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Wen Kexing

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[flirtatiousdancer]

If they're dangerous, did they hurt you? If they did, I'll smash them.

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[eternallywandering]

I believe they played a hand in the deaths of our allies. But nothing is for certain.

Don't touch them. Don't look at them.

Just stay with me.

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I'm with you, A-Xu. Forever.

[ A moment later, then- ]

I can't cross my heart. He'd probably kill me.

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[eternallywandering]

Your heart belongs to me, doesn't it? You don't need to cross it. I believe you.

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[flirtatiousdancer]

My heart is you, A-Xu.

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[eternallywandering]

Come make candles with me. I miss you far too easily.

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[flirtatiousdancer]

Where are you?

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[eternallywandering]

Not far from the water's edge. Be careful. Have your fan ready.

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[flirtatiousdancer]

[ Zishu calls, Kexing will answer. Always. So yes, his fan is out and ready as he flies down to the water's edge. Ready and willing to lash out to defend his soulmate. ]

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[eternallywandering]

[The dead remain in the water, but if they venture onto the land, they will become something unnatural. Thus why Zishu is making candles. To guide the souls, at least, elsewhere.]

Lao Wen... [He reaches for him, Baiyi in his lap.]

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[flirtatiousdancer]

A-Xu.

[ For now, they remain where they are. Kexing settles beside his beloved, claiming that hand with a soft smile. ]

Do you need anything more for making candles?

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[eternallywandering]

The bees were generous enough for me to make some.

[He motions at a bowl of beeswax and pulls Kexing's hand against his chest.]

Wei Wuxian spoke of the mirrors. I don't think they are random objects; I think they were placed here for us to find.

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[flirtatiousdancer]

[ Well if his beloved is wanting to be cuddled...Kexing shifts so he is half draped around him and rests his chin on Zishu's shoulder. ]

I think he would have a good idea. And that wouldn't surprise me.

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[eternallywandering]

[Everything inside of him settles, aligning like the stars in the sky. He leans their heads together and pauses in his task, closing his eyes.]

He saw visions. From what I heard, I'm convinced not to go near anything that looks too interesting. If we need a mirror, we can use each other.

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[ Kexing sighs softly, wrapping an arm around his beloved as he settles against his back. His eyes lower, but don't fully close. One of them has to keep an eye on the waters. He grins at the last. ]

We're good mirrors for each other.

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[eternallywandering]

[He is greedy for the contact, nestling against Kexing. Since coming to this place, he has learned to appreciate his soulmate all the more. If a mirror harmed him or killed him...

Zishu turns his head and kisses Kexing's cheek.]

I don't care how I look and you're always gorgeous.

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[flirtatiousdancer]

[ So is Kexing. But more than that, knowing he's not about to lose his beloved to the Nails, seeing him heal, has done wonders for him. To lose him to anything else is simply impossible, but he'd follow just as swiftly into death as he does in life.

He leans into that kiss, then grins with a laugh. ]

Lucky me, I get to look at you as long as I want! And you, my A-Xu, are perfect.

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[eternallywandering]

[And that's why he has to live. Kexing is too bright and wonderful to die. Look at what he has already overcome! Zishu nuzzles the soft skin of his beloved's cheek and smirks at the laughter.]

If you saw yourself frequently, I wonder if my charm would last...?

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[ His arm tightens around Zishu and he snickers before turning his head to claim a fierce kiss from those smirking lips. ]

It would.

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[eternallywandering]

[Light and color infiltrate his dull world and he groans, parting his lips eagerly. He wants to be held so tightly that he can barely breathe; he wants to be kissed senseless. But just by this man.]

You're biased. I think I love that about you.

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[flirtatiousdancer]

[ Zhou Zishu is his world. The groan and parting of those lips makes him growl and shamelessly press in to deepen the kiss, embrace tightening in the way they both enjoy. Even when the kiss breaks, he pants for breath and presses his face against his beloved's throat. ]

I love my A-Xu too.

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[eternallywandering]

[The candles are forgotten as he holds onto those arms embracing him. Even knowing the dead are close and that this entire place is likely cursed doesn't matter. He smiles, breathlessly, and tips his head back to welcome his Lao Wen.]

Are you alright, love? This place is difficult.

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A-Xu...

[ They can tackle anything together. Or find a solution to it. Kexing feels his world settle and nuzzles his beloved's throat with a low hum. ]

I have you. I can feel life and health returning to your body. I don't care where we are or where we go as long as you are well and with me.

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[eternallywandering]

Where else would I be? [He lifts a hand and strokes over Kexing's soft hair, unable to get enough of him.] I've told a few people that I have a handsome protector and they needn't worry about me. They knew it was you right away.

[Which amuses him. It feels good to be open and honest with his heart for once.]

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[ A grin is pressed to Zishu's neck and he kisses the tender skin. ]

Why should I hide the fact I'm yours? I don't want to. [ He lets his voice take on a sulky tone with those words. He's been so utterly open with their fellow refugees about being Zishu's spouse that he can't imagine hiding it now! ]