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[ He likes it much better when she's honest, anyway. Her answer gets an immediate smile from him, albeit small and a tiny bit apologetic. ]

I didn't mean to make you worry. I'm sorry.

[ The kiss is soft but it lingers and it makes him want to chase after it when she pulls away again, almost feeling that darker hue of blue spread across his cheeks. He splays his hand on her back, curving forward so he's just brushing his jaw against her temple. ]

I'm not busy. Stay. [ A pause. ] As long as you want to.

Just be a little more careful, for me, please?

( not that she can really ask that of him when she is a walking disaster magnet.

his touch causes a shiver to run through her body, followed by another random blooming of foliage to sprout from her as she rests her forehead against his shoulder. a happy elongated sigh escapes her lips. )

Better watch how you say things, I may never leave now.

I'll try. I promise.

[ He can't really promise that it will work every time, though, particularly considering who his brothers are, and even who he is. But he wouldn't want her worrying herself sick for him.

It's both wonderful and terrible to have her so close like this. Wonderful because he likes her right where she is, terrible because he doesn't ever want to let go. Even when he knows he must.

Well, eventually. It doesn't have to be now, right? ]

What, and miss all your classes? [ He huffs out a chuckle. ] Your roommate would want my head for that.

[ Or, you know, key his car. Please, no. ]

( she groans and buries her face against his chest when he brings up school and artemis.

as much as she cares for the caste goddess, persephone hates being there. especially with apollo around every second he can spare. the mere thought of him has her skin crawling and shaking slightly as she tries to get him out of her head.

he isn't going to ruin this moment for her. )

Would you believe me if I said I would probably to better if I wasn't there? Not doing too well in my classes aright now.

Artemis will eventually notice me gone but I don't want to be there right now.

[ Hades raises an eyebrow at that reaction, a little surprise. He glances down at her, tilting his head. ]

Really? Don't tell me your job getting in the way of your studies.

[ He hopes not, for entirely selfish reasons. He likes having her around. His fingers brush through the ends of her hair, smiling. ]

Alright. Then stay here.

What? No, of course not.

( we're going to ignore the fact that she had to ask mithe, of all people, to help her with learning how to use the stupid program. )

It's long, complicated, and ... I'm not ready to talk about it.

Pluuus, ( she finally pulls back away from him, her hand still holding onto his jacket as she looks up at him. ) I'm taking care of you right now.

How's your eye feeling?

[ It's something of a relief to hear her say it. He wouldn't like it if she had to quit her job for the sake of her studies-- and he wouldn't like having even less opportunities to get to see her.

Even if it's, well, maybe not the best of ideas. They do seem to have difficulty staying away from each other. ]

It's better. Just a little swollen, but it will be alright.

[ He's thankful that his jacket is buttoned up as tightly as it is, meaning he doesn't upset the bruises on his side much whenever he moves. He'll have to find some strong bandages for that. ]

Are you hungry? I can cook us something to eat.

( realizing that she's tugging on his coat, she releases it from her grasp, doing her best to smooth out the wrinkles she's caused. )

Were my cookies not enough for you? ( she mock pouts before smiling up at him. )

Actual food sounds amazing right now.

We can save them for dessert?

[ He shrugs and purses his lips at her. Cookies don't make for a full, healthy meal! He doesn't have a lot of food around, granted, but there's enough to make something decent. ]

I just need to take a shower, first. But feel free to make yourself comfortable and I'll be back soon, okay?

( somehow she manages to become an even deeper shade of pink at the idea of him taking a shower and nods. trying not to get too lost in her thoughts, but the evolving flower crown on her head gives it away. )

Y-yeah! I'll find something to distract myself with... I mean something to do!

( she quickly hops off the counter, likely going to find some dog to bother. )

[ His gaze flickers to the blossoming crown atop her head, but manages to suppress anything more than a faint chuckle, stepping back once she climbs down from the counter. ]

Best not get too distracted, little goddess, [ He says as he plucks a petal from her flower crown, smoothing it gently between the pads of his fingers while he heads off towards his bedroom, not taking off any layers until he's alone.

At least she will have plenty of dogs to bother, even if he ends up taking a little longer than initially intended. ]

( it doesn't take her long to find pomelia and cerberus. she snuggles into the curve of cerberus' side with pomelia on her chest, stroking her long silky ears as she waits for hades to return.

a lazy yawn escapes her lips as she snuggles the newcomer closer to her chest. )

I wonder if someone should go check on him?

( she wonders aloud to her two companions, not really sure how much time as passed but it feels long... but it always feels that way when she isn't with him. )

[ The only reason why it takes him a little longer is because his side is a little sore, and undressing and showering proves to be more of a task than he anticipated. Still, knowing Persephone's waiting for him, he tries to make it quick, making it as brief a shower as possible before he steps outside and finds himself something comfortable to dress.

