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''Do you have to take even this over the top?''
''I don't know what you mean, Kunimitsu. I am behaving no different than when we finally got married.''
''Exactly.''
Tezuka had used his deadpan voice, which always prompted Atobe to at least think about what they were currently discussing once again. Not that he normally came up with a different approach afterward.
''No. Still not seeing the problem. Besides, you'll look absolutely gorgeous tonight.''
Tezuka sighed while the fabric around his shoulders was pulled a bit better into place - again.
To say he was uncomfortable wearing almost nothing on his upper body would have been an understatement. But it was also more than unlikely that Atobe would change his mind any time soon.
Way below zero, actually. So Tezuka sighed again, deeper this time, and tried to stand still for the final fitting. He really shouldn't have commented on that news article from London last week.
When the torture was finally over, he had to admit that he at least looked the part of 'Prince Consort' to Atobe's 'King'.
The finest of silks, complemented by dagger, sword and quite an amount of jewels - all real of course - together with a softer, and almost see-through, cape as well as a half-covering for his face.
Like in the midst of a desert. At least in the movies.
''Please don't forget to put in the contact lenses and to stay close to me at all times.''
Tezuka turned, a bit of surprise showing on his face.
''Why the latter?''
''To keep an eye on you, of course. Besides, you are my consort. So why would you want to be even one step away?''
There was a point. For the costume part at least.
''We've been married for years. Everyone knows who I belong to.''
Atobe pouted.
''But they might still try if you look this dashing. I'd rather not take any chances.''
''It's your own fault if you send me into public wearing almost nothing.''
''Still, the least I can do is keep you close so I can bite anyone who wants to try something.''
Not about to retort just how much security would be around anyway, Tezuka simply closed the distance between them and kissed the pout away.
His mind content with the knowledge that both of them were still as much in love with each other as on the very first day.