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[eggstinction]

[how're they ever going to get into the palace if moon has to keep leaning over to nuzzle and kiss estinien? he's too weak to that look]

Impatience for what, treasure?

[finalsteps]

You. What else?

[ He does not give that Look to many people, so Moon being weak to it is especially treasurable. ]

... I had not thought about much beyond our time in the prison, to think that we were able to leave together.

[ Estinien can attempt sentimentality. But he's not very good at it. ]

[eggstinction]

[flicks his tail, looking for another tail to twine with, then curls it close behind estinien's legs instead]

You've my company now. We've left together now. It is a new experience, truly, but I hope one day this island and my seas will be as familiar as any field and house in Ishgard. You are not my guest in coming here, you are crossing your own threshold.

[finalsteps]

If it is true that we will be able to continue traversing betwixt our worlds. Then I should hope that you will come to feel the same of Ishgard, or Radz-At-Han. They are both places I could consider "home".

[ Winding an arm around him. The lack of tails is So Frustrating. ]

[eggstinction]

I earnestly hope so. I know Ishgard's lord will make welcome, but I must still hope to make a good impression on Radz-At-Han's.

[finalsteps]

Vrtra is kind. More kind than any dragon I've had the pleasure of knowing before you. You will make a good impression on him as long as you do not threaten his land or his people.

[eggstinction]

[a happy little curl of his tail, yes i’m a kind dragon too!!]

I would never. I’ve my own lands and people to satisfy me, and never would I threaten a place you cherish. I hope to be an ally and friend to Vrtra.

[finalsteps]

At current, our best bet will be to visit Radz-At-Han after spending some weeks, maybe even a month or more here. I know that preparations to go back to the Thirteenth are taking more than a while.

It would be enough to make any man restless.

[eggstinction]

Then we will have to do our best to keep you occupied that month.

[finalsteps]

I cannot see that the world is in any peril at the moment, so I would say that we will need to keep ourselves occupied otherwise, aye?

[eggstinction]

I do not imagine that will be a difficulty.

[finalsteps]

[ they are probably just wandering aimlessly, what else is there for Estinien to see. ]

Confident, as always.

[eggstinction]

Is my confidence misplaced? I do not think so.

[he's leading Estinien through a tropical garden, heavily planted palms and blooming flowers. some of the plants are unfamiliar to both Eorzea and modern Earth, but all are green and lush, spoiled with an abundance of rain and sunshine. there's no lamps except for the bright moon overhead, and there's the soft rustle of small animals in the darkness. snakes, sleepy birds, a gardener's dog making its own private rounds. some crabs scuttle busily across the path. this isn't a garden kept for harvesting, but just for the pleasure of the outdoors.]

[finalsteps]

No, perhaps it isn’t.

[ Even this place is incredible, he thinks. The lush greenery good for relaxing, for enjoying.

Estinien takes Moon by the hand and ducks under a nearby tree. A shaded place for the two of them to enjoy each other. ]

[eggstinction]

[Follows him easily, winding his arms around Estinien and moving to lean against the tree. The rest of the island will still be there for him to show off later.]

My, only perhaps...?

[finalsteps]

You know I love nothing more than to tease you. Why else would I bring you back here?

[ The rest of the island could be just this, and Estinien would be please. Moon is here and that is all that matters. ]

[eggstinction]

[nuzzles his cheek, leaning a little further to kiss and nibble along the curve of his ears]

Indeed, I can think of no other reason. Except, perhaps, my own want for your closeness.

[finalsteps]

I can think of little else I want right now. Nothing to disturb us…no life or death situations.

[ Tilting his head to nip his cheek. ]

[eggstinction]

[Growls lightly, his tail twisting up into a high, happy curve.]

Indeed... No sudden strange occurrences, no games, no trials... Our time is our own.

[finalsteps]

And so, treasure. What do you wish to do with that time right now?

[eggstinction]

The same as you do.

[finalsteps]

Then what are we hesitating for?

[eggstinction]

Perhaps I like hearing your voice too much to stop talking.

[chuffs a soft trill, leaning in to kiss estinien softly]

[finalsteps]

What more can I say for you, jewel? You know that I am a man of few words.

[eggstinction]

Let me ask for one word then, my treasure. May I take you to my chambers?

[flicks his tail, gesturing distantly towards the top of the dome of his palace]