[closed] There is a terrible cost to dark magic, but you know what they say

[spellslots]

who: Taako + various others (if u want something hmu!)
what: What it says on the tin! Catch-all for the next few weeks to save spamming y'all
when: mid July - when I decide I need a new one of these
where: Arounnnnnd
warnings: None yet, will update if necessary

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[spellslots]

You've gotta stop apologising. It's better we got this shit out of the way now instead of a couple months down the line.

[When they'd both invested more time and effort into the relationship, when Eddie would feel more certain about what he wants and Taako would still be the same, waiting to go home to his family.]

I just hope you find what you're looking for.

[And he means that, really.]

[causational]

Sorry, I'm...probably not going to stop apologizing any time soon, it's just part of who I am, I guess. I'm sorry I took it too seriously all this time.

[Swallowing hard, he glances up at Taako, and offers a slight smile.]

I hope you do too. I mean. I know you will. You always get what you want.

[A pause, and then, softly.]

I know you aren't really...I don't know. I just want you to know. I really like you, I think you're amazing, you're gorgeous. I'm sorry it didn't work.

[spellslots]

Just don't like-- I don't need it, yeah? You're fine.

[He's not annoyed at Eddie, really; he's frustrated about the situation, but he's mostly annoyed at himself for not seeing this coming. He should've know better.

You always get what you want nearly makes him laugh, but he's worried it would come out too bitter, so he decides to just not touch that.]

And I liked you too. [Making it past tense feels more final, more certain. He doesn't want to drag this out.] Try not to get too hung up on blaming yourself.

[It's not hard to guess that Eddie might go that route; he's too hard on himself, too focused on making everything perfect, and Taako feels like he's just going to take this as some failing on his part, which isn't right, and it isn't what Taako wants.]

[causational]

[When Taako says he doesn't need it, that Eddie is fine, something in his belly goes a bit tight, and he nods, glancing away.]

Okay, yeah. Got it. I'll do my best.

[He takes a deep breath, then exhales it heavily, glancing back over at Taako.]

Is there anything you need to say, or...? I think I kind of need to be alone now.

[spellslots]

[There's a lot he could say, but nothing he needs, nothing that won't just make this worse.]

Nah, I'm good. See you around.

[And then he's just gone; this is awkward enough without having to walk himself to the door. Magic solves that problem.]