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[Climbing lighthouses is just...beyond him. Unless someone wants to carry him on their back? So he is resting in the garden with the chickens. What? They're cute. Except when they try to steal his food.]

Tell me what you've found, hm? I'm ready to help. [Thus the sword that rests across his lap.] I can get you free even if I pay for it later.

[Rolling his shoulders, he pushes himself onto his feet and takes hold of aforementioned sword. He moves in a blur - like a dancer - striking out at invisible foes. Why? Because he can and because he needs to strengthen his stamina.]

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[How dare you, Lao Wen! The cute hen will be rescued from your jealousy!

Zishu laughs breathlessly, feeling slightly light-headed. But that isn't uncommon when Kexing touches him. Or holds him. Or kisses him for that matter! Swallowing hard, he bends Baiyi so that it reaches beyond the fan and grazes Kexing's throat. Just...barely.]

I haven't, but I could.

[ He most certainly dares~

Kexing loves that breathlessness, how just his touch can affect his beloved like this. He tips his head back, baring his throat to that elegant sword as his eyes lid. His heart races, but not from fear - or even exertion. But from excitement. He loves this deadly dance they flirt with. ]

Of course you could. I'm yours.

[They don't need chicken stew yet.

Baiyi barely has a chance to make contact with Kexing's throat before Zishu replaces the blade with his lips. He sucks on the sweet skin and he smiles slowly, pulling back to see his Lao Wen's perfect face.]

I have already wounded you, love. And it will never heal.

[ But when his A-Xu gets hungry...

The replacement of that blade with the softest lips has him sigh, eyes closing in enjoyment as he presses into the pressure. When Zishu pulls back, he slowly lowers his head, eyes blinking lazily open. ]

You're healing. It's enough, A-Xu. Just stay with me.

[He won't eat the cute hen.

Oh he could spend hours...days...kissing such a lovely throat. But he wants to see his Lao Wen's face. And he isn't disappointed! Zishu beams and rubs their noses together, peppering Kexing's lips with more kisses.]

I promised, didn't I? [He glances up at the lighthouse.] Do you want to investigate? I can handle a couple of floors, I think.

[ If it's cooked and put in a stew, will he recognize the cute hen?

He could spend eternity enjoying those lips and hands and body. On his body. Against his body. Claiming those lips in so many kisses. He'd never tire or grow disappointed. The silly little kisses make him laugh as he tries to answer each and every one of them!

Then tightens his hold on his beloved, turning his attention up to the lighthouse hanging over them. ]

Only if I can carry you up the stairs.

[You monster.

He doesn't know when or why the gods decided to give him such a precious and loving soulmate. Zishu won't question them or push his Lao Wen away. He might be insane, but he isn't a fool. For as long as this beautiful man wants him, he will fight to live.

Groaning softly, he nestles against Kexing, burying his face against his neck. Then he chuckles, hugging his beloved tighter in return.]

That doesn't leave your hands free for foes.

[ Your monster, thank you very much. Kexing has accepted his rank as an insane monster.

He laughs, rather giddy as his beloved presses against him, that face buried against his neck, and wraps his other arm around his A-Xu to respond to that tight hold in kind. ]

My A-Xu will protect me. He's a very skilled swordsmaster.

[Be grateful Zishu is madly in love with his monster and will likely forgive him for anything.

Kexing's happiness is contagious and he makes a point of snuggling as close as he can get, blinking contentedly. If ever there was a place he belonged, it's here.]

Is he? You're making me jealous. Is he important to you?

[ He is. He doesn't understand how anyone could love him, but this precious man does. He'll do anything for Zishu.

He presses their foreheads together, content to gaze at his soulmate and hold him so perfectly close. Treasuring how close they are, how strong his beloved is becoming again.

Then grins and steals a playful kiss from those sweet, soft lips. ]

He's my everything.

[It's really quite easy to love Wen Kexing. Zishu adored him the first time he saw him - and again when they were reunited! His beloved is a good man who has braved hell and come out in one piece.

Except where his mind is concerned. But Zishu knows how to quiet those moments; how to tether his Lao Wen and give him stability.

Humming when their lips come together, his eyes close and the dreariness of their surroundings doesn't matter in the slightest.]

So I don't stand a chance, hm? [He pretends to pout.]

[ Just as Zhou Zishu is easy to love. Kexing had been quite taken by him that first meeting, and even more so when they'd met again. Sparks had almost literally flown!

Another kiss, humming softly as their lips and tongues dance for a long, lingering moment. He laughs at that pout and nibbles on those silly lips. ]

I might be persuaded...

[His blood turns to fire - pleasant fire - and Zishu has to hold onto his Lao Wen to stay upright. He blinks, dazed, when they part and then he grins, quickly picking up on their game again.]

How might I persuade you? I do need to thank you for caring for me.

[ That clinging makes his heart soar! And he tightens his hold to reassure his beloved that he won't be dropped. And has to catch his breath, lips tingling when the kiss breaks. Only to laugh at the rejoinder. ]

Love me, A-Xu~ Let me stay with you always.

