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[ McGillis has been trying for months to get Gaelio to talk marriage with him. But rather typical of the other man the moment the subject comes up he finds something else that needs his immediate attention or changes the subject. Over and over. To the point that McGillis gives up broaching the topic with Gaelio and goes straight to his father. Frankly it's not the way he would have wanted to do it ideally, but asking the parent's permission before proposing is still considered proper. It's just a bit less proper when the person in question has no idea of interest in the first place.

In any case, Lord Bauduin was amenable enough to the match if his son was. Of course no formalities could be discussed until Gaelio agreed and so, finally, it's come down to McGillis having to trap the man into the conversation he keeps avoiding like the plague.

This time, however, he believes he has an approach that will keep Gaelio form fleeing.

They're in the rose garden of the Bauduin estate, drinking tea and enjoying a brief moment of time off, just the two of them. It's a lovely setting, and suitably romantic, as far as it goes. The day is perfect, with the sun shining but not too hot, a light breeze smelling of roses and sea air, the sky a lovely blue with white clouds--picturesque and memorable.

And Gaelio is with him, talking about something or other. McGillis waits for a lull in the conversation, setting his tea down. Looks at Gaelio dead on as he announces: ]

I am currently in engagement negotiations. But I wanted your help. And advice, I suppose.

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[Ah yes the big party literally everyone knows Gaelio isn't actually having. If McGillis hadn't tried to find out himself, several of Gaelio's friends and even Gallus approaching him concerned that Gaelio isn't arranging a bachelor party, and is he all right? Would have clued him in.

As for McGillis he doesn't have interest in casual affairs and he doesn't have friends to spend the time with anyway, so... He goes to check on Gaelio. The guards don't even blink aa he walks past, since now he technically lives here too, part time, and it only takes asking a maid where Gaelio is for McGillis to find his way to the library.

He stops in the doorway, crossing his arms and smiling wryly as he watches Gaelio sip his tea and read. He can't help but feel endeared. Gaelio tries to act cool but he's a serious and good person, a bit of a baby, McGillis knows that better than anyone.]

That must be a very good book.

[ He actually jumps a little, if only because he was fairly certain that nobody else would be bothering him for the night. Not that McGillis being there was bothering, but—he cuts himself off midway saying McGillis, then gives him an exasperated laugh. ]

Good enough to replace a party, I guess.

[ Pause. ]

Kind of a late start for you, isn't it?

Is it?

[Because he's walking in to sit across from Gaelio, settling in comfortably.]

I don't mean to interrupt your exciting reading plans. But if you don't object I think I may join you.

[ Gaelio watches him, eyes narrowed as he... well, he's trying to figure out why McGillis is here, without asking him. So he's studying him intently, then shrugging. ]

Hmm, even if this is supposed to be my private time? [ Following that is a laugh. ] I don't mind.

[He laughs softly.]

That's good, I didn't have anywhere else to go.

[He leans forward and snags a snack off the tea tray.]

I heard it was my best friend's bachelor party so I had to clear my evening.

[ There's a weird feeling that comes with McGillis' answer. Relief, Gaelio supposes. McGillis would rather spend time with him, and he's... so damned suave, this level of cool and charming shouldn't exist. Gaelio can manage charming, but his stupid sincerity comes before being cool!

Just add that to the giant list of "Things McGillis Fareed Is Good At" Gaelio has going on in his mind. ]

Ahh, of course. [ Didn't have anywhere else to go. Cute. ] I'm glad you could make it.

Don't let me interrupt your plans. I could use catching up on my reading as well.

[If Gaelio wants to stand the evening being quiet shut in nerds.. Well honestly McGillis likes that sort of thing. It sounds peaceful and nice?]

[ Gaelio's response is a hushed hum, and he does idly go back to reading.

It lasts the rest of the chapter and his cup of tea before he's marking his place and setting the book aside. ]

You really didn't need to come see me tonight, you know.

[He's procured himself a book and his own cup of tea by the time Gaelio has fished his chapter and he's settled in for what he presumes is going to be a very quiet night. So he only glances up when Gaelio breaks the silence.]

I wanted to.

