“Hot…damn it’s windy”

He dumps the slightly damp contents onto the table. Mostly old jewelry lost during romantic swims and the like. A few interesting rocks.

“No I saw shiny things under the ice. Figured they didn't need them anymore. Though there wasnt anything impressive.”

if you sin, you need to do more than be atoned. it's karma, dude!

“There was an offer” The sin returns from the snow. A bag full of trinkets he pulled out of the lake.

it’s dangerous to go alone! take 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀.

you know what it feels like being beaten, almost to death? 𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘭… it's like i was floating away… then i woke up again and 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴'𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱. i'm still taking a beating. every day…

“At least they aren't terrible. I'm fond of some of them. The process was fun. Somewhat at least” He stepped over and kissed his cheek. “Enjoy”

“I found a cookbook that just had a dozen random recipes in it. So I figured I could try them. Plus some of my own meals”

.𝒫𝒽𝓎𝒸𝒽𝑜 I'm home and so tired. The holidays are a workout.

He stood nearby. Watching every little motion and movement. “Soo..? Is it any good?” He wanted brutal honesty

“Hmm…” He tilts his head to the side. “Keep it. I can make more, love” A soft kiss to the tallers forehead.

“Father made us. He removed his sins and created us. An odd form of artifical life..”

That he would. Will prepared several meals from different regions. Hopefully they aren't terrible..

“Dont start”

“Babe..”

“Mhm” He crossed his arms with a smirk.

“No. Less celebration more.. excuse to cook a bunch of food. Any chance to practice”

Placing different meals down on the table. “Think I did things right..”

.𝒫𝒽𝓎𝒸𝒽𝑜 I got called in on my day off. The horror

“Oh, they are definitely together. It’s an HR violation”

“My siblings and I are the embodiment of sins. Or I guess we did. It’s a long and not entertaining plot.”

“You definitely were. But to be frank, I doubt she'd be out here or..really care much. She has her darling Führer to handle now”

“She's a sniper. Finding things that dont belong is… unfortunately her best skill”

“So long as I avoid Hawkeye I’m fine. She's the only one who’ll realize I'm in disguise. Plus I want to avoid getting shot”

“It’s certainly interesting to meet those akin to him. After all, I’m pretty sure he tormented the sins already..” A small shrug. “That menace loves to poke his nose where it doesn't belong”

“That's the effect I have. The war caused damage that no alchemist can fix. It’ll take generations before everyone realizes it was a third party. Maybe I’ll take over a country to spite greed..”

“Doesn't matter either way. If she tried to rat me out she'd get shot at. The military really doesn't like strangers. Neither does that useless fuck leading them”

“Apparently. Last I checked I was just the homeowner.” He snickered. “Envy. Going by William for now.” The sin nods

“Please I can be just as much of an ass. I just don't see the point.. No one is really fun to fuck with. And we both sorta.. ran out of things to fight over” He laughed. “Sure we can find a topic or three..”

What the fuck does this mean?

“Uh, the fuck? I didn't agree to this.. I didn't even have time to put on a disguise-” That's him being lazy.

“You are a brat. That's part of your charm. Don't..get me wrong I know I'm different. Guess I'm growing up. Mellowing out?” He sighed looking away for a moment “I dont know. Two hundred years of.. Being a piece of shit…. Guess I wanted to be better”

“Majjy..” He flicks his forehead “This is what this is about? You dont like that I'm not an asshole now? Fuck that” He huffed. “I was told to change. To fit it, and when I do you dont like it? Come on..” He rolled his eyes “yeah not even I can keep that up. Ok, so you want..Envy then” ->

“Ohhkay? Am I not allowed to show affection? Ok ok fine. I’ll be..hmm more of an asshole?” He nods

“I spent years not sleeping, my love.. Plus I think it helps the souls. They seem to enjoy sleeping”

“I was in the snow” Points to a vaguely him shaped hole in the snow. “Fell asleep outside-”

“Just kick her ass babe”

if you sin, you need to do more than be atoned. it's karma, dude!

Eyes narrow. “Do not-THUMP-…you little shit” He stands there with snow rapidly melting off his face.

Cue a slight bit of alchemy to make the ice melt around them. The occasional spark of crimson on the ground. “Careful..”

“Good luck with that handsome” He whistled

“I do weigh a lot.. It was my downfall actually”

“Yes yes.” He stands pulling the god up “The snow might be my favorite natural occurrence…”

“Ew cheesy~” He sticks his tongue out “You are a dork”

“Mhm…not sure what we would give to one another. Maybe giving gifts all the time makes them less special?” He stared with a small smile.

“Suppose so.. We share a lot of gifts.. Let’s share something…..important? Oh! Something that reminds us of the other.” He smirked, head resting on the god's shoulder “It's weird to pretend some old dude sneaks into your house though..”

“It’s just a stone. It isn't a philosopher's stone. Nor does it have magic properties. Worst-case scenario it explodes” He raised a brow as he wrapped an arm around him. “Uh, I know of it. Human giving gifts a capitalist's wet dream”

“Naughty list?” He blinks “And yes. I gathered the materials and superheated my hands to make it!”