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“Something is not right.”
Standing on the edge of the beach, Tsukito stared out over the expanse of the Bay, seemingly at nothing. As the water lapped over his bare feet time and again, however, his expression only grew more troubled. What was going on?
“An investigation is needed...”
“There have been many nights here where I have watched the Moon of the realm. Despite time seeming to march on, it never changes its face. It is the same now as it has always been. Why, I wonder, would the gods of this realm go so far to create a world and not allow it to truly live?”
"The water's fine, Tsuki-Tsuki!"
“I am somewhat surprised to find a hot spring in this location. The area does not lend itself to it being natural. Do you find it soothing?”
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Takeru certainly didn’t mind letting Tsukito take his hand, though his brow furrowed curiously. How he didn’t realize what this was about before it came out of his mouth, honestly, was a mystery.
But there he stood, blinking down at the pendant for a long moment or two.
“Anii…” He looked up finally, still clearly surprised. Still, his fingers slowly closed around the gift, just as he remembered how to smile. “Thanks, it’s… I’ll treasure it.”
“...that is the first birthday present I have ever given to you.”
“I am sorry for the ones that I have missed until now.”
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“Takeru Totsuka. Please accept this. I am not sure if it would please you, but I was reminded of you when I saw it.”
After he gently grabbed his brother’s wrist, he pressed something into his hand--a small crystal pendant, shaped like a spiral seashell.
“Happy birthday, Brother.”
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"Eh?" The familiar voice definitely made his head snap toward the beach. Seeing his brother, though, he was still all smiles. "—Anii!"
Dropping the current water show, he flew through the air to join him just as easily as he had been doing over the bay moments ago.
"Check it out! I can break it whenever I want now!" As though he had to demonstrate further, he reached out a hand. "C’mon, you should get a load of the view from over the water!"
"You can break it whenever you want?..."
Had Zeus Keraunos descended upon this realm? No, that was unlikely. He would have sensed his presence, as would have Apollon. If that were the case, it had to be the work of the Scions, but that still didn't make sense. Unless... Tsukito shook the thoughts away. It would be something to consider later.
Silently, he took his brother's hand and let him take the lead. Right now, Takeru seemed as though he was the happiest he had been in a long time. He didn't want to rob that happiness with his theorizing.
Who could be his godly self again? That’s right, this guy.
That was why, without any care for the cold, he was flying out over the bay, trailing one foot then the other along the edge of the water, then maybe a few fingers—nah, scratch that. How about making the water twirl around him while he casually floated over the surface?
All of the above.
He didn’t even care who might see him looking so happy, either.
It had been so long since he'd seen the sight, he thought his eyes were playing tricks on him. His brother was out and flying over the bay, his powers at play as though they'd never been sealed at all. What was going on? How had this happened?
"Brother!"
"It’s fine, Tsuki-Tsuki! I promise it’s fine."
Was he saying that for his own benefit? It was certainly possible, but Tsukito deserved to feel at ease on his special day! Apollon managed to pry the door open with a triumphant huff and immediately set about guiding the other god through the darkness, snaking through the kitchen until they reached the patio doors.
The moment of truth. He exhaled through his nose, aiming to keep his nerves steady until all was revealed.
"Okay… You can open your eyes now."
Beyond the glass doors sat a light purple telescope, its sides carefully painted in silver with the phases of the moon. Perhaps it wasn’t the most high-tech piece of equipment, but it could certainly do the job; it was already pointed in the right direction, aiming towards Antirrhineae’s moon. Apollon opened the nearest door and gestured Tsukito through it, his smile taking on a slightly anxious edge.
”Happy birthday!” He shifted his weight, trying his best not to feel awkward or doubtful. It was far too late to alter the gift now, so second-guessing wouldn’t do anything. “I know that being able to see the moon is really, really important to you, so… I thought you might want to see it even closer. Uncle Hades taught me how to use a telescope like this one for Astronomy, so I can show you, if you don’t know.”
When Tsukito opened his eyes and came to realize what it was that was sitting in front of him, for a moment, he forgot to breathe. He had always known Apollon to be the sort who went above and beyond to be considerate--sometimes, overly so. But he knew now that was part of his charm: a part of him he wouldn't be the same without.
But this... this was something that simply stole words from him. He knew his duties oftentimes didn't coincide with things that Apollon wanted to do. It was in their very nature to conflict with one another. In the back of his mind, he had always wondered if it had bothered the Greek that he continued with his duties here and now, but seeing this made his fears evaporate nearly completely.
