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chenqing ling: xue yang

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If you've lived one way for years, but your reason for living that way is suddenly gone, what do you do? Do you stay the way you've been or return to who you were before you had a reason to change?

[He doesn't feel too kind towards anyone.]

I guess I didn't learn as much from him as I thought.

[Lies. His old self wouldn't have questioned anything. He would have just reacted by instinct.]

My poison business is still open. There might be ingredients I need help acquiring, but we can work it out.

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[That name seems familiar... Why was it so familiar?]

Xue Yang?.... You okay?

[Have some cooing.]

[Is this a game? A trick? He stiffens and growls.]

Who are you? If you're trying to sound like someone I knew, I won't fall for it.

[Okay, she wasn't expecting him to growl at her.]

Xue Yang, where are you? Is Ying with you? Xingchen?

[A small sigh as she continues to coo.]

It's me, your friend, Leanne. Shall I change this to video feed so you can see me?

[She...came back? He licks his lips and glances at Ying, who places a paw on his arm in encouragement.]

You know where we live. [Lived.] Can you make it? You're not hurt, are you?

[If this is a trick, he will know at first sight.]

[Yes, she is back and her first day back was a doozy! She continues to coo at him. He shouldn't be alone, not when he is growling at people.]

Yes, I can make it. [A soft chuckle.] No, I am not hurt. I will find some cookies or candy to bring with me.

[Even if she will have to steal some from a certain warlord.]

Or is there a particular treat you rather have?

[Others would disagree. A growling Xue Yang is a dangerous Xue Yang. But all of his anger this time is caused by grief.

Her additions make him blink and his posture relaxes. This could definitely be her.]

Don't bother with it. Whatever treats you bring are fine.

[Because he can't say to the idea completely.]

[She has yet to see his dangerous side. Even with the morbid fascination with poison she doesn't see him as dangerous.]

Alright, I will be there soon. It has been some time since I last been there after all.

Ying, make sure that he doesn't fully make a mess of himself.

[She will bring treats and hugs and momma birbs.]

[Xiao Xingchen had been his collar and leash - willingly worn. Now that he is on his own, his morals are cloudy at best.]

You're telling me!

[He scoffs and fixes his hair - one of his braids is loose. Ying waits by the door because she wants hugs first! And treats.]

[To lose a mate is heart breaking. Losing oneself... she couldnt imagine it.]

How long has it been for you, my friend.

[Oh, she won't be able to resist the cuteness that is waiting for her! Oh course Ying will get a hug and treats first!

It took her a bit to find his home as wow, despite remembering so many things, there was a lot of things that were a bit fuzzy.]

[Once she arrived at his door, holding a box of various sweets, she goes to knock lightly on the door.]

Xue Yang?

[Oh goddess please let this be the right home!]

[He doesn't answer - instead he waits, his dark eyes fixed on the door. The knock makes him jerk, his hand automatically going to Jiangzai. But he has to remind himself that most of those here mean him no harm.

Because of Xingchen. Exhaling loudly, he walks to the door and opens it. Ying paws at Leanne's foot immediately, tail wagging.]

So you are back.

[He looks like he hasn't slept well in ages and he isn't as polished as usual. His hairstyle is definitely simpler than he likes.]

Come in.

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[She waits patiently as what felt like forever. Did... Did she really went to the wrong place? A brief thought of leaving went through her mind before the door slowly opened and the sight before her hurt.]

Yes, I am back.

[And there is Ying and okay, first things first, bending over to hug her and slip her a quick treat before entering.]

It has been a while, my friend. Here, I brought these for you.

[The offering of the box of treats.]

When was the last time you slept?

[Ying wiggles under her hands, squeaking and talking in her own adorable way. There. She just told Leanne all about it!

Xue Yang smirks at the pair, the warmth not reaching his eyes. He takes the box and walks back to the table, setting the present down.]

Thanks. I'm glad you're back. Your world isn't good for you either if I remember right.

[He can give her...and Xingchen...a reason to stay. He knows he can!]

I don't know.

[Oh my, how cute! Leanne just smiles and nods her head as Ying just tells her everything.

Her gaze then turns to Xue Yang as he goes to set the present down.]

I am sorry.... it happened so fast that I couldn't stop it even if I could.

It is still the same as before.

[But right now, Xue Yang is more important than her world as she moves closer and holds open her arms, inviting him in for a huh.

Her friend, seeing him like this easily made him a reason to stay. Him and the man who stole her heart.]

Then... Before I leave, I will make sure that you sleep.

[Ying chews loudly on her treat and settles in a corner, perched on a cushion that once belonged to her and her sweet mink friend.

Just seeing Ying alone makes his heart twist and Xue Yang grits his teeth against the pain.]

I don't blame you. [He blames those in charge, whatever powers they may be. Pulling out a treat for himself, he bites into it and chews slowly.]

Do you have to leave? Tonight, I mean. [The invitation isn't avoided or ignored. He finishes his cookie and slips into her arms, wrapping his arms around her waist. If she doesn't protest, he will carry her to the bedroom.

Company... Just someone beside him... Surely that will help.]

[Ying, stop being so cute! She smiles mostly to herself at the sight of not only Ying but also the pain that he was showing.]

But I left you. [And you don't leave friends behind.

At his question, she frowns before shaking her head. She will give him a kiss on the forehead to help cement that this wasnt a dream.]

I can stay, I will have to let Darling know. [She pets his hair when he accepts the invitation and doesn't protest being picked up and carried to the bedroom.

She will give him the company he needs tonight.]

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[Nope sorry, cute is in her DNA. She is also relieved to have someone else looking after her silly man-child.]

Yeah and Xingchen did too. [Apparently you do. He lifts her during their hug and carefully carries her to the bedroom. Darling? Who is Darling? He narrows his eyes and loosens his hair a bit too aggressively. Ouch.]

Who is that?

[Kya!!! Cute! Too cute! Ying deserves all the treats! And she will help watch over the man-child whenever she can.]

Xue Yang.... I am sure that he wouldn't if he had the choice. [Ouch, that stings and she frowns a little. She keeps still during the initial lifting. She gains a worried look at how aggressive he loosens his hair.]

Don't hurt yourself.

Mitsuhide... His name is Akechi Mitsuhide.

[She goes to smile warmly and couldn't help but to blush a little.]

Have no fear, Xue Yang, he is a good man.

I don't want to hear it. [He has doubts and fears. Regardless of how Xingchen felt, he knows the man had been better off here with him than...dead.

Hissing at the painful tugging against his scalp, Xue Yang finally loosens the braids enough to let his hair down. Then he takes off his boots and outer-robe before throwing himself on the bed.]

He won't mind you sleeping over?

song_princess - 2022-10-06 02:29 (UTC) - Expand

it's not easy to change back.

( Today in "oh boy did you hit right on the thing she's been trying to cope with for the last few months". )

Is there some decent outcome if you do?

[Or is it just like this?]

wouldn't know.
i stopped trying.

( No amount of work can undo the last ten or so years. Nothing can erase the things she's learned or done. So... maybe all she can do is live like this. Embrace the darkness and move forward as she is. )

Why?

[Was it just from emotional or physical fatigue? Or had something happened to convince her it wasn't a worthy endeavor?]

Edited 2022-10-03 11:43 (UTC)

I wouldn't mind giving you a hand.

With which part?

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