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[ghostlord]

It's good to return to my former splendor. I know not to bite the hand that feeds me, but being treated as less than an honest Lord plucked at my ego.

[Is he being honest or just overly dramatic? It's hard to tell over text!]

Now, children, I want you to return to your studies. Read everything you can get your hands on, listen, listen to even the must mundane things and share. I know you will do your best and make your father proud.

[...father? Is that him? The drama continues!]

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[ghostlord]

I think so too! [He whispers enthusiastically, eyes bright with determination...and mischief.]

He just doesn't understand how much I love A-Xu and what I will do for him. He thinks I'm going to use you, probably.

But I wouldn't! Not A-Xu.

[fated_dance]

[ Oh how he loves that mischief! ]

I know you wouldn't. You are nothing like my cousin.

[ghostlord]

That thing? [Yes. Thing.] He had A-Xu willing and able and he ruined it. He should thank the gods we haven't met.

[fated_dance]

[ He smirks and kisses his soulmate. ]

Ah. He should be grateful for that fact.

[ghostlord]

Funny, I'm not hearing his prayers. He should be screaming them to the heavens.

[Not that he will show mercy even if he can hear him. There is a dangerous tilt to his smirk.]

[fated_dance]

He is too much a fool to know it.

[ His Lao Wen's danger is aimed at others. Those who deserve it. ]

Lao Wen. There is no need to continue speaking of someone unworthy. Come, we've gathered enough for now. Let's get these plants in a better place.

[ghostlord]

A-Xu... [He breathes and barely contains a small smile.] Why is it I can't stay in a bad mood when I'm around you?

[Kexing snorts and snuggles back against Zishu.]

Do you want to ride on my back?

[fated_dance]

[ He resists the laugh for all of a breath before laughing softly and curls around his love. ]

Because I am with you.

[ No matter what!

Zishu grins. ]

Yes.

[ghostlord]

I can't argue with that! [Kexing reaches back and grabs onto Zishu's thighs. Then he lifts him with a broad smile.]

Hold on, A-Xu. I'll take care of the rest.

[fated_dance]

[ He snickers and shamelessly settles on his love's back, legs wrapping around Kexing's waist and arms hooking around his shoulders. He rests his chin on Kexing's shoulder. ]

Take us home, Lao Wen~

[ghostlord]

[Thoroughly amused, he stands and begins to walk, obviously enjoying the contact. He sneaks kisses to Zishu's cheek every few steps, grinning.]

I bet I can find some little pots for our new friends.

[fated_dance]

[ Zishu grins and steals his own kisses! Even better if he distracts his silly love~ ]

Of course you can.

[ghostlord]

[Kexing tilts his head, offering his neck. Well if Zishu insists~]

If we grow them ourselves, we won't have to root around in odd places.

You've only overcome one malady. I don't want you catching another!

[fated_dance]

[ His gaze softens at the offer and immediately nuzzles and nibbles along that elegant neck. ]

Ah. All the better.

[ He nips playfully sharper at the last bit. ]

Who says I'll catch another?

[ghostlord]

[Little shivers follow and his ears grow warm. And red. His A-Xu always feels good!

Then he stumbles a step. He laughs suddenly.]

I walked into that trap~

[And he will do so again and again and again!]

Me. You've got bad luck, A-Xu. I can even it out if you take care of yourself!

[fated_dance]

[ He grins and nuzzles those cute red ears. Then licks the tip just to torment his beloved. ]

My Lao Wen takes good care of me. I'd say finding him again is all the good luck I really need.

[ghostlord]

[He lets out a soft moan and wavers again, wrinkling his nose. This is a slow torture! Of the best kind!]

My soulmate. My A-Xu. I survived just to see you again, I know it.

[fated_dance]

[ Smirking at the moan, he breathes over damp skin and tightens his hold on his love in mimicry of what they could be doing at home. ]

And then you saved me.

[ghostlord]

[...and his steps speed up, losing their clumsiness! There are things they could be doing, aren't there? How silly of him to forget!]

I wouldn't have had to if your cousin wasn't such a beast. Give me a day with him and I'll have him apologizing profusely on his knees.

[fated_dance]

[ He laughs softly at his adorable love. ]

You would need a whole day? Lao Wen. Give me one moment and I'll have him begging.

[ghostlord]

You go too fast, A-Xu. I would break his mind long before I broke his body.

[All of it would be drawn out, too. Hours of waiting and then a haunting befitting a ghost.]

[fated_dance]

[ Ah. His expression softens and he kisses his love's cheek. ]

I want to watch.

[ghostlord]

[He climbs the steps leading to their rooms, smiling under the gentle pressure.]

You can have a very comfortable seat! I'm always open to critique too.

[fated_dance]

[ His Lao Wen is so very generous with him. ]

I'll teach you the technique I would use to end with. It'll leave him unable to leave his bed for life. A long life of torture.

[ghostlord]

[It's generosity born from pure, unwavering love.]

A-Xu would be clever enough to know such a technique! Make him bound to his bed and I can torment him further.

[He pushes open the door to their home and carries Zishu inside. He kisses his beloved's cheek and then sets him on the bed.]