[ OKAY, WELL. He instinctively grabs onto Essek but then they are tipping over and falling and he will try and take the brunt of the fall by landing on his back.
And once they're a heap on the ground, he needs a second after getting the wind absolutely knocked out of him. ]
He winces as they land, receiving the shockwaves through Aventurine because I'm mean. ANYWAY, SORRY, just being a pod person and hugging Aventurine around the neck.]
[Suddenly realizes how childish and stupid he is being. He gets embarrassed and sort of hurries to get up to his feet, to give Aventurine room, to offer a hand to try helping Aventurine up and all.]
[ Lets go of the hand so he can throw his whole arm around Essek's shoulders and drag him down a little so Aventurine can use his other hand to mess with his hair. ]
Then be relieved! We finally made it to the end. We should stay up the entire night and make the most out of this place while we can.
[NO!!! NOT THE NOOGIE!!!! OOOOOO! He squirms like a cat being held when it does not want the held at all. His hair gets all messed up. Which he does try fixing even if Aventurine is manhandling him.[
Meanwhile, Aventurine just kind of blinks in surprise, his brows raising a bit, but then he slips his arm in with Essek's as he tugs them back into their walk. ]
Oh...? How did that happen?
[ He maintains a neutral expression and tone, even though he keeps glancing at Essek in slight concern. ]
He isn't sure how he thinks Aventurine will react, but maybe it isn't linking arms and walking again. He isn't sure if the lack of horror makes him feel more like a slut or not either.
A quiet sigh escapes him.]
Childe was going to sleep with Jae-ha, but he... wrote me first? To ask if I cared if he did? And I just... I don't know... I... asked where and when. I was in shock? I think.
[ LACK OF HORROR... Had this been anyone else, Aventurine wouldn't have batted an eyelash at the reveal, but because this is Essek, he's trying to be more careful about this conversation. ]
Well, how was it? Did you have a good time?
[ He can't imagine either Childe or Jae-ha pushing Essek into doing something he wouldn't want to do, so there are no worries there, but this is still a lot. Essek, your virginity... ]
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Anyway, he was heading back to his lounge, but he stops when he's called and looks around before spotting Essek. ]
Hey...
[ In a tone like he thinks he's in trouble. ]
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Sorry. He can do with not being dead serious and tsundere for two seconds.]
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And once they're a heap on the ground, he needs a second after getting the wind absolutely knocked out of him. ]
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He winces as they land, receiving the shockwaves through Aventurine because I'm mean. ANYWAY, SORRY, just being a pod person and hugging Aventurine around the neck.]
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That relieved, are you?
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A little.
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Yes, yes. You still have plenty of concerns back home.
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[Suddenly realizes how childish and stupid he is being. He gets embarrassed and sort of hurries to get up to his feet, to give Aventurine room, to offer a hand to try helping Aventurine up and all.]
I didn't mean--sorry.
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Stop that. It's nice to see you in a good mood for once.
[ And then right back to teasing. ]
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Quiet...
[Making a face about it.]
I'm simply relieved.
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Then be relieved! We finally made it to the end. We should stay up the entire night and make the most out of this place while we can.
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You won't even last twenty minutes in.
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[ Pulls him along... They will leave the lounge area now. ]
Besides, I think you need to catch me up to speed on everything that's been happening with you.
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[A useless gripe with no heat. He makes a face and succumbs to the weight of Aventurine's arm and lead.
His vibe is SHI-- and he sort of mildly turns his head in the other direction.]
There isn't anything more to say really...
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... You're such a terrible liar.
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It's a... [An exhale.] It's a long story. But not really?
[It's complicated. He glances down.]
I slept with Jae-ha and Childe. [...] Together.
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Meanwhile, Aventurine just kind of blinks in surprise, his brows raising a bit, but then he slips his arm in with Essek's as he tugs them back into their walk. ]
Oh...? How did that happen?
[ He maintains a neutral expression and tone, even though he keeps glancing at Essek in slight concern. ]
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He isn't sure how he thinks Aventurine will react, but maybe it isn't linking arms and walking again. He isn't sure if the lack of horror makes him feel more like a slut or not either.
A quiet sigh escapes him.]
Childe was going to sleep with Jae-ha, but he... wrote me first? To ask if I cared if he did? And I just... I don't know... I... asked where and when. I was in shock? I think.
And then he invited me.
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Well, how was it? Did you have a good time?
[ He can't imagine either Childe or Jae-ha pushing Essek into doing something he wouldn't want to do, so there are no worries there, but this is still a lot. Essek, your virginity... ]
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There's nothing to be embarrassed about. I just want to make sure you're okay.
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...I assure you I'm more than okay.
[Wow. Anyway!!!!!!!!!! He looks away, looks back. Seems a bit more serious.]
I think I... [He isn't sure how to say this actually now that he is trying to say it.] I think I feel... very strongly for Childe.
[NOT THIS!!!!!]
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Is that so? [ Metaphorically holding his breath. ] And have you told him this?
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I haven't spoken to him yet...
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That's okay. [ He thinks. ] He seems sensible enough. I'm sure he'd give a lot of thought to whatever you'd have to say.