“Nothing else would make me feel better. Laying my head on your chest, you running your fingers through my hair—“ In his wistful expression, his eyes fluttered, balance frayed.

Ordinarily he would fight it. Insist he wasn’t that bad off, that he could push through it.

But he was tired. Exhausted, even.

He smiled a little by the cheek kiss, wishing he could kiss him on the mouth. “Yeah, okay. I’m going to need an Elezen to cuddle, though.”

“I— well, to be,” he trails off, not able to come up with a reason why he’s not in bed when he isn’t feeling well.

“A tiny bit feverish. Otherwise I’m okay!”

“Ah, thank you Lyse! Do what you can to keep healthy!”

“‘Tis that time of year for illnesses to be running rampant. My sweet Gigi has a stuffy nose. It looks like a staying in and cuddling daughter on the couch day!”

Tilts his head curiously. “Are you well?” Reaches his hand out to brush Estinien’s bangs up, laying his palm against his forehead.

“Honey, it’s barely 9 am.” He laughs. “What do you mean by this?”

“The same to you, my love.” Kisses him.

“Yes please.” Kisses his nose.

Grins against his mouth, nuzzling his nose. “That’s right. I pray the chocolate is good.”

“Wonderful!” Reaches into his pouch and pulls out a chocolate frog, grabbing Estinien’s hand and putting it there with a little grin.

“I suppose you’re right. Do you have some time to spare to rest with me?”

Nods. “A little.”

“I didn’t. I forgot.” Lowers his head.

His eyes widen slightly. “Meteor, I’m indebted to you. I promise I’ll take good care of myself.”

“Hmm. I will have to procure a heat pack and try to lay down for a little bit. You don’t suppose Lucia would mind if I take a day off, despite this being my own doing?”

“Aside from being unable to sleep and the tummy being a little wonky still, okay!”

“I just wanna be a grown man but tummy says no.” Sigh.

“Despite the lactose intolerance, I did in fact have a bowl of ice cream for dinner last night. No I did not tolerate it well.”

“I know exactly what you want, no guessing necessary.”

The onslaught of kisses continue. Between the brows, the crook of his nose, his temple, the tip of his ear, corner of his jaw, the peak of his cheekbone, finally landing on his mouth.

“Well, I wasn’t until you mentioned it! It’s fine, though. The important thing to me is that she came to me for help.”

Grabs his chin and peppers his cheek with kisses.

“Oh yes. That gets you a little pumped for the day, doesn’t it?”

“Gigi decimated her Animal Crossing island and asked if I would help rebuild her cliffs and rivers.” He laughs. “I’m happy to help her!”

“Ah! Cuteness overload! I just want to grab your face and kiss it all over!”

“Good!”

“I’m just admiring someone beautiful. Who can have anything his heart desires, especially on his special day.”

Smiles warmly.