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[ If anyone asked Drake, he'd say all of it was earned. Maybe he'd been a little generous in the beginning, but you could think of it as an advance. He'd seen someone worth believing in and despite the ups and downs he'd never felt like his faith was misplaced, or his trust broken. Ephemera had grown and healed and blossomed and was always, always there for him.

And now they're here. Things are different, but also they're not. He knows Ephemera, no matter what else changes, and loves him more than he thought he could love anyone.

Drake smiles at him warmly, reaching over to tilt his face up a little more. ]

Hope you're okay hearing it back. 'Cuz I love you, too.

[ He's also getting kissed now, slow and sweet. ]