close before anything , unable to speak just yet .
he’s driven all this way , but he didn’t know what to tell him just yet . he’s only able to silently crumble into his best friend’s embrace .
altair‘s sought him out before anyone else , desperate and distressed as he tries to string together an explanation .
all he needed right then was the comfort or his best friend . he didn’t have anyone else , so then he’s stumbling forward into isaac’s arms . altair pulls him +
altair stares over at him for a bit longer , features slightly wistful as he continues to contemplate things . he lightly nudges isaac’s shoulder again , deciding to keep grinning instead .
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“ eh ? do you need something ? ” altair asks , reaching over for his hand before he can poke again . “ that’s cute , but you can just tell me instead . ”
“ you’re awfully curious today . things are just fine between us , don’t worry . ” altair answered , looking his way again as he continues to wonder why he was asking .
his immediate conclusion is that isaac must be interested , and then he’s bothered in a way he couldn’t place
altair leans against him in return , eased back into being content right then . “ you keep me sane too , you really do . ” he murmurs back , eyes drifting back to the scenery before them .
the question does make him wonder , though . he releases a curious hum , thinking for a
“ i’m just saying i’m happy to still have you around . ” he assures , playing nudging isaac’s shoulders . “ sappy as it sounded , i really meant it . you’re my dearest friend , after all . ”
“ propose ? hmm , maybe . remind me in a few years or so . ” altair teases right back , following it up a little bit more laughter . he’s quick to settle right back down , silent as he notes isaac’s blush . it matches his own , surely .
@timeswepts “ Oh ? What are you going to do , princess ? ” Merle asks just to provoke her further . It’s a little too amusing , seeing her like this . She wonders if there’s more there than a pretty face , especially settling on the idea that she’s pretty .
Wait , what was she thinking ?
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“ something the matter , princess ? ” merle asks , purposely taunting the other as a smug smile finds her . it’s her own form of payback , after being provoked endlessly . “ did i say something wrong ? ” / @timeswepts
@timeswepts Merle decides to push things a little further , entertained merely with the idea of pushing Eden’s buttons in return . She crosses her arms too , smirk widening as she studies the other’s face for any crack in her facade .
“ Is that so ? Maybe I’m just not trying hard enough . ”
“ well , you know me . there’s nothing that would make me happier . ” altair answers , so content in his ease . he drapes an arm around isaac‘s shoulder , laughing as he welcomes the affection as always .
“ a lifetimes worth of you sounds like a dream , really . ”