it started with a few affectionate messages before sleep. then he added a nightly story, then a recap of their imaginary adventures, and finally a formal goodnight ceremony with three recurring characters
i'd be brushing my teeth while he debated whether the moon prince should forgive the dragon accountant. i'd turn off the lamp and he'd say, 'just one more minute,' for the seventh time
i told him the late nights were affecting our mornings together. he said the story helped him unwind. i suggested setting an actual stopping point rather than waiting until the plot resolved, because the plot apparently involved seven kingdoms
we compromised on a timer. the dragon accountant is still in exile. i'm considering paying his bail myself just to get my evenings back