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[shadowtruths]

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[shadowtruths]

That is kind of you to offer, but I don't wish to bring your family into my troubles. I would not forgive myself if retribution rained on another for my sake.

[aspolyhymnia]

I'm sure we can figure something out, us and Matthew.

Who I'm sure has plenty of ideas, you know, about everything.

[shadowtruths]

He does, though I have not really discussed it with him. You know he worries. So far it has just been with you.

[aspolyhymnia]

He is quite protective of you.

[shadowtruths]

It is the nature of ravens in the Dreaming to do so.

No matter the cost.

[aspolyhymnia]

I am also a bit protective of you, and mine is by choice.

[shadowtruths]

Oh, ravens of the Dreaming have a choice. I do not enslave any in my realm. Believe me, I tried to get Matthew to refuse such a position.

[aspolyhymnia]

I know you aren't forcing them, just that it comes with the job.

[She finishes her wine and sets the glass down. Now she can wrap her arm around his middle.]

[shadowtruths]

Perhaps it shouldn't be a job.

[He snuggles in against her. He's thin and angular but also surprisingly soft as dreams might imagine.]

[aspolyhymnia]

Matthew chose to stay, let him care about you.

[They both are quite fond of physical affection.]

How can I cheer you up?

[shadowtruths]

Let us see live theatre. Come with me?

[aspolyhymnia]

[She nods.]

You may need a less dramatic shirt.

[shadowtruths]

[Dream looks at his shirt, then at her in bafflement.]

If you insist.

[He chooses a fully black suit with a super long, dramatic scarf. He's an Eternal drama queen Stella, this is as good as it will get.]

[aspolyhymnia]

[It's a bit better, if still dramatic.]

I'll have to put on something nicer to match.

[She's in sweats. She can't go on a date with him in his full drama and not put on a slinky little dress at least.]

[shadowtruths]

[OH. Oh... Dream merely touches her forehead, then gestures at the sofa. In front of her are a slew of every single gown she might possibly imagine right then as wanting. What he never has to struggle with in imagination he makes up for in bowing to what your mind can conjure.]

[aspolyhymnia]

That is cheating. But also very appreciated.

[She is able to pick one that is a deep blue to complement his all black.]

[shadowtruths]

I could always take the dress back if you prefer, leaving you naked.

[aspolyhymnia]

We absolutely could not go to the theater if I was nude.

You're welcome to do so, but we would have to stay in.

[shadowtruths]

I want to go to the theatre.

With nudity as an option afterwards.

[aspolyhymnia]

Guess the dress needs to stay on until we are back then.

[shadowtruths]

I suppose so, yes.

[aspolyhymnia]

Let me change and we can go find a show.

[shadowtruths]

I shall wait here for your return.

[And by wait he means drink wine and look up shows.]

[aspolyhymnia]

[It doesn't take her long to change into the dress and a pair of heels. She looks much more appropriate for the theatre.]

Better?

[shadowtruths]

You are a rare vision. The opposite of a nightmare.

[He rises to take her hand.]

Shall we visit the West End? Or are you feeling Italy or France more this evening?