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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.

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[ Xue Yang, you worry him! ]

I'm right here. Come find me.

[ This voice is familiar enough he answers, along with the...concerning...things spoken. ]

If you matter as much to him as he does to you, how do you think he would feel if you were killed instead of him?

[Likewise! He scrambles to see Xingchen's worried face.]

You're safe? Are you sure? I'm... I'm on my way!

[Oh it's the wine dude. Xue Yang lets out a long breath, trying to relax his tension.]

...sad. He would be sad, but he would be alive. Besides, I owe him my life.

[ Xingchen tries for a reassuring smile, but suspects it's still a little...thin. ]

Come see for yourself.

Then find a third option where you both live.

[...what... What does that mean? He runs as much as he can until he finds the other man.]

Xi...Xingchen? A-Chen? What's happening?

Third option is I kill Aurora and whoever else is in charge and take over.

[ He can't help the laugh. ]

Are you strong enough? Do you really want to rule?

[ He shouldn't feel better when he hears the familiar scampering feet. But he does. Xingchen finds himself reaching out, instinctively just...expecting Xue Yang to pounce and cling to him. ]

I'm fine, A-Yang. But what happened to upset you, to make you think I was being taken from you?

[Nothing can stop him from doing just that! Upon seeing Xingchen in one piece, Xue Yang scoops the other man into his arms and nuzzles him worriedly.]

We're being tested again. Every time that happens, I fear the worst.

I'm not a ruler. I don't want to be. I just want to keep him safe.

[The best way to do that is to climb on top.]

[ He curls his arms protectively around the other man, settling in those familiar arms and resting their heads together. The nuzzling brings a smile to his lips and he pets over Xue Yang's hair. ]

Any time you get worried, come find me. I'll help.

Then perhaps a forth option is to take him and leave all this behind. Find a way to hide yourselves away.

[His frown softens. He can't help it. Xiao Xingchen is so damn adorable and soft. Xue Yang cards his fingers through the other man's hair and listens to his voice.]

Daozhang, they can torture me and kill me. As long as they don't take you away, I'm fine.

...where? [He swallows thickly.] I'll carry him anywhere. I'll fight anything.

[ His blood seems to freeze at the thought of his A-Yang being tortured or killed and his hold tightens. ]

You've been hurt too much already. I don't want anything more to happen.

[ Xingchen would rather be tortured instead! ]

[ If Xue Yang listens closely, he'll hear a sigh. ]

I don't know this place well enough yet to have an answer. But I'll search and let you know.

[Xue Yang kisses Xingchen's temple and then his cheek, unwilling to let go or step back.]

I'm looking for someone to help you. If I can get your eyes returned to you somehow, that will be all we need from this place. We can look for somewhere better after that.

What about you? [...someone might be learning about empathy.]

[ That has him smile, which might be heard in his voice! ]

I told you. I'm dying. If I can help a few people, I'll be satisfied.

You're not dead yet. You're coming with us. [He'll carry him too! ...somehow.]

[ Xingchen...takes a breath, then dares to be bold and turns his face to claim a soft kiss, heart racing at learning that plan. If he could see again, then he can be more helpful. Xue Yang might not worry so much about him. ]

Thank you. We'll find a way. Then we'll find somewhere. Until then, we should try to help other people trapped here, as best we can.

[ His silence now is stunned! ]

...Fine. I'll help make sure you get settled safely.

[ Deliberately misunderstanding. ]

[Oh! His heart leaps and he returns the pressure softly. The hand that cups Xingchen's cheek shakes and Xue Yang touches their foreheads together.]

I... [He doesn't give a damn about the others. Except maybe that heavenly demon and the drunk dying guy. He's not sure if Aang or that girl he met are still around.]

Don't risk yourself for anyone. Leave it to me.

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