[ vax also laughs - at the exact same time as bass, a snicker that dissolves into laughter the minute bass retaliates with the pinch.

this is something they have in common, at least. unlike poor, tsundere emet, who is about to have to suffer a very long week of hanahaki. vax'ildan's amusement remains on his face, and he clears his throat. ]

What is it you said? [ to emet, in his most (terrible) proper accent: ] 'You're not the most objectionable company?'

[ this is very teasing. he will soothe the immediate ruffle of any metaphorical (or literal) feathers by just barely dislodging himself from the pile enough to steal a kiss from emet who is right there, playfully covering bass's face again with his wing to hide the peck, to get more of those snotty giggles and less of his abject misery.

though emet gets back a less teasing, ] Love you, big guy. Just to bring the whole circle 'round. [ gross. gay dads hours ]