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[dereban]

[ It had been a complete accident.

The fact that she was now at his bedside just waiting for him to wake up after getting hit hard in the head was definitely not a part of today's plans for her, but he seemed to be relatively fine otherwise.

So now all she could do, really, was wait. ]

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[dereban]

...Ah, about that--

[...]

I... already know it.

[spacialeyes]

You really do know everything! What is it?

[dereban]

I don't know everything. I just... I did go to a place, before.

[ And she's going to tell him the size because hell if I know what ring sizes are, don't make me look this up I don't fucking know. ]

lmao i realized as i submitted "wait this is hyper specific info"

[spacialeyes]

Have you been thinking about getting married for a while, Himeko? I guess you do have a lot of people to ask... [Now that he's got her ring size, Yuuto can stop fussing over her fingers and instead lace their hands together. His expression is more shy than he'd like.] ... Should I make you a ring anyway?

[dereban]

Huh-

[...]

Ah, well, I... yes?

[spacialeyes]

... Alright. I'll make a ring just for you. [He gives her a hand a gentle squeeze, mostly to reassure himself as he gets more honest,] So that no matter what, my promise can stay with you. I'll always love you and want you, more than anything else...

Though your fingers are going to be crowded with so many rings, huh? I'll make something small?

[dereban]

I'm not planning on marrying everyone I'm partners with, Yuuto. Just... make the ring however you want.

[spacialeyes]

But I thought you liked paperwork? [gonna try to make up for that bad joke with a kiss!!!] I've thought about it a lot too. I've had so many dreams about it by now. About you... Talking about it like this feels nice.

[dereban]

Please. If I could, I'd rather not do paperwork the rest of my life...

[spacialeyes]

Hm? What should we do instead?

[dereban]

Whatever we want...?

[spacialeyes]

... You always make it sound so easy.

Mm. Whatever we want. I'm looking forward to it.

[dereban]

But, right now... don't keep me waiting any longer, geez.

[spacialeyes]

Alright… [He begins to shift in preparation, pausing when his grip on her hand loosens.] I won’t be able to think about anything but you… nullify me?

[dereban]

Mmm... I wouldn't want it any other way.

[ She easily focuses on turning the switch in her head on, making sure the nullification goes off easily. ]

[spacialeyes]

[Yuuto relaxes as he feels her nullify his power. It used to scare him to feel a part of himself disappear, but lately he’s found it calming. Losing his power just makes more room for Inaba.

Smiling shyly, Yuuto presses in closer to kiss her forehead.]

Thank you… I love you, Himeko.

[dereban]

You really don't have to thank me for that, you know.

[...]

Honestly, there might be a time when I may not even be able to do this anymore.

[spacialeyes]

[…]

Will I have to stop touching you, I wonder..?

[dereban]

You should still touch me even if it does go away.

[spacialeyes]

I might make the furniture move… My power might get out, you know?

[dereban]

You think I don't already know that?

[ She lets out a huff as she brings one hand to the side of his face, gentle. ]

Look. The 'me' that has these abilities? This... nullification, and all that. I've never wanted these to begin with. And part of my wish to return home also means that I want to be me, again. The proper, human Inaba Himeko; an ordinary girl. And I'm willing to deal with what comes to returning to that.

[spacialeyes]

[Yuuto feels a shiver when she touches his face, though it isn’t necessarily an unpleasant one. His expression softens as meets her gaze, why while the pink colour of his magic is dormant in his eyes.]

Would- Would you be happier… n-not using it now?

[dereban]

...

[ The question Yuuto poses catches her a bit off guard. ]

I mean, I could-- [ That doesn't answer the question, Inaba Himeko. ] But it's... it isn't as if it'd make me happier or unhappier, at the moment.

[ She probably should explain, shouldn't she? ]

The ability, it's dug deep into my soul... I'd still feel it even if I didn't use it.

[spacialeyes]

… That’s not fair, you know.

[His words are light and teasing, followed by a gentle brush of his fingers down her neck and shoulder.]

I’m not being fair. If you’re feeling that more than me, then I’m not doing enough, hm?

For a bit, I want to make you feel nothing but happiness, Himeko… Could we try?

[dereban]

It's...

[ For a moment, there's something strained in her voice before she tries to shake it off. ]

Sorry. It really isn't your fault, you know. There's only so much you can do, Yuuto. But, hold on-

[ She can feel it in the back of her mind, the proverbial light switch for the nullification that she just flicks off. ]

-there.