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[tokugawa]

[So he was suddenly called out of town for a night - and short-notice and short-term as it was, he didn't see the need to take Mitsunari with him. In the end, he ended up staying with Kanetsugu for a night with Ieyasu's promise that he would already be back in the morning.

That was a few days ago and now, bored as he is while Mitsunari's working, he's going through Mitsunari's phone.

Not only did I hold your hair back as you puked, I french braided it. I am such a great friend.

. . .

Wait.]

.... Mitsunari?

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[tokugawa]

[... scratching his cheek.]

Well, that... cements it.

I'll just say no next time I get called that late.

[insultea]

[...ah. um. wait.]

Ah...You don't have to-- not on my account.

I swear I am fine on my own.

...That night notwithstanding.

[...it's kind of a weak argument all things considered.]

[tokugawa]

[.... ffff. A shake of his head.]

I was rather certain of it anyway-

And I can't have you getting sick on any night when I'm not here to take care of you.

[insultea]

[...nngh. This is a tough argument. He doesn't mind that Ieyasu won't be disappearing any longer for late night calls, but at the same time...He feels rather guilty at this.]

...That night was an exception, not the rule.

[...seriously. ;;;]

[tokugawa]

Well, I missed you too, so I wasn't planning on letting it happen again anyway-

[... but he raises an eyebrow.]

Nonetheless, I'm surprised you would do this when you had work the next day.

[insultea]

[.............

He buries his face in his hands, propping his elbows on the table.

Guh.]

I hadn't been intending to drink. Kanetsugu got out the wine and offered me some. I turned it down.

[...at first...]

[tokugawa]

[... pfffft. Yeah. No. Mitsunari's not going to get any work done. So Ieyasu rises from his place and picks up Mitsunari before they settle down with his fiance in his lap.]

Tell me a story, Mitsunari.

[c:]

[insultea]

[...nooo this is an awkward story.

He squirms for a moment in surprise and discomfort because. Well. This is a story that he is not sure will go over well.

...and then he just sighs, leaning back against Ieyasu's chest.]

...It isn't that exciting of a story...

[tokugawa]

On the contrary, you've proven to be constantly exciting.

[nuzzling!]

[insultea]

[...alksmdl.

...nngh.

He just sighs, running a hand through his hair. And after that pause, he continues slowly.]

Like I said...I refused it responsibly. But...as the hour got later, the conversation turned to--

Well, you.

[...he missed you a lot, hasubando]

Kanetsugu offered a glass again and I took it then. I figured one glass would do nothing but help me sleep.

[...but they didn't sleep early like he'd been planning.]

[tokugawa]

[.... oh.

... A-Awwwww.

Quietly burying his face in the crook of Mitsunari's neck for the closeness- just to remind him that he's definitely there for you now, waifu.]

[insultea]

[...he just quietly slides his hand into Ieyasu's hair in response, lightly.

He knows, hasubando. He knows...

And a chuckle.]

Something came up. Kanetsugu wanted to learn the answer to something that I didn't want to tell. I can't remember what it was now, but that's probably why he kept refilling my glass.

He's crafty like that.

Mm...and it's my fault for not telling him I had to work in the morning.

[Yeah his bff has no problems getting him drunk.]

[tokugawa]

[.... s-sigh. Oh dear.

Leaning over to press a kiss to Mitsunari's cheek.]

Finding trouble indeed...

[insultea]

Yes, he probably got exactly what he wanted out of me. It's troubling.

[Point




Mitsunari's head

H r m.]

[tokugawa]

[... ffff.

Ieyasu just laughs and turns so that he can claim a miss from Mitsunari.]

Well...

Missed me that much, did you?

[insultea]

[...oh.

Well.

Ah...

And he meets Ieyasu's eyes quietly, expression solemn.]

...I suppose I wasn't quite prepared to spend the night without you.

[Yes. He missed you.]

[tokugawa]

[... so adorable, it's ridiculous-

Ieyasu's expression only softens in response as his hand comes up to cup Mitsunari's cheek, leaning in for a soft and sweet kiss.]

I know. I'm sorry- I was surprised too.

I don't have any stories to prove it... but I missed you very much. I don't like sleeping without you anymore.

[insultea]

[He leans into the kiss happily enough, eyes sliding shut as he leans into the touch.

And a quiet hum.]

...It's probably better that you don't have a story for it. This is far from the most responsible thing I've done.

[though it is also far from the most irresponsible so there you go.]

[tokugawa]

It's not scandalous unless you know how Kanetsugu tasted-

So it's fine.

[A laugh in good humor and he holds Mitsunari closer.

He's kidding with you, waifu.

And it ought to say a lot that he'll even joke about it- so not intimidated by Kanetsugu.]

[insultea]

[...Ah. Um. Well. W e l l.

He does know how Kanetsugu tastes, though not from last night (he thinks).

...

...He clears his throat.]

No, it wasn't scandalous. You don't have to worry about that.

[And a wry look.]

I was missing you, Ieyasu.

[tokugawa]

[ . . . wait hold on-

He raises an eyebrow at that curiously.]

Do you know how Kanetsugu tastes?

[THAT PAUSE SPOKE OF STORIES]

[insultea]

[...WAIT WHY IS THIS COMING UP NOW what god has he angered todayyyy.

.... :V;;;]

And if I do?

[tokugawa]

[.............. oh god he's laughing

YEAH NO HE'S NOT EVEN

REMOTELY CONCERNED AND THAT FEELING IS GREAT]

[insultea]

[This is just

A s l o w l y arched eyebrow.

. . . . . . . . .

...uh huh. Whatever you say, hasubando...]

I'm glad you're amused.

[tokugawa]

[Amused laughter and a tilt of his head.]

Should I be angry or jealous instead?