[Wenut is still such a funny name why did they do that]
Is that so? I imagine you're interested, in that case.
[New knowledge for him, in his specialty area... plus it sounds like a good excuse to get away from his desk and not be bothered by a string of meetings, even if he'll get sand in his shoe holes about it.]
Well, it just so happens that I'll be headed out that way myself in a few day, so maybe we can actually split the cost this time and travel together. Unless you're planning to tell me you're already on your way out there, and that I shouldn't wait up for you?
[Stumbles back here after devouring a book about scholars in love... my god
THE SKY REALLY IS FALLING THOUGH WHAT THE HECK. There's a delay in response as he stares at phone, as though waiting for the punchline--not even due to paranoid, uncharitable assumptions, which he's been letting go of the longer their married era goes on, but just because Alhaitham, even at his absolute kindest, is, quite frankly, still a fairly self-centered spoiled brat who does whatever he wants. (affectionate)]
Aren't you in a charitable mood? It must've been a good day. [You'd think it would be hard to convey the tone of light banter over text when their world doesn't have phones, but they spent so many years arguing on message boards and in academic journals, and besides, Alhaitham is a linguist. Kaveh can trust him with this.
(Kaveh's always been the one to read into things too deeply, anyway. Between them, he's the one who's more likely to interpret spite or callousness that was never there. It's getting better, though. Not quickly, and certainly not steadily, but better all the same.)]
It does sound intriguing, and I do owe Madame Faruzan for her help with Nahida's birthday preparations... you really wouldn't mind?
[It feels very silly and immature to ask, but... well. It's just so much easier to get swept along in the heat of the moment, whether that's frantic kisses in the hallway or the rapid, eager exchange of theories over scattered, coffee-stained papers. Planning things out like this still makes him feel a little shy, even if that, in turn, makes him feel ridiculous.]
[ the plain and simple truth. kaveh is still an overthinker, still scaling the once-insurmountable wall of difficulties and traumas between them and in himself. alhaitham is patient and direct, assuaging every worry with honesty as sharp as a paring knife through ripened fruit.
ever since their married era, alhaitham has let go of his restraint. they continue their heated debates and discussions, just as invigorating as the times alhaitham crowds him in a dark corner and kisses him until they're both breathless. he makes it clear when he wants to be alone, but more often than not, he wants kaveh with him, even in quiet moments too. ]
We'll need to make a stop at Pardis Dhyai on the journey there, where we'll receive a briefing on the new area. It may take a while, so Tighnari's prepared a room for us for the evening.
[I'M LOSING MY MIND THIS WHOLE TIME I THOUGHT I WAS WAITING SO PATIENTLY FOR YOUR TAG BUT IT WAS MY TAG ALL ALONG NOOOOOO]
Being suspicious of your schemes and being afraid of you are two extremely different things, and you know it.
[YES... ALL HIS DASTARDLY SCHEMES... SUCH AS BUYING UGLY DECORATIONS JUST TO ANNOY HIM, OR LETTING HIM GO ON A WILD GOOSE CHASE FOR A STUPID BOOK COPY, or spoiling him with affection to make him happy wait what
Anyway back to teasing.]
If it wounds you so much, I suppose can keep my questions to myself. But if you've booked the ugliest room you could possibly find, I reserve the right to turn around and go home immediately.
[This is so dramatic but he still said home... gay]
That's true. He's certainly not one to put up with brats.
[Collei doesn't count because she is a sweet nervous darling, but they've all seen Tighnari sass come out elsewhere. I think about how Tighnari was ready to kill Dottore with his bare hands]
I never overpack! [Five seconds later] How long until you get here? Do I have time to finish this draft, or should I take it with me?
[ he was so valid we love a righteously angry father ]
You absolutely overpack. I'll be home in a half hour or so. If you'd like to subject your work to the elements, I can't stop you. I would recommend leaving it here.
I don't want to hear that from a man who has 15 versions of the same shirt so he doesn't have to decide what to wear every day.
[Unlike Kaveh "millions outfits" Kavehson who is restrained only by the fact that hyv doesn't want to make skins for some reason.
For once he'll acknowledge that this is a fair point, though, even if he's reluctant to leave work behind.]
Mmm... I don't want it to get damaged, but...
[Decisions, decisions... he waffles for a bit, then sighs.]
Alright, I'll just see how much I can get done before we head out. I don't need anything from the market today.
[He is going to get absorbed in his work and lose track of time and is already probably forgetting something that they're out of tbh but listen, he's doing his best.]
[ it's ok he has beautiful friends to help dress him and you have a whole pinterest board to use 🥺 ]
Suit yourself.
[ alhaitham already has a small grocery list, including some dried fruits and meats for their journey. he'll also be picking up some dinner from lambad's for the evening. he sensed that this might happen once he pulled kaveh away from his current project. ]
I'll brew some coffee when I get home. Make time to eat something before you hole up in the office for the rest of the night.
