[ Hyunki lets out another noise, pretending to be offended. ]
You are both rude.
[ And yet, he couldn't stop the smile from appearing on his lips. Because Adder was talking about the two of them balancing each other, making sense with and for each other. That was enough for his heart to pick up speed again.
The tree rumbled again.
No. We are dealt our hand. We are not unhappy, here.]
[ with a chuckle, adder pressed another kiss to hyunki's neck, lingering a little more than before. he really couldn't help himself but he would wonder more about having moments around trees given hyunki's connection to them. and what they were able to process.
he really didn't want old trees judging his performance. ]
I find that reassuring. You serve a very important purpose here and the Underworld has become like it's own universe ...existence. Where both life and death can blend and balance against one another.
[ Hyunki had to suppress a shiver at the kiss, eyes fluttering as it shot through his whole body again. Maybe, one day, he would be used to Adder's touch. But he did not want to be.
Trees would judge, though. Trees would always judge.
You will have to ask those above. We do not have the connection with him that they have. They care for him like they do their own flesh. Our blessing would mean little compared to theirs. But if it matters for you to know, you do have it, yes.
Hyunki looked up at Adder, his fingers twitching on top of the other's, the green glow deepening for a moment as he smiled, pleased, but his voice was small when he spoke. ]
The ones topside are a little bit like my parents. It might take more convincing, with them.
[ the deepening green glow caught his attention, mesmerizing him for a few long moments. magic appealed to him greatly and he enjoyed viewing all the shifts and differences it held with everyone else. the core of the universe pulsed through them all, just in various ways.
he nodded his head. ]
Thank you and that makes sense. The trees topside are more bonded with you - connected as I am with what exists down here. [ everything tethered to him in the Underworld and he experienced all the highs and lows. it left him able to judge and monitor when needed. ]
I'll work really hard to earn their respect and acceptance, Hyunki. It matters to you - it'll matter to me.
[ Finally, Hyunki moved his hand, severing the connection with the tree. He instead ran it up Adder's arm turning to him more fully, raising his head to bump their noses together. ]
I do hope that knowing you make me happy would be enough for them to embrace you. They care for everyone in the house already, there is no reason you should be an exception.
[ good thing because adder isn't either, hyunki! he's very much the one person only type of person. ]
I can safely say I've never been threatened by a tree unless you count a dryad. I wouldn't expect anything less, you're special. They need to make sure you're going to be taken care of.
[ Hyunki swallowed around a lump of feelings in his throat, nodding as he slipped his arms around Adder's waist. ]
Okay. Can I do the same? Can I promise you the same? Because I know I'm small, and I'm probably insignificant compared to the things you face, but I want to protect you, too. And I want to make you happy. I want to see you smile, every day. For it to be the very first thing you do when you wake up, because you're thinking of me, and that makes you happy.
[ being in hyunki's arm quieted everything down in his mind and he could breathe much easier than before. a habit he wanted to actually grow accustomed to.
the words, though, nothing could have prepared him for them. ]
The fact you want to - Hyunki, it means everything. You mean everything and you're not insignificant at all. You're - you've changed everything.
[ pressing a little closer, he gave a nod of his head. ] You're already doing that. I fall asleep smiling because of you and wake up smiling because of you.
[ He smiled, looking up to brush his nose against Adder's. He knew what he meant, when he said insignificant. He was no God, no warrior, not even a soldier. He was just a boy, he was just a tree. But he'd give Adder his all, if it meant being able to keep him safe and warm and smiling. ]
I'm so glad I found you, that night. You've changed everything for me, too. In the very best way.
[ He smiled then, too, and didn't keep himself from leaning in completely, kissing Adder with every ounce of his being, with everything he was made of, a proof in no words at all. ]
[ destiny, fates, luck - they were all pretty words to try and describe what could be. a longing for hope, perhaps, or an explanation for the state of things. but adder had never really believed in fate until the moment hyunki appeared in his life, changing everything all around.
he never wanted to go back to how things were pre-hyunki.
the kiss moved him even more than the words and he returned it, deeply, passionate and with every single ounce of awakening emotion within him.
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You are both rude.
[ And yet, he couldn't stop the smile from appearing on his lips. Because Adder was talking about the two of them balancing each other, making sense with and for each other. That was enough for his heart to pick up speed again.
The tree rumbled again.
No. We are dealt our hand. We are not unhappy, here. ]
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he really didn't want old trees judging his performance. ]
I find that reassuring. You serve a very important purpose here and the Underworld has become like it's own universe ...existence. Where both life and death can blend and balance against one another.
Do you accept us together?
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Trees would judge, though. Trees would always judge.
You will have to ask those above. We do not have the connection with him that they have. They care for him like they do their own flesh. Our blessing would mean little compared to theirs. But if it matters for you to know, you do have it, yes.
Hyunki looked up at Adder, his fingers twitching on top of the other's, the green glow deepening for a moment as he smiled, pleased, but his voice was small when he spoke. ]
The ones topside are a little bit like my parents. It might take more convincing, with them.
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he nodded his head. ]
Thank you and that makes sense. The trees topside are more bonded with you - connected as I am with what exists down here. [ everything tethered to him in the Underworld and he experienced all the highs and lows. it left him able to judge and monitor when needed. ]
I'll work really hard to earn their respect and acceptance, Hyunki. It matters to you - it'll matter to me.
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I do hope that knowing you make me happy would be enough for them to embrace you. They care for everyone in the house already, there is no reason you should be an exception.
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I kind of have a different bond with you than the rest of the house. That might be all the difference.
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[ HE'S NOT MAKING OUT WITH ANYONE ELSE or falling in love with anyone else. ]
But you're the reason why I'm happy. They know that. I can't promise they won't threaten you a little, though.
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I can safely say I've never been threatened by a tree unless you count a dryad. I wouldn't expect anything less, you're special. They need to make sure you're going to be taken care of.
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[ He slid himself a tiny bit closer, raising an eyebrow. ]
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I swear to always take care of you as long as you're with me. I'll protect you, I promise, and make sure you're happy.
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Okay. Can I do the same? Can I promise you the same? Because I know I'm small, and I'm probably insignificant compared to the things you face, but I want to protect you, too. And I want to make you happy. I want to see you smile, every day. For it to be the very first thing you do when you wake up, because you're thinking of me, and that makes you happy.
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the words, though, nothing could have prepared him for them. ]
The fact you want to - Hyunki, it means everything. You mean everything and you're not insignificant at all. You're - you've changed everything.
[ pressing a little closer, he gave a nod of his head. ] You're already doing that. I fall asleep smiling because of you and wake up smiling because of you.
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I'm so glad I found you, that night. You've changed everything for me, too. In the very best way.
[ He smiled then, too, and didn't keep himself from leaning in completely, kissing Adder with every ounce of his being, with everything he was made of, a proof in no words at all. ]
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he never wanted to go back to how things were pre-hyunki.
the kiss moved him even more than the words and he returned it, deeply, passionate and with every single ounce of awakening emotion within him.
he could love. what a beautiful turn of fate. ]