[When Thanatos walks in - and he does walk straight in, without knocking, considering Hypnos said the door was open - he's in one of the casual suits he seems to favour currently and looks...
irritated.
It's a mild kind of irritation, just a pinch in his features and the line of his jaw, but it's visible to anyone who knows where to look.]
I'm going on a date and want to know what to wear.
[ He's lounging on his bed, and does a slow, tired blink up at Thanatos, followed by that lazy grin of his that his brother knows too well. He's bundled into hoodie and oversized sweatpants. He knows damn well that Thanatos already understands that much and isn't asking for that to be explained. ]
What do you want to know?
[ His brother looks...irritated, but that's not weird to Hypnos. ]
[Give him another moment with that. He needed a moment when he read it and now he's heard it come out of Hypnos' mouth he just...
Thanatos makes a quick, almost fluttery gesture with one hand. Unlike his twin he is rarely outwardly animated even at his most emotional, but his hand moves in dismissal of whatever thought was forming at that moment before he folds his arms again.]
I wouldn't have imagined anyone here would have caught your eye that way.
[ He's watching his brother with some curiosity. To see him even briefly be animated is such a joy to him. He wants to see him react more, so he decides to say one more thing before answering Thanatos. ]
Why are you acting so weird about this, Thanatos?
[ And then, some reprieve for his poor brother. ]
I didn't imagine, either. And it's -- a date right now. You know the thing modern mortals do when they're trying to get to know someone that they like.
One of those. And I like her, Thanatos, so I'd rather dress appropriately.
[Thanatos splutters for a moment, visibly caught out by the audacity of Hypnos' question.]
I am not acting weird. [He is not. Absolutely not. He frowns and looks away while he gathers himself because he can't simply eject himself from this conversation as he'd so very much like to.
(And isn't that silly, because he came here and he didn't have to.)]
And you want my help. [Okay so... he's a little flattered, but he also knows that his brother would be entirely uncomfortable dressing in the way that he himself does. Still...]
Fine. I assume you don't want to give the impression you're ready to take a nap at any given moment.
[ It's a gentler tease this time. And finally, Hypnos stands from where he's relaxing and takes the couple of steps it takes him to get closer to Thanatos. ]
Yes. And yes, I don't think napping on a date is very polite.
[That's... nice. It's nice to hear. Thanatos has always trusted his brother to a certain extent, though it had been stretched in recent times prior to their arrival here. He had been remembering things... times when they were far closer than they had eventually become.]
Do you have anything suitable, or do we need to look for something new for you?
[Given the differences in their heights and builds, Thanatos' clothes won't fit him.]
[ Realistically, his entire wardrobe was essentially...what he was wearing now. He probably should get more than one new thing, anyway. Maybe. It's not like it's a bad idea to get a couple of things he likes to wear anyway, he thinks. ]
Nothing I own is different from --
[ Well, he's wearing sweatpants and a hoodie and it's hot outside so clearly he hasn't even left the house. ]
This. And I like this. But I also like her.
[ So -- the natural conclusion is to dress properly for dating her. ]
[Thanatos isn't sure how he feels about that. There's a childish, immature spike of something - jealousy?? - that he immediately pushes aside.
Don't be ridiculous.
It does please him that his brother has found something he wants to make an effort for, even if that thing is a mortal woman. She must be truly something to draw Hypnos' attention like this.]
[ He looks pretty happy to be going out and getting something which is unusual for him to start. Still, he takes a couple steps towards Thanatos, and then reaches for his brother's arm, taking his arm in his hand so they can walk side by side like this. He's happy to see him, happy to have him around.
And every time he sees his twin brother, he's reminded that despite some of the rough spots in their relationships --
Their bond is unbreakable. There is no one in his life that compares, or even comes close to, Thanatos. ]
[Not something he might have said so easily, once, but even the relatively short time they've been here has done wonders for their relationship. Thanatos hasn't been blind to it.
He's always loved his brother. Hypnos is undoubtedly the most important person in his world and always would be. He was just always... so terrible at showing it, even when he was trying.
When they leave, he doesn't make any effort to prise his brother's hand off his arm. Just for a moment, he lightly pats Hypnos' fingers.]
Do you have somewhere you want to go first, or shall I choose?
The place I got my current outfit has some nicer things.
[ Meaning, of course, things that aren't just essentially barely anything other than a sweatsuit. He's comfy now, yes, but he wants to look right. He wants to do right. He wants to be right. He wants to actually draw attention to himself, which is unusual and frightening, really. He's good at shifting into the background.
