[ A shiver runs through him at the nuzzling, then the worried fussing. His eyes close briefly before he shakes his head with a gentle smile. He embraces Xingchen. ]
[ The sudden appearance of a pretty dove startles him, but Runyu immediately shifts to keep the beautiful bird above the water. He holds Xingchen up with a soft smile and presses a kiss to the feathered head. ]
[Wiggling his toes, his feathers fluffing up around the base of his neck, Xingchen looks shocked too! He hadn't meant to transform. The warm hands and the kiss calm him and he tucks his head under his wing bashfully.]
[ He strokes over the beautiful feathers and slowly moves them out of the water, summoning clothes for himself with a flex of power. Then settles the pretty dove in his lap. ]
I remember the first time I transformed here. You were with me then, and reassured me all was well. Any form you take is just as it should be. There is no unfortunate about it.
I like you too. [Xingchen tucks his head under his wing bashfully, his tail feathers wiggling.]
Ah...distracting? [He tilts his head and nibbles on Runyu's fingers. Gently.] He said he wanted to keep me safe! The wind is rough in Winter when you're this size.
[ Yes, yes he is! Runyu smiles softly at the cooing, happy to keep stroking those feathers since Xingchen clearly enjoys the attention. His smile fades to concern and he holds the delicate little bird close. ]
But you found him, and now he knows that you are still with him.
I don't- [ he's interrupted as the magic reverses, leaving him with a lapful of Xiao Xingchen! His cheeks pink a little, but Runyu only wraps his arms around the other's waist to make sure he's supported and, hopefully, comfortable. ]
[Pinking with embarrassment, Xingchen is about to shift out of Runyu's lap when he is...welcomed? Supported? He looks up and catches Runyu's gaze, smiling shyly.]
[ His hold is loose enough that Xingchen could easily slip free if he so wishes, but warm enough to let the other man know he doesn't need to move. Runyu dares to rest their foreheads together as he holds the sweet, handsome man. ]
[He doesn't want to move. Runyu feels safe and warm. Xingchen grins into the contact and slips his arms around his A-Yu's shoulders. It feels good just to hold him.]
[ He doesn't need to! Runyu treasures the contact and holds Xingchen closer as his eyes close. Peace settles over him and he chuckles at the silly words. ]
Birds are usually quite light, so they may fly easily. You are still light, A-Chen.
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That would explain the howls I would hear sometimes. They were cute.
[ His breath catches in his chest at that kiss and he feels how his heart races. ]
A-Chen...do they not...upset you? Disgust you? [ His scars. ]
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Why would they? The only reason they could upset me is if they cause you pain.
[He frowns, worried.]
I want to help if they do.
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They don't hurt now.
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A dove. A soft, white dove that coos bashfully and tries to keep out of the water.]
A-Yu!
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Even like this you are beautiful.
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I'm not a water dove, unfortunately.
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I remember the first time I transformed here. You were with me then, and reassured me all was well. Any form you take is just as it should be. There is no unfortunate about it.
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This is probably my most vulnerable form. I guess I feel safe with A-Yu.
[And that is precious.]
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You are safe with me, A-Chen. I will allow no harm to come to you.
But do not believe yourself helpless even like this. Birds are capable of a great deal of damage if they put their mind to it.
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Mmm A-Yu, I don't think dove are very...ah...bright. But they are soft and pretty?
[He chuckles and nuzzles Runyu's hand.]
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They have claws and their beaks are sharp. But they are very soft and beautiful. And the dove that is Xiao Xingchen is very bright.
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A-Yu, are you flirting with me? [He chuckles too.] You should see A-Yang. One of his forms is a snowy owl. I rode on his back!
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I speak only the truth. But I do like you, a great deal A-Chen.
[ Which is why he's accepting the invitation to see if he can join Xingchen with his Xue Yang. If the other man accepts him too. ]
I can imagine that must have been fun. And perhaps distracting for him.
[ Maybe he's teasing again! ]
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Ah...distracting? [He tilts his head and nibbles on Runyu's fingers. Gently.] He said he wanted to keep me safe! The wind is rough in Winter when you're this size.
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Yes, distracting, sweet one. You are very distracting.
[ Runyu smiles softly. ]
I'm glad he seeks to protect you.
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How do I stop being distracting? [Is being distracting good?]
He always protects me and I try to protect him.
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[ He continues to stroke over the pretty white feathers. ]
I'm sure you both succeed.
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When Zichen disappeared, Xue Yang was heartbroken. I think he thought I left him too. I had to find him and carry him home.
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But you found him, and now he knows that you are still with him.
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I did. He didn't let go of me all night.
[His poor A-Yang. Suddenly, the magic reverses and Xingchen is, thankfully clothed, and sitting in Runyu's lap.]
Oh!
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I don't blame him for holding onto you.
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I'm not too heavy, A-Yu?
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You are not heavy at all.
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I'm much too heavy to be a dove, though.
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Birds are usually quite light, so they may fly easily. You are still light, A-Chen.
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