[He is in good, capable hands. These hands have never hurt him; never struck him. It really is amazing considering how often they have fought! But his Lao Wen is always careful, always gentle even when his emotions are tempestuous.]

Done. [Zishu announces immediately, drawing Kexing against him, claiming him.] You are mine. Nothing can change that.

[ Always. Kexing would never hurt his soulmate. Even when hurt himself, he'll never actually strike his A-Xu.

Strain loosens in his chest at the immediate claim and he presses against Zishu. ]

Absolutely nothing. I like belonging to A-Xu.

[Laughing freely, he stands up straighter, making himself seem...stronger. He wants to be a place where his Lao Wen can rest and he has missed being whole. Nuzzling Kexing's temple, breathing deep, trying to catch a hint of his soulmate's scent, Zishu murmurs:]

I won't fail you. I won't leave you.

Now shall we investigate this...lighthouse?

[ He loves hearing Zishu's laugh. He snuggles in with a happy little hum, nose pressed to his soulmate's neck to breathe in as well. He hears those promises and wills himself to believe them. To drown out the voice telling him he'll only be betrayed and disappointed again. That he deserves to be alone.

He holds on tighter instead and presses a soft kiss to his love's neck. ]

Without you, I die.

[ Simple fact. Then he brushes it away with the next breath and smiles, straightening before pulling his fan back out from where he stashes it when not in use. ]

One level to start.

[Zhou Zishu is incredibly stubborn. Most people in his position would already be long dead. But his soul clings to his body for the sake of his Lao Wen. He has found him again; he isn't going to let him go.

The kiss helps him to breathe deeper and the sore muscles in his chest loosen. Kexing has that effect on him too. His beloved is a healer in every way and that is why the past, the violence, the Ghost Valley doesn't faze him. Wen Kexing was only trying to survive.]

You're not going to die.

[Zishu gazes into those hauntingly beautiful eyes - eyes that express emotion so vividly - and smiles reassuringly.]

I'm right here. [Bringing out Baiyi, he nods towards the lighthouse's entrance.] After you, Lao Wen.

[ They're both stubborn and strong-willed. Cruel when they need to be. But also kind and generous, when they so choose. Kexing knows how strong his A-Xu is, and that Zishu only grows stronger by the day.

He presses another kiss to that sweet neck, feeling the deeper breaths and treasuring he can help his beloved. This man accepts him. It still stuns him, even when he knows himself. He knows how he'd let himself go insane, to lash out just for fun. For revenge too, but mostly fun and entertainment.

Now, he wants to try and be better. He can't finish his revenge here anyway. He can only devote himself to loving his soulmate the way Zishu should be loved. He laughs a little and beams at his love. ]

Neither will you.

[ He kisses those smiling lips before pulling away so they can see what they need to tackle. Even if it means losing contact with Zishu, they both know it's only temporary. He grins as he saunters ahead of Zishu, fan snapping out to waft up lazily, as if this isn't at all dangerous, and clicks his tongue playfully at his love. ]

Always making me go first, A-Xu. You are so much better at leading.

[Love has that effect; give him something to fight for and Zishu will scale mountains and decimate armies of foes. His foe is death this time, but his ambition is no less fierce. Eyesight might dim, hearing might fade, his sense of taste and touch could disappear, but his focus remains on his Lao Wen.

Tipping his head back, he allows himself the luxury of pleasure. His eyes close and he clings to his lover, his fingers curling into the fabric of Kexing's robes. Then he shudders and meets that smile with one of his own, warm and sure.

Yes, he believes in him. Always.]

I have to look after you.

[Zishu groans and knows exactly how he wants to spend their night. Even if all they have is a garden. Smirking, he follows his beloved, his dark brows rising, amused.]

Are you scared? Why didn't you tell me?

Edited 2022-01-31 02:28 (UTC)

[ This man's love is everything to Wen Kexing. For Zhou Zishu, he'll do anything. Destroy anything, to keep him safe, to free him, to save him...anything. Nothing is out of reach.

Kexing takes his time, enjoying rubbing lips over that sweet expanse of skin, enjoying those arms clinging to him. Then beams as he earns that shudder and claims a kiss. Just because. Then laughs and grins. ]

Is that why you have me go first? So you can watch me from behind? [ His eyes sparkle as he teases his beloved. ] Why didn't you tell me?

[ A teasing echo, really. And he wiggles his hips just a little as he leads the way to the lighthouse, anticipation for the night's activities already thrumming through him despite the looming danger. He casts a playful pout over his shoulder. ]

What's there to be scared of, A-Xu? You're here to protect me.

[Zishu would do the same for him. He tore out those pesky nails for his Lao Wen, to get revenge for him before joining him in the afterlife. Now he must undo that damage.

And he will.

He feels like melting, but they have business to attend to, so he shudders and returns his lover's pout.]

I do like the view. [Laughing at the wiggle, Zishu hurries forward to press against Kexing's back as they walk, his voice husky and playful:] You're mine tonight.

[He smirks and steps to the side so he can see around his Lao Wen. Baiyi is gripped tightly in his hand, ready to attack at a split second's notice.]

If you need me, where else would I be?

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