If Thanatos doesn't doesn't mind Hypnos holding his arm, then he's not moving.]
I know I messaged you out of nowhere. I hope you weren't doing anything important when you came over.
[He doesn't seem to mind. Maybe Hypnos just needs the comfort right now, and that's fine. Thanatos gives his brother's arm another pat as they leave the building and start heading for the market area of town.
One of them alone tends to draw glances, with their height and unusual colouring. Both of them together provokes outright staring from some people. Thanatos can only sigh quietly at the sensation of eyes on him.]
No, I wasn't doing anything important. [Actually, he can't quite remember what he was doing. Reading?] If I was, I would have still stopped doing it.
[ It's hard not to feel the eyes on them, but he's doing his best to ignore it. He's doing his best to not try and slouch and hide himself a little, the best he can. He walks with Thanatos. He didn't mean to disrupt, all the same. He hadn't figured it would turn into something like this, but he's also not disappointed. He'd ask for advice about going on the date, but he's not sure Thanatos even knows much about how dates work here. So he doesn't. ]
Well, I appreciate it, Thanatos. I really don't know what I'm doing here, but I want to try.
[Well, that makes two of them. He can appreciate his brothers fumbling attempts into a relationship as they go alongside his own, because he doesn't know what he's doing when it comes to Zagreus either.]
It's good to see you focusing on something. [He says, glancing up at Hypnos with a faint smile.]
[ There's something about Thanatos smiling that makes him feel lighter and happier, too. Even something small and faint. He's already pretty happy about everything going on here, so of course he's happy about this. ]
She's -- she's pretty and kind. She's patient with me and she's really good at art. Her name is Jane, and the first thing she said to me was "You're tall" when we met. She doesn't treat me like the god of sleep and isn't afraid of or weird about it.
[ Which honestly means a lot to him. ]
And she told me about this café when we met and I asked her if...we can make it a date. Which I'm still figuring out and that's okay, I hope.
[It's... nice, somehow, to hear Hypnos speaking about someone like that. Despite the peculiar sensation of jealousy still prickling at him he can't deny that he's happy to know that his twin is... happy.]
I'll make sure you look your best.
[And he lifts a hand, gently ruffling the back of his brother's hair.]
You should comb this mess, too.
i think we're near an end/or at a good end spot here. <3
My hair -- I'll make sure there's no tangles or anything.
[ But if he had to say there was one thing he likes about himself, it would definitely be his hair. He considers it one of his better characteristics. ]
I am in your hands, big brother.
[ A playful nudge of Thanatos after his hand ruffles his hair. ]
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Why?
[ just straight up ignores Than's question ]
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[Honestly? Not a question he ever thought he'd get from his brother.]
And because I'm coming over, obviously.
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Door's unlocked.
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irritated.
It's a mild kind of irritation, just a pinch in his features and the line of his jaw, but it's visible to anyone who knows where to look.]
Start explaining.
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[ He's lounging on his bed, and does a slow, tired blink up at Thanatos, followed by that lazy grin of his that his brother knows too well. He's bundled into hoodie and oversized sweatpants. He knows damn well that Thanatos already understands that much and isn't asking for that to be explained. ]
What do you want to know?
[ His brother looks...irritated, but that's not weird to Hypnos. ]
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[Give him another moment with that. He needed a moment when he read it and now he's heard it come out of Hypnos' mouth he just...
Thanatos makes a quick, almost fluttery gesture with one hand. Unlike his twin he is rarely outwardly animated even at his most emotional, but his hand moves in dismissal of whatever thought was forming at that moment before he folds his arms again.]
I wouldn't have imagined anyone here would have caught your eye that way.
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[ He's watching his brother with some curiosity. To see him even briefly be animated is such a joy to him. He wants to see him react more, so he decides to say one more thing before answering Thanatos. ]
Why are you acting so weird about this, Thanatos?
[ And then, some reprieve for his poor brother. ]
I didn't imagine, either. And it's -- a date right now. You know the thing modern mortals do when they're trying to get to know someone that they like.
One of those. And I like her, Thanatos, so I'd rather dress appropriately.
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I am not acting weird. [He is not. Absolutely not. He frowns and looks away while he gathers himself because he can't simply eject himself from this conversation as he'd so very much like to.
