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“The Watchtower Will Always be Open to You”

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[Though Joshua may not be coughing, Luca still takes a moment to study his face all the same. His partner's more delicate constitution had not been forgotten, after all. Still, when nothing seems entirely amiss, Luca allows himself to once more settle within their embrace.]

Of course. As if there was any doubt. [Luca angles his face just slightly, allowing his lips to brush over Joshua's cheek.] A gentleman, through and through.

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[ Oh, that feels nice. Joshua hums softly, turning his head just a little to give Luca more room to do whatever he wants to do. Still, the gentle touch makes his feathers ruffle, and the hum turns into a soft laugh. ]

If I were ungentlemanly, it would be a stain upon the Rosfield name. And you deserve the grace befitting a nobleman, besides.

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[Well, if he has free run of it, he'll shift to brush their noses together once, then presses the kiss to the tip before settling back down once more.]

You know, burdensome as the Aurelius name could be, I never had to worry about that particular matter. My forebears took care of that.

[Thanks for being a whore, Cyrus.]

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[ That is entirely welcome. It sets Joshua's cheeks to turning pink, and he laughs once more, briefly playing at chasing Luca in his retreat and giving his nose the same treatment. ]

My mother would have been horribly disappointed in me had I acted otherwise. Though I am not concerned of what she thinks of me these days.

[ Not that she's alive anymore to see it. ]

And though Rosaria may not rise again, I am still a Rosfield nonetheless. We may no longer be royalty, but we are nothing if not chivalrous.

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[The immediate response almost seems to catch Luca by surprise, and he finds himself stunned into both stillness and silence. He blinks a few times, trying to draw some sense back into himself, before erupting into a small bout of laughter.]

I have heard plenty enough about your mother to know not to care about her opinion. [He'll leave it at that, though.] But all the same, if your chivalry matters so much, I will not press you.

This time, at least.

[Threat.]

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[ This time. Though it's clearly a threat, Joshua can't help but laugh. His heart is so full that he can't keep it in. ]

Oh? And what will you do next time? Or is it a surprise?

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[Well, now that he's being called out on his plans, Luca might get a little flustered. He lets out a faint little huff.]

Next time I might be a bit more insistent. That's all.

[Don't mind him, burying his face against Joshua's shoulder now, thanks. Time to hide.]

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[ Oh. ]

Oh.

[ Insistent, hm? It's probably a good thing that Luca has hidden his face, because the thought leaves Joshua's cheeks blooming pink. ]

Well, I... I suppose if it is a request, I will simply have to do my best to fulfill it.

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[Muffled though his words are, Luca still manages to find it himself to be a little bit of a gremlin.]

And being that you cannot besmirch the Rosfield name, you certainly would not let me down, right?

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[ A gremlin, indeed. If Joshua's cheeks were pink before, they're a flushed red now. ]

I, ah. I would not, no. I could not bear to disappoint you.

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[Luca tips his head back just a little. He feels better, now that the shoe is in the other foot.]

Ah, that's what I thought. Now we have something to look forward to, don't we?

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[ At least Joshua takes it gracefully. Even if he can't make his face stop flushing red. It will have to do that on his own. ]

I suppose we do. You are certainly setting the stage.

[ Not that he's complaining. It's rather... exciting, having such a teasing partner. ]

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[Unfortunately, there is plenty more to come, in that regard, especially as Luca grows more comfortable with their relationship. Joshua may not survive.]

Mm, well... I ought to let you go until then. Lest I tempt you into abandoning your chivalry.

[Not that he particularly wants Joshua to leave but... alas.]

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[ Not surviving is suddenly a tantalizing prospect. ]

How kind of you, truly, after rendering its legs trembling.

[ But it's said with a smile, as he reluctantly parts and stands up. Their talk has been had, and with quite the favorable outcome, at that. He couldn't have hoped for more. ]

I shall take my leave for the evening. However, ere we part...

[ He moves, collecting Luca's hand in his own and bending down as he brings it to his lips, pressing a gentle and delicate kiss to Luca's knuckles. ]

Thank you. For everything.

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[As Joshua stands, Luca finds himself reaching out, hoping to twin his fingers through the other man's and -

Do exactly what Joshua does, as it turns out.

Luca tries to find it in himself to look annoyed. The attempt is probably a failure overall, but an attempt is made!]

Mmph. Do have a good evening. Be safe on the terribly long walk back.