[ gh—what a pout he has on his face! part of him wants to hear caesar talk more about how he's missed him first, but... judging from his previous reaction, he might end up digging his own grave instead. yes, this is for the best! ] well, i know for sure i missed you more. mhm.

[ there's a roll of his eyes at his reaction, joseph's next thoughts swirling around ideas on how to get more out of him as he poked a finger to caesar's chest. ] you have no idea how defensive you sound, do you, caesarino? i guess i don't mind too much. it's fun to watch!

[[ now ... good night 🧸💤

Pfft. As if I could without dragging you along with me! But I feel like I'd kinda have to throw you over my shoulder to convince you to come with me, huh? [ Joseph will just very happily settle against him, arms crossed over his chest like he was a pillow. ]

[ Poke poke poke. He doesn't look like he's about to stop any time soon—though the only reason why he's doing this is because Caesar threatened him. Now that's a challenge if he's ever seen one! ] It's fun to watch because you start looking like a tomato from how angry you get.

"Happy, huh? ...Auuugh. But I really hate the idea of extra training..." A pout, defeated and complacent. "I guess maybe just this once. But you and Caesar are gonna be doing way more work than me!"

[ The way his chest puffs up with pride is irrefutable. Sweet affections and words meant just for him—that's enough to make his heart flutter. His lips curl and he fights the urge to tease him, settling to nuzzle against the side of his head instead. ] And you're mine, too.

[ ! He has to take advantage of this situation! Caesar in a good mood is so rare... Or maybe he should just sit and savor it?! Agh, the possibilities! ] Uhh... How about Hawaii? We could both use a well-deserved vacation! [ ...He's only half-joking. ]

Pffft, why would I lie? C'mon, Caesarino, just open your eyes! ...Or I guess you'd have to look into a mirror or whatever, too, but still. [ Big grin. He's definitely getting exactly what he wanted out of him. ] I think this is a good look on you.

Woah now, I've never lied ever! Maybe! Okay, maybe once or twice, but that was less lying and more tricking and... [ He's not helping his case here, is he? Time to move on! ] Anyway, anyway. I mean that seeing you all red-faced is good since it means I'm doing something right!

wakey wakey big fat cakey

BUBBFK

BLLELS. BBBLSESUS. BUKLLBES

BUBBLES

CAAAAAEEEESSSSAAAAARRRR 🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕💨💨💨💨 YOU BE THE BABYSITTER!! YOU BE TH!!! PLEASE SIT ON ME 🧍‍♂️

"I know that!" He knows that—but oh, look at how pleased he is regardless! All cheeky and bright-eyed and with his imaginary tail wagging. Just gonna squuueeeze his Caesarino tight now... "But I still want it to happen."

MYYYYYYY BUUUBBLESSSSS 🐕🐕🐕🗿🗿🗿😩😩😩💙💙💙🧡🧡🧡🧡💙💙🧡💙💙🧡🥺🥺🥺🐕🐕🐕😚😚😚

[ Stepping closer, Joseph wrapped an arm around Caesar and gave him one of his widest grins! ...With a hint of smugness, of course. ] Yeah, yeah, yeah. "You're a thorn in my side" this and "I could leave any time" that. Then riddle me this: why haven't you left, huh?