(And isn't that silly, because he came here and he didn't have to.)]
And you want my help. [Okay so... he's a little flattered, but he also knows that his brother would be entirely uncomfortable dressing in the way that he himself does. Still...]
Fine. I assume you don't want to give the impression you're ready to take a nap at any given moment.
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[ It's a gentler tease this time. And finally, Hypnos stands from where he's relaxing and takes the couple of steps it takes him to get closer to Thanatos. ]
Yes. And yes, I don't think napping on a date is very polite.
I asked you because I trust you, Than.
[ Hm. ]
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All right.
[That's... nice. It's nice to hear. Thanatos has always trusted his brother to a certain extent, though it had been stretched in recent times prior to their arrival here. He had been remembering things... times when they were far closer than they had eventually become.]
Do you have anything suitable, or do we need to look for something new for you?
[Given the differences in their heights and builds, Thanatos' clothes won't fit him.]
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[ Realistically, his entire wardrobe was essentially...what he was wearing now. He probably should get more than one new thing, anyway. Maybe. It's not like it's a bad idea to get a couple of things he likes to wear anyway, he thinks. ]
Nothing I own is different from --
[ Well, he's wearing sweatpants and a hoodie and it's hot outside so clearly he hasn't even left the house. ]
This. And I like this. But I also like her.
[ So -- the natural conclusion is to dress properly for dating her. ]
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[Thanatos isn't sure how he feels about that. There's a childish, immature spike of something - jealousy?? - that he immediately pushes aside.
Don't be ridiculous.
It does please him that his brother has found something he wants to make an effort for, even if that thing is a mortal woman. She must be truly something to draw Hypnos' attention like this.]
All right. I'll help you. Are you ready to go?
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[ He looks pretty happy to be going out and getting something which is unusual for him to start. Still, he takes a couple steps towards Thanatos, and then reaches for his brother's arm, taking his arm in his hand so they can walk side by side like this. He's happy to see him, happy to have him around.
And every time he sees his twin brother, he's reminded that despite some of the rough spots in their relationships --
Their bond is unbreakable. There is no one in his life that compares, or even comes close to, Thanatos. ]
I knew I could count on you, Thanatos.
[ Said with full, utmost confidence. ]
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[Not something he might have said so easily, once, but even the relatively short time they've been here has done wonders for their relationship. Thanatos hasn't been blind to it.
He's always loved his brother. Hypnos is undoubtedly the most important person in his world and always would be. He was just always... so terrible at showing it, even when he was trying.
When they leave, he doesn't make any effort to prise his brother's hand off his arm. Just for a moment, he lightly pats Hypnos' fingers.]
Do you have somewhere you want to go first, or shall I choose?
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[ Meaning, of course, things that aren't just essentially barely anything other than a sweatsuit. He's comfy now, yes, but he wants to look right. He wants to do right. He wants to be right. He wants to actually draw attention to himself, which is unusual and frightening, really. He's good at shifting into the background.
If Thanatos doesn't doesn't mind Hypnos holding his arm, then he's not moving.]
I know I messaged you out of nowhere. I hope you weren't doing anything important when you came over.
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One of them alone tends to draw glances, with their height and unusual colouring. Both of them together provokes outright staring from some people. Thanatos can only sigh quietly at the sensation of eyes on him.]
No, I wasn't doing anything important. [Actually, he can't quite remember what he was doing. Reading?] If I was, I would have still stopped doing it.
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Well, I appreciate it, Thanatos. I really don't know what I'm doing here, but I want to try.
[ He doesn't even know if Jane will care. ]
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It's good to see you focusing on something. [He says, glancing up at Hypnos with a faint smile.]
What is she like?
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She's -- she's pretty and kind. She's patient with me and she's really good at art. Her name is Jane, and the first thing she said to me was "You're tall" when we met. She doesn't treat me like the god of sleep and isn't afraid of or weird about it.
[ Which honestly means a lot to him. ]
And she told me about this café when we met and I asked her if...we can make it a date. Which I'm still figuring out and that's okay, I hope.
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I'll make sure you look your best.
[And he lifts a hand, gently ruffling the back of his brother's hair.]
You should comb this mess, too.
i think we're near an end/or at a good end spot here. <3
[ But if he had to say there was one thing he likes about himself, it would definitely be his hair. He considers it one of his better characteristics. ]
I am in your hands, big brother.
[ A playful nudge of Thanatos after his hand ruffles his hair. ]