#who immediately gets choked up like the bog softie he is (at least when it comes to dew)

[miasmaghoul]

I think Aether gives Dew one of his rings when he leaves on tour.

It's too big for him to wear, obviously, so Dew keeps it in his pocket. Uses it like a worry stone. But, just before it's time to start the first show, Dew realizes his uniform doesn't have pockets. It's embarassing, but he panics a little. Just a moment of overwhelm when the realization hits. Has to stop and catch his breath, swallow back the bile that rises in his throat.

Dew places that simple silver band on his vanity before he puts his helmet on, and just looking at it breaks his heart a little. The thought of leaving it behind hurts even more. Dew puts a hand on his chest, tries to center himself, and -

His necklace.

He feels it through his uniform, the press of the metal into his skin, and it feels like relief. Pulls down his balaclava so he can pull out the jewelry, and for the first time since Aether gifted it to him Dew unclasps the chain. Takes the necklace off just long enough to slide the ring on beside his pendant. He feels weirdly naked without it, hates having it off, and the second he secures it around his neck again he feels miles better.

Dew looks at the two pieces of metal next to each other and smiles. Happy that, in even this small way, Aether will still be out there with him.