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[cagedinflesh]

lockets, compasses or action! or whatever else really

fun roulette, which personality will it be, you just can't know
unless you do know who you want, then say so

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[The embrace startles him for a moment, until he answers it back. And in all the tension of these past days, all the fear and uncertainty that will draw into the coming weeks, he finds himself answering with a tighter hold, with his face in Jekyll's shoulder and his breathing uneasy.]

I want to be.

[cagedinflesh]

[Likewise Dorian's reaction is a surprise, but he answers it easily enough. Holding tighter in turn, resting his cheek on Dorian's hair.]

If anything were to happen to you, I could never forgive myself for not being there for you.

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[He appreciates the comfort, and he doesn't quite register the difference between it and the happiness he feels when Ratatosk holds him. He only thoughtlessly reacts, all instinct, to the warmth by holding on to it. By welcoming that feeling and indulging in it.]

I don't intend on seeking battle, I promise. But there are things I must protect.

[cagedinflesh]

Of course... I am certainly able to understand that. We all have people and things to protect, above all else, even our own lives - and hopefully not, yet perhaps at times it may be unavoidable, the lives of others.

For myself, you are among those people, Dorian. Surely the top two.

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[Touched beyond being able to express it, Dorian can only translate it into something lighter.] 'Top two'? Is there someone I should be jealous of?

[cagedinflesh]

[Berserker laughs, giving Dorian a little squeeze as he does.]

No, no, only Tatsumi - placing you as the number one, at the very least here!

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[Now he smiles truly, even hints at the start of a laugh.] Ah, well. I think I can accept that. If only just. He does seem a wonderful fellow.

[cagedinflesh]

[He pulls back, placing his hands on either side of Dorian's cheeks, and kisses his forehead.]

Of course, there is some level of obligation to it as well, which is a difficult thing to beat! You've a disadvantage which is out of your hands. Still, I am not one to play favourites, you are equally loved in my mind!

[But he places Dorian above his new Master, so that's something, right.]

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[Dorian bows his head and turns down his wish for other kisses until he can dismiss it. Still, he has to insist.]

When you kiss me like that, Henry, you make me feel as if you think me a child.

[cagedinflesh]

-No, not at all. If I'd ever had a child, perhaps I would have wished them to be you, it would certainly be good fortune for me. As it is, to think of you in such a way would be to do you a disservice. A friend must be entirely equal.

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[He doesn't know why it pleases him so much to hear it, but it does.] Yes, he must be. I am glad you agree.

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Of course. You are a very dear friend, Dorian, don't doubt it for a moment, or think that I would take it for granted in any way. If it does appear so, you must let me know.

-Perhaps, then, it is only right, I should confess to you, I have taken a Master here, recently. All the more reason you need not fear for my well-being.

NICE WORK THERE ON THE KEYWORDS

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[Dorian pauses, and he can't resist teasing Jekyll a little.] I am very happy for you, Henry! I hope that it will protect you in the upcoming conflicts.

But surely that would rank me third in your heart, would it not?

I'm not proud, I feel great shame

[cagedinflesh]

No, I must put you first, even so! I remain true to my word!

[Lucifer doesn't need him. And he doesn't need Lucifer!!!]

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Just as a knight would. [He remembers that, Jekyll. With a smile, he kisses Bersker on the cheek.] I must go now. But please, stay in contact. I will develop something more advanced than the stone, but it needs must do for discretion for now.

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[Jekyll flushes with the mention of knights. He had nearly forgotten he'd admitted that to Dorian, and to be reminded is almost more embarrassing than the admission.] The stone is quite alright, thank you, Dorian, I shall certainly contact you - perhaps more than you wish!

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That would be entirely impossible, Henry. I assure you.