[He counts on it. For now, he has his soulmate and a voice to ask questions. Zishu has become skilled at operating without his full senses and, even like this, he is an opponent most can't beat.
The way his Lao Wen melts drives his desire higher. He wants him. But now isn't the time or the place. Running his fingers along Kexing's jawline and into his hair, he smiles lovingly at the laugh.]
Let's get back to a big soft bed, Lao Wen. You're too pretty for me to take in the sand.
[He can't help laughing, amazed at how easy Kexing makes this for him. But he wants to return the favor. Badly. With the effects of the nails stabilized, he thinks he can. They just need to take their time, which isn't so bad, really.]
You will have your month, love. I wouldn't lie to you.
Never. [His amusement fades and he gazes at the other man solemnly.] I asked you not to lie to me, didn't I? I never ask others to do what I'm not willing to do.
[Birds that he has every intention of capturing and placing in some order. Zishu cups Kexing's face between his hands and holds him. Just like this. Steady.]
[ Hands that steady him in a way that nothing else ever has. Kexing leans into them with a little breath, arms curling tighter around Zishu's waist.
Does he dare give voice to those memories? His A-Xu asks it of him. So he draws in a careful breath, lips quirking though his gaze drops. Fingers dig just a little into the heavy cloth at Zishu's waist. ]
[The answer doesn't surprise him. So much must have happened to his Lao Wen to transform him into the terrifying Ghost Lord. Zishu loves both sides of his beloved and he doesn't shy from understanding the darker aspects. He just wishes he could have been there with his soulmate, holding his hand, helping him escape that nightmare.]
I will prove mine are not empty. [Zishu presses his lips to Kexing's forehead.] What I know, what I feel... You will be told. It feels right to be honest with you.
[ He doesn't like thinking about what he'd gone through at the hands of the previous Ghost Lord. He'd survived it, had learned how to protect himself with masks and acts. Had learned to be hard and cruel and insane. Clinging to the only thing left to him.
The kiss to his forehead draws him out and he gives himself a little shake as he focuses on his soulmate. ]
You promised me you would live. And you are. I can feel your body getting stronger, A-Xu. Nothing else matters.
[What can he do besides sit and wait patiently? If his beloved is afraid to come out, hiding behind insanity, Zishu will stand beside him, never wavering. His smile is a little sad and he sighs, pulling his Lao Wen into his arms.]
I will keep my promise. All of my promises. I don't make them lightly. You are my heart and soul.
As if my Lao Wen doesn't take care of me. [His voice wobbles with emotion and he rubs over Kexing's strong back.] You've carried me and lost sleep over me. I'm sorry I scared you.
Do you have wings? [Zishu tickles Kexing's sides in his "search".] Where do you keep them? Under your pretty shoulder-blades? Is that why you like them so much?
[ His attempts to escape are so pitiful he barely even moves. Why try when he has his soulmate pressed so happily against him? Kexing laughs, tipping his head back to welcome soft lips as he shivers just a little. ]
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Date: 2022-02-15 10:19 am (UTC)From:The way his Lao Wen melts drives his desire higher. He wants him. But now isn't the time or the place. Running his fingers along Kexing's jawline and into his hair, he smiles lovingly at the laugh.]
Let's get back to a big soft bed, Lao Wen. You're too pretty for me to take in the sand.
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Date: 2022-02-15 10:25 am (UTC)From:A low whine escapes and he shamelessly pouts as words and touch make him burn with want. ]
A nice big feather bed. You promised me a month!
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Date: 2022-02-15 10:33 am (UTC)From:You will have your month, love. I wouldn't lie to you.
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Date: 2022-02-15 10:39 am (UTC)From:He beams at that laugh, letting the pout fade because he loves hearing his soulmate laugh. ]
Never?
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Date: 2022-02-15 10:53 am (UTC)From:Eventually it clears as he pushes them aside and gazes softly at his beloved. Ignoring how his heart hammers away. ]
My A-Xu is a very good man.
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Date: 2022-02-15 11:13 am (UTC)From:What did that make you think about?
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Date: 2022-02-15 11:18 am (UTC)From:Does he dare give voice to those memories? His A-Xu asks it of him. So he draws in a careful breath, lips quirking though his gaze drops. Fingers dig just a little into the heavy cloth at Zishu's waist. ]
Broken promises. Empty words.
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Date: 2022-02-15 11:26 am (UTC)From:I will prove mine are not empty. [Zishu presses his lips to Kexing's forehead.] What I know, what I feel... You will be told. It feels right to be honest with you.
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Date: 2022-02-15 11:36 am (UTC)From:The kiss to his forehead draws him out and he gives himself a little shake as he focuses on his soulmate. ]
You promised me you would live. And you are. I can feel your body getting stronger, A-Xu. Nothing else matters.
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Date: 2022-02-15 11:55 am (UTC)From:I will keep my promise. All of my promises. I don't make them lightly. You are my heart and soul.
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Date: 2022-02-15 11:59 am (UTC)From:And so my soulmate is very good to me.
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Date: 2022-02-15 12:42 pm (UTC)From:No more apologies. I like carrying you.
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Date: 2022-02-15 12:50 pm (UTC)From:One day I will carry you for the hell of it.
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Date: 2022-02-15 12:55 pm (UTC)From:I'll swoon just so you can have an excuse~
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Date: 2022-02-15 01:18 pm (UTC)From:You will never touch the ground. I will carry you in my arms and care for you.
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Date: 2022-02-15 01:24 pm (UTC)From:I don't need to touch the ground. I'll fly!
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Date: 2022-02-15 11:26 pm (UTC)From:Maybe you should look for them tonight, A-Xu~ Only you can find them.
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Date: 2022-02-16 01:28 pm (UTC)From:I'll start here if you don't mind.
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Date: 2022-02-16 01:32 pm (UTC)From:Anywhere you want.
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Date: 2022-02-16 01:43 pm (UTC)From:Even if I started with your toes?
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Date: 2022-02-16 01:48 pm (UTC)From:My toes are very far away from my perfect mouth, A-Xu.
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Date: 2022-02-16 01:50 pm (UTC)From:But not so far from another part of you I enjoy to kiss.
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