Phouka

[winter_wisp]

Valentine's had passed, and as lovely as that day had been, Winter found himself still caught up in the lingering romance of the day. He'd taken to watching romantic comedies, rather than horror flicks. Had even started reading more romantic novels, rather than the historical novels he'd been swimming in before. He even found himself tidying up more, keeping the bedroom neat and inviting, so they'd both be more inclined to linger there.

And tonight? Tonight he had decided they should go out to do something romantic. ...A trip to the museum, he'd decided. Art was definitely romantic. Couples were always looking at art in movies and things.

Dressed up, the pixie was looking like an actual adult as he lead the way inside, his hand reaching for the Phouka's as he spoke.

"This will be fun, don't you think? We can look at art, then get some coffee at the cafe," he grinned. "...Or not coffee. Whatever you want. It's my treat, Phouka."

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[phouka]

"How do you say this word?" he asked when Winter had calmed a bit. He'd spent the time trying to read the plaque. "Pom...Pompee?" he asked, confused by the spelling of Pompeii. What he could read was Pan and Goat.

[winter_wisp]

"Pom-pay," Winter offered helpfully. "You know, the place with the volcano, where people died. I watched a movie about it, but I don't think it was very realistic... It was scary though. Volcanoes are intense. They're all ash and smoke- And lava. Lots of lava."

[phouka]

"A volcano? Like Mount Doom?" he asked, having watched those very long films not too long ago. He turned an eye back to the sculpture. "Were there hobbits in Pom-Pay?"

[winter_wisp]

"No, the hobbits were in Mordor. I think Pompeii was just people. ...And goat people maybe, and goats. ...Goats they loved very much. Too much maybe? I don't think you're supposed to love goats that way," Winter added, frowning thoughtfully.

[phouka]

"I like to eat goats," he replied. "But I do not think I would like to shag a goat. They kick."

He was quite sure he would prefer to not be kicked, especially without trousers on.

[winter_wisp]

"I kick," Winter said with an impish grin, tapping the Phouka's shin with the toe of his shoe. "You shag me though."

Smiling, he tugged the Phouka along, pausing in front of a female statue that was missing an arm. She had long legs though, and though she was slim, she had a slightly rounded tummy. She wore nothing more than a sheet, which covered nothing, and instead flowed loosely around her, permanently caught in a light breeze.

"...She's pretty. I wish I had a statue. We could have one each, hmm? Or one where we're together. That would be cool."

[phouka]

"You would be a lovely subject for a sculpture," the Phouka smiled softly. "I am already created from mud...I am the Queen's sculpture, I think."

[winter_wisp]

"You were, but you are flesh now. You're free," Winter said softly. "You are lovely though, a perfect piece of art. The best sculpture in the world."

[phouka]

"I like to be free. Perhaps you could make a sculpture," The Phouka suggested. "You should. But make sure I have both arms."

[winter_wisp]

"What if I run out of clay or stone?" The pixie asked.

[phouka]

The Phouka rolled his shoulder in a shrug.

"I have faith you would give me an arm," he said, confident in Winter's abilities. "Perhaps a stick, or plaster. With glitter?"

[winter_wisp]

"Definitely glitter," Winter agreed. "Everything should have glitter."

[phouka]

"I know you think so. That is why I suggested it," the Phouka replied with a smile. "Come, the man down there is naked. You should take a selfie with him."

[winter_wisp]

The pixie played it cool, sort of, but he perked up noticeably at the idea of taking a selfie.

"Oh, yes... We can do that," he said, clearly into the idea.

[phouka]

The Phouka slid his arms around Winter's narrow shoulders and pulled him along to the next installment.

"Will you put these on your telegram page?" he asked. He tried, he did, but the majority of the technology that was available was lost on him. He only knew Winter had fun with it.

[winter_wisp]

Winter giggled a little at Phouka's mistake, but didn't correct him.

"Only if you are in them," the pixie replied.

[phouka]

"We can both be in them!" he said cheerfully. "Both of us and the naked people. Finlay will be so happy we are exploring art. You should send him pictures directly."

The Phouka thought that was a terribly good idea. Surely Fin would be proud of them.

[winter_wisp]

Winter giggled again moving to stand beside him as he pulled his phone out and snapped a photo of them both.

"Maybe," he agreed with a smile.

[phouka]

The Phouka leaned in close, but the camera caught him mid-blink, leaving him looking silly.

"Do not show that one," he said. "Take another. I will keep my eyes open this time."

[winter_wisp]

"I think you look handsome, but okay," Winter shrugged, giggling a little and giving Phouka time to pose.

[phouka]

"You are so kind to me," he replied. Then rather than look at Winter's phone he closed his eyes and pressed a slow, soft kiss to the pixie's cheek.

[winter_wisp]

Winter blushed, but snapped the photo.

"This one is perfect," he said softly.

[phouka]

"Then you should show everyone. Everyone in the world," the simple creature said. "And then we can see all the art. And get food. I want food soon."

[winter_wisp]

"We can get food here if you like," Winter said, adding a bunch of stickers to the photo before posting it on Insta. "Whatever you want, Phouka. The day is yours."

[phouka]

"If it is my choice, I choose to kiss you again," he said, darting in to kiss Winter's cheek again. "I will kiss you always. Except when I am eating. I would not want to bite you."

He smiled at that, thinking it was a rather good joke.