Yeah, it was miserable. [ Drake takes another drink and lets the subject go. He doesn't want to think about home right now, or about the nightmare that could come to pass for him if something happens to hope. He doesn't particularly want to think about anything except being here with Lup now, and with Ephemera later. ]
...maybe soon. [ He doesn't bother trying to hide the blush this time, or the goofy smile that spreads across his face. ] I can't wait to kiss him already.
[ There's a weird fear that comes with that thought, too, though. What if they're wrong? What if they don't work, either, and he's about to lose two of the best relationships he's ever had? His smile falters a little. ] I need us to work out, Lup.
[If it's a distraction he's in need of, Lup is happy to provide.
She laughs at that blush, leaning into the man's side while she watches his adorable reactions. Despite his obvious upset and hurt over the whole situation with Liv, that goofy smile might be the happiest he's looked in well over a month. It's an unpleasant reminder of how badly it had gotten there near the end for him. Life's too short for humans to deny himself the chance for happiness.]
It will. [Because Lup will never admit it, but being reunited with Barry again makes her just a little extra sappy. Don't drag her for it.] Just be chill, take your time. He's already waited for you this long. Pretty sure he's not going anywhere. Just do the talking thing and then get to smoochin' each other silly, alright? It's gonna be fine.
I'll go see him tomorrow. There's a lot of ground to cover before I can thank him for being patient.
[ He's obviously never been with a human like this, and the last thing he wants is to give the condition to Ephemera. So they've got some talking to do, some base rules to cover, but... he's feeling pretty optimistic about it, right now. Ephemera's always been adaptable. And loves him back. That's what really matters. What Drake's spent his whole romantic life trying to find. Something in balance. ]
[It's a love that both boys desperately deserve to let themselves have. Lup couldn't be more thrilled for her friends.
The elf gasps, feigned offense, throwing her free hand to her chest.] Me? Let you get hung over? Never! Can't believe you'd even think to accuse me of something so scandalous.
Natch, babe. Don't want you to embarrass yourself when you go see him. I've got you, don't sweat it.
[ Drake actually laughs a little at that, and he's not sure if it's the alcohol or Lup or both but he feels lighter than when he walked in. With the conversation, his focus has shifted. Hopefully it stays that way, he doesn't want to wake up sad. ]
It's not scandalous, you're cheering me up. Cheer's easy to slip with. But just so you know? I don't embarrass easy.
[Lup waggles her eyebrows up at him before playfully shoving the bottle of booze into his chest.] If that's the case, we're gonna get trashed tonight! Here, drink up. Get any other cryin' out you need to because cha' girl just came up with the best idea!
Are you listenin'? C'mon, get excited, this is great. One word: Dancing.
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...maybe soon. [ He doesn't bother trying to hide the blush this time, or the goofy smile that spreads across his face. ] I can't wait to kiss him already.
[ There's a weird fear that comes with that thought, too, though. What if they're wrong? What if they don't work, either, and he's about to lose two of the best relationships he's ever had? His smile falters a little. ] I need us to work out, Lup.
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She laughs at that blush, leaning into the man's side while she watches his adorable reactions. Despite his obvious upset and hurt over the whole situation with Liv, that goofy smile might be the happiest he's looked in well over a month. It's an unpleasant reminder of how badly it had gotten there near the end for him. Life's too short for humans to deny himself the chance for happiness.]
It will. [Because Lup will never admit it, but being reunited with Barry again makes her just a little extra sappy. Don't drag her for it.] Just be chill, take your time. He's already waited for you this long. Pretty sure he's not going anywhere. Just do the talking thing and then get to smoochin' each other silly, alright? It's gonna be fine.
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[ He's obviously never been with a human like this, and the last thing he wants is to give the condition to Ephemera. So they've got some talking to do, some base rules to cover, but... he's feeling pretty optimistic about it, right now. Ephemera's always been adaptable. And loves him back. That's what really matters. What Drake's spent his whole romantic life trying to find. Something in balance. ]
Don't let me get hung over, okay?
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The elf gasps, feigned offense, throwing her free hand to her chest.] Me? Let you get hung over? Never! Can't believe you'd even think to accuse me of something so scandalous.
Natch, babe. Don't want you to embarrass yourself when you go see him. I've got you, don't sweat it.
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It's not scandalous, you're cheering me up. Cheer's easy to slip with. But just so you know? I don't embarrass easy.
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[Lup waggles her eyebrows up at him before playfully shoving the bottle of booze into his chest.] If that's the case, we're gonna get trashed tonight! Here, drink up. Get any other cryin' out you need to because cha' girl just came up with the best idea!
Are you listenin'? C'mon, get excited, this is great. One word: Dancing.