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[the13tharcana]

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[leggierissimo]

Everything. Or, just about everything, anyway.

[The zest for life that Ryoji has always seemed to have is so childlike sometimes that Joshua is unable to keep from smiling. Part of that is what had captured his attention in the first place. Like a puppy, always wagging it's tail and happy to see anyone or anything, and everyone is a friend. It's not something he can easily do himself... so it's incredibly intriguing.

But, Ryoji's final words there strike that spark of doubt that's always there, no matter whether he's expressing it or not. Back in Ryoji's world, Minako makes him this happy, and Joshua knows it. Here, it's difficult to gauge, but he knows for sure that back at home, that sentiment wouldn't be true. But he says nothing, does nothing to express it, and simply rests his chin on Ryoji's chest, smirking.]

Easy to please goes well with high-maintenance, after all.

[the13tharcana]

[Meanwhile it's Joshua's composure and self-restraint that's always kept Ryoji intrigued with him in turn, and the fact that Josh was hard to approach and not that easy to please sometimes only wanted him to keep trying more. Ryoji never felt himself being discouraged by any of it, and honestly, he didn't even understand nor see the option that anyone could.

Oblivious to Joshua's thoughts, Ryoji has no means to doubt himself. When he said that nobody makes him as happy as Joshua does, he really meant it. Right now, and right here, it's true. ... Ryoji does think back on it sometimes, but probably not in the way Josh thinks he does - not anymore, at least. Though unless brought up, high chances were that Ryoji wouldn't address it himself anymore. Not unless it was necessary, somehow.

For now, all Ryoji can do is eagerly return Joshua's smile.]

I think there was a saying... that opposites attract one another?

[leggierissimo]

[It's that exact difficulty to approach that Joshua has put on in order to keep people at a tolerable distance. But, leave it to Ryoji to push past boundaries... It's always reminded him of Sanae, in a way, except Sanae's way is far less innocent-puppy-like.

Joshua tilts his head, smirk staying in place, eyes narrowing just a slight bit.]

Something like that, yes. Then again, we have quite a bit in common, too.

[And with that, he pushes up to sit, straddling Ryoji's waist as he stretches his arms above his head. Laying on the rooftop for a couple of hours and watching the sky hadn't really done any favors for his muscles.]

Let's go, before the sun rises too high.

[the13tharcana]

[Leave it to Ryoji to be a hopeless romantic.]

That's also true. Maybe we're just opposite kindred spirits or something.

[...If that even makes sense. They're totally different character-wise but they think alike when it comes to a lot of things. Maybe that's what makes it work so well.

As Joshua shifts, Ryoji instinctively places one of his hands on his belly, unable to avert his gaze as his boyfriend stretches. If Josh sitting on top of him like this is giving him any ideas, he's not letting it show.]

After you, love.

[leggierissimo]

It's possible. After all, if fate has something to do with it, it could really be anything.

[It makes perfect sense. Absolute perfect sense. People can be kindred spirits while being habitually opposite.

Oh, Joshua is aware of any ideas Ryoji could get from this, and it's why he lets it stretch on for a little bit longer than necessary. That, and it's just downright satisfying. Once he's finished, though, he moves off, standing up on the roof and brushing off his pants.]

I'll wait for you to climb down before I take off, so you're not left behind.

[the13tharcana]

[Using the word 'fate' leaves Ryoji with an even bigger smile on his lips than before. ... And something sparkly in his eyes, for that matter. It's probably no surprise to anyone anymore that someone here is just a big sucker for these kind of words.

Ryoji also can't help but wonder if Joshua's doing all of that on purpose or not... Either way, he can keep it in mind and address it later when they get back home again. They'll see who will be teasing whom then.

It takes him a few seconds of staring, but Ryoji's eventually back on his feet as well.]

Alright. Just give me a moment.

[And with that, he leaves a quick peck on the side of his boyfriend's face before making his way down. He doesn't want to keep Joshua waiting!]

[leggierissimo]

[One of the reasons he'd used it. Seeing that look on Ryoji's face is much more entertaining than any other option. He knows Ryoji believes in this sort of thing.

If the little smirk says anything, he's definitely doing it on purpose~ Still, he's not ignoring that little thought there, either. A good end to their trip, perhaps. And not one he'd readily dismiss.

The quick kiss gets a smile in return, but no further reciprocation. Joshua watches Ryoji climb down, making sure his feet are solidly on the grass below before bothering to extend his wings. The injured one has been healing, though at a still somewhat slow pace... the stylized area is nowhere near as large as it was months before, but it's definitely not gone. Rather than near the base, it begins midway up the wing, near the more prominent joint. But, so far, it doesn't seem to be impeding flight all that much.

Those wings flap, and Joshua lifts up from the rooftop, being careful to make sure he's steady. And once he is, he takes off towards 104, at a slow enough pace that Ryoji can at least mostly keep up.]