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I'll be happy with whatever you get me, you know. Just pick what you think looks best.

[Oh, Mikleo. Life with a tsundere means Sorey has done this song and dance a million times before.]

If I really have to choose, I guess... blue, because it reminds me of you.

[THAT'S THE PROBLEM, THOUGH, SOREY, GODS!!!

Okay but that answer has Mikleo blushing crimson. He's so glad this isn't in person just yet.]

I...I see. Um...are you at your dorm right now?

[Well, if it wasn't obvious before, it is now, Mikleo.]

[Yep, it's totally a present for him. That's exciting. Totally unnecessary, but exciting nonetheless.]

Yeah, I was doing homework. If you bring your stuff over we can compare notes.

[Sorey is a kind and understanding boyfriend, so he tries to give Mikleo an excuse.]

[That kind and understanding boyfriend seems to also have some self-preservation instincts. As long as Mikleo doesn't show up in a dress.]

More like check your math, as usual. I'll be there in a few minutes.

[He cuts the line and grabs the stuff he needs: notes, a box with the blue feather earrings in it, and the folded up Ringmaster's coat. Afterwards, Mikleo heads to where Sorey's dorm is and knocks politely on the door.]

Sorey?

[Who's to say Sorey won't be in a dress?

(He's not in a dress.)

The door swings open almost immediately. Sorey greets him with a big smile; he's wearing a dark red button-down over a black shirt, and both are a little rumpled from laying around in. He's taken over the table with books and notes as well as a bowl of fruit he filched from the dining room.]

Hey. Come on in.

[Maybe not, but Sorey's still unfairly handsome and cute, so it doesn't matter.

Mikleo enters the room and clears off a spot on the table to set his notes down. He glances over to Sorey with a faint blush.]

Here.

[He holds out the box and coat.]

The coat is supposed to help bestow some protection with item synthesis, so...I thought we could do that with what I got you. It'd make it more practical.

[Sorey blinks at the gifts being shoved on him, but he accepts them.]

Wait, you want to... [... oh. Now he's blushing, too. At least Mikleo's not wearing a dress this time.] Y-yeah, sure! We can-- ah, we can totally do that.

[He sets the coat on the back of his chair so he can open the box properly.]

You didn't have to go through all this trouble for me, you know. [Pops the top off, and--] ... No way. No way! They're just like my earrings!

[His eyes are practically sparkling. Congratulations, Mikleo, you just made his year.]

[His blush just gets a shade darker.]

We don't have to do that if you don't want to. That's just one method.

[Not that Mikleo will object per se, but...it's still just one option open to them.

He forgets his embarrassment at Sorey's reaction to the earrings, however. The seraph allows a look of pleased pride to show on his face a little bit.]

It's too weird seeing you without them. I'm just sorry it took so long.

[He's absolutely glowing at the present, however. He sets it down on the table with no small amount of reverence-- then he moves to sweep Mikleo up into a big hug and pick him up. He's just so happy. Look at him. LOOK AT HIM.]

I would've waited forever. [For Mikleo, for the earrings, whatever.] Thank you so, so much!

[Okay, now he can put Mikleo down-- but he's definitely going to try to kiss him, so.]

[Mikleo squeaks a little in surprise at being picked up. Not that he can work up even mild annoyance given the look on Sorey's face. The only thing he can do is return the hug with a small smile.]

You're welcome.

[Good thing the seraph goes with that answer instead of his usual "you don't need to thank me." He doubts that he could've gotten it all out before Sorey kissed him. Still, Mikleo returns the kiss easily enough, though he might be smiling a little into it. His partner's joy is highly infectious, honestly.]

[He makes sure Mikleo knows it's a kiss of gratitude, because it sure goes on a while before he breaks it. Can he really be blamed, though? Mikleo's wonderful, of course Sorey wants to kiss him all the time.]

So I just put everything on and hug you for a couple hours? Sounds like a study date to me.

[Jeez, Sorey. Not that he minds since he really enjoys kissing him.]

Yes and...yeah, guess it is.

[Mikleo gently pulls away so that he can grab their notes.]

Where do you wanna get comfortable for that?

We can sit on the bed. [He's amassed a mighty collection of pillows, so sitting up shouldn't be a problem. Maybe it's the comfort of the bed that makes it so hard to study by himself. Sorey is already slipping on the jacket, but it's the earrings that need a more delicate hand; it's been ages since he put them in, and these ones aren't molded to his ear yet.]

