Fandom Island Museum, Thursday Daytime

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Steven was at his usual spot behind the Welcome Desk. Today he was working on displays for winter, highlighting which creatures on the island seemed to enjoy the snow, which seemed to tuck down for a winter's rest, and so on.

Steven looked at the various possible entries and wondered if squirrels going on school holidays to report the news counted as migration? Or was that only if the holidays themselves involved warm climates?

He resolved to talk to Blathers about that later, and kept writing up notes about things where it was less of a question.

He was, as always, interruptible.

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And lo, come lunchtime, there was the usual interruption.

"Hello, you."

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Steven beamed when he saw Llewellyn. He put his glasses and notes to the side. "Hello, you."

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Watts came around to the other side of the Welcome Desk, holding out a hand to help Steven up. Did Steven need the assistance? No. But Watts was going to offer it anyway.

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Steven put out the sign that said he was taking lunch, then accepted the offered hand. "How gallant."

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Watts pulled Steven to his feet, and then wrapped his arms around him to kiss him soundly in greeting.

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Steven made a sound of surprise, but not objection, as he kissed Llewellyn back.

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Look, sometimes you just needed to greet your beau with an enthusiastic kiss. It was facts.

"How's your day been?" he asked, still holding on to Steven as he pulled away from the kiss.

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"Pleasant enough and then markedly better in the last minute," Steven said. "Rather sharp uptake in quality, actually."

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"The arrival of a meal will do that," Watts nodded. "I do hope it will live up to your expectations."

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"It's being delivered by the most wonderful man in any world," Steven said. "Great bonus, that."

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"Thank you," Watts said in response to the compliment. "Flirt," he added with a grin.

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Steven gave Llewellyn a quick kiss for the thank you. "For you? Always."

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Watts gave him a pleased smile, letting go only to offer an arm for Steven to take. "Shall we, then?"

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Steven took the offered arm gladly. "Let's. How's your morning been then?"

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"Quiet," Watts said, depositing his hat on the desk with his free hand before they started walking.

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"Same here," Steven said. "Been working on our displays for winter. Highlighting what happens when things get cold."

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"Mmm, I know what I need when I get cold," Watts said, leaning in close to Steven.

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"Warm fire?" Steven suggested, but he was grinning to show he was joking.

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"Not quite," Watts shook his head.

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"Blanket?" Steven tried.

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"Someone I can wrap around me like a blanket, perhaps," Watts replied.

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"That sounds nice," Steven said. "Do you have anyone in mind?"

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"I do," Watts nodded. "A handsome fellow of my acquaintance."

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"Handsome, is he?" Steven asked. "Anyone I know?"

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"Rather well, I'd think," Watts nodded. "He's also clever, and kind. Enjoys a good bit of wordplay."