Rather be six feet under than be lonely

While he wasn't an overly emotional man most of the time and kept a fairly stoic appearance he did find himself adrift over all of this. When it had been just himself alone he wouldn't have had so many things to balance and consider, but without Ikigai and their children he never would have been able to have this fulfilling life she gave him. He was pulled back and forth, weighing pros and cons, until his soul mate placed a gentle kiss on his lips and pulled his mind back to the present. His aqua gaze refocused on hers and he listened quietly as she insisted that he accept the offer that had been given to him. He couldn't say that he was all that surprised by her decision, but it did reassure him greatly as she pointed out all of the benefits that this change could make for their family rather than focusing on the difficulties it might bring.

She gave him her blessing and congratulations and as surreal as it felt to think that he would soon be King it felt so much more real and correct now that he had Ikigai's input. She really was his compass and his voice of reason when he couldn't be sure of his own voice. With a grin pulling at his lips he kept one of his forelegs around her waist as he rolled on the plush cushions with her till his body was laying lightly on top of hers, keeping himself propped up on one elbow as he looked down at her with nothing but absolute devotion. "Thank you, my mate. I wouldn't be able to do it without you." He tried to keep in mind that their children could, in theory, return at any moment so indulging in what he really wanted to do with her right now was probably out of the question, but that didn't stop him from wanting her any less. He caught her lips in a deeper, longer kiss, but eventually pulled away with a little chuckle as he nuzzled his cheek into hers. "We should really see about a babysitter soon so we can properly celebrate..."

"Deimos & Ikigai"