₀₁∶ ᴠɪᴅᴇᴏ ☠ ⌈ daemon: (ǫᴜᴏᴛʜᴇᴅ) ⌋

[deathkid]

[ there's a beach behind him and a beachhouse ( vex's to be specific ), and it's where he's standing as he digs his toes into the sand. on his wrist ( though unseen ), ]

Guess I have a few people to apologize to. Sorry I'm late. By the way, I think I'm going to throw a party. Someone's birthday got missed and I want to make it up to him. Thing is, I'm not great at this kind of thing, so... suggestions are appreciated.

And I guess I should say who I am, considering this isn't "home." [ meaning, eudio. ] I'm Nico di Angelo. Son of Hades. And this- [ the feed jostles. ] -is Quothed.

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[healingdork]

I still can't believe you named your daemon Quothed. Do you think it'd get annoyed with me if I said 'quothed the raven' after everything it says until I get tired of it?

Who's the party for?

[vexy]

[ From the kitchen, Vex yells out the window at Nico. ]

Are you bloody asking the network about party plans when I'm right here?! That's it! We're getting a divorce!

[deathkid]

[ pleased that he's gotten vex out of bed, he turns and throws vex a wink. then, shooing away quothed, he crosses of the sand back towards the beach house and pushes up on his toes to peer through the window. ]

You can't divorce me and you know it. Besides, who's going to be decorating if you're out?

[deathkid]

Father would be proud, right? And I wouldn't mind if you did. He'd probably have a few key words to say in response though. He's pretty mouthy.

As for the party... who else would it be for?

[vexy]

What, is your dad gonna spring up and slit my throat again if I do? [ He replied wickedly, then leaned against the window frame so he could give a quick peck to Nico's sweet lips. ]

You're lucky I adore you, because if I didn't I'd be telling you what a stupid idea a birthday party in this hellhole is.

[deathkid]

He could try, but I'd stop him. [ purred against vex's lips as he's kissed. he might not actually be capable of stopping his godly father, but the fae form... nico likes to think he'd take him down with ease. especially if he came after someone as important to him as vex. ]

He waited for me, Vex. I owe it to him. Besides, I thought you liked throwing parties. It could even be here on the beach.

[healingdork]

I wonder if your dad's ever even read Poe.

Yeah, I think most of them seem to like talking. At least you're never lonely?

Oh. Right. [Looks a little sheepish now.] You don't have to. It was a couple weeks ago and nothing really happened anyway. [Actually, nothing happened. He just kind of went around doing medic stuff and gathering food as always, same old thing he's been doing since he got here. It's been kind of nice, in a way. Reminds him more of being back at camp, not having the comforts of a bustling city around him. He just wishes the people at the camp could be safe and here too.]

[deathkid]

I assume he has. Father's into that kind of thing.

[ a shrug. he doesn't say much on the lonely bit because, well, he's never lonely with will around. and now that he's back with will, he can't be happier. ]

And that's the point, Solace. I may not be great with parties, but after the one you threw for me, it's only right I return the favor. Why wouldn't I want to do something for my boyfriend's birthday, even if I'm late?

cw: brief suicidal introspection

[vexy]

Mm, my hero. [ Then he gave Nico another kiss, because he had lips that just wouldn't quit, and that purr made a shiver run down his spine. Sexy, sexy hellspawn. ]

He waited for you? What else was he supposed to do? [ Vex said, as if he hadn't thought of springing off the mortal coil a few times since he lost Mark. File it under: Things He Would Never Admit. ] Oh, you know me, any excuse for one. This place just hasn't made me feel very... festive.

[deathkid]

[ reaching a hand up to cup vex's cheek, nico brushed his lips across the fae's jaw. he knew how much the mesmer must've been hurting without his husband and sympathy shown in his eyes as he gazed at him. ]

I know. Listen, we can make it something quiet and small or as big and loud as you want. Think of it as also being my thanks to you for watching out for him. I know you both have been lonely.

