[ last time in a while may just be the understatement of the year, knowing lumine's temper. if she completely had her way, childe would never lay eyes on her ever again. but as it stands, she can sense some kind of empathy from the younger girl, buried beneath her dismay.

lumine's eyes flutter close as she gives into childe's unspoken request, letting their feelings speak for themselves. it's nothing heated or fervent, nothing desperate; they have nothing to chase after anymore. instead, the kisses they share are just affirmations of their love from a thousand years ago, unchanging and unwavering.

she nuzzles his cheek when he pulls away, a faint smile tugging at her lips at his words. ]

You'll have to love the girl who's been calling you an idiot behind your back. Ajax has his work cut out for him.

[ it's very impressive how he's managed to deal with the other lumine without losing his temper. she supposes that a thousand years has mellowed him down quite a bit. ]

Though I guess you're used to it by now?