--Galatea--

[takesitall]

[Aventurine watches as the movers bring his new statue into his garden. He recently bought a new house with a garden and it seemed a shame to keep it empty like it was. He'll figure out if he wants a statue or not later, but this one was decently priced for the quality and he is never going to say no to art of a pretty man where he can see it.

As the statue is placed down, Aventurine notices an odd device stuck on the back.]

Take that off, what the hell.

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[ignoranceisblight]

I'll be relying on you to help me choose things.

[takesitall]

Not a problem.

[Several hours later, the two of them are heading home with an entire wardrobe for Veritas.]

Want to order in for dinner?

[ignoranceisblight]

Yes, that sounds good.

[takesitall]

Pizza? Or something else? I just don't want to overwhelm you.

[ignoranceisblight]

Pizza sounds good, just keep things simple for now?

[takesitall]

A cheese and a pepperoni? Pretty basic, but some options.

[ignoranceisblight]

[He nods.]

I like the sound of that.

[They get home and Veritas goes to put his new wardrobe away while Aventurine goes to put in the order for pizza.

When he comes back downstairs, it's in a couple of the things they've bought--a sleeveless turtleneck and some incredibly comfy pants.]

[takesitall]

[Aventurine is slightly distracted from where he's in the kitchen getting out soda for Veritas to try. He knew the man was attractive and that he was very attached to Veritas, but all of this is just...

Goddess. He's a disaster.]

Soda okay?

[ignoranceisblight]

Yes, soda is fine.

[He sits down, reaching out for Aventurine a bit.]

[takesitall]

[He settles down with the soda, cuddling close as soon as he can.]

Comfy?

[ignoranceisblight]

Yes, very.

[As he wraps his arms around Aventurine.]

[takesitall]

Hehe, cuddlebug.

[Says the biggest cuddlebug.]

I like it~

[ignoranceisblight]

I enjoy it a lot already...

[He hugs Aventurine closer.]

[takesitall]

Whenever you need to, just come find me and hug me.

[ignoranceisblight]

Mm, careful. I may want to never let go.

[takesitall]

That's fine~ I'm not going to let go of you, after all.

[ignoranceisblight]

[Cuddled close like this, Aventurine might be able to tell how that makes Veritas's heartbeat quicken, and he turns a bit pink.]

In that case... I won't let go of you, either.

[takesitall]

[Oh.]

Good.

[And he just settles in closer. The pizza won't be here for a bit, it's fine.]

[ignoranceisblight]

[It's fine!!]

... this is perfect...

[takesitall]

Agreed. A shame you have your own bed~

[He's just teasing, mostly.]

[ignoranceisblight]

[...]

We could share one of ours, if you want...?

[takesitall]

[...oh.]

Mine's probably the biggest?

[ignoranceisblight]

Yours, then, if you'd really like to.

[takesitall]

I think I would. It'd be nice, I think, yeah?

[ignoranceisblight]

It would.

[He buries his face in the crook of Aventurine's neck for a bit, sighing happily.

He lifts his head after a bit, with a thoughtful noise.]

... I wonder if whatever heard that bastard's wish to bring me to life knew he didn't deserve me.