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[cultivatingsin]

[He has had a weird ride between the two worlds...three if you count his own...he has visited. Xue Yang can't really account for how or why things worked out for him, but he has learned to be okay with that. He is less okay with the bite wound he is now nursing on his hand.]

If I get bit by a crazy raccoon dog, does that mean I'll become one?

[The question might sound stupid, but...he will now gesture vaguely at Avalon and fairy trickery.]

Can familiars go into heat? She has been a menace for a week!

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[cultivatingsin]

They're just like us.

[He smiles gently at the laughter and slips his arm around Xingchen to make sure he doesn't fall. Of course the other man is so graceful that the risk seems minimal. But he does love holding him.]

That's a relief. Being shot sounds painful!

[Holding out his hand, the bite marks are clear and, yes, getting infected. Ying eats a lot of things she shouldn't, but her body is tough.]

[bright_moon]

[ Xingchen loves that display of care. Each time shows how Xue Yang has changed. How much happier he is - both of them. He can't resist kissing those soft lips either! ]

There is no need for you to hurt.

[ It takes a few minutes for the bite to be cleaned out, bleeding until it runs clear, then Xingchen gently cleans the blood away before wrapping it. He leans in to kiss those poor fingers. ]

We'll just keep it clean and dry for a few days. I'll check it when we bathe.

[cultivatingsin]

[He belongs to one man and one man only. While Xingchen holds his heart, he is happy. His old bitterness is forgotten. If this is a spell, it's his favorite one by far!

Nuzzling into their kiss, he nips at Xingchen's lower lip.]

How can I hurt when I have you?

[Xue Yang doesn't make a peep during the cleaning - he is much too busy snuggling against his sweet healer.]

It'll heal in no time now. Don't worry about it, Daozhang.

[bright_moon]

[ That heart is kept safe, treasured, nurtured, and loved every day. Because Xue Yang gives right back. Xingchen hums into the kiss, flushing at the tingle the nip earns. ]

Exactly. I am the shield keeping you safe from pain.

[ The snuggling warms his heart and soul, and he rewards his love with a nuzzle once he's done. ]

I'm allowed to worry about my husband.

[cultivatingsin]

[Nudging Xingchen's pretty hair to the side, he nibbles on the back of his husband's neck. Why? Because he can! And the skin turns pink. What more reason does he need?]

What about your pain?

[Can he be a shield? He softens and embraces Xingchen with both arms.]

I like the way you say that. Husband.

[bright_moon]

[ A shiver runs through him at that nibble! He leans back, trustingly, against his love, inviting those teeth to nibble wherever they want. ]

You protect me from pain too. You heal me from what does reach me.

[ He smiles and rubs their lips together, gaze gentle. ]

You are my husband and I would have it no other way.

[cultivatingsin]

[All over seems to be his choice~ He tugs down the collar of Xingchen's robes and kisses his upper back.]

You shouldn't be in pain. You're a kind, good, loving man and anyone who knowingly hurts you should be punished.

[Himself included. Instead, his silly, amazing husband loves him.]

Even if I turned into a raccoon dog?

[bright_moon]

[ His blush darkens and grows, but Xingchen does nothing to stop him. ]

You have been punished enough. Now is the time to heal.

[ He can't help the giggle at the image of his A-Yang as a raccoon dog like Ying. ]

You would still be adorable.

[cultivatingsin]

[Running his hands along Xingchen's sides, he hums happily. In the past, his lover has been almost emaciated at times, his sorrow weighing too heavily on him for him to accept food. But now, Xingchen feels strong.]

Let's go for a walk, A-Chen.

[Snickering, he pecks Xingchen's lips with playful kisses.]

My fur would be stunning.

[bright_moon]

[ Being emaciated is now a thing of the past for Xiao Xingchen. Thanks to the efforts of Xue Yang and Lestat. Now he's strong and sure of himself in almost all things - and what he isn't sure in, his husband is.

He hums just as happily under those gentle hands, then smiles at the suggestion. Only to giggle under the playful kisses. ]

I like walking with you.

Of course your fur would be stunning...Even when dirtied when you roll in the mud.

[cultivatingsin]

When do I roll in the mud? [He huffs and then laughs because they both know he can get filthy. Few other grown men like to climb trees and run through forests for the hell of it.]

Let's go. I know just the spot we can visit. [Xue Yang claims one of Xingchen's hands and tugs him to the door.] You'll want to do what I did earlier~

[bright_moon]

[ He just grins, eyes bright as he delights in that laugh. Letting his hand be taken, he threads their fingers together and walks at his beloved's side. ]

I will?

[cultivatingsin]

Definitely! The weather is perfect for it. You'll love it.

[He squeezes the hand that holds onto his and shoots a bright grin at his A-Chen.]

I gave some of your bread to a friend. I didn't think you would mind. He recently lost his... [She hadn't been a wife, had she? He frowns.] ...partner. I thought warm bread could help.

[bright_moon]

[ Xingchen smiles back at his beloved, loving getting to see that bright joyfulness. Unforced. ]

If you keep your hand clean, then join me.

[ He gives his husband's hand a gentle little squeeze. ]

I don't mind. Thank you for being so kind as to share something warm with him.

[cultivatingsin]

Mm the water wasn't the problem there... [He gasps and then smirks.] I gave it away! We'll have to take a shortcut.

[Which he knows~ Xue Yang leads them onto a lesser traveled road, nuzzling Xingchen's shoulder with his cheek.]

I told him about you and me. Just a little. He was happy for us.

[When has he ever had someone happy for him?]

He's one of those talking ducks. I think they're cute.

[bright_moon]

[ Xingchen laughs and trustingly follows his husband's lead, happy to walk pressed together and stealing occasional little kisses. ]

The ducks are quite cute.

[ And that his beloved is making friends. That's always a good and important thing, especially for Xue Yang. ]

[cultivatingsin]

[He takes them to a freshwater lake, flashing Xingchen a playful smirk.]

We can pretend we are ducks~

[Kissing Xingchen's cheek, he rids himself of his clothes and his boots, laying them on a rock. Then he hops into the water. Because why not?]

Come join me!

cw: skinny dipping lol

[bright_moon]

[ He loves those silly smirks, and then giggles at the playful words. ]

Maybe Ying will become a duck to match? Or Xiu?

[ Xingchen is more careful in undressing, folding up each layer beside Xue Yang's on the rock before his boots sit beside the other pair. He takes more care in wading into the water too, though doesn't stop until he reaches his silly lover. ]

I'm glad we can swim better now.

Gasp the horror.

[cultivatingsin]

They would be adorable girl ducks! [Xue Yang grins at the idea and waits for his A-Chen, making sure nothing dangerous is swimming nearby. But the lake is calm and he turns to capture his Xingchen, pulling him into his arms when he is close enough.]

Even if we couldn't, I wouldn't let you drown.

[He leads them to the center of the lake and presses kisses over Xingchen's handsome face.]

Doesn't it feel nice?