring it can be.

[eat shit]

It is. I am glad for you both, of course I am, but... it is going to take some time.

[Everyone should be nice and respectful to him??]

Of course it will take time. And though I know you may trust those two, I do not expect you not to put them through your own tests or observations and come to your own conclusions.

I have made some observations already, yes.

[and come to the conclusion that they are both cute]

And your thoughts?

Their affection for you and Emet-Selch is plain, that much is certain.

Well yes. But I am curious if you have more you have observed. Or even reservations.

Vergil seems somewhat...

[don't call dad's husband stupid don't do it]

Unobservant?

Oblivious? Yes, quite often. But that is fairly expected given his background.

You mean him being a demon?

More than that, but related. Would you like me to give you his story or to ask him yourself? He is likely to gloss over most of it, though then again if it is you pressing just a little he might concede to be more forthcoming.

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