He comes back out in black sweatpants and a t-shirt, considerably less formal than his suit, but as he's not planning on going outside, it should do just fine. He's also managed to get a strong bandage wrapped around his torso, just to protect the bruises a little better, even if he's not exactly planning on moving around or straining himself much.

Off he goes to find Persephone, figuring she must be somewhere on the kitchen or, most likely, the living room, cuddling one of his dogs on the couch. ]

No need. I'm here.

[ Answering her words since she says them just as soon as he reaches the living room. ]

( a soft squeak comes from her at the sound of his voice. embarrassed that he heard her worrying about him and the fact he was able to sneak up on her.

sinking into cerberus slightly she brings pomelia close to her face to use her paw to wave at him.

oh, sugar snaps, he can make anything look good, can't he? she tries not to let her eyes linger too long before an embarrassed smile spreads across her face accompanied by a laugh. )

We were worried you fell in. Would hate to have to explain I lost the King of the Underworld while he was taking a shower.

[ Well, he wasn't quite aiming to surprise her like that, but he seems amused by her reaction nonetheless. He steps closer, leaning over the back of the couch, reaching closer with his hand to... boop Pomelia's nose. ]

What, fell into the drain?

[ He actually laughs at that. ] Now, that would be a feat. Come on, let's make dinner. Or shall I cook while your Majesty sits here waiting on her cushioned throne?

( oh, he got her good by leaning over the couch like that. she even held her breath in anticipation before letting it out slowly once he boops pomelia.

with her free hand not holding the puppy, she runs her index finger along the underside of his jaw before pulling away. )

Don't start giving me bad ideas.

( she carefully places pomelia in the spot she was in before heading into the kitchen to help. )

[ He doesn't know which surprises him more: if the finger dragging along his jaw, or that little comment she makes. Either way, a mix of the two leaves him wide-eyed, speechless and maybe just a touch flustered, although he really has no one to blame but himself.

Somehow he manages to gather his composure, righting himself and clearing his throat as he follows her back into the kitchen, making his way to the pantry. ]

Well, uh... I don't have a lot, but I think I can manage... some pasta with tomato and basil. What do you think?

( she leans against the island countertop as she fondly watches him head towards the pantry. quickly realizing that she's staring she heads over to join him. )

That sounds amazing. Is there anything I can help with?

( persephone is also impressed that he remembers that she's vegetarian ... if he doesn't and that's all he has then she's still impressed. )

[ Well he doesn't exactly have a fully stocked pantry but he's also not that bad. He does keep some food around, but then he's just the one person, so it's not too much. But yes, he does remember she's vegetarian. ]

I said I'd cook. You can just have a seat and wait.

[ He nods to the fridge. ]

Feel free to help yourself if you want anything to drink.

[ Again, there's not a lot, but she should be able to find some juice and possibly some wine. ]

( she pouts slightly as she turns to look in the fridge, grabbing herself a bottle of water before perching on a countertop she believes is going to be out of his way. it feels a little strange not helping him, but she enjoys the idea of it way more than she should.

it feels ever so slightly ... like a date. another plus to it all is that he's an amazing cook. nervously the twists and pulls at the hem of her sweater. )

Soo... What's your favorite meal to eat or cook?

[ He's trying not to think about it like that. Things are complicated enough as it is anyway, and while it might be nice to indulge in some idea that she likes him, he still doesn't think it's right of him to chase after that. Young girls have crushes all the time anyway, don't they? It doesn't mean she gives any real thought to what a relationship (or eternity) with him would even be like. ]

Hmm... I don't know. I've never really thought about favorites. I like to make gratin and soufflés, they're interesting and can be challenging. But I don't often have someone to cook for, so.

[ He shrugs, gathering the ingredients and starting by putting the pasta to boil. ] I usually stick to simpler, quicker meals.

( it has been a bit hard to not think about what a relationship with him would be like. not including the whirlwind of emotional whiplash she's been through lately.

when he brings up soufflés she perks up quiet a bit. )

Sounds like I need to make you my famous custard soufflé cheesecake. Eros and his family loved them.

Ah, did they?

[ Hades chuckles. It doesn't surprise him at all that she would get along with Eros, of all people. But then she does seem to get along with most everyone. ]

Well, maybe next time you can be the one to cook for me, little goddess.

Next time... If you'll have me.

Don't think Artemis would approve of me inviting you over for dinner.

( which makes no sense to her, since jerk face apollo is there all the time but it isn't her house so she can't really complain about the rules too much. )

[ Yeah, Hades isn't a big fan of Apollo either-- all the more so now when he suspects he must have done something to upset and even scare Persephone. On the plus side, she will never have to worry about running into him anywhere around here. Hades makes it a point to keep him out of his domain. ]

My kitchen is at your disposal, whenever you feel like it. You can come by anytime you want.

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