[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]

"I've never had a problem discerning one from the other before." he said mostly to himself, running a hand absentmindedly through Issei's hair.

[unknownrival]

"It's never too late to start," Issei answered with a sigh.

[croibhristeoir]

"...you're right. I'm just not sure...it seems selfish, running away the moment a better opportunity presents itself."

[unknownrival]

"I would hardly count this as the moment. You thought about this long and hard."

[croibhristeoir]

"I know, but...if I hadn't found this community, I wouldn't have wanted to leave at all. Now that I have somewhere else to go..."

He trailed off, sighing.

"Forgive me. This isn't really the time, is it?"

[unknownrival]

"Not exactly, no."

Just enjoy the afterglow, moron.

[croibhristeoir]

"I'm sorry." He smiled faintly, pressing a light kiss to Issei's head.

[unknownrival]

"You are easily forgiven." Issei lightly stroked Diarmuid's cheek.

[croibhristeoir]

He leaned into the touch, closing his eyes and seeming much more relaxed than was normal for him.

"I'm grateful for that."

[unknownrival]

"I will always forgive you, my love, no matter what you do."

[croibhristeoir]

"I only hope it isn't often necessary."

[unknownrival]

"It won't be."

[croibhristeoir]

"You can't be sure of that."

[unknownrival]

"I have faith in the one dearest to me."

[croibhristeoir]

"I can't argue with that."

[unknownrival]

Then there was more cuddling.