#THEMST ! THE MUSHROOM HUSBANDS !

[haresvoid]

( @devilssight ; Blurg @ Ome ) finally kissing the friend you've been yearning for.

❛[ KISS ME PROMPTS ≻ accepting! NOTES: finally kissing the friend you've been yearning for.

'IT HAD NOT ANTICIPATED MISSING THE UNDERDARK, LONGING FOR IT. Certainly it was more comfortable for the Mind Flayer // THAN THE SUN THAT RENDERED THEM NEAR BLIND, OR THE CROWDS COMPRESSING (DESPITE THE FASCINATING SPECIMENS IT COULD ONLY GATHER ABOVE, IT STILL HAD PREFERENCES). But this was different-- - this was a feeling like weight being lifted, pressure subsiding. It had been a couple of months since it and its research partner returned to normal realm of study // FEW MORE MONTHS SINCE CULTS DISPERSE AND ILLITHID INVOLVEMENT ENDED (A SITUATION WHICH HAD LANDED IT IN DEEP WATERS, QUITE LITERALLY).

'TODAY A REMINDER CAME IN THE FORM OF AN ITEM IN COLLECTION. A small jar, full of fluid and a tadpole slowly swimming within it // ONE OF THE SO CALLED 'ABSOLUTES'. Omeluum had been trying to study it despite the threat being gone, curiosities still existed regarding its unique and unnatural existence (SOME ANSWERS ALREADY RECIEVED WHILE OTHERS STILL ABSENT). “&– - I do regret being unable to gather more than one sample-- - it makes it difficult to decide between natural studies as I have been or finally going about a dissection. Alas, perhaps I should not complain.... as I am here to study it still now.” While usually one that spoke only when spoken to, Blurg was a RARE EXCEPTION for the Illithid-- - he was one it enjoyed spawning conversations with, to hear thoughts and voice. “&– - It's a decision I still find surprising-- - conditions and theorizing seemed most accurate that I would not be a worthwhile investment to free with all the danger and constraints present. A rare occasion I am... glad a theory of mine was proven wrong.”

'IT SPOKE ABOUT IT AS IF ANY OTHER DISSERTATION IT OFFERED UP. However, it sensed wisps of distress from its companion soon after its words // SUBTLE HUM LEFT MINDVOICE. “&– - That upset you.... my absence would have put a temporary hinder on the projects we have created, but I'm certain most you could proceed with within short time.” Always a logical creature // TILTING HEAD EVER IN SLIGHT WHEN THE EXACT OF WORDS WERE DISAGREED WITH (HAD IT SUSPECTED INCORRECTLY ABOUT THE SOURCE OF THE ISSUE?). Silence hung in air and the link crafted between minds, time given to observation instead // NOTING THE TINY MOTIONS, A PREFIX TO A TURN. Motions were quick, but eyes were keen-- - but not built of caution, NEVER OF CAUTION (IT TRUSTED THE HOBGOBLIN COMPLETELY). Of curiosity, of interest.

'AND THEN OF SURPRISE. Between the fleshy membrane where face split to forward tentacles were lips placed // LONGING AND YEARNING, BUT SPECKLED WITH HESITANCE TOO (THE MIND FLAYER EVER IN TUNE, EVEN WHEN ITS OWN BRAIN FILLED AND BUZZED WITH THOUGHTS). Omeluum decided to act when it found embers of doubt beginning to bud-- - a tentacle shifts, smooth slither behind until tip curls in placement against the back of Blurgs head // SOFT, LITTLE PRESSURE GIVEN (BUT A DISPLAY THAT THE ACTION WAS FAR FROM DISLIKED). “&– - I had not realized the extent of your feelings towards me.... I apologize.....” Truthfully, it had some suspicions // THINGS IT HAD SENSED, ACTIONS PERFORMED (BUT IT WASN'T EXPERIENCED ENOUGH TO DECIPHER FRIENDLINESS FROM WHAT IT KNEW ONLY FROM BOOKS AND OTHERS IT HAD DECIDED). Thus it had never dug, never pressed or asked-- - even when it found itself... interested, desiring perhaps, to experience what it had only known through research of reading and observation beyond the two of them. Now? It felt ever so emboldened, projecting the thin veil of ideas and discoveries paired with hints of feelings // IT WAS A DISPLAY TO REPLACE INABILITY TO RECIPROCATE KISS PROPER (BUT IT DID NOT DROWN ITS PARTNER IN ALL THAT IT COULD TRULY GIVE IN FULL MIND // JUST A TASTE, JUST A SMALL TASTE). A free tendril moved to ever so gently wrap against red palm. “&– - I would... enjoy expanding and exploring this, if I am correct upon the path this may lead; and if you would enjoy such a prospect as well. However, I am aware I may not be the best option in such matters-- - I wish for your comfort and safety above any potential lingering wants on my end.” // @devilssight