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[shaft]

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[shaft]

We won't.

[ The sun is bright enough that he has to raise a hand to cover his eyes when he lies down on the roof. ]

We'll find a way to get Annie and the others back too.

[amain]

Yeah... Annie might be a ghost, but—she deserves to be here with us and go home to those she loves. The rest, too.

[ And who is he to say? Nier is also fucking dead, deader than Annie. How many. Pillows. Did Claude steal. Nier strategically places on one Claude's face so he can avoid the sun shining onto his face. ]

Looking forward to going home after this?

[shaft]

[ nier, covering claude's face with a pillow: had enough of your sh*t ]

I'm not sure if I'll return to Fódlan. If I can, I'll use my wish to help things there, but try to sneak on the train to somewhere else.

[amain]

[ Oh? Nier looks down at him and his pillow-covered face with curiosity. ]

Where will you be going?

[shaft]

[ He will see a pillow. ]

No clue. A lot of the other worlds sound just as troublesome... but I'll decide that when the time comes.

[ He could just travel around his own world too. If the war is over. ]

Kainé told me Iris offered to house you two.

[amain]

[ He grows quiet because he's touched. Also, he didn't know? ]

... I didn't hear about that, but that's kind of her. Despite how terrible this place is, it has given Kainé and I so much.

[ It's weird to think about, but he looks out, away from Claudepillow. ]

Maybe we'll cross paths some day since I still want to travel.

[shaft]

I was thinking the same. I was so suspicious of everyone here when I first arrived that... [ well, he was making poisons. nier knows. ] But we've overcome quite a bit.

[ Not to get too sappy.

He pulls the pillow down so that he can smile at Nier. ]

I'd like to see you again too.

[amain]

You’ve especially come a long way.

[ It’s in a knowing and wry tone because yeah? His stomach remembers the poisons.

He glances down and returns the smile. ]

We could just travel together.

[shaft]

[ He grabs the front of Nier's shirt and pulls him down for a kiss. ]

[amain]

[ Why is this happening to him… He’s dragged down and Claude can steal a kiss.

As usual, Nier grumbles as his face turns red. It really is a cycle. ]

Why?

[ He doesn’t sound annoyed despite trying to be. Also, what a useless question because he knows why. ]

[shaft]

Because sometimes you say things that make me want to kiss you.

[ He doesn't look shy for once, giving Nier's cheek an affectionate pat. ]

I told Manwol that I would stay with her, wherever I go. I'd like to be with you, but I have to consider her.

[amain]

[ He leans against the touch despite trying to look huffy, but it probably isn’t working. His expression instead turns surprised.

Ohhh. ]

So you’re finally committing. [ !!! ] Congratulations, Claude.

[shaft]

"Finally"...

[ Does he have to say it like that? ]

I decided to be honest. That's all.

[amain]

Whatever it is, I’m happy you found someone.

[ Genuinely, he is and goes to ruffle Claude’s hair. ]

… We should stop doing whatever this is, huh. I wouldn’t want to cause you two trouble.

[shaft]

Stop what?

[ He's being mean. ]

Being friends?

[amain]

[ Why is Claude so stupid.

Nier kisses him this time, roughly, and ends it with a bite. Punishment! For being mean! For no reason!! ]

[shaft]

[ Nier is cute, even when he's being mean.

Claude smiles wider at his frustration, pulling him down to lie next to him. ]

I've already told her. Don't worry.

[amain]

[ I don't have an icon that completely conveys how much Nier wants to fucking die from shame and embarrassment. If it was going to end, he thought he could at least kiss Claude one last time BUT NOW IT'S PLAYING OUT DIFFERENTLY. HE SHOULD HAVE WAITED. He's closing his eyes shut so hard as he's pulled down completely. ]

Do I even want to know what you told her exactly?

[ Actually, let him hide in this pillow. ]

[shaft]

[ So cute... Claude will gently run his fingers through his hair. ]

I told her that I had feelings for you.

[amain]

[ ... Nier squints at him from his pillow shield. ]

Is this really Claude?

[shaft]

I'm capable of growth.

[ Not really. These conversations were extremely awkward. ]

[amain]

Sorry, I’m just shocked that you actually said you like me.

[ He’s trying to process it? ]

You had trouble yesterday saying you like touching. You had trouble with a lot of things and ran off.

[shaft]

I've said it before.

[ Hasn't he? ]

[amain]

You haven't.

[ CLAUDE REALLY HAS NOT EVER SAID THAT TO NIER. ]

[shaft]

[ ............... ]

I like you, Nier.