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[littlesprout]

After the collapse, Thanatos had said he would take better care of his own health - and Zagreus had decided that he was going to hold the other man to his word. He pesters him until he agrees to take some of his long overdue vacation time, reserves a cabin tucked into a nearby mountain retreat for them to spend an extended weekend together.

Foresight, however, isn't always Zagreus's strong suit. He doesn't think about how likely inclement weather is at this time of year, and it isn't until he's grabbing his bag of clothes and leading Thanatos to the door as fat, heavy snowflakes fall around him that he realizes that they may be trapped there for a bit.

"Hopefully there's firewood," he says, choosing to remain optimistic. "Come on, it's freezing."

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[littlesprout]

"I'll keep that in mind," he murmurs, giving him a gentle squeeze. "I want you to be well rested, Than."

[controlsthedie]

"But I can't keep dragging you to bed every night."

Said with a tone similar to a child trying to explain to his parent that he doesn't need a bedtime. Even if it's the opposite sentiment.

"It's not fair to you."

[littlesprout]

"Mm." Zagreus shifts, getting comfortable but never quite loosening his hold on Thanatos. "How is it unfair to me? Explain it."

[controlsthedie]

"What if you want to stay up to watch something, or what if you leave town?" With Zagreus reunited with his mother, he's not leaving as often, but that doesn't mean he won't in the future. "I can't keep you from that just because I have trouble sleeping."