[UN: swordcandy | Audio]

[cultivatingsin]

He's mine. You can't have him! Stop trying to hurt him or take him away from me. I won't let you.

Do you understand? Let me say it slower: I won't let you.

[Is he being recorded? Technology is out to get him, obviously.]

I kept his spirit in a pouch, you know. I never let that pouch out of my sight. I hung it around my neck under my robes and I could feel him flutter...

Almost like a little bird. He's mine and I will protect him.

If you wanna kill someone, kill me. Just...get it over with. Stop playing with your food, it's embarrassing.

Comments

[Action]

[bright_moon]

[ He sighs quietly, leaning comfortably against the other man. Nudging their noses together, a faint frown tugs at his lips. ]

I would rather you be just as careful.

[Action]

[cultivatingsin]

[Xue Yang kisses Xingchen again - lingering this time, sharing his warmth and soaking up Xingchen's warmth in return.]

I screwed up before. I've learned. Daozhang is my main priority. Ask me anything and I'll do it.

[Action]

[bright_moon]

[ Xue Yang's warmth sinks in and he hums, lips tingling from the sweet kiss. Xingchen buries his fingers gently in the other's soft hair. ]

Just stay with me. Be safe.

[Action]

[cultivatingsin]

Alright. [He whispers, his heart achingly full. Xue Yang embraces Xingchen gently then, resting his head on his shoulder.]

Can we sleep together? It's better for me when we do.

[Action]

[bright_moon]

[ His hands smooth tenderly over Xue Yang's hair and he smiles again, nuzzling his A-Yang. ]

Yes. I sleep better that way too.

[ Even though he knows it should be the opposite. But his A-Yang is warm and sweet, keeps the dark away and makes him laugh. ]

[Action]

[cultivatingsin]

[He relaxes fully and closes his eyes, only moving the slightest bit to kiss Xingchen's shoulder.]

You're so warm when I hold you. I like to imagine what my Daozhang is dreaming.

[Xue Yang grins and turns his head to kiss Xingchen's ear.]

Sometimes you make little noises. It's cute.

[Action]

[bright_moon]

[ He flushes and rests his forehead on Xue Yang's shoulder, but doesn't stop petting his hair. ]

What do you imagine I'm dreaming of?

[Action]

[cultivatingsin]

Mmm... Maybe cute animals? Flying on your sword through the clouds? [Xue Yang giggles and massages the back of Xingchen's neck.]

[Action]

[bright_moon]

[ Xingchen giggles at the idea, even as an ache stabs through his heart. He misses flying on Shuanghua. ]

What do you dream of?

[Action]

[cultivatingsin]

[Soon. He just needs to find a magical healer. Xue Yang is quiet for a moment at the question.]

My good dreams are...about us. Away from Yi City.

[Action]

[bright_moon]

[ A shiver runs through him and Xingchen curls his arms back around Xue Yang. ]

I'd like that too.

[Action]

[cultivatingsin]

I've got you. I'll find a way. [Xue Yang promises breathlessly, brushing their lips together for a sweet kiss.] Don't be scared. I'm with you.

[Action]

[bright_moon]

[ His cheeks pink even as he relaxes and answers the sweet pressure. ]

I'm not afraid for myself, A-Yang.

[Action]

[cultivatingsin]

You're too good for that. [Xue Yang sighs and looks over Xingchen, longing clear in his gaze.] I'm afraid for you, but mostly because of me. Because of who I used to be. I'm gonna protect you from that.

[Action]

[bright_moon]

[ He doesn't have to be able to see to feel the heat in that gaze. He doesn't pull away from the other man. ]

You're already doing a good job of that.

[ Fingertips stroke gently over Xue Yang's cute face. ]

[Action]

[cultivatingsin]

[He presses against those fingers and kisses them, one by one.]

I won't be nice if this place makes me fail you.

[He has a limit to his gentler nature and that's it.]

[Action]

[bright_moon]

[ Those kisses make his fingers tingle! He has to take a breath before responding. ]

Just try. Do your best. That's all I ask.

[Action]

[cultivatingsin]

[He nudges his lips against Xingchen's palm, his arms wrapped around the other man's slender waist.]

Lay down with me?

[Action]

[bright_moon]

[ His fingers curl, cupping Xue Yang's cheek. Xingchen squeezes his shoulders warmly. ]

Yes.

[Action]

[cultivatingsin]

[Xue Yang lifts Xingchen and carries him to the bed. Then he pulls the man down into a snuggle.]

Did you eat enough today?

[Action]

[bright_moon]

[ Xingchen immediately curls back into those strong arms once they're stretched out on the bed. ]

Yes. Did you?

Re: [Action]

[cultivatingsin]

[Xue Yang strokes over Xingchen's soft hair and over his back, smiling tenderly.]

Mmhm. I need to stay strong, so I'm trying not to skip.

[Action]

[bright_moon]

[ He can't help the contented little sigh as he settles against Xue Yang. But he also lets his hands stroke over the other man, both...just to touch, and to check there are no new wounds. ]

I'm doing the same thing.

[Action]

[cultivatingsin]

[Xue Yang kisses Xingchen's nose and his cheeks. Then he wiggles until his Daozhang is resting against him, nice and safe.]

At least there isn't a food shortage.

[bright_moon]

[ He hums quietly and shyly shifts until their legs tangle together. ]

Same with for your sweets.

[ Because of course he's managed to return to that habit of leaving a sweet for Xue Yang every morning~ ]