<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#99ccff">Hephaestus was not really shocked by Freddie's latest temper tantrum he was expecting it as much as he was hurt by it. He knew the little man was a diva, after all he'd had a hand in making him become one. He let out a deep sigh as Freddie berated him, saying things that were clearly untrue during his jealous tirade about his audacity for showing consideration to another younger male. Heph knew what he had to do but his task wouldn't be easy and he didn't even know if he was up to the job but he had to give it his best shot and try to convince the older man that this young stud was not about to take his place in his heart which to be honest, could never happen anyways. He had always looked out for Freddie's best interest. He would never put himself or his wishes above him. Freddie was well aware of that and to suggest otherwise...well if he truly believed any of what he said it meant the end of their relationship.<br/>
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"Ahem, Excuse us for a few moments Daniel. We should be back shortly. He is having a Diva-Rock-Star moment I'm sure you understand? He is under so much pressure with his status, it is bound to get to him sometime. He doesn't mean anything by it, really he doesn't. He just needs some time to calm down. Please just enjoy your drink, order another if you like, anything you want just let the waiter know. We shouldn't be but a few moments. I am so sorry dear."<br/>
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The bigger man got up from the booth and followed Freddie over to the table. He walked over very calmly looking as cool as ever with his limp and cobra cane he had this air about him which seemed classy and laid back even though he was feeling quite agitated and anxious due to the situation with his most beloved friend. He slid into the seat next to Freddie. "You know that wasn't very nice, all those terrible things you said to and about me dear." He cocked his eyebrow leaning in a bit looking at the other with a dead serious look in his eyes. "I have only ever had your best interest at heart and just because there is some new younger friend we are meeting here I don't ever want you thinking that anyone, especially some new person we only just met could ever take <i>your</i> place in my heart? It feels like that's what you were insinuating but that could never happen because I have only ever<i> loved</i> you." <br/>
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"I never took advantage of you Freddie, you know that! You have always gone into things with open eyes, fully knowledgeable, you've made your decisions aware of the all consequences of your actions. You were never forced into anything, not by me or anyone else. You have always been far too stubborn for that my dear! I do resent the implications you made though as we both know I have been a perfect Gentleman with you! I have indeed been a righteous God as you so eloquently put it my lovely Queen! But if you are truly unhappy with me for any reason we should at least try to work it out. We have too many years together to throw it away over some silly little jealous nonsense when I think we both know no one can ever or will ever take your place...not even close!" Heph pulled Freddie over to his lap "Come here" setting him over his knees, encircling him in a big secure hug as he wrapped his arms around his waist and pressed his lips to the others. "Please love, let's not fight over stupid shit like this? If I was paying too much attention to the new guy and hurt your feelings or made you feel jealous I'm really sorry. I will try to be more considerate of your feelings and not fawn over him like I was. That was rude. <br/>
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Forgive me? Come back? Let's not ruin the kids birthday? Let's take him dancing, do a little karaoke or something? Hell maybe we take him to an amusement park if he is indeed a virgin eh? If not then we take him for a completely different kind of ride? Let's find out though huh? What do you say? We gonna help that young man celebrate his twenty-first in style or what?  </span>