[ at least here in eudio, there is no clave, no limiting rules, no sharp gaze watching their every move. the only politics that exist here are the ones they have brought with them, and raphael has already noticed some of them beginning to go slack. it's different here, even if animosity still lingers. and while magnus would probably hate to hear anything about the political benefits of marriage, raphael can't help but note the significance of this union, even if the rest of the shadow world isn't around to see it. but what's important is that here, there is little to stop magnus and alec from having what they want, if only for a little while.

or perhaps it does not need to be a little while. as things stand now, raphael does not have any intentions of staying longer than necessary, still feeling the itch to repair the damage back home even if all of it has been put on hold. but he wonders how long someone might be allowed to stay. maybe magnus and alec could make a home of eudio. maybe they could build a life that lasts years before finding their way back. it's not raphael's decision to make, though. ]

No, I don't think you would.

[ it's possible raphael's smile is determined to become a more permanent thing on his face because of the joy in magnus' voice, but that will be his secret to keep here in the darkness of his bedroom. he needs to appear annoyed at the idea of kissing at the moment. ] I'll do my best to mentally prepare. I hope you know you'll owe me.

[ though in reality, raphael expects no repayment for this. it's enough to offer what he can when magnus needs him, just as magnus has offered so much when their roles have been reversed. raphael is not likely to forget any of the kindness magnus has offered him over the long years anytime soon. ]

I'm as innocent as always.