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{What a sweet face. Xie Lian can't help smiling softly, shifting just enough to embrace Kenma around his waist. After everything, after seeing himself as a monster again, he craves affection. There are so many reasons to be better!}

Enough? {He asks, sensing said qualifier.} I don't... I don't know if I deserve a nice place to rest. But I do need one.

[ His body arches rather easily, lifting into the hold and sliding close as a surprisingly strong arm wraps around him. Eyes drift, partially closed as his head leans in to bump against Xie Lian's.

It wouldn't be hard at all to coax the cat-like setter into his lap, like this. ]

Mmmh... mostly? Enough for me.
[ His arms slide around the other's shoulders, gently squeezing. ]
Of course you deserve something nice. If I had been saying this you'd refute it right away-

{The desire is strong. He wants to forget everything and there is something very appealing about tucking himself under Kenma for now. With just a little nudging, a little coax, he hopes the taller man will settle against him. Over him.}

I will try to make you a better meal.

{Vitamins! Kenma needs them. He's still growing.}

I wouldn't if... If you said you needed me to...be here.

[ Turns out Kenma didn't need all that much coaxing, lifting up and sliding his good leg over Xie Lian's lap to settle on the other side. Inner thighs tense around his hips briefly, the sleek, taller setter settling just over his chest with a sigh while their foreheads stay connected. Arms curl a bit tighter, chest to chest and hips flush as his weight rests against him. ]

That's not my point...

If I was being as negative as you, saying I didn't deserve to rest... Would you have agreed?

[ Noses brush, he sneaks a brief kiss to his chin while waiting for Xie Lian to reply. ]

{The comfortable warm weight is perfect - a reminder of life, of all that makes living worthwhile. Shyly, Xie Lian curls his arms around Kenma's waist. He tips his head back to keep their foreheads flush. The chill of the mask hasn't left him - maybe it never will - but holding Kenma helps.}

Mm?

{He blinks and refocuses on their conversation, chuckling under the kiss.}

No, of course not. But Kenma has never almost set a plague on humanity.

[ Lean, faintly toned athletic frame presses into his touch oh so neatly, with a soft roll in and a little arch of his back to make it easier to cling, his eyes flutter closed as he lets out a soft puff. ]

Mmmh- but if I had?
You, as you are here, would never want to.

[ Warm. Life shared between them, he sneaks a light kiss to Xie Lian's chin. ]

{His hands move over Kenma's back, reassuring himself that he is indeed home.}

I would...forgive you.

{Xie Lian mutters without doubt or hesitation. Then he smiles sadly.}

Since I did it once, I am capable of doing it again. My nature...is weak.

{His lips twitch and he presses a kiss to Kenma's nose.}

[ For a moment he presses into the touch, letting out a sigh as his eyes drift closed. There's a soft huff, just a hint of that caring grumpiness he occasionally has. The kind of grump reserved for friends. ]

But you wouldn't forgive yourself?

[ His turn to lift, pressing a kiss to a spot on his neck below the jaw. ]

You're pretty strong, to me.

{Said caring grumpiness warms Xie Lian's heart. He rubs behind one of Kenma's ears before he can stop himself.}

I'm much harder on myself.

{Said kiss earns a little gasp and he relaxes back against the cushions, feeling...good. And heavy.}

In some ways. In others I feel like I'm just learning.

Mmh-

[ That does earn a quiet breath, head tipping back into the brushing finger as he settles down. There's a soft hum, and then Kenma noses against him once more, sinking down for a lazy sprawl with the martial god. ]

Nothing wrong with that. Everyone's learning. I think.

[ His voice fades away, comfortable, quiet.

Heavy might mean time to rest. Or curl up. ]

{Xie Lian's eyelids droop, their combined warmth reminding him that he is beyond exhausted. Hugging Kenma to him, he smiles sleepily.}

...stay with me?

{He doesn't want to be alone. Not even as he sleeps. What if -

No, he isn't going to think about any of it. Not right now.}

Of course.

[ He noses against him, curling up properly with a small shimmy forward. The half leg is at least convenient to tuck to the side of his hip, squeezing while his better leg folds back and does the same, that warm frame leaning into him with a gentle sigh.

Then another warm kiss, right on the lips this time, and his eyes close. ]

Lets get some rest. You need it.

{Any reply is muddled and practically incoherent. Xie Lian is one exhausted deity! He relaxes fully against the cushions, still hugging Kenma to his chest. Letting go of his three-legged cat just isn't going to happen. Hopefully Kenma doesn't mind?

The kiss gets another mumble and then he is breathing deeply, quietly.}

Mmh-?

[ Oh... He's out, isn't he? After a moment of uncertainty Kenma lets his budy relax, just clinging in that strong hold with a soft kiss to the diety's chin before he, too, gets comfy.

If he's stuck here, and by all means he doesn't mind one bit, he might as well make like a cat and nap. ]

{Sorry, he doesn't mean to fall asleep - but the comfortable position, the warmth between them and his relief is too much to resist. While he rests, he wants Kenma cat close. Just so he is certain he is safe and not suffering under the thumb of some psychopath.}

[ Curled up, cozy. A nice little doze as he settles down to nap.

This is more than just fine. He's become a lot more nap prone these days. They can wake up later and sort out food and stuff... or just cuddle and kiss. ]

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Maybe a wrap there?

<3 Yes.

Fin!