Como's Anthology Collection

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 The snake makes himself comfortable, scooting lying himself down next to you.

Styx: Don’t see why you’re so willing to give me a chance, but I don’t deny the offer.

Courier: Why’s that?

Styx: Hard to pin down. You’re certainly as warm as Gallows would describe, though you’re quite nice to look at too… 

Courier: Flirtation?

Styx: Feels like the proper courtesy, considering you’ve been so… open. Admittedly feels like I’m breaking a rule.

Courier: Understand that.

Styx: Normally I’d be incredibly reluctant to be so… vulnerable.

Courier: But?

Styx: You’re someone in a similarly unique situation to myself so.. Perhap some solidarity.

Courier: Guess I can understand that. Mean, expecting it to be pretty temporary with me. Can’t exactly just keep someone locked away forever…

Styx: Mm… As for my case, I really hope I don’t have to share for the rest of my time here…

Styx: When this war is over, you’ll see a lot more of me. This is admittedly a perfect climate to continue my studies.

Styx: And when I’m done, perhaps… I’ll settle somewhere near the lot of you. No need to abandon allies and their assets.

Courier: You mean friends?

Styx: Hmm… that I’ll have to think on. Don’t think Gallows sees me as one at this point. You on the other hand… difficult.

Courier: Ah, am I special?

Styx: Maybe. I just…

Styx: I’d rather not build bridges just to have to burn them. And with my connection to this world tied to those who’ve made a contract with me well….

Styx: I have to admit that I fear my time in this world is not long. Gallows is… self destructive. Chaotic, unorthodox. Seemingly a little too comfortable associating with death.

Courier: I worry about him, honest…

Styx: …Don’t tell him I said this but, I really do as well. Perhaps I shouldn’t as much but it can’t be helped.

Styx: He’s been through a lot and I’ve done what I can for him through it…

Courier: Little devil that keeps him alive.

Styx: Mm, he describes me as such. Not exactly in an affectionate way either.

Styx: Understandable really.

Courier: I get that feeling, admittedly. But I figure you deserve a chance.

Styx: Mm… foolish.

Courier: Only if it backfires in the end, no?

Styx: Suppose that’s true. Admittedly every gain has a gamble to it.

Courier: Not about a gain, more…

You try holding his hand. He shyly accepts it.

Courier: I think it’d be good for both of you to work things out more.

Courier: I don’t know the full story admittedly but…

Styx: I’d rather he tell you there. Feels unfair to do it for him.

Courier: Mm.. I’d like to hear you both out.

Styx: Maybe, we’ll see…

Styx: I’m frustrated with you honestly.

Courier: Pardon?

Styx: I want to chase you off but… I feel like I’d be genuinely really upset with myself after.

Styx: I’ve created my own distance from Gallows but…

Styx: I…

Styx: Hmm….

Courier: Do you need me to back off?

Styx: Hold me for a bit….

Styx: I don’t want to come off too fast but…

You pull him in gently. His whole body relaxes instantly.

Courier: I’ve got you…

Courier: I think you should legitimate consider just.. Talking to Gally, you know?

Courier: And since you’re here too, I’d like you a chance at feeling welcome here.

Styx: You’re too kind for your own good… but that’s alright.

His tail coils around you just a little.

Courier: Oh… that’s adorable.

Styx: One of the few traits of mine that he’s inherited, won’t hesitate to make use of that.

Courier: Anything else?

Styx: For you to find out.. But for now I welcome this.

Styx: Admittedly realizing quite a bit how long it’s been since I’ve had this sort of intimate comfort…

Styx: My head is swimming with stupidities I’m embarrassed to confess to.

Courier: Are you thinking about…

Styx: We just met so I’d rather not push things… but I am certainly finding your lips alluring at the moment.

Courier: A-Ah! I’ve never… I mean.. I’m conflicted…
He puts a hand on the blade sticking out of your host’s chest.

Styx: Your true self is… admittedly making me think as well. I’m quite fond of swords personally…

Courier: A-are you?

Styx: Mmhmm. You must’ve noticed the seemingly endless supply Gallows always has on hand, no? All mine.

Styx: Always breaks my heart when he goes through so many in a fight, but I do my part to repair them..

Styx: May I… kiss you on the hilt?

Your heart is racing.

He’s gotten you right in the weak spot.

Courier: Yes….

Styx leans in to give the bandage wrapped hilt a nuzzle.

Styx: Even without a proper look, I can tell your quality is truly special..

Courier: You’re killing me….

The snakey rabbit gives you the tiniest peck, almost teasingly. He looks at you directly with a smug grin wider than anything you’ve ever seen from Gallows.

Styx: That face looks good on you, makes it worth it.

Styx:  Was wondering if you’d entertain such a request…

You don’t know how to respond after that.

Styx:You’re so quiet now.

Courier: I wasn’t anticipating anything like this today..

Styx: Is it too much? I can stop.

Courier: No! I’m glad, admittedly…

You lean in a bit.

Courier: And… perhaps I can return the favor…

He looks at you, clearly contemplating before ultimately pulling away.

Styx: I’d want that but… I think I’d want to wait for now.

Courier: Any reason?

Styx: Transparency… I’d like to take you to my personal domain.

Styx: You can refuse and I would not be upset but… I’d like to have you see everything before committing further.

Styx: What remains, my work, all of it… 

You pull him in for a surprise hug, he squeaks.

Styx: I-Is that a yes?

Courier: Mmhmm. I’m ready when you are.