The Venerable Light has traveled thousands of universes in search of his beloved—who had been missing for months after they went on a retreat. Months passing was but a fleeting moment to an immortal god, but, at the moment, he was but a simple man who missed his spouse dearly.
Vesper knows they could handle themself, but he couldn't help but worry. They were such a cute little deity that there was definitely no shortage of malicious beings who might take advantage of them...
Oh, beloved... Where could you have gone..?
—Not far apparently, as the moment he decided to take a break from his search and return, Vesper found the familiar vulpine god just about to enter the palace gates. Sobi had exhausted their energy during their retreat that was meant to replenish it, and they were still stuck in this small, cutesy form. They couldn't even reach the doorknob without standing on their tippy toes.
Vesper smiled warmly and approached Sobi, crouching down so he was at eye level with them. "Sobi... I've been worried sick about you." He gently cupped the smaller god's cheek in one of his hands, marveling at how soft their fur felt against his palm.
"Are you feeling alright, my love? Have you had any trouble these past months?" The question came out as a whisper, barely audible even to Ren's sensitive ears.
Sobi's ears twitched at the sound of their spouse's voice, as they leaned into his touch. They closed their eyes in contentment, happy to be close to him once more, a paw coming up to rest on the back of Vesper's hand. "I still feel as though I could collapse at any moment..." They muttered, more to themself, but it still reached the taller god's ears.
"You should rest then," Vesper murmured, his voice soft as silk. "We can talk later, when you're feeling better." He picked Sobi up gently, cradling them in his arms like a precious treasure. Though he knew that Sobi was just as powerful and capable as him, there was something about their delicate appearance that made Vesper want to protect them all the more.
"Let's get you to our chambers," he said, beginning to walk briskly toward the palace. "
"I appreciate that..." Sobi murmured contentedly, snuggling into Vesper's chest as he held them close. "Thank you." A yawn escaped them, and their eyes drooped shut almost immediately. Their small form relaxed against his large one, and they seemed to melt into him.
It was a relief for Vesper to finally have Sobi back where they belonged. He continued walking at a brisk pace toward their chambers, carefully avoiding any bumps or obstacles along the way as he carried his beloved spouse.
Vesper held Sobi close, breathing in the soft scent of their fur as they slowly drifted off to sleep. He couldn't help but smile fondly down at them, his heart filled with love and affection for this tiny deity who had stolen it so many millennia ago. He vowed to always protect Sobi, no matter what dangers might come their way.
As they reached the doors to their chambers, Vesper carefully set Sobi down on their feet. "Would you like me to carry you inside?"
"No need..." Sobi murmured sleepily, still half-asleep as they tried to stand on their own. They wobbled slightly before catching themselves, looking up at him with a sheepish grin. "I'm fine now."
Slowly but surely, the smaller god made their way into their chambers, yawning widely and stretching out their arms as they walked. Vesper followed close behind, his eyes never leaving Sobi's form as he watched over them with a mix of love and concern.
As the two entered their shared chambers, Vesper couldn't help but feel a bit sentimental. It was just like that night, millenia ago, when they first shared a bed.. Sobi walked over and immediately flopped onto the mattress, legs dangling slightly off the edge as they remained like that for a moment.
Vesper smiled fondly at Sobi's childlike antics and walked over to the bed, gently lifting the smaller god onto it before tucking them in. He placed a soft kiss on their forehead, savoring the contact with his beloved's skin. "Rest well, my love," he whispered, his voice thick with emotion.
With a final look around to ensure that everything was in order, Vesper turned and walked over to sit beside Sobi on the bed.
Vesper leaned in closer, his chest pressing gently against Sobi's back as he wrapped an arm around the smaller god. He felt their soft fur tickle his fingertips and relished the contact; it was like holding a piece of heaven itself. "You were gone for so long..." he murmured, voice still hoarse with emotion. "I missed you."
He didn't know how else to express himself; love and affection weren't exactly feelings that mortals could comprehend, let alone gods.