#|ic|phainon

[protectivemuses]

He knew he wasn’t like the long lived people on the Xianzhou. He knew it for a long time. Catching a ride with the Express and ending up here was just a hunch. A feeling in his chest. Huijun feels like he’s home, like the memories and dreams are real now. And he probably stands out, pretty bad. “S-Sorry, i’m looking for the head of the city?”

Phainon is used to people asking for help, so there's no surprise on his face when he hears someone speak up. He turns, blue eyes staring into those of the male in front of him. He does,in fact, stand out but that's becoming a little more normal it feels like. "I can take you to see them but I can't promise you'll get an audience with them. Is it possibly something I can help you with instead?"

[protectivemuses]

“…will you be gone long?” (for Phainon from his wife)

Phainon stays quiet for a few moments. This.. is not an easy question to answer. He knows very well what the likely outcome will be, but he doesn't want her knowing that. She doesn't deserve that burden, but she also doesn't deserve to be lied to. So the answer is not one that comes to him easily. Turning to face her one last time before his departure, he gives the gentlest smile he can. This version of him that she knows is not the original, but he knows when they see each other again, things will be different all the same. And she's never deserved to have to lose everything over and over.

"If I have any choice in the matter, I'll be back before you know it." Or at least, that's what he wishes he could say and leave it at that. "But.. that isn't all. On the top shelf of the bookshelf in our room, you'll find a note. I request you don't read it until after I've left. It holds the truth that I should now tell you, but my heart aches too much to say it outload."

He walks over to her now, stealing one last gentle kiss. "I will do everything I can to come back to you. That much is a promise from my soul." Even if it may not be him.

[protectivemuses]

”Death follows me like a faithful hound; while I do not cherish its presence, its loyalty is a comfort where others have faltered.”

Orlain to Phainon

"Is that so?" Phainon questions, canting his head. "I believe you and Castorice would possibly get along quite well. Well, at least if you look at the being followed by Death, aspect. Though I, myself, can also relate to that in a way. Even if almost all of my experiences with it have been because of my own hands.." He sighs. "Though I am sure if you were to find the right ones to call friends one day, they would prove how wrong others have been."

[protectivemuses]

have you been waiting long for me? - mydei to phainon

Phainon was minding his business, working out in the fields like he would do when he found himself visiting home. He didn't get to visit as much as he liked, but he still made sure to make plenty of time. Especially after the things he had seen, the memories he would forever be stuck with. Likewise, Mydeimos had his own things to tend to as they both grew up, so it wasn't unheard of that he'd have to leave for a bit sometimes when duty called.

So hearing the familiar voice, he lit up a bit as he turned to look as he straightened. He would know that voice at any time of his life; From the day they met to the day they'd reunite in the afterlife if Phainon could help it. "Mydeimos!" Arms are thrown over the shoulders of the other male, genuine laughs finding their way out of him as he finds himself overjoyed from the return. "Not as long as it could've been, but it's still a shame it had to be this long."

[protectivemuses]

"Would." He could take all three. Try him Phainon. - Mydei to Phainon

"In a fight, right?... Right?" Phainon's eyes are filled with panic, although he already knows the answer for this. Mydeimos has made it known by now, but there is still a part of Phainon that is in disbelief. Mydeimos, please. You're gonna kill him-

[protectivemuses]

Andddd that's it. He's nervous, anxious, and scared now. Flirting with someone is one thing. Especially if it's either his fiancé or fiancée, but anything with parents? Oh titans, help him.

And no he isn't flirting with the parents but getting approval from them? Oh boy.

[protectivemuses]

[ massage ] your muse is giving my muse a sensual massage [phainon boom there you go]

Phainon was stressed. That much was going without saying. Being an Chrysos Heir was too much, yet someone had to do it. He knew the weight wasn't all on him, per se, but as the one bearing the worldbearing coreflame, it felt quite a bit much more to him. Of course, that could have just been him.

When Eros was giving the massage, Phainon at first hadn't realized how tense he was from all the stress. In fact, there were even moans from him as the knots were worked out, he couldn't help but melt more into the touch, eyes closed as he let Eros continue. "Remind me I definitely owe you one for this.."

[protectivemuses]

| @wildresonances | Oh, that makes sense. Some little things would be an easy thing to talk about. He grimaces a little, swiping at his hair once Phainon's retracted his hand. "Well, I'm a healer. I work for the alchemy commission, which is a group of healers and doctors." His face is burning slightly. "I like flowers. I plant one for every soldier that is lost in the battles that I end up tending to. I can fight, well enough to defend Meili. I read a lot....?"

Phainon notices the grimace, blinking before sheepishly rubbing the back of his neck. "Sorry- Guess I didn't realize you didn't like that-" He still had a lot to learn, after all. "Oh, that's nice. If you ever want, we could always ask your other father about a nice place to do that. In fact, maybe we could all help you sometime if you want. I know your father has lost quite a few close to him, so perhaps he'd like the idea to remember those in other ways too than just memory." Maybe not, but did it ever really hurt to think about it?

"As far as fighting, there's a few of us that can always teach you more if you want to practice too. In fact.. I'm sure your father would be a good teacher too considering he can be quite the opponent. We fought for ten days and nights when we first met, after all."