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[cultivatingsin]

[For someone who already has a poor view of nobility, this next task...might not go well for him.]

I bet I can find this king in five minutes.

And when I do...

[He makes a fist at the camera, smirking.]

He probably deserves it. What an ass! Getting lost on a train and expecting us to pamper him...

Disgusting!

[With a breath, he calms himself.]

If anyone else is nobility around here, you better keep it to yourself.

Comments

[cultivatingsin]

Mmhm, I'm a Neon. [Xue Yang snorts and kisses Xingchen's cheek again. Because.] I keep things running, but I also have time to take care of Daozhang. You can even come live with me if you want.

[bright_moon]

[ Another kiss! Shyly he turns his head to kiss Xue Yang's cheek back! ]

I would like that.

[cultivatingsin]

[He beams and rests their foreheads together, bringing Xingchen's hand to his chest.]

You're not working too hard, right?

[bright_moon]

[ Oddly enough, the gentle press of foreheads sooths him. Xingchen rubs over Xue Yang's chest. ]

I like cooking. And I hear things that might not always be noticed by others.

[cultivatingsin]

[He knows how to help his Daozhang! The comment makes him smile and he caresses Xingchen's cute ears.]

What have you heard? Anything juicy?

[bright_moon]

[ His ears go pink at the sweet touches! ]

Nothing all that important so far. I'll tell you if I do hear anything though.

[cultivatingsin]

[That just encourages more touches~ Xue Yang then rests a hand on Xingchen's chest, happy to stay nice and close.]

If anyone is annoying with their food orders - like really picky? - let me know.

[bright_moon]

[ Absolutely! Xingchen feels how he relaxes under that hand and marvels. ]

There are others who can make the more intricate meals, A-Yang. What I make is enough for what it is.

[cultivatingsin]

[The way he is accepted...wanted... It's captivating and he is hungry for more.]

Daozhang, don't you imagine a king would be picky about what he eats?

[This could help them find him~]

[bright_moon]

[ When it comes to Xue Yang, he just can't seem to help himself! ]

Mm. You're right. I'll let you know if I hear of any extra picky requests.

[cultivatingsin]

Thank you, Daozhang. [Xue Yang chirps and kisses the edge of Xingchen's lips.] I'll tell you if I hear anything weird. We can work together.

[bright_moon]

[ His cheeks pink again but he nuzzles their lips together in answer to that sweet little kiss. ]

We do work well together.

[cultivatingsin]

We do! [He beams and wiggles excitedly. His cheeks burn and he nestles against Xingchen.] I don't like when this place splits us up.

[bright_moon]

[ He giggles and settles against Xue Yang in ready acceptance. ]

Mm. It can try. It just won't succeed.

[cultivatingsin]

[Xue Yang wraps an arm around him, soothed into a much gentler mood just by Xingchen's presence.]

I won't let it. I can find you anywhere.

[bright_moon]

[ If he can help Xue Yang find some peace, then that's all the better. ]

I know you can. It's why I don't worry so much here.

[cultivatingsin]

[He grins, pleased, that Xingchen trusts him that much. He likes that. He won't waste it.]

You don't have to worry at all. I'm here for you, Daozhang. You're my first priority.

[bright_moon]

[ He's been earning it! Xingchen rests their heads together. ]

You're my priority too, A-Yang.

[cultivatingsin]

I...I am? [Xue Yang asks shyly, pleased almost into silence.]

[bright_moon]

[ He lifts a hand to run fingertips over Xue Yang's face, tracing his lips then over those eyes he remembers as being so clever and bright. ]

You are.

[cultivatingsin]

[His eyes close blissfully and he smiles against Xingchen's fingers. He looks like a different man like this - soft and sweet; almost tame. But just for one man.]

We should share a cabin.

[bright_moon]

[ He kisses over those eyes next, treasuring getting to be this close to...anyone. Even more so with someone who has caught his attention and affection and...love. ]

We will.

[cultivatingsin]

That's good. Then if something happens at night, we're safer. [Besides, he worries about Xingchen anyway. The poor man could get tricked or lose his way.]

You're so pretty, Daozhang, someone might try to kidnap you.

[bright_moon]

And I think we both sleep better together. [ He certainly does! Smiling, he shakes his head a little. ]

I wouldn't allow it.

[cultivatingsin]

I definitely do! [Xue Yang plays with Xingchen's hair, twining it around his fingers.]

Even so, I've got your back too.