[And without making fun of the intense sugar bomb that is the way Alfred likes his coffee! They really have come a long way.
Alfred sits across from his boyfriend with a dopey grin, softly grasping back at Phil's hand with his own radiantly warm fingers.]
I have been fine. It - didn't really affect me, I think. I am a terrible liar to begin with, so...being made to tell the truth did almost nothing. And I didn't feel anything about going to the lake.
[A little frown tugs at his lips. Those poor people.]
What about you? I hope you didn't have a hard time?
Nah, you know me. I've never been good at not blabbing about my own secrets.
[Although at that, he frowns slightly, looking away.]
Although... there is something I should probably tell you that happened recently. I'm fine, but since we're dating I should be transparent about this shit.
Nervously, his tail lashes behind him under the table, restlessly thumping and twitching on the concrete before snaking around the legs of his chair. For a moment, he thinks about what it would be like if that ever happened to him. If he ever went back.
He can barely suppress the shudder.
His other hand rests over the top of Phil's, holding it firmly.]
Of course it matters to me. And I would never think you don't care. You've cared since the beginning.
But - are you really all right? That - that's no small thing, going back to...to all of that.
Thank you, it... it really means a lot to me that you say that.
[He smiles softly, reassuring.]
I'm fine, I promise. At the end Rita... was worried about me, she saw the pain I was going through and she helped feel happy again. It kind of gave me a new perspective on things.
[His grin turns sheepish.]
I think I have a crush on her now but I'd rather focus on the relationships I do have now. Not like she remembers the day we had together anyway.
[There's a little bit of wariness in his expression as he listens - like he's really, truly appraising how Phil is actually doing - but before long the tension mostly passes. He trusts the Goblin, after all, to be truthful with him about important things. That's why he's being told this in the first place.]
Well...I am glad you're all right. It sounds like there was a lot of good in it for you. And she sounds wonderful.
But even if I did not know you were gone, I am very glad to have you back.
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Date: 2023-05-04 11:15 pm (UTC)Oh not at all. I've only been waiting for a few minutes.
[He places a hand over Alfred's, gently holding it.]
So how have you been? I hope the bullshit going on this month hasn't bothered you too much.
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Date: 2023-05-04 11:48 pm (UTC)Alfred sits across from his boyfriend with a dopey grin, softly grasping back at Phil's hand with his own radiantly warm fingers.]
I have been fine. It - didn't really affect me, I think. I am a terrible liar to begin with, so...being made to tell the truth did almost nothing. And I didn't feel anything about going to the lake.
[A little frown tugs at his lips. Those poor people.]
What about you? I hope you didn't have a hard time?
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Date: 2023-05-05 12:12 am (UTC)[Although at that, he frowns slightly, looking away.]
Although... there is something I should probably tell you that happened recently. I'm fine, but since we're dating I should be transparent about this shit.
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Date: 2023-05-05 12:16 am (UTC)[The shift in tone dims the Demon's smile, though, worry immediately flooding his expression.]
You know you can tell me anything, mein bär.
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Date: 2023-05-05 01:18 am (UTC)Well you see... I've actually been away for awhile. It hasn't seem much any amount of time to you, but I... went back home.
[His grip on Alfred's hand tightens slightly.]
I didn't die there. I couldn't die, actually
[His smile is gone by this point as he stares at nothing. Suddenly, he runs a hand through his hair.]
Not that it really matters to you, I guess. But if I forget something just let me know. I'm not doing it to act like I don't care about you.
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Date: 2023-05-05 01:28 am (UTC)Nervously, his tail lashes behind him under the table, restlessly thumping and twitching on the concrete before snaking around the legs of his chair. For a moment, he thinks about what it would be like if that ever happened to him. If he ever went back.
He can barely suppress the shudder.
His other hand rests over the top of Phil's, holding it firmly.]
Of course it matters to me. And I would never think you don't care. You've cared since the beginning.
But - are you really all right? That - that's no small thing, going back to...to all of that.
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Date: 2023-05-05 01:35 am (UTC)[He smiles softly, reassuring.]
I'm fine, I promise. At the end Rita... was worried about me, she saw the pain I was going through and she helped feel happy again. It kind of gave me a new perspective on things.
[His grin turns sheepish.]
I think I have a crush on her now but I'd rather focus on the relationships I do have now. Not like she remembers the day we had together anyway.
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Date: 2023-05-05 02:15 am (UTC)Well...I am glad you're all right. It sounds like there was a lot of good in it for you. And she sounds wonderful.
But even if I did not know you were gone, I am very glad to have you back.