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[greatestgood]

If you are informed of your future and it is...unfortunate...do you ignore it or try to change it? [He has more or less made his decision, but he is open to the opinions of others.]

Furthermore, do you believe anyone can change for the better? Are some beyond redemption?

[Also, who decides such things? He wants to argue over that point out of habit, but this is serious and he is trying not to be an ass.]

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[voice] [private]

[chambermusicandtenpins]

For a man who boasts often, your opinion of yourself is far too low, love. You have all the strengths you need.

[He lets out a pleased hum.]

I will kiss you for that when I see you next.

[voice] [private]

[greatestgood]

You will find that those who boast the most are usually the least confident.

[His chuckle is breathless and happy. Simply happy.]

Without my incantation? What have I done to deserve such treasures?

[voice] [private]

[chambermusicandtenpins]

A pity, then, for someone so gifted. I wish I could lighten your concerns.

[He chuckles gently.]

I shall let you in on a terrible secret -- I often desire to kiss you with no incantation at all.

[voice] [private]

[greatestgood]

If I felt more peace, I wouldn't be nearly as ambitious.

[Biting his lip, he grins to himself.]

Then, by all means, kiss me until I can't breathe. Kiss me until we make quite a spectacle.

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[chambermusicandtenpins]

Perhaps so. I suppose it is the curse of the determined.

Oh, I very much shall. If I were with you now, I would be kissing you until I lost breath.

[voice] [private]

[greatestgood]

Nothing is accomplished if everyone feels content with their fate.

You are teasing me! Here I am trying to better myself and you are distracting me with potential kisses instead.

[voice] [private]

[chambermusicandtenpins]

You raise a fair point, there.

On the contrary, I provide kisses to encourage your better self.

[voice] [private]

[greatestgood]

So your kisses are my reward? [That could work.]

[voice] [private]

[chambermusicandtenpins]

Your reward and your motivation all in one, I think.

[voice] [private]

[greatestgood]

I am turning terribly romantic when I am prepared to say your smile would have the same effect on me.

[voice] [private]

[chambermusicandtenpins]

[That alone earns Gellert a smile, even if he cannot see it.]

Does it now?

[voice] [private]

[greatestgood]

I do like it. The way your eyes light up, the sound of your laugh...

[voice] [private]

[chambermusicandtenpins]

You are quite sweet. I shall give you many of them next I see you.

[voice] [private]

[greatestgood]

Only with you, Albus. I guess that proves I treasure you.

[voice] [private]

[chambermusicandtenpins]

I think it does. It makes me feel quite beloved.

[voice] [private]

[greatestgood]

Well, you are. And not just by me, though I tell myself differently.

[voice] [private]

[chambermusicandtenpins]

Even if that is so, there are none that match you.

[voice] [private]

[greatestgood]

In your eyes or in general?

[voice] [private]

[chambermusicandtenpins]

Both. Though, I admit, I am biased.

[voice] [private]

[greatestgood]

You are forgiven your bias since it brings us both happiness.

[voice] [private]

[chambermusicandtenpins]

Good. Because you are beloved, as well.

[voice] [private]

[greatestgood]

I am proud of that designation.

Albus, have you ever brewed Amortentia?

[voice] [private]

[chambermusicandtenpins]

I did when I was in school for assignments, but never since then. I promise I have not drugged you.

[voice] [private]

[greatestgood]

No, no, I don't think you drugged me. I just wondered...

It has a specific smell, doesn't it? Based on who you love?

[voice] [private]

[chambermusicandtenpins]

It does. It will always smell of three or four things , based on what and who you have affection for.