[ It certainly was, though... by this time, Anaxagoras feels it is so distant it may as well have been another entire age - and given how old he knows in the last 'loop' he consciously lived, in a sense perhaps that is not wrong.
Still, as he gives a little smile, tilting his head. ]
Yes, that's right. I was quite arrogant back then, thinking I could achieve something like that...though, perhaps I hadn't changed too much.
[ His smile turns into a little smirk - almost as if defiant, and he nuzzles at even at that hand, that finger making its way around. ]
And by now, the pain has diminished so to be non-existent. However, I appreciate the sentiment.
[He laughs lightly - no. That arrogance will always be present, it seems. He does spare a thought for it, though - if Anaxagoras lived in a virtual world, then his sister, too, was virtual. Just data. Not "real".]
[And the fact that he's here, not broken by that revelation. That everything he did, in the end, was just something in a computer, never to become real.]
[Hansa sighs, but his smile is fond all the same.]
...You're one of the bravest people I've ever known. Reckless, yes, but brave. No wonder you shine like a star.
[ ...It's embarrassing still to say something like "Yes, I want you to keep saying it," and yet it is a true that resonates within his heart, as clear as the flush spread across his face like this.
Ah, he truly is so weak to this. ]
A constant reminder, is it? Do keep in mind that you're not the only one who can propel compliments as easy as breathing.
In fact, even I can -
[ —and there is a surprised yelp because of Hansa's maneuvering around, with Anaxagoras feeling his face somehow growing even hotter. Despite his next words, he evidently enjoyed that, considering how little annoyance can be detected from his tone... ]
[ Hearing the other man laugh in sheer delight is as always as pleasant as a gentle rush of excitement, though it is certainly more than that, even as he wrinkles his nose after Hansa's playfulness. ]
I am particularly frightening when enraged.
[ Words that are murmured into the kiss, just the same; it's how they are. Always. Sweet and natural, even with him acting like this...as if he is bothered. ]
Hm, then don't blame me if you end up being unprepared for what might happen next.
[ He says that only to return the kiss right back and playfully nibble at the bottom of the other man's lip, then moving back to sneak a hand up to attempt to playfully as well as gently pinch the other male's cheek. ]
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[To bring back the dead.]
[That's a taboo on all fronts. Religion or not. It seems even from the beginning, he wanted to spit on God and have his way.]
[Hansa's thumb makes a little circle over his jaw, continuing to stare into that brilliant star-like eye.]
I'm sorry about your loss. [The pain must have been unimaginable.] So this was the price to pay for such a precious thing, I assume.
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Still, as he gives a little smile, tilting his head. ]
Yes, that's right. I was quite arrogant back then, thinking I could achieve something like that...though, perhaps I hadn't changed too much.
[ His smile turns into a little smirk - almost as if defiant, and he nuzzles at even at that hand, that finger making its way around. ]
And by now, the pain has diminished so to be non-existent. However, I appreciate the sentiment.
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[And the fact that he's here, not broken by that revelation. That everything he did, in the end, was just something in a computer, never to become real.]
[Hansa sighs, but his smile is fond all the same.]
...You're one of the bravest people I've ever known. Reckless, yes, but brave. No wonder you shine like a star.
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He looks at the fond smile, following that sigh, and feels something like satisfaction. Should he? Yes, definitely.
Though, he does flush at the compliment, even all the way to his ears. ]
You...hmph, careful not to be completely blinded, then.
[ The words come out softly, despite his usual tone. The gentle look in his eye is true, and he does enjoy hearing the man say such things. ]
...You're always saying such thoughtful things about myself. I hope you realize I'm not about to forget that any time soon.
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[Over and over and over again. That shade, like a crimson blossom, blooms over Anaxagoras's face. How lovely it is.]
Especially if I get to see you turn such a gorgeous color.
[Don't mind him if he shifts to the side to lightly bite at one of those red ears. Hehe.]
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Ah, he truly is so weak to this. ]
A constant reminder, is it? Do keep in mind that you're not the only one who can propel compliments as easy as breathing.
In fact, even I can -
[ —and there is a surprised yelp because of Hansa's maneuvering around, with Anaxagoras feeling his face somehow growing even hotter. Despite his next words, he evidently enjoyed that, considering how little annoyance can be detected from his tone... ]
- Hansa! Keep that up and see what happens.
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[He's laughing in sheer delight, pulling back if only so he can now playfully nip at his nose.]
And see what happens. Ooh. So scary.
[And now, Hansa grabs his prize of a pressed kiss against his lips. This feels so...easy. So light. As natural as anything.]
Maybe I want to see what happens.
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I am particularly frightening when enraged.
[ Words that are murmured into the kiss, just the same; it's how they are. Always. Sweet and natural, even with him acting like this...as if he is bothered. ]
Hm, then don't blame me if you end up being unprepared for what might happen next.
[ He says that only to return the kiss right back and playfully nibble at the bottom of the other man's lip, then moving back to sneak a hand up to attempt to playfully as well as gently pinch the other male's cheek. ]