[vexy]

[ The sympathy was difficult to see because he was still in the 'denial' phase of his mourning and didn't want to see anything that reminded him of his loss. As such, he closed his eyes and leaned lightly into Nico's hand. ]

I hung onto him a few times. Y'don't mind, yeah? [ He paused before he asked quietly. ] Y'don't mind if I do it again sometime? If he'll have me. If you'll both have me. [ Because it was hell sleeping on his own. ]

[deathkid]

If it's you, of course I don't mind. I can't imagine anyone else I'd want him to be with besides me, especially if I'm not around.

[ a small kiss is bestowed to vex's brow. ]

I'll ask him. You know for sure, caro mio, that I'm not opposed.

[vexy]

[ He reached up to cup Nico's face in return, gently brushing his lips against the bridge of his nose, then his forehead. It was his way of saying 'thank you' without actually saying it. It was too difficult to articulate those sorts of things right now. ]

Want some breakfast?

[deathkid]

[ smiling at vex, he nods, a soft noise escaping him each time he's kissed. his way of saying "you're welcome" without words. ]

Sure. What's on the menu?

[vexy]

Banana pancakes. [ It was easy to get bananas when you lived on the beach. They were also easy to make for a fae who wasn't all that fond of cooking. ] Coconut shavings are optional. Get your sexy bum in here.

[ One more kiss and then he moved away to resume his work. He had most of them done, there was a stack of six resting on a plate on the counter, but he had some more batter so he poured out the rest in the pan to cook one big one. ]

[deathkid]

[ within the blink of an eye, nico's inside and shuffling around for an extra plate. the food smells delicious, especially given how little he's eaten lately. of course, he's gone without food before, but that had been a long time before eudio. ]

These smell great, Vex. I didn't know you could cook.

[vexy]

'ello gorgeous. [ He said once Nico showed up. ] Yeah, I don't enjoy it but I can do it alright. Doesn't take much to mash up some bananas into some flour and eggs, anyway. Oh, there's coconut milk in the fridge if you want any.

[ He had a pretty nicely stocked fridge too; crabs, shrimp, eggs, more bananas, various herbs and greenery, and of course the aforementioned pitcher of coconut milk. His door was stocked with what looked like beer, but the labels were in some alien language. ]

Take whatever you want, the shavings are in a bowl over here... you could squeeze some lime on 'em if you want to. [ He waved at the counter where those items were. Of course there was no syrup. ]

[healingdork]

It doesn't have to be a party. Could just do something with you and me. You don't have to do anything that might make you uncomfortable; it's okay.

[deathkid]

[ serving himself as he pleased, nico puttered around while trying to keep out of vex's way. ]

Loki tried to teach me a few things, but Will's the better cook than I am. I lived quite a few years underground or in places without food, which meant living on Happy Meals.

[vexy]

I bet he did. [ There was a naughty chuckle in his throat after he said that, because of course Vex was going to take that in a dirty way. ]

There's nothing happy about those meals. The chips are alright, though. [ He'd give them that, so long as they were fried well and not soggy. He flipped his giant cake with a snap of his wrist, catching it easily in the pan. ]

I remember I used to have to eat a lot of shite over an open flame, nothing ever cooked properly. Or the times I was on the run, I just ate whatever I could. Eugh. [ He shuddered at some of those memories. ] Give me a takeout menu any day.

[astralera]

Hello, Ser di Angelo.

I'm not an authority on parties, but when I go to any my favourite part is always the food.

[deathkid]

Nico is just fine. [ a beat. ] What's your favorite party food?

[deathkid]

It won't make me uncomfortable if it's for you, dork. Besides, there couldn't be more people than there are at camp.

[deathkid]

[ rolling his eyes at the chuckle, nico stuffs a large bite in his mouth. as the flavor floods his senses, he moans. it's good. and he can't help expressing that. when he's finished chewing and swallowing, he responds. ]

I never minded them, nor do the dead. Better than animal blood any day.

[ another bite and he continues, mouth full. ]

Besides, it's hard to get takeout in the Underworld.

[astralera]

Nico.

I enjoy anything sweet.