Egobwoarder's eyes widen, breath hitching as he stood immediately. A hand moves to Stargazer's chin, tilting his head to get a good look at the other demon's face. Haah... He was actually alive. His knees are weak and his face plants into the other's chest, voice coming out as a-
A hand suddenly snatches Stargazer's wrist, pulling him back into a familiar warmth.
"Seriously, are you incapable of following orders? I told you to stay away from him you-"
He cuts himself off with an irritated sigh, eyes narrowing as his gaze settled on Follower.
"...You."
@sstar_gazing
Follower looked at Stargazer, his expression fixed yet looking oh so fond as he looked at the other.
"I'd be delighted to, your highness."
@sstar_gazing
Egobwoarder clears his throat, giving a soft laugh, hand rubbing his cheek in a comforting gesture.
“…I’m sorry. Maybe if I were someone else.. Someone of importance.. We could have been together.”
He pauses to take a deep breath.
“You finally have someone that deserves you.”
@illuminassword
The demon sighs, a glove raising to brush against Follower’s cheek, wiping off blood.
“…it’s unfair. How can you look so composed even in situations like this..?”
@sstar_gazing
@illuminassword
Heavy footsteps sound nearby, a familiar figure rounding the corner with a heavy sigh.
"Seriously, can I get a bre...."
Egobwoarder trails off, seeing the two on the floor. He blinks before cursing to himself, rushing to their side.
"What have you two gotten into now..."
@illuminassword
“Cya birdbrain.”
He calls, accidentally slamming the door harder than he’d expected. After the loud thud, there’s a muffled apology on the other side before he skitters away.
@sstar_gazing
"What's with me?! What's with you! You've been acting distant since- fuck, I don't know! You're even choosing a pathetic creature over me now!"
He snarls, claws digging into his arms as he hesitated to meet the other's gaze.
@sstar_gazing
The knight sniffles, leaning into his touch. He clears his throat, shifting his head to glance at the other's face once again with his cheek squished to his chest.
"...My apologies. I'm not sure whats gotten into me. It seems it was all a terrible nightmare.."
He laughs softly.
@sstar_gazing
Egobwoarder stumbles back a bit, eyes narrowing beneath his visor as he scoffs. His arms are crossed as he turned to the other, his voice bitter.
"Oh? It's always me that's the problem, huh?"
@sstar_gazing
He makes a shocked noise against his lips, brain short circuiting before he leaned in hesitantly. God, it felt so right but… it was wrong. They shouldn’t..
He nips at the other demon’s bottom lip, glancing up at him as he pressed further into his touch.
@sstar_gazing
He gives a slight wince.
“…You know he’d never agree. Besides,”
He hums, taking his hands with an awkward smile, desperately trying to lighten the mood.
“What kind of prince would marry a commoner?”
@sstar_gazing
He hums quietly, face nuzzled into his hair before pulling back. This was risky even if it was late at night. Getting caught was basically a death penalty…
They finally reach the room and he struggles to open it though gets it eventually, laying Stargazer on the bed.
@sstar_gazing
He glances back down at the demon in his arms, huffing at his antics. He really shouldn’t do this after they’d just fought, but… it wasn’t ideal for him to cry so loudly in the halls. He leans down, pressing his lips gently to the other’s before pulling away.
“…Quiet.”
@sstar_gazing
His cheeks tint and he grumbles, sitting up.
"Even after sickness you are still the same.. Perhaps even worse."
He shifts, plopping onto the side of the bed as he leans down to get a closer look at the other's face.
"...Though, it seems your beauty remains unaffected."
@illuminassword
He pauses, not expecting the other to ask first, though he’s grateful. The knight takes a deep breath before nodding.
“…just be careful around the back.”
@sstar_gazing
His breath hitches before he lets out a hollow laugh.
“Right. Off to run to your little masquerade ‘friend’? Or was he something more? Did you tell him you loved him too? I wondered why you never mentioned the event to me, though I suppose it all makes sense now…”
@sstar_gazing
He falters a bit, swallowing his tears as he stares at the ground instead, voice coming out a bit shaky.
"...Hah. You were so quick to drop everything for that thing.. How fast will you throw me to the side if he really does come back...?"
@illuminassword
Egobworder punches back and the exchanging of blows turns into a full on brawl between the two.
They fight until Egobwoarder ends up pinned against the wall by Follower.
@sstar_gazing
@shotgun_ranger
He chuckles softly, glancing over at the other demon.
"Hm? Seems I can't hear you. Beg louder and I'll consider it."
He waves the paper around as if to mock Stargazer, a shit-eating grin plastered on his face.
@sstar_gazing
He was tempted. Tempted to run. Just like he always did. Yet, this was… his job. To protect Stargazer, and the demon looked like he’d collapse in seconds. He sighs, walking forward to hold his shoulders. He’d failed his job once already. It wouldn’t happen again. He vowed it.
@sstar_gazing
"Nothing to do with me, and yet you spend all your time with it! Time that used to be spent with me! Be honest, you're so attached because it resembles /him/, huh?"
His words are laced with venom, followed by a short, humorless laugh.
@illuminassword
Egobwoarder glances up at him before laughing softly, shaking his head.
“Tell that to me when you don’t look like an absolute mess, yeah?”
@sstar_gazing
He sighs into his hair, taking in the other’s scent. His hand trails up to rub his back comfortingly, his other hand running through his hair.
“..Just get some rest for now. There’s not much we can do at this point, so there’s no use stressing over it.”
@illuminassword
Egobwoarder opens his mouth to argue before he bites his tongue, sighing as he started to remove the straps or his armor. After a bit, he’s down to a black turtleneck and thin pants.
“There. That enough?”