[ Emotions run high with Yves's response. Shock is inevitable, but the way Yves responds to Adolphe's confession makes it feel like a heavy burden is off his shoulders. It feels freeing. It feels liberating.
Most of all, it feels validating. That's why Adolphe wants to cry, but he doesn't want to. He still holds pride over something so stupid, but the urge is so strong. It was scary. Lonely too. The forehead to forehead gesture calms him down a little. ]
I'm sorry... and thank you. This is why I love you so much.
[ the greediest and most twisted part of yves's heart whispers please keep loving me. he pushes it away ]
I forgive you. [ he says immediately ] If you're worried about that at all, I forgive you.
[ because he really doesn't think it's anything to be that upset over. even if adolphe could've helped provide some answer to the curse, it would've been painful. he could've been so deeply harmed, and yves would never begrudge him for hiding away against all that.
and it must've meant - that if adolphe lived then.... he would've had to live that long, lonely life while all his friends died or became hard to recognize as relivers. what a terrifying though. ]
[ Adolphe pulls Yves in close to hug him tightly. He's occasionally returned hugs for Yves, but this might be the first time when he's ever hugged him with so much strength into it, but not enough to hurt. He buries his face into Yves's shoulder too, trembling a little. ]
yves will accept this easily, hugging adolphe in return. closely, like this is what little he can do to try to protect him too. he turns his head enough to press a kiss to his hair, before one of his hands comes up to lightly comb through it. ]
[ Congratulations to Yves for getting to be relied on in a very meaningful way in a moment of incredible vulnerability! Adolphe gradually relaxes even though it takes him some time to do so. The high of love fades, but the emotions remain. ]
[ it's hard for him to feel happy about it, but adolphe truly deserves all his support all the time. he's done so much for yves, and this feels like just a fraction of repayment... but he'll do his best. he will just continue to hold him, making a softly inquiring noise ]
[ Adolphe leans into Yves and closes his eyes. He gives a small squeeze in return too, but he's just emotionally exhausted right now. He eventually nuzzles into Yves's neck and sighs. Perhaps he's not thinking straight, but he sure will think about this for a long, long time. He can't even feel embarrassed about the love potion effect either, because.
Well.
He finally got to say things that he wouldn't in normal circumstances.
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Most of all, it feels validating. That's why Adolphe wants to cry, but he doesn't want to. He still holds pride over something so stupid, but the urge is so strong. It was scary. Lonely too. The forehead to forehead gesture calms him down a little. ]
I'm sorry... and thank you. This is why I love you so much.
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I forgive you. [ he says immediately ] If you're worried about that at all, I forgive you.
[ because he really doesn't think it's anything to be that upset over. even if adolphe could've helped provide some answer to the curse, it would've been painful. he could've been so deeply harmed, and yves would never begrudge him for hiding away against all that.
and it must've meant - that if adolphe lived then.... he would've had to live that long, lonely life while all his friends died or became hard to recognize as relivers. what a terrifying though. ]
I love you too, Adolphe. That will never change.
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yves will accept this easily, hugging adolphe in return. closely, like this is what little he can do to try to protect him too. he turns his head enough to press a kiss to his hair, before one of his hands comes up to lightly comb through it. ]
It's okay... It's okay... I've got you now.
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... Hey, Yves?
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Adolphe?
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... Thanks.
[ A simple thanks, but it's in gratitude for all the times when Yves helped him out with anything at all. He's incredibly thankful. ]
You're always someone I can count on.
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but yves will just smile, giving adolphe a little squeeze full of affection ]
I'd do anything for you, whether you ask out loud or not.
So... you're welcome. I'm happy to be here for you.
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Well.
He finally got to say things that he wouldn't in normal circumstances.
And that's fine. ]