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[ The worst! Save him!

The stars will shine even brighter for Xingchen!

Heat flushes his cheeks at the kisses to them. ]

She had the best teachers. I can imagine it.

She would leap from my hands and flutter to A-Yang's. When we praised her, she would howl.

[Xingchen chuckles and drops his head to kiss the scar on Runyu's chest.]

[ He chuckles at the images. ]

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. ]

Doesn't she sound a little like a bell? [Xingchen grins and then nuzzles the scars too, peeking up at Runyu.]

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.

[ 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. ]

They don't hurt now.

[A flutter of emotions leaves him...vulnerable. The magic of Spring takes control and suddenly Runyu is hugging...

A dove. A soft, white dove that coos bashfully and tries to keep out of the water.]

A-Yu!

[ 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. ]

Even like this you are beautiful.

[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.]

I'm not a water dove, unfortunately.

[ 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.

[Cooing his approval at being on a dry lap, Xingchen fluffs his feathers and lays down on one of Runyu's legs.]

This is probably my most vulnerable form. I guess I feel safe with A-Yu.

[And that is precious.]

[ He smiles at the coo and arranges his sleeves to provide extra shelter for the pretty little bird. ]

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.

Edited Date: 2023-11-14 09:06 pm (UTC)

[Xingchen tucks himself under the sleeves, peeking up at Runyu with the fabric on his head.]

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.]

[ A chuckle escapes at the cute look. ]

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.

[Xingchen nestles under the fabric and puffs out his little chest.]

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!

[ He tries to stifle the little laugh at how the cute little chest puffs out. ]

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! ]

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.

[ He rubs under Xingchen's cute beak, unafraid of the nibbling - it's far too gentle! ]

Yes, distracting, sweet one. You are very distracting.

[ Runyu smiles softly. ]

I'm glad he seeks to protect you.

[His eyes close blissfully and he tips his head back just a little.]

How do I stop being distracting? [Is being distracting good?]

He always protects me and I try to protect him.

Those who love you don't mind you being distracting. I'm not sure you could stop, since you would have to change who you are.

[ He continues to stroke over the pretty white feathers. ]

I'm sure you both succeed.

[Now he feels hot and...pleased. Runyu is saying him being a distraction is good! Right? Cooing, he rests his cheek against Runyu's fingers.]

When Zichen disappeared, Xue Yang was heartbroken. I think he thought I left him too. I had to find him and carry him home.

[ 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.

[Xingchen snuggles up to Runyu and listens to the dragon's heart beating.]

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!

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. ]

I don't blame him for holding onto you.

[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.]

I'm not too heavy, A-Yu?

[ 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. ]

You are not heavy at all.