I Bet That Dr. Ratio Is Always Operating On This Fear He Never Voices That One Day He Won't Be Enough

I bet that Dr. Ratio is always operating on this fear he never voices that one day he won't be enough for Aventurine to keep on living. In a way he probably chases after Aventurine in the same way he chases after Nous' gaze. However Aventurine IS in reach, IS looking at him, and maybe if Ratio holds on just tight enough he won't slip away. In between times when they're together, does he quietly offer a prayer to the Amber Lord that Aventurine will come back to him safe and alive? Does he press his lips to Aventurine's forehead when he's asleep in his arms, wondering if it'll be the last time? Amongst all of his thoughts of a possible end to the man he adores, is there hope for the future, or is he forever trapped in the present, hoping his efforts are enough?

Due to popular demand, here you go:

Aventio thoughts…

Mmm clingy Ratio, worried Ratio. Ratio who is stressed. Ratio is stressed because of Aventurine’s self destructive behavior. Ratio who can’t take it anymore, slapping the damn gun out of Aventurine’s hands when he’s about to play another game of Russian Roulette and hugging him.

Aventurine who just stands there, dumbfounded, but accepts the embrace anyways.

(my inability to use italics for this killed me)

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“Any reason why you wanted to hug me, Doc?” The gambler asks, genuinely confused.

“Shut up.” The other replies, words getting caught in his throat.

“Ratio-“ a pause. “Are you worried about me?”

The doctor grimaces, although based off his position, Aventurine can’t see it. Nevertheless, he grips onto the fabric of the others suit a little tighter.

“What made you finally realize that?” He scowls.

Aventurine lets out a surprised laugh.

“I guess it’s just more unexpected than anything.” Aventurine admits.

Another silence.

“I’m sorry for scaring you, Veri,” he whispers.

“Don’t do it again,” Ratio replies, voice muffled by Aventurine’s neck.

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Oh if they move to a nearby couch. Oh if Aventurine peels Ratio off of him only to see his eyes rimmed w tears. AAAAAUGHHHH.

Aventurine who realizes just how much he scared the other man with his behavior, and the guilt from finally comprehending that is killing him more than the gun would. Aventurine who realizes that the racing of his heart might not be from the adrenaline, but because of Ratio- his FEELINGS for Ratio.

Aventurine who pulls him close once more, and allows the doctor to hold him for as long as he wants, for as long as he NEEDS

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

The existence of Ratio's vertical pupils indicate that his species evolved as potentially apex ambush predators, while Aventurine's more diamond-shaped pupils suggest Avgins occupied a middle rung of the Sigonian food chain, with divided need to both track prey and maintain wide-angle vision to identify predatory threats. In this essay, I will--

The other day I was watching those "I transformed myself into Raiden using VFX" videos, and unfortunately I am now filled with the naïve optimistic confidence that I can make a 3d animation to this really cool song I found. *sighs*

I know people have already discussed whether Aventurine’s life was on the line or not for the Ten Stonehearts myriad celestia trailer, but for the sake of this, let’s just say that it was.

(I’m so sorry in advance😅)

Everyone discusses the situation before casting their votes, and it is not in Aventurine’s favor. However, before anyone can vote, Aventurine pulls out the note Ratio gave to him in 2.1, and reads part of it aloud.

“‘Do stay alive,’ I think that sums it up, don’t you think?”

The silence in the room is so loud, you can hear the blood(pomegranate juice?) drip from Obsidian’s bathtub in the background(she forgot to mute her mic on the zoom call guys😔).

The silence is shatter as all of the votes are simultaneously thrown into the side for Aventurine to live!

A spotlight shines on Aventurine, as his newly repaired cornerstone descends from the heavens, landing like a feather in his hand.

Aventurine is back!😎

He then transforms into his boss form, without the limitations caused by the stone being shattered previously. In a flash, Aventurine summons all the wealth of the entire universe, completely destroying Pier Point(and maybe some other places… eh, just collateral damage).

The End😐