It's Tuesday in parts of Britain.

[unknownrival]

My loves - Father wants to speak to you. All of you. I believe he intended this to be at the same general time, though I may be able to persuade him to stagger it a little.

To everyone else... do you ever wish that you just had more time?

[Issei's harem includes Diarmuid, Louis, Retasu, Mag, Birkin, Cu Chulainn and - I don't know if Kurama ended up going to his or to Shinji's harem? those six are it.]

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[unknownrival]

Oh. Right. That was the purpose of inviting you here. Right.

...Not that you couldn't stay afterward. I-I'd like that.

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[starofchaos]

...I'd quite enjoy that, Ryuudo-san.

[Blink, and he's gone. Sitting perched on a chair, hands folded over his drawn-up knee.]

Shall we go?

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[unknownrival]

[Breathe, Issei.]

Yes, let's.

[Issei's father's topic is pretty standard for any parent whose son is in a polyamorous relationship with the devil. That is to say, 'if you hurt him you can easily be replaced and how the devil would marriage work anyway'. Issei looks extremely uncomfortable throughout.]

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[starofchaos]

...

[He keeps his answers polite and peaceful, seemingly at ease. No, he's not intending to hurt Issei. No, there is no stealing of souls involved. No, this is not simply an attempt to corrupt innocents. Marriage is... complicated. And if you don't mind, Ryudo-san the (insert number here - and don't ask how he knows this), Ryudo-san is smart enough not to get in over his head.

...no, he isn't going to get smitten for this.]

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[unknownrival]

[Hm. All right. That works.

The moment Issei's father dismisses them from his presence and they're in relative privacy again, Issei breathes a huge sigh of relief.] That could have gone far worse.

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[starofchaos]

Does he do this with everyone you become interested in?

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[unknownrival]

In some form or another. Most people usually get at least a mention of grandchildren when they're lectured - I suppose he thought my wellbeing was more important with you.

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[starofchaos]

...I am sure he would prefer there to be none in this situation.

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[unknownrival]

Usually if it's a man the 'adopted' is implied.

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[starofchaos]

Well, that is also an option.

[He says it so easily...]

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[unknownrival]

Not right now. I have enough things to consider before I can say I could responsibly take care of a child.

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[starofchaos]

Ryudo-san, I wasn't suggesting it. [A light chuckle.]

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[unknownrival]

I know. I really don't see you as the type to rush into things like that.

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[starofchaos]

I have far more important issues at hand.

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[unknownrival]

How go the efforts?

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[starofchaos]

Reaching the stage I will need to gain help in. Perhaps Aleph will be enough. Otherwise I may need to solicit others...

Will you sit with me?

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[unknownrival]

Of course. [Issei sits down next to him.] I'm sure you can sway others to your cause.

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[starofchaos]

Indeed. [He smiles broadly.] How are you?

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[unknownrival]

Doing well, particularly with the chance to see my beloved again. [He lightly kisses Louis on the lips, then draws back.]

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[starofchaos]

Which one?

[That light teasing note in his voice? Nah, you're surely just imagining it. He follows him, kissing him in turn. His kiss is a little more fervid, if just as short.]

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[unknownrival]

You know that they're all dear to me, but the one I have in my presence is the one worth speaking of.

[Oh, is trading kisses what they're doing now? Issei kisses him again more deeply, just slightly longer this time before he ends it.]

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[starofchaos]

[He carelessly presses a light kiss to Issei's cheek.]

I should hope so!

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[unknownrival]

I hope you don't find me rude.