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[eyediot]

we live here

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[eyediot]

[There's visible relief when the hands make contact. Algric's still there, he didn't just leave. Okay.]

Yes, let's. Thank you for this, Algric.

[curriculum_fictae]

[ Still here, Jon. He tugs Jon back towards the couch, gently. Quiet a moment, but still very present. ]

Of course. I -

[ He swallows rather thickly. ]

I love you. You know that, right?

[eyediot]

...I love you too, Algric.

[Something feels... Off. Can't put a finger on why. Jon sort of hates not being able to just Know anymore.]

Is something wrong?

[curriculum_fictae]

I ...

[ He tugged Jon a little closer, into a hug. ]

I just worry, you know? It's probably nothing. And - well, with everything going on, I know I've been around less.

[eyediot]

[He moves with it, one arm hesitant around Algric before settling easier.]

It's all right. You've got the Institute, and - And Jonah and all. It's enough to keep anyone busy. Besides, Martin's been helping a lot.

[curriculum_fictae]

[ He holds Jon close, then, running his fingers through Jon's hair. ]

I'm so glad you have Martin. I always felt bad, you know? Coming in and - and taking over his place in your life.

[eyediot]

[He's quiet - somehow, hands through his hair is always the gentlest motion that puts him at ease.]

...You know, I never did think of it like that. Not once.

[curriculum_fictae]

[ He keeps going, then, his fingers utterly gentle. ]

R - really?

[eyediot]

Yes. I-i thought of it more like. ...Rather like brothers? It's just... I got to know you outside of work first.

[curriculum_fictae]

Brothers, eh.

[ He laughs softly. ]

I mean, that is how we think of ourselves now.

[eyediot]

Exactly, yes.

I just. I love you both, but I... fell in love with you first. Is all.

[curriculum_fictae]

... Me first.

[ Oh. Oh what a thought that is. He takes in a sharp little breath at the thought. Did he know that before? Maybe? ]

[eyediot]

Yes. You first.

[Since they aren't exactly going anywhere, Jon sort of leans into him, shifting his weight. This is.. nice. Hearing him breathe, his heartbeat.]

So. So don't think of it like that. All right?

[curriculum_fictae]

[ Algric may be a bit chilly, but his heart still beats, and his lungs still breathe. He is a person, even if he isn't fully human.

He turns to press a kiss to Jon's head. ]

Okay. Okay, that's - that's okay.

[ His voice drops. ]

I ... well. I loved my Jon first, I suppose, but you were still ... You were the first one I had a relationship with.

[eyediot]

...Even as short as it was?

[curriculum_fictae]

I - I don't think was is right. I mean, we've both refocused, but.

[ His voice is so, so soft. ]

I still love you.

[eyediot]

...I still love you too, Algric.

[He shifts just enough to give him a squeeze of a hug.]

I'm glad you stayed.

[curriculum_fictae]

Of - of course. I am too, god. When I remember I have a life here, it's ... well. It feels strange.

[eyediot]

Overwhelming? Like you're still on the edges but now in the frame proper?

[curriculum_fictae]

Y-Yes, exactly.

[eyediot]

Part of the family photo album and everything now.

[curriculum_fictae]

I mean. Strange family, but.

[eyediot]

I think no matter what we did, we were always going to end up strange family. Just... Now we're strange family together.

[curriculum_fictae]

... Yes. And - and I am so glad, Jon. God. Every day.

[eyediot]

I am too. I- Hearing what happened, I'm so grateful.

So. As family who love each other....

[Yeah he's angling for a favor.]