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"What nefarious plots are you working on," Darius whispered. His breath tickled the shell of Lux's ear before he gave her temple a soft kiss. Hextech lamps cast long shadows across the map lazily sprawled on top of her desk. Edges filled with scribbles flopped over the sides like a loose climbed child asleep on a sofa.
"I'm trying to figure out the most effective way to expand the Western border," Lux replied before leaning back with a groan. She shifted a bit to the right but the dull ache in her hips followed like a faithful hound. Swollen toes slowly pried off her sweaty socks. Lux attempted to wiggle her toes with a sigh before holding out a hand. "Help me up?"
"At the rate, Noxus is taking over the new territory there won't be anything left for our twins to conquer." Darius swooped in and scooped Lux out of her seat. She let out an indignant squawk. Ears and cheeks flushed pink and she crossed her arms. Neither of them wore their armor in the innermost part of their palace wing.
"Well, I believe you deserve the world and I'm doing something about making it happen!" Lux retorted.
"Ah, but you already gave me the whole world," Darius spoke with a deadpan voice. Lux couldn't help but admire the twinkling glow in his eyes.
"When did I do that? I don't recall conquering all of Runeterra. Yet." Lux spotted the faint twitch on Darius's stoic face. His lips curled up at the edges and graced her with a wicked grin. Her eyes narrowed.
"Around the time you married me. Such an enchanting spell! You gifted me the ability to carry the entire world in my hands." Darius laughed and lifted his arms until he could shift Lux onto his shoulder. "See? I'm carrying around the entire world on my shoulder."
"That was terrible and I loved it. Already practicing dad jokes?" Lux laughed until her hips threatened to riot.
"I speak only the truth!"
"Before we go to bed, I'm hoping to have a late-night snack. It is not as difficult to get as Avocado macchiato with frappuccino chocolate flakes and caramel swirls…"
"What do you want?" Darius gave her a solemn look before setting her down.
"I want a peanut butter and sweet pickle sandwich with mayo. It has to have a lot of mayo and the crusts cut off. Please?" Lux asked. Darius only nodded before leaving as if she had asked him for something important like the heads of her enemies or a new map. With a smile on her face, she started to prepare for bed.