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[ Bii hit the ground too hard ]

Albiie had been walking a bit now…though it was really hard to navigate a barren land. The afterlife was just blank white… pretty much nothing broke up the bright landscape, so she just picked a way to go and started walking.

“Cas really could’ve gave me a map or something…I don’t even know where I’m supposed to be going…”

A quiet whisper came from somewhere to Bii's left, almost inaudible, “I could show you...”

Her antennas perked up at the sudden sound, she turned around in a panic and squints, trying to find the source of the voice, “he-hello??”

"Hi, B," Smo said, standing awkwardly. They fidgeted with their hands as they stared in her general direction, "I'm... I'm sorry I took so long.”

Her breath escaped her body at the sight of this long lost familiar face, her knees grew weak and she stumbled a little, “Sm-Smo?” her expression full of shock.

Smo's face lit up in a bright smile. They took a few steps forward, gently reaching for Bii's hands; an invitation, an apology. "Yeah. Yeah it's me, I'm here. I'm back," and after a moment, they muttered under their breath, "It's okay, I've got you, now"

Her body trembling, confused whether its anger or happiness, “Smo…you- I-….” she latched onto him, embracing.

They let out a small chuckle as they hugged Bii tightly, "It's alright. I've got you now, everything's going to be okay... Sorry, I should have thought of something else to say, something lovely or reassuring or witty, but here I am just repeating myself. Void, I missed you..."

She looked at Smo in his eyes, filled with anger and tears falling down her face. ”Yo-you had me worried for WEEKS Smo….I come back from Retribution and you leave me…WITH A MEASLY SIGN…and then, everything happens…and now you’re here of all places…I’m like-…I don’t know what to say to you RIGHT NOW!” her fists gently but with some force, pounding into his chest, still making sure she was embraced by him. His eyes turned to look away from Bii's, before she saw something she shouldn't.

"I know-" his voice cracked, and he waited a moment before trying again in a quieter tone, ignoring how distant the words sounded, "I know. I knew then, too... that I was hurting you..." He sighed, taking a hold of her wrists, just enough force to stop her but not to harm or restrict, "I am a coward by nature. I would like to say I ran away, and I guess in some ways I did, but I never... never left, really..."

Her tears turned into a sob seeing Smo break a little bit, “ you- do you have any idea what happened to me after all that…?”

He held her tighter, pulling her into an embrace so he was speaking against her neck, "Sort of? It's embarrassing to say that I don't considering how long I've been... Sh, shh it's okay. Hey, we don't have to talk about it now, if you don't want to. You don't have to say a thing. Or we could talk about other things, like what is your favourite flower? I don't think I ever asked..."

She giggled in between her sobs, “nice save…” She nuzzled into him, “I missed you so much…”

"Nice save...? What? What am I saving?" Genuine confusion crept into his voice, though it was tinted by the smile that spreads across his face, "and you didn't answer my question, sweetheart. I'm gonna have to start making guesses for you...”

After a moment of silence, they continued, “a carnation, for how deep my love for you aches when we're apart… Goldenrod, for how my fortune changed for the better since I laid eyes upon you… Sunflowers, for how I will look for you, wherever you are, even if it burns because you are my light.”

"I think I'm running out of flowers," they said with a small laugh, "I was never as into the flower meanings as Arc-- as other people were."

She placed her hands on his face, caressing it. “You’re as charming as ever…” Her eyes saddened, “you’re here…right…?”

"Yes, yes I'm right here," He leaned into her caress.

“You’re here and that means….”

His smile faltered, he looked to her eyes, maybe looking into them, maybe not "..."

“What happened…why are you here?” Her hands keeping his head up to look at her.

"It's okay," he said after a few moments. He hesitated, trying to find the words to explain, "Well... how big of a story do you want, because this could take a while, " he takes a deep breath. "At the very least, I'm here because I was looking for you. And I found you, but I... Well, I wasn't going to just let you die, so I hope you don't mind..."

“Uh huh? What do you mean?” She fidgeted with her pendent. “Why were you looking for me? What are you gonna do?” She was growing flustered.

"Oh gosh, no it's gonna be alright! I- um, well you went missing... and I realized that just looking through the overworld wasn't gonna help so I... used the sculk... Which you don't know what that means- um. My vessel wasn't really built for traversing your world, so I decided to tap into the sculk- which led to another whole host of problems so don't even get me started on that whole fiasco- but that essentially let me search a lot further. And you're a noisy lot, y'know?" A mischievous glint appeared in his eyes, "And what am I going to do? WELL-" He took Bii's hand from his face and kissed it gently, then planted small kisses up the length of her arm, one on her neck. Then into her ear he whispered, "I'm going to save you."