[ How many books has he read where "warm, fuzzy feelings" have been a thing? How many times has he laughed at the very same sentence?

Gaelio is eating his own mocking now. ]

Then I'm glad you did. [ He's not exactly going to bother hiding it, apparently. If McGillis is being honest, then so will he!! ] I couldn't really see myself going wild anywhere without you, anyway.

Should I be glad I bring out your wild side?

[He's amused but not mocking, closing his own book to look at Gaelio.]

I couldn't really either, though.

We're going to be a boring couple.

[ But he's laughing, because that's okay, or it will be. Maybe right now he shouldn't be so boring. Carefully, he's picking out his words and setting his cup to the side. ]

I don't want to waste your only time for this on reading.

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[He looks at Gaelio directly.]

I'm not interested in fooling around. But the idea that time spent with you is a waste is one I'd like to correct.

[ Even under a look like that, Gaelio's smiling wider. ]

I know that you're not like that. [ He pauses, looking up to the ceiling for a couple of seconds before continuing. ] What I mean is I'd like you to have fun tonight, even if you're just going to stay in with me.

[Reading inside with tea and snacks is pretty fun? It's not like McGillis has hobbies really, not ones that don't further goals.

But he's not going to reject whatever Gaelio has is mind, because... It's Gaelio.]

Is there something you wanted to do?

[ Look, McGillis. Gaelio is a simple and orderly soul himself, and even he thinks that... well no, that's pretty tempting... but there's something exciting about his idea, to fool around before they're married, so he's going to run with it.

Provided he's not immediately rejected, anyway. ]

There might be.

[ He's up, stretching, then approaching. And balancing his ass on the arm of McGillis' chair, one arm draped over the back of it and thoughtfully tugging on his own hair with the other. ]

[Considering Gaelio drapes over his chairs regularly McGillis just looks up at him with curious interest. Maybe if Gaelio wasn't constantly ambiently gay at him he'd notice he's being hit on a bit.]

I'm open to a change of pace if you have something in mind.

[ ... LOOK, MCGILLIS X2. It's fine, he doesn't mind putting in some work for it. Now he's sinking down a little, reaching out to run a finger along McGillis' hairline, brushing his bangs to the side. ]

Can you keep a secret from your fiance, then?

[ This is an easy one, McGillis, he's even lowering his voice and rubbing his foot against McGillis' shin. ]

[Oh. Well he definitely can't miss this. And Gaelio isn't getting immediately rejected.]

That depends. Can you keep one from yours?

[Look maybe he knows enough not to answer like "boy the secrets I can keep from my fiance!" Anyway coy is flirtier, right?]

[ . . . wait, this backfired because: ]

Not when mine is McGillis Fareed, esteemed inspector of Gjallarhorn.

[He blinks at Gaelio and then just. Laughs. Reaching up to gently tug on that side lock of hair.]

I guess it's good we're not keeping secrets then. [;D]

But don't let me derail you.

[ YEAH, IT SURE IS MACKEY. ]

Mm. [ An agreement. But while this position is nice, he can't really play around with him like this, so he turns quickly and just slides himself into McGillis' lap. He's also thanking whoever designed this room that the chairs are the perfect width for a very tall man to straddle another very tall man. ] Then I should tell you my last one.

[ He's quick enough to settle his hands on Gaelio's hips, tilting his head back so he can look up at him, smiling faintly. It's very convenient that these chairs are big enough for this, what food interior design. ]

You have my undivided attention.

[ Someone should probably tell Gaelio that being sappy isn't all that sexy, which is what he should be trying to accomplish here. ]

At the party, you asked me what my reasons for agreeing to marry you were. [ Where Gaelio had then said that he'd tell him later on, at a better time. Now's the time, apparently. ] It's a little embarrassing, so please bear with me.

[ It's endearing because it's very Gaelio to flirt and then launch into sentiment. It's what McGillis has ended up hard pressed fighting against, Gaelio's cute side. ]

As you wish.

[ He agrees, ready to listen to whatever Gaelio says in his lap like this. ]

Gali is so cute??

shhhh

Protect his pure heart

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looks into the camera like i'm on the office

Maybe he should be less gay

hmmm

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