There we go. How do I look?

[Like a Black Dream reject. Next question.]

[Mikleo nods, and then turns to look when Sorey asks for his opinion. He covers his mouth to hide a smile of wicked amusement.]

That jacket really doesn't suit you. At least you'll only be wearing it for a couple of hours.

[Good Lords.... He tilts his head towards the bed.]

You first.

[Rude.]

You're just jealous.

[Here they go again. He climbs onto the bed with his notes, but he'll wait to stretch out until Mikleo's curled up with him.]

[Mikleo huffs as he climbs onto the bed and curls up against Sorey's side. The feel of their mana being exchanged has long since become something familiar and welcome at this point.]

Hardly. Anyway, what should we be focusing on today?

[He adjusts the coat so he's kind of sheltering Mikleo with it.]

This assignment's about healing magic and mana usage. I can't remember if they said you can revive people inside of dungeons or not, let alone what the ratio is. Is it a third of one's mana? A half? Three quarters?

My notes are kind of...

[He holds up his notebook. There's a clear line where he dozed off and his pencil went off the page.]

Edited 2016-10-17 02:15 (UTC)

[Mikleo just sighs when he sees Sorey's notes. Lords....]

Luckily for you, I have the complete notes for that.

[He opens up his notebook to detailed notes on the subject, allowing Sorey to copy them. Even though this is far beyond his capability to heal as a Queen, it's still handy information to know.]

People can be revived in a dungeon, but it's limited outside of that. Ten minutes after the person's death is the time limit you have to work with as a King, and it takes a lot of mana and time to cast.

[Someone has to know Sorey's limits, since he sure as hell doesn't.]

Ah, right! Thanks, you're a lifesaver. [He jots down the bits he's missing in his notes. Now that he has them there, memorizing them shouldn't be a problem... unless he gets overwhelmed.]

Let's hope I never have to use it. I have the spell memorized, but... [but dead people. He doesn't want anyone else to die, no matter how impermanent death is for Heroes.]

[Sometimes, Mikleo thinks that Sorey ignores his limits.]

You're just lucky that I take good notes.

[The other comment gives the seraph some pause. He sighs softly as he glances at his partner. Mikleo moves to kiss the side of Sorey's head before settling back into using his partner as a pillow.]

As long as you keep calm if it happens, you won't freeze up and forget you have it. Ten minutes isn't a lot of time, but it should be long enough to get control and cast the spell.

[It's the only advice Mikleo can give him on that while not saying that he's sure there'll come a time in which Sorey will have to use it.]

[... Yes. Yes he does. Usually he has a good reason for it, but... well, he always gets his due later.]

You always have. My problem is that I get too into the conversation and forget stuff.

[He leans into Mikleo a bit, happy to return the warmth and the snuggle even if item synthesis weren't involved.]

... Ten minutes is a lot better than two. You're right. I'll just have to find my center. In the meantime, I'll try to keep an eye on things so I don't have to use it.

Yeah, well, that's why we have study dates as often as we do.

[Jeez.

Mikleo bumps his fist against Sorey's chest gently.]

Just remember you're not the only King out there. Now, are you missing any other notes?

[Casually changing the subject. Advising is all he can do at the moment, and his partner's got the point by now.]

[Sorey grins at him, then refocuses on his stack of homework. He's actually finished most of it. There are a few questions related to charm magic he hasn't filled in yet, but it won't be an issue.]

I think that's everything. [Look, he's even filling them in right now. A couple minutes later and he's done.

He swallows a yawn and stretches, and slips his arm around Mikleo for closer snuggles. Awful.]

[Mikleo nods and closes his notebook, setting it aside now that it's no longer needed. Being the good ~~nerd~~ student that he is, he'd finished his homework earlier.

He huffs out a laugh as Sorey does that, but scoots closer as well. After a moment, the seraph turns on his side and brushes his lips against his partner's cheek.]

Try not to fall asleep or else you'll be up late tonight.

[His eyes glint as he teases the brunet.]

[His emerald eyes dance as he glances at the seraph.]

I kinda figured that would happen anyway.

[He gently scritches the side of Mikleo's neck beneath his collar as he leans in for another kiss. So much for the study date.]

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