"I-….How?” She stammered, goosebumps raising up as the kisses travelled up her arm. She hid her blushing face behind her hand as she continued, “what’re you going to do to me?”

"What I should have done a long time ago," he says, kissing her cheek, "and also revive you."

He leaned back with a grin plastered across his face. Waiting for her to look at him. Waiting for any kind of confirmation, all while ignoring the small slivers of sculk that remained on her skin from where he kissed.

Bii gave him direct eye contact…admiring his beautiful eyes… His eyes were piercing. Something about it screams danger, screams wrong. But he's still smiling, his cheeks flushed. She blinked and thought she might have imagined it.

"Let's sit down," Smo said, then looked around and seemed to realize for the first time that there was literally nothing else here.

"Huh... we could sit on the floor? Void below I hate how bright this place is," he glanced back to Bii as he guided her to the floor, "could never outshine you, though."

“You’re too sweet Smo…” She sat criss-cross, awaiting Smo’s direction, “but you are confusing me quite a bit…”

He sat beside her, then pulled her into his lap, almost cradling her as he held her close. "You're too good for me, y'know? When you wake up, you make sure to stay out of the spooky-dookie's way, alright? Your vessel breaks too easily."

She smiled as she settled in his lap but then panicked a little bit. “Wait no…what- I just got you back…I don’t wanna leave you yet…wait no…”

He gave her what he hoped is an incredibly reassuring smile, "we can stay for a bit longer, but I do need you to promise that you're not gonna go seek oblivion, okay? I'm going to be there, with you, alright? More so than before. Maybe I'll finally be able to actually see what's happening instead of just hearing... "

Intrigued, reassured by his smile. “Smo I just wanna be with you…I can’t lose you again…anything you have planned, as long as you’re with me, I don’t care…” she leaned on him, comforted by the warmth.

"Okay. Alright," Smo just held her for a while, just basking in the moment. His heart was fluttering, knowing that this is the moment that he'd been looking for, knowing the promise he made to the abyss while clawing his way back to her. Because, as he looked down at the woman in his arms, he knew this was all he ever wanted. "Bii. My beloved," He whispered finally, "Can we...? Hah, it's probably a bit late to ask, but can we kiss you?"

BII blushed slightly, but leaned in anyways. This was something she had been waiting for, for a while now, “I have to let you know something….”

He hesitated, his lips barely apart from hers, "hm?" His eyes found hers, prompting for more.

“I love you…” she said, as if she was whispering it, planting her lips on his.

Smo let out a delighted laugh, muffled by the kiss as they quickly reciprocated. Oh, it felt nothing like it used to. Wasn't this just,, everything? This was everything! They let their hand card through her hair, their other still holding her tight. They took the time to memorize how this felt, how her body seemed to sit perfectly against theirs. "I love you too," they gasped.

The joy of the moment was dampened by the knowledge that perhaps by now, she'd be feeling the infection spreading through her. How it numbed the skin where he'd kissed, how she'd begin to feel weak and tired, and hoping that she was too disconnected from her body to feel the growing pain of it knitting back together. He wished he could suffer that pain, so she didn't need to know. So instead, he let his hands wander, gently caressing her back, cupping her soft cheek, leaning her back so they were lying down on the hard floor, hoping to distract her for as long as possible

After talking for so long, spending so much time together but never bridging the gap that both of them wanted to cross, the joy and relief flooded her. She seemed to melt into him and she began to feel a bit tired, but her enthusiasm to continue the display of love she’s been wanting for so long keeping her up a little longer.

She allowed herself to crash to the floor, being held by Smo…being in his arms is something she dreamed of, saddened that this was something she might’ve needed on Caelestis before she ended her life. Maybe a hug from Smo could’ve saved her. All the tears and cries would’ve been prevented just by being with him. Love…Love was all she ever wanted and every-time she felt she had it, it was taken away, but not this time. She held the back of his head, running her fingers through his hair, fully allowing herself to live in this moment…but she was- she was just so tired…

Her kiss seemed to slow a bit, she took longer blinks, and each one weighs heavier than the last…Smo….she had her Smo…finally

"It's alright. And I'm sorry. Sorry for before, and sorry for now. It's going to be okay, though. I'll make sure of it. It's just for a moment, okay? I'll be here the whole time. I've got you" He said quietly, when he thought she was starting to fade.

“Don’t……leave…….me….” She finally faded off.