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Is that so? I imagine you're interested, in that case.
[New knowledge for him, in his specialty area... plus it sounds like a good excuse to get away from his desk and not be bothered by a string of meetings, even if he'll get sand in his shoe holes about it.]
Well, it just so happens that I'll be headed out that way myself in a few day, so maybe we can actually split the cost this time and travel together. Unless you're planning to tell me you're already on your way out there, and that I shouldn't wait up for you?
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I'm in my office. I only received the request a few minutes ago.
[ alhaitham waiting for kaveh to join him first... the sky is falling ]
You would enjoy being the first to transcribe the layout of the ruins onto paper. Isn't that right?
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THE SKY REALLY IS FALLING THOUGH WHAT THE HECK. There's a delay in response as he stares at phone, as though waiting for the punchline--not even due to paranoid, uncharitable assumptions, which he's been letting go of the longer their married era goes on, but just because Alhaitham, even at his absolute kindest, is, quite frankly, still a fairly self-centered spoiled brat who does whatever he wants. (affectionate)]
Aren't you in a charitable mood? It must've been a good day. [You'd think it would be hard to convey the tone of light banter over text when their world doesn't have phones, but they spent so many years arguing on message boards and in academic journals, and besides, Alhaitham is a linguist. Kaveh can trust him with this.
(Kaveh's always been the one to read into things too deeply, anyway. Between them, he's the one who's more likely to interpret spite or callousness that was never there. It's getting better, though. Not quickly, and certainly not steadily, but better all the same.)]
It does sound intriguing, and I do owe Madame Faruzan for her help with Nahida's birthday preparations... you really wouldn't mind?
[It feels very silly and immature to ask, but... well. It's just so much easier to get swept along in the heat of the moment, whether that's frantic kisses in the hallway or the rapid, eager exchange of theories over scattered, coffee-stained papers. Planning things out like this still makes him feel a little shy, even if that, in turn, makes him feel ridiculous.]
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[ the plain and simple truth. kaveh is still an overthinker, still scaling the once-insurmountable wall of difficulties and traumas between them and in himself. alhaitham is patient and direct, assuaging every worry with honesty as sharp as a paring knife through ripened fruit.
ever since their married era, alhaitham has let go of his restraint. they continue their heated debates and discussions, just as invigorating as the times alhaitham crowds him in a dark corner and kisses him until they're both breathless. he makes it clear when he wants to be alone, but more often than not, he wants kaveh with him, even in quiet moments too. ]
We'll need to make a stop at Pardis Dhyai on the journey there, where we'll receive a briefing on the new area.
It may take a while, so Tighnari's prepared a room for us for the evening.
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[This is probably not a serious question but who would Kaveh be without his wild accusations]
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Hey, I didn't say anything like that!
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Why else would you ask?
The only logical conclusion I can draw is that you don't trust me.
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Being suspicious of your schemes and being afraid of you are two extremely different things, and you know it.
[YES... ALL HIS DASTARDLY SCHEMES... SUCH AS BUYING UGLY DECORATIONS JUST TO ANNOY HIM, OR LETTING HIM GO ON A WILD GOOSE CHASE FOR A STUPID BOOK COPY, or spoiling him with affection to make him happy wait what
Anyway back to teasing.]
If it wounds you so much, I suppose can keep my questions to myself. But if you've booked the ugliest room you could possibly find, I reserve the right to turn around and go home immediately.
[This is so dramatic but he still said home... gay]
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[ he's preparing the room for them, after all.
and kaveh did say home. alhaitham's heart gently swells at the word. ]
Don't overpack.
I'll see you at home soon.
Before you ask, if there's something you need me to bring from the market, just tell me.
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[Collei doesn't count because she is a sweet nervous darling, but they've all seen Tighnari sass come out elsewhere. I think about how Tighnari was ready to kill Dottore with his bare hands]
I never overpack! [Five seconds later] How long until you get here? Do I have time to finish this draft, or should I take it with me?
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You absolutely overpack.
I'll be home in a half hour or so.
If you'd like to subject your work to the elements, I can't stop you.
I would recommend leaving it here.
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[Unlike Kaveh "millions outfits" Kavehson who is restrained only by the fact that hyv doesn't want to make skins for some reason.
For once he'll acknowledge that this is a fair point, though, even if he's reluctant to leave work behind.]
Mmm... I don't want it to get damaged, but...
[Decisions, decisions... he waffles for a bit, then sighs.]
Alright, I'll just see how much I can get done before we head out. I don't need anything from the market today.
[He is going to get absorbed in his work and lose track of time and is already probably forgetting something that they're out of tbh but listen, he's doing his best.]
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Suit yourself.
[ alhaitham already has a small grocery list, including some dried fruits and meats for their journey. he'll also be picking up some dinner from lambad's for the evening. he sensed that this might happen once he pulled kaveh away from his current project. ]
I'll brew some coffee when I get home.
Make time to eat something before you hole up in the office for the rest of the night.