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[edgeoftheknife]

Look, ah.

There's something I've been meaning to tell you, for... well, probably close to two hundred years, now. It's been on my mind a lot lately, and I think I need to just come clean about it.

So, here goes.

Anton?

You snore. A lot.

Comments

[gistful]

I take offence at the fact you felt the need to laugh. Are you saying I'm unsuitable to sleep with for some reason, Ravel?

[edgeoftheknife]

...I meant only that it should be self-evident how amazing you are, Anton. Have I mentioned how amazing you are? And forgiving. And handsome.

[gistful]

Better. Continue.

[edgeoftheknife]

And not at all inclined to shove me out of the bed, because you're so understanding and wonderful. And snuggly.

[gistful]

What, in the three or so centuries we've known each other, has given you the impression that I enjoy snuggling?

[edgeoftheknife]

I didn't say you enjoy snuggling. I said you are snuggly. There's a subtle yet enjoyable difference there.

[gistful]

I don't want to be snuggly.

[Somehow, in some Anton way, he even manages to avoid making it sound petulant. It's more like he's pointing out that Erskine is overlooking the fact it isn't a compliment.]

[edgeoftheknife]

But I like snuggly. I sleep so much better when you just give in and accept the snuggles.

[gistful]

You mean when you pin me to the bed so I couldn't leave if I wanted to.

[edgeoftheknife]

Basically, yes.

[gistful]

I see how it is. You're more concerned for your needs than mine. For shame.

[edgeoftheknife]

When it comes to snuggling, absolutely. I think Rover would approve.

[gistful]

I'll make you a Larrikin doll to cuddle.

Can I hijack?

[redlightgreenlight]

My goodness, Anton, there are children who have access to this.

always

[gistful]

I've no idea what they could possibly think I meant other than the intended.

[redlightgreenlight]

I think you underestimate their ability to end up in the gutter.

[gistful]

Whatever are children taught these days?

[redlightgreenlight]

You'd be amazed and quite worried.

[a muffled laugh]

[gistful]

A worrying statement on its own.

[redlightgreenlight]

Considering how difficult you are to faze? I'd agree.

[gistful]

I shall take that as a compliment.