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[anxiouscat]

Hey, this is the inbox of Kozume Kenma! I'm probably not here!
Leave a message and I'll text back when I cat. Probably pretty quickly.

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[anxiouscat]

[ Early afternoon, the warmer weather leaves Kenma in lighter baggy clothes, almost modern looking as he lounges back. That metal leg glistens in the light as he lifts his head from the couch, peeking over.

There's a tiny frown, then he relaxes, beckoning Xie Lian closer. ]

Hey-... Are you alright?

[ It's hard to see for those unfamiliar with him, but Xie Lian can spot small hints of concern. ]

[disgracedprince]

{The clothes are a surprise to him, though they suit Kenma. He smiles faintly and takes off his boots, setting them to the side before he pads to Kenma's side.}

It's safe. {Safer.} I think he has returned to my world.

{Is he okay? That's more complicated.}

[anxiouscat]

[ He does trend towards baggy stuff. Loose flowy fits or several layers in the winter. It works fairly well.

Sharp eyes glance over Xie Lian with a seemingly knowing hum, peering for a moment before he nods. ]

Good... Welcome back.
Want to come sit with me?

[disgracedprince]

{The baggy clothes also make Kenma look...comfortable. Xie Lian softens at the question, padding gently to his friend's side. He lowers himself onto a cushion with a sigh.}

I wore myself out. {He means that to be a joke, but it's...too true.} I was afraid he would come here.

[anxiouscat]

Mmmh?

[ He shifts, makes a little space, and then one arm wraps around the small of his back with a lazy pull in. ]

Sounds like you need some rest. Will you be staying home for a bit?

[ They could get very comfy, after all. ]

[disgracedprince]

{The gentle tug brings a smile to his lips and Xie Lian rests against Kenma. He has freshly bathed - he won't take any risks with those who live with him. No plague will enter this house.}

Yes. As long as you don't mind the company?

[anxiouscat]

Would I ever mind?

[ It's a soft, playful tone, drawing Xie Lian in towards him with a gentle hum. Perhaps even leaning over to bump his nose to the shorter god's cheek. ]

You smell nice... Do you want to do anything tonight or?...

[disgracedprince]

I'm not sure. {He laughs at the tone, letting himself be drawn in. Color rises on his cheeks and he gives in, snuggling against Kenma with a soft sigh.}

Is there somewhere you need to be?

[anxiouscat]

[ The smile Kenma gives him probably speaks for itself, but his nose brushes along, leaving one small kiss behind before he slips away to peek up with those bright eyes. ]

Not really. I'm already home, aren't I?
And so are you.

[disgracedprince]

{An amused huff follows the kiss and he peers into Kenma's eyes fondly. Slender fingers brush through soft, golden hair and Xie Lian is relieved - so relieved - that his family hasn't been hurt.}

Mm I am. {He relaxes further and rests his cheek on Kenma's shoulder.} Have you been eating? Resting?

[anxiouscat]

[ Sharp gold eyes peek up, amusingly feline even in his regular human form. Warm, soft, that figure leans in against him as he lets out a low breath, tipping his head in the direction of the hand as his fingers run across.

Gosh that's nice. ]

Mmh- I've been resting... And eating. [ The pause suggests there may be a qualifier there... Eating? yes. Eating a lot? eh... ] What about you? Aren't you overdue for a rest after all this?

[disgracedprince]

{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.

[anxiouscat]

[ 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-

[disgracedprince]

{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.

[anxiouscat]

[ 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. ]

[disgracedprince]

{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.

[anxiouscat]

[ 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. ]

[disgracedprince]

{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.}

[anxiouscat]

[ 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.

[disgracedprince]

{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.

[anxiouscat]

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. ]

[disgracedprince]

{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.}

[anxiouscat]

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.

[disgracedprince]

{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.}

Maybe a wrap there?

[anxiouscat]

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. ]