[RL - all hail the conquering hero.]

[unknownrival]

Issei had been kidding about the reward for Diarmuid being victorious.

Mostly.

Probably.

Anyway. He was just looking forward to seeing him right now. While he waited for Diarmuid's worldhop to arrive, he sat on the top step of the stairs to the temple, enjoying the warm afternoon.

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[croibhristeoir]

WOAH NOT AS PLANNED PLEASE DON'T FALL DOWN THE STAIRS

"I-it's alright, it's just me."

[unknownrival]

Don't become an abusive boyfriend, Diarmuid.

"Why did you do that..."

[croibhristeoir]

"I thought I'd surprise you, not scare the hell out of you. Are you alright?"

[unknownrival]

"Fine. I've caught my breath already."

[croibhristeoir]

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you or anything."

[unknownrival]

"It's all right. Don't worry about it."

[croibhristeoir]

"If you're certain."

Sigh.

"It's good to see you."

[unknownrival]

"Likewise. Whatever way you make your appearance known, I am always pleased to have you here." Issei smiled gently.

[croibhristeoir]

"You truly are too kind, Issei." He smiled a little more cheerfully than usual, looking quite pleased overall.

[unknownrival]

"You know, I think there's better ways to greet each other than scaring them half to death. Like so."

With a smile, Issei stole a quick kiss.

[croibhristeoir]

"..."

Well then.

"I think I could get used to that."

[unknownrival]

"My plan to get you to come by more often is working."

[croibhristeoir]

"How very clever of you." Lancer remarked playfully, pulling Issei into a hug.

[unknownrival]

Hugs were also wonderful things.

"I do have good ideas occasionally."

[croibhristeoir]

"I have become very aware of this. Tell me, in all your infinite wisdom, what do you think we should do to celebrate Caster's defeat?"

[unknownrival]

"Other than copious making out, I'm actually not sure. Whatever you want."

[croibhristeoir]

"Wh--well, I just thought we...I really don't know, actually."

[unknownrival]

"...So, copious making out?

[croibhristeoir]

"E-er..."

Words? How do those work again?

[unknownrival]

He'll just wait patiently for actual words.

[croibhristeoir]

"I s-suppose...I would not complain about that."

[unknownrival]

And then Lancer was thoroughly and copiously made out with.

[croibhristeoir]

WOAH HEY HI

Right, he just...had to remember how to deal with this. It wasn't like getting pounced on was anything new for him.

[unknownrival]

Yeah, man up and deal, Lancer.

[croibhristeoir]

"I...Issei..."

Awkward? Just a little. Hey, it's been a while.