Gonna fly this boat to the moon somehow

The pearlescent man didn’t find honesty difficult with the King who stole his breath as much as the loyalty in his heart. He told him his feelings about Azzurra, and there was no reprimand or judgment in Chimera’s eyes or voice. The girl made Erys smile, he was happy in her presence and making her happy. Knowing he was the one that made her smile was a special feeling he found himself treasuring. Erys smiled as Chi offered his pleasure in the two of them finding such happiness together, and he offered one contradiction warmly. Erystotle had always been a man. The brightly marked man nodded bashfully. He spoke the truth, but Erys didn’t always feel that way.

Chimera continued, and silvery eyes lifted to the King’s features as he voiced concern over Balthier’s return. Erys was not unaware of the turmoil between them, and he was no less stranger to retaliation against him. Not that Chimera would allow harm to come to himself or Azzurra. "I’ll keep my guard up.” Erys muttered as his gaze fell. He hoped he wouldn’t cause Azzurra or Chimera any trouble with what he had done.

The King offered him an out to the less then savory topic. He could offer up anything new or anything that was on his mind. "You’ve given me so much, Chimera.” He started softly, looking up to the half and half man. "... I was gathering herbs with Dalila and a couple of the pups and I became sad as I watched her with them. Sad that I can’t share a family with you.”

"Erystotle Atlas"