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[eyediot]

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post-snek, back in sidereal

[eyediot]

[The temple was bad. But after the final ...everything, they were let go. Sent back to 'home' wherever that may have been, and Jonah hopes beyond all measure that it's his proper home, Sidereal. With Martin, of course. And if the version of his husband that's here doesn't remember the Temple then... it's all right. He still doesn't know for sure if his recordings made it here at all, if time passed or if it was frozen and Martin doesn't know he was gone at all.

But as soon as he wakes up by the fountain he breathes in deeply, the vestiges of the other Entities and the Eye gone again. He'll have to get his glasses back but first he has to get to his home-

He scrambles and goes down the path of the canals, through the trees and to his door, swinging it open without as much ease as he'd like.]

Martin?

Re: post-snek, back in sidereal

[curriculum_fictae]

[ Inside, their lil villa is just as he remembers. Quiet, cozy, with the faint smell of tea in the kitchen and laundry hung up to dry outside. The garden is still neatly kept - and there's even a mug of tea set out that still seems to be steaming and warm? Like they never left...

The villa is entirely empty, though - ]

Here.

[ - Because Martin is just now coming up behind him. Staring, a little distant, uncertain. His memories came back before the end, but this place still evokes the strangest sense of deja vu. Like he's in a dream or something. ]

Re: post-snek, back in sidereal

[eyediot]

[There's relief there, even as the Admiral barrels in from behind the both of them through their legs to get inside. Back home, where they belong.

But he smiles, all hope and disbelief at Martin, reaching up cold hands for him.]

You're here. All right. And- You remember?

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[ Martin continues to stare for a moment; he winds up jolting as Jon reaches out for him, turning his face down towards him. He still has those distinctive blue and gold eyes. ]

I - yes. All of it. God, that awful place we were in.

Re: post-snek, back in sidereal

[eyediot]

[He thumbs along Martin's cheeks taking those eyes in. He wonders, if that connection to Beatrice still lingers here.]

It was truly awful. But... I'm. For what it's worth, I'm glad it was you, in the end. [He will start ushering them inside though, closing the door.]

[curriculum_fictae]

[ It's a good question. Maybe? But - for now, it's proof: this is the Martin that was in Snek with him, and therefore must be the Martin that came from Sidereal too.

He follows Jon inside, clinging close to him. ]

Yeah? And - if it had been a different me? Would I still be coming home with you now, d'you think?

[eyediot]

[It must be him. There's no real doubt in his mind either way.]

...I don't know. But I would have sorted it out all the same.

[curriculum_fictae]

Hmm, well.

[ A little smile. Joking a bit? Maybe? ]

I might have murdered another version of me if you'd brought him home, so. I'm glad that isn't the case.

[eyediot]

...Admittedly I would have been a bit put off, but.

All the same, I'm glad it is you. [Horrifying joke implications, really, but Jonah reaches to take Martin's hand to hold for the moment. Just... glad for this. Seeing the color blooming between them again.]

[curriculum_fictae]

[ Martin laughs. They're both terrible, aren't they? It's why they're good for each other.

He clings to Jon and tugs him towards the kitchen. ]

Same. And - ah, it's just as I left it -

[ A pause. ]

Is my tea still hot?

[eyediot]

Maybe? [He's following the tug at least. The Eye gone, it's refreshing to have his own thoughts filling his head and nothing else again, as nice as it would be to know.]

I- wonder if it brought us back to the moment we left.

[curriculum_fictae]

[ Martin drifts forward to grab his cup and sip at it. Yep, same blend and everything. ]

You know, I think it did. I thought I heard something to that effect at the end anyway.

[eyediot]

[Jonah smiles gently at that. It's good, watching Martin have this. Not the off-brand weird tea the Temple had, but real proper tea.]

I have a vague memory of that as well, but I wasn't sure if it was to be believed.

[curriculum_fictae]

[ Actual and proper, made the way he likes it, with the cream and all ...

Sorry Jon, he's returning to his first and truest love for a moment here. ]

It would be just like that place to send us back staggered. Make you wait for me this time.

[eyediot]

Mm. Well. I didn't wait too long, this time. Only as far as saying your name.

[If he were the more romantic type, he'd joke that he summoned Martin with his name. But that isn't Jon.]

How is it?

[curriculum_fictae]

[ Look. Sidereal does seem like that sort of place.

Martin lets out a happy sigh. ]

It's perfect. God, I missed our home so much.

[eyediot]

[Jonah could watch that moment for years and not be tired of it. He reaches to just touch his fingertips to Martin's elbow.]

...I did as well. I'm- relieved we're both back home.

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[ Jon pls. It's such a cute gesture, and yet. Martin turns his face up towards him and looks downright mischievous. ]

So when are you going to kiss me about it, hm?

[eyediot]

Oh, you're really feeling that way about being home?

[curriculum_fictae]

I mean. You can sort of always assume it's in the background of my head about you, dear.

[eyediot]

Oh, I see. Well, that's good to know then. For the future.

[He starts to lean up to kiss him but then pauses.]

I wonder if I should feed the Admiral first?

[curriculum_fictae]

[ Martin makes a half exasperated, half amused noise and just pulls him into a kiss, you idiot. ]

[eyediot]

[Jon can't help chuckling a little into the kiss, leaning up into it before wrapping arms around Martin's neck to hold him close. Now they're home.]

[curriculum_fictae]

[ Finally, officially. Martin is warm under Jon's hands, and his own creeps gently up to touch Jon's face, being ever mindful of those awful green marks. They're here. They're home. ]

[eyediot]

[He missed being close like this, missed having Martin in his arms, missed hearing the Admiral yowling for attention and jumping onto his shou-

Okay that hurts, he laughs a little as he breaks away when the Admiral digs into his shoulder.]

Ow-ow all right, I understand, I get it. I'll get to you in just a moment.