adolphe catchall

[florescences]

i've only known him for an hour but why does he have to be unlocked...

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[chrysanths]

[ Adolphe just stands like "who else will I be glad to see again" for a second apart from Maomao, Taair, and Richie. ]

... Right.

[ Anyway, ]

[florescences]

[ she sighs. ]

Okay, fine. Have you decided what you're doing after yet? Are you going somewhere with Yves?

[chrysanths]

Yeah, but I don't know where.

[ He's not surprised that Elysia knows that they're dating because she and Yves are close, but also. Who the fuck in the game doesn't know by now. It's driving me insane that Adolphe is just (dense) about it. ]

He suggested Claude's place, but... I'm not sure about entering a place where war is imminent.

[ flashback to his existence being brought to the hell on earth because his parents wanted to sell him off post-war times ]

[florescences]

If you don't think it's the best play for the both of you to go, you should tell him.

[ ... ]

Hey, Adolphe. How do you feel about Yves? Are you in love with him?

[chrysanths]

He knows already. It's just the only option both of us talked about so far.

[ Well! So much for that thought and he hears Elysia ask. ]

... Yeah.

[ The tip of his ear goes pink. Just a little. And no one in this game was surprised. ]

[florescences]

[ her happiness and her relief blooms and radiates from her to an insane degree.

she isn't surprised. she just didn't know if he realized it himself yet. ]

I'm so, so overjoyed for the both of you. [ a beat. ] He knows, too, right?

[ sometimes, men.... are stupid....! ]

[chrysanths]

... We're dating. Do not use your megaphone about this under any circumstance.

[ or he'll become a recluse because (yves voice) he's shy ]

[florescences]

I'm hurt. You're going to make me cry, saying something like that. I wouldn't. That's yours and his story to tell.

[ she holds her hand out to him. ]

I'm sure he told you about his feelings, right? And mine.

[chrysanths]

[ He's so relieved and just takes her hand with a confused look on his face. What does she want with it. ]

He did tell me.

[ .... ]

Is that about how you love Yves?

[florescences]

[ she's happy that he's willing to take her hand without resistance even if he's stupid about it. she laces their fingers together, if he allows her. ]

We talked about it, once, about how you couldn't imagine loving more than one, but I also want to make it clear that I didn't want to be chosen.

I was hoping love would bloom between you two. Thank you, Adolphe.

1/2

[chrysanths]

[ Adolphe blanks out. Wait. Huh... wait?? ]

Not loving more than one, and made it clear that you didn't want to be chosen as that one person...?

[ He thinks about the kiss. The conversation about the flirting. Her words her everything her ]

[chrysanths]

What?

[ His thoughts and words say in unison. ]

You...

[florescences]

What are you so confused about? I am in love with Yves.

[ she admits that freely, sincerely. that's a truth she'd never deny. ]

I do know he loves you and is in love with you. I was hoping you'd love him in the same way, too. It's something you both deserve.

[ she so ardently wants the two of tem to be loved and cherished and to attain and be able to hold onto happiness.

she looks a little thoughtful. she remembers how he asked her to be more straightforward with him, so she'll extend that kindness this once, if it could even be called kind. ]

But it is nearing the end, and I don't like leaving things unsaid. I am a little in love with you.

[ she releases his hand. ]

I don't need an answer.

[chrysanths]

I—

[ This is so much. He takes a moment to think about all that Elysia just said. He's not exactly surprised about her falling in love with Yves either. He's still baffled about people loving him in the first place...

What is with you people and not wanting an answer. ]

... Okay.

[florescences]

[ ... ]

Do you want to give me an answer?

[chrysanths]

[ .... ]

You weren't supposed to hear that.

[ Anyway, ]

You said you didn't need one, so I'm not going to give you something you don't need.

[florescences]

If I asked you if you could love me, in any way, would you answer me that?

[ she doesn't necessarily mean romantically. in any way at all. ]

[chrysanths]

[ Adolphe knows that she doesn't necessarily mean romantically, but. ]

... How far does it go? A strong friendship sort of love? Familial bonds? Found family? Just anything I feel strongly about?

[florescences]

I don't want to limit you. You can define it however you want it.

[ elysia truly is someone who is all about love, any and all kinds of love, and just because she doesn't need something doesn't mean she doesn't want it. ]

[chrysanths]

[ Adolphe stays quiet and thinks about this. He's giving it serious thought, and Elysia deserves a well-thought out answer. ]

... Love is a strong word in general for what it is to me. I can't love everyone like you and Yves. For me, I can't wear out the word. I want it to be special. You already know that I'm extremely picky about people who I like.

So, I think giving someone a chance and letting the relationship grow to something despite my picky self is how I would define it.

In that sense, in response to your question... yes.

[florescences]

[ elysia is accustomed to waiting, and his answer is enough for her. happiness flutters in her chest. ]

Thanks, Adolphe. I love you, too.

[ because that's basically what he told her and because she wants him to be used to being loved. any kind of love is enough for her.

she closes what little distance is between them to kiss his cheek. ]

I'm glad to be special to you.

[chrysanths]

[ aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Adolphe still gets flustered over this. someone help him

To be used to being loved... he thinks he can have that now, with Yves. Elysia saying it emphasizes it even more. ]

... Thanks.

[ eloquence? lol. lmao. ]

[florescences]

[ that's okay. he doesn't need to be eloquent and have great romantic declarations like other people. elysia accepts him for all that he is.

but because they're in this situation, she does have to ask: ]

I can tell you I love you everyday if you need it or want it, but...

Would it be easier for you, if I stepped back even more?

[ from the two of you? ]

[chrysanths]

I'm fine without the constant reminder. In fact, I would prefer that—even before I was dating Yves.

[ He can't take it...... ]

[florescences]

[ she wonders if she should bring up her last question again, but as for the first... ]

I'll take it into consideration.

[ which means she might ignore it to tease him. ]