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[deathkid]

[ it's late, but the stars are shining and the moon is big enough to reveal that nico is once again in the graveyard, sitting atop a gravestone as he munches some fries. his legs swing back and forth. with his mouth full, he pauses and regards the feed. ]

I've been doing a lot of thinking. Mostly about the future. So we're stuck here for five years, right? How many people are planning on staying after that? If so, why?

I mean... [ another bite of fries and he swallows this time before continuing. ] What do people miss the most about their original homes and is it enough to want to go back? If there was one thing about this place that could make you stay, what would it be?

I dunno. Anyway- Loki, I need to make sure I have Wednesday night off. And Jason, I need some advice. Also, Ed, I have a few questions about your alchemy.

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[deathkid]

[ he's not sure if he can talk about it or if he wants to, but he knows he can trust alec. he's been a decent friend and nico figures it's safe to explain a few things. ]

I've got the worst luck in love. That pretty much sums it up.

[ a sigh. ]

That sucks. Why is it forbidden? Because you're both guys?

[ 1930s mentality rearing its head again for nico. he purses his lips together. ]

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[angelic_archer]

They were sent back or bad relationship choices?

[Alec's not sure which would be worse. It probably depends on what happened and why it was the 'worst luck'.]

Partially, but they're changing their views on that. Slowly. It's mostly because Magnus is a warlock. If we want to marry outside our society, they torture us for at least a day then exile us.

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[deathkid]

The latter. I always fall for the ones I can't have.

[ bites his lip and then shrugs. ]

That... really sucks. If it makes you feel any better, if my father hadn't put me in the Lotus, I would've grown up in a time where I could get hanged or castrated for being what I am. It made coming out... really hard.

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[angelic_archer]

I'm sorry, Nico. I wish I -

[He lets out a huff that was mostly laughing at himself.] I think there'd be a lot of people arriving or returning if some of us could grant that wish.

The Lotus?

My kin aren't quite that barbaric but it's not pleasant when they decide to punish us for our relationships. I'm glad you were able to come out eventually. Hiding is a miserable way to live.

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[deathkid]

It's fine. I can deal with it, you know? I mean, I have before, so...

[ another shrug. ]

The Lotus Hotel and Casino. Run by lotus eaters. My father hid me there when Zeus killed my mother and tried to kill me. It's also why I'm actually eighty-seven. I spent seventy years there, not aging. When I was released, everything was different, but the way I thought about being gay was... still old fashioned.