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[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]

[finalsteps]

Yes.

[ Letting his eyes find that place in the distance. ]

[eggstinction]

[trills a laugh and steps back to the path, holding out a hand for estinien]

Then let us away, before we find ourselves scaring some poor gardener in the morning.

[finalsteps]

[ Taking the hand and following him back to wherever he will lead. ]

Shame on us if we scared the gardener, aye?

[ Why does he seem amused by this. ]

[eggstinction]

It would make an impression, that is for certain.

[Leading him out of the garden and towards the palace wall. It’s a looming white wall, studded with seashells to give it extra sparkle when it’s seen from afar, and Moon’s taking him right up the side of it. he’s got claws and estinien’s a dragoon, it’ll be an easy hike for them.

a green-scaled dragon at the actual exit to the gardens lifts her head when they emerge from the trees, but the guard goes quickly back to minding her own business when she recognizes the Lord of Oceans]