He gingerly reached out and ran his fingertips over the device, taking in the details inch by inch. It was certainly a lovely piece of equipment, even in its simplicity. It was clear that a lot of time and effort had been taken to customize it.
"It is beautiful, my beloved," he finally said, a warm smile spreading across his face. "I cannot be happier to have such a possession bestowed upon me."
"… Okay, close your eyes now!"
Apollon kept one hand clasped against Tsukito’s as he battled with the keys to his apartment, his fingers fumbling excitedly. In all likelihood, he was probably more excited about the date and time than his boyfriend was — but he was clearly unfazed by the discrepancy, given the vibrancy of his grin.
"It’s technically your birthday, since it’s a half an hour past midnight, so… I want to give you something special! But it’s a surprise, so you need to keep your eyes shut, okay? I’ll guide you to it!"
"Apollon. You are shaking. I understand that you are excited, but that should not cause a detriment to your health."
Despite his concerns, he complied with the other's wishes and closed his eyes, relying purely on the excitable Greek to lead the way. There wasn't any telling what he had planned, but it was clear he'd put some effort into it.
A curious flutter had started to develop in the pit of his stomach as they walked--was he nervous? It was still a strange sensation for him, but all things considered, he couldn't be blamed for it. All he could do was hope things ended happily for the both of them.
Upon returning to his abode, Tsukito should find that his apartment is fairly dark; the only source of light is from several batches of lit candles, their wicks softly glowing through the shadows of nightfall. There’s quiet music playing from the radio, and the smell of food permeates the air, mingling pleasantly with the scent of vanilla wax.
The dinner table is set for two, as one might expect. White rice with soy sauce, a few rolls of vegetable sushi, miso soup, and nikujaga — someone was hard at work today! Of course Apollon couldn’t have done this all himself (and the sea shells decorating the tablecloth are obvious clues as to who gave him a hand,) but it was doubtlessly a labor of love all the same. Our splendid co-chef is nowhere to be seen, but the food is still warm, so he can’t have gone far.
An anniversary dinner? Without a doubt. Welcome home, Tsukito!
Having Apollon over so often made the sight of returning to a darkened apartment mildly confusing at first. He was used to every blind in the room being open and the room blazing with light and even a fresh breeze when the weather was normal. That was why he hesitated to step inside when he first opened the door, but he soon found himself drawn in at the sight of the candles sitting around the room.
He approached one, curious about its origin, but the scent of familiar foods caught his attention and drew his eye toward the kitchen. He stared down at the setting once he'd walked to the table, brushing his fingertips against the seashells. His brother had been here, obviously. Was this something they had planned together?
Something in the back of his mind clicked as he stood there a moment more. This setting was definitely reminiscent of one he'd seen mentioned in one of the many magazines he'd perused in the past. A romantic dinner by candlelight was typically reserved for special occasions. Was that why he hadn't seen Apollon as often?
Silently, he scanned the room, but there was no sign of the Greek. He couldn't be far, though, he reasoned. He turned back to the food and let a small smile spread across his face at the sight. Though he wasn't sure he'd like it, the thought and care that had went into it would more than suffice.
"Here's a dare, Tsukito -- ask Aho-llon to read one of those special magazines with you. ☆"
"I will not."
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Knock knock knock knock!
Apollon stands in front of the door to Tsukito’s apartment, bundled up warm and snug to ward off the chilly weather. His voice is slightly muffled — both from being outdoors and having a scarf wrapped around his chin — so he calls out louder than usual to make up for it.
"Tsuki-Tsuki! It’s me! Dress really warm and come meet me out here, okay? I wanna show you something!"
Rubbing his eyes after being awoken from his dozee on the couch, Tsukito cast a curious glance toward the muffled sound of Apollon's voice. He'd long since learned to question relatively few things the sun god suggested; many things were simply easier that way.
After he pulled on his coat and gloves, Tsukito wandered out into the elements and immediately shivered. He couldn't remember the last time he hadn't seen snow on the ground. Though the constant snowfall had started to wear on him just a bit, he didn't complain. As he was now, there wasn't anything he cold do about it but wait out the will of the Scions. Still, if it could be gone sooner rather than later, he would be happy for it.
It didn't take long for him to spot Apollon standing out in the snow with his usual exuberant smile plastered across his face. In the back of Tsukito's mind, he'd noticed it was starting to become somewhat sporadic to see him like this. Was it the weather? Something else? He wasn't sure. It concerned him, but this wasn't the time to bring it up. He silently made his way over and greeted the Greek with a light kiss on the cheek. Those tended to go over well.
"What is it that you need to show me?"
