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The Beautiful Dance of Two Knights

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We already know their songs but I picked out another bc it's on my playlist and there was a limit of two:

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When Argenti first crossed paths with Fray, he recalls himself being intrigued as well as drawn immediately into the mystery surrounding the other man. Clad in dark armor and calling himself a Dark Knight, oh how he wanted desperately to know him. And what better way would there to do so by engaging another in the rigors of battle, one bright soul against another shrouded in darkness but doubtlessly shimmering beautifully in his own way? Yes, upon hearing that the man used darkness to protect others his curiosity burned brighter! And the following thought came into his head as he raised his spear to face him:

"...But even in the shadows, there can be Beauty."

That's right. A Knight of Beauty who is representative of the light of all that is beautiful harbored such thoughts. Though he never voiced it. Furthermore, as he engaged Fray in battle, he became ever the more caught up in the moment, enjoying himself freely as he is wont to do when issuing challenges against others. After all, Argenti himself loves to spar against others - and that is how he immediately became close to Fray than anyone else, even if it meant he was brutal in how he forced Fray into yielding. There were more important aspects to consider as well - the speak about the other knight's circumstances...not in full depth, but in ways that shone further light onto Fray's individual motivations. The kindness and worry he had for this "Warrior of Light" fellow, and the magnetism of the seriousness he carried himself in.

...That is also to say that Argenti could never have predicted how Fray would find himself back to him once more. How can he? The man sustained dire wounds thanks to the expert technique of a certain swordsman, and this caused him to be witness to the wonderful nature of those muscles. As well as fret over him - he had already bounded so tightly to him from their talk and spar, so it is no surprise he drew himself half-mad with worry! The incident itself was resolved, though Argenti wouldn't be forgetting what happened soon...not realizing how much he truly had been endeared to Fray from even that point.

Thus, he continued to seek out Fray, not realizing that yes it is not only that he saw him as a close friend but the Knight of Beauty had begun to greedily crave the other Knight's company. Even as they did such simple things like draw together and participate in light-hearted activities like preparations for go-karting (feeling entirely too gleeful when Fray allowed him to come up with their go-kart team name! I mean, really. Beautiful, Bright Knights of Lovely Radiance, and Exquisite Midnight Shimmering...)

The next important step in their blossoming relationship next began with the trials and tribulation of Murder - the forced confession wrought upon the two of them thanks to the God of Conflict opened Argenti's mind and soul to Ushirono Fuyu's evil deeds. A man who confessed to them without a trace of remorse. With no desire to repent nor change his ways. By the chivalric code he sworn by it meant that he was honor-bound to kill him right then and there - without mercy. Of course, he also heard Fray's secret as well, but perhaps what bound them even deeper is the fact the other Knight allowed him to act. And showed how deeply he cared about him still even if he cared about a man in what still amounted to cold blood, as well as the fact that he remained in support of him despite it all.

Not to mention, therein this point he learned more about Fray as an individual. "Who" he ended up being, which is something that took him a moment to fully grasp - that the person who he knew as "Fray" adorned the title for lacking one as a person himself. That, originally, he was merely truly a being of full darkness - the negative aspects of an individual named V'rhas Tia, the Warrior of Light he so spoke of. This is a moment where there was no lacking its pivotal meaning - and yet, even if he knew as a Knight of Being he should have been wary, to have reacted adversely, he could not bring himself to do so. Fray, at his own core, as a being represented his true first step away from his teachings, while becoming someone so irrevocably dear to him - someone he started to fervently wish would start to see himself as his own person. Wrapped up in all of this was his deepened desire to stay with him, to indulge further in Fray's presence, not realizing that this inexplicable desire was a sign of how deep he had begun to fall for him. And so, he lingered.

So, he embraced the support Fray granted to him - silent, but strong. An unwavering force by his side in the face of uncertainty of the Meeting that deepened his strong, but deep bond with him further than anyone else. Because no matter what, even if everyone turned against him he knew, deep in his heart, that Fray would be by his side. Then, everything else started to come to a head - the Palaces, Jodri's death, being kidnapped, his distraught talk with Fray, and then being whisked away to a Palace, wherein he was determined to bury whatever feelings he had for Fray deep inside. Even if he knew not of their depth even at this time. But, Fray easily brought the name for these uncertain, strange, and warm feelings out into the light (If you cannot find your way alone, then I will guide you. Every time you stumble, I will be here to catch you. Allow me to stay by your side, to help ease the burdens you bear.

In your darkest hour, in the blackest night... think of me... and I will be with you. Always. For where else could I go? Who else could I love but you?)

The words of love touched his soul, Fray never seeming any less bright before that very point. Even moreso when the man dared to speak such words knowing that he was the ugliest he ever appeared before him. This convinced him more than anything that perhaps even if he were truly unworthy of Fray's love, Fray would never mind. He would take him into his arms, disgusting and wretched as he is before his eyes, and love him nonetheless. Oh and it was a bonus Fray looked oh-so-cute with the reveal...there is no question that he adored him.

Such that when it came time for him to ask to come with to Eorzea, Argenti was relieved (for other reasons, but he was so happy Fray had reached out to him in doing so), and immediately committed. Of course, when the God of Conflict dared to lay a hand on his boyfriend, he was infuriated and frustrated...though truly relieved when he managed to get him back. After all, he could never imagine a future without Fray by his side.

And after everything?

He knows for a fact that Fray felt the very same way.