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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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[disgracedprince]

{Kenma's focus has weight to it and though Xie Lian wants to look away, he is fixated on those cat-like eyes. His embarrassment increases when their activities are labeled as "fun" and he shakes his head at himself. He must be overthinking again.}

I've seen how you can ignore everyone with your games. I'm honored to have your attention.

{He shakes his head again, smiling.}

You know how long I've lived and yet, even though I'm married, I have such little experience with...affection. I like being close to you, Kenma. Being here hasn't been easy for anyone - you especially - but having something like this makes it worthwhile.

[anxiouscat]

Mmmmh, there's been a few challenges but...
It's been nice, to spend this time with everyone. You especially. It doesn't really matter if you're immortal, right?

[ His arms relax, falling loosely around Xie Lian's shoulders with a soft sigh. Ageless or not, they're both only here as long as this world seems to whim it. ]

I don't want to make you uncomfortable... But, small stuff like this is nice, too. I enjoy it. [ His head tilts, curious now they're on the topic. ] Is it a bit too much?

[disgracedprince]

No, it doesn't matter. {It just feels like a gulf of time and experience lies between them. Xie Lian is aware that he could harm Kenma. He knows what it's like to be taken advantage of - to be wrapped around someone's finger as they torture him again and again.}

I care about you, Kenma. I want you to know that you are free to do and say anything you like with me. I will do all I can to protect you, but I will never, ever use you.

{He smiles sadly and kisses Kenma's forehead.}

I enjoy it too. My heart...hurts. I'm lonely when I'm by myself. I know I'm being silly. I won't be here forever, but then we're plagued with nightmares or curses and -

It reminds me of times I want to forget. You've helped me so much.

[anxiouscat]

Mmh- I know... I mean. The same goes to you, right? I want you to be happy as well.

[ His arms fall, slipping around Xie Lian's middle to draw him in, comfortable, just resting on his lap in this quiet, cozy intimacy. ]


You've helped me just as much. However long we're here, I'll be around. Don't worry.

[ Neither of them can promise to stay forever, they have no control over that, but he can offer comfort while he's here, as long as he's here. ]

[disgracedprince]

{Xie Lian relaxes and slides his fingers into Kenma's soft hair and down the back of his neck. He can't help a soft laugh of awe.}

I promise you the same. However long we are here, I will protect you and comfort you.

{And hope that Kenma returns to a kind world that appreciates him.}

[anxiouscat]

[ Not that either of them know, but Kenma's got a pretty cozy future ahead of him. The benefits of being from a positive medium, right?

His head tilts forwards, eyes slipping closed with a soft lean, hair parting between his fingers with a smooth draw. Mmh- gosh that's nice. ]

I know... That's the kind of person you are.

[ His fingers curl in, gently brushing along the small of his back with a sigh. ]

[disgracedprince]

{Seriously! Xie Lian can't really complain about his future, either. A loving home, a doting husband, adventures and ghosts/gods to look after.

Just like a cat. He can't resist pressing a kiss to Kenma's cheek.}

Do you mind?

{He really should ask that more often.}

[anxiouscat]

[ There's a lighter puff, and he can't help but grin. ]

Not at all.

[ His head tips, sloowly bringing his nose to bump into the other's with a gentle nudge. ]

We can kiss more, while I'm here. If you want-

[disgracedprince]

Very well. {The little bump earns a soft smile and, in answer, he kisses Kenma warmly, carefully. He embraces the other to him and gives a little sigh.}

[anxiouscat]

[ The secret is, Kenma's a LITTLE greedy, sometimes. He likes Xie Lian and he likes these bits of affection, so sometimes it's easy to get lost in them. Perhaps he should spare a little more thought for the other's past and relationship. Is this really fine?

But then, arms draw him in and he can't help but lean in for a longer kiss, visibly sinking into the touch. ]

[disgracedprince]

{If Hua Cheng turns up, Xie Lian will be honest with him. But he doubts the ghost will hold this against him - or Kenma for that matter. It's thanks to Kenma, in part, that Xie Lian has been able to keep his sanity.

And what's wrong with showing affection? He smiles at the way Kenma relaxes in his arms, pressing further kisses over his friend's cheek.}

You're very cute.

[anxiouscat]

[ And these two are sponges for it, aren't they? His eyes slip closed, casually nudging up into each kiss and encouraging Xie Lian further. Fingers curl, arms pull, and he's happy to keep drawing him in.

What a comfortable lazy lifestyle. ]

[disgracedprince]

{Sponges. Yes. His kisses continue, pressing against Kenma's temple as he tries to tuck the other man as close as possible. He might have lived for eight hundred years, but he has done so as a teenager - with all the awkwardness that entails. It's nice to be calm and comfortable with someone without expectations.}

I've decided on my next wish. I want to show you one of my swords.

[anxiouscat]

Mmh?

[ Briefly lost in the moment. His eyes flutter, brushing his cheek into Xie Lian's chin and peering up as they sink into each other. ]

Does that... Mean a lot to you?

[disgracedprince]

It does. {Xie Lian hums soothingly, continuing to stroke over Kenma's bright hair.} I want a blade that was destroyed when Xianle fell. It was given to me by my father and I...

I fought with him too much. I would like to have a piece of him with me.

[anxiouscat]

Mh-

[ His head tilts down, soothed by the touch and quietly pressing into it, much like he might when he cuddles up to Xie Lian as a cat, too. Funny how those habits tend to kick in. ]

Mmh- it might be nice... to have something like that, from home.

[disgracedprince]

I think so too. {He then chuckles and nudges their heads together.} Once I have a worthwhile blade, I will show you my sword dance.

{Yet...}

I might need to ask for some colorful robes too.

[anxiouscat]

Mhmh?

Going to dress up for me as well?
Or do you just miss some of your nicer robes.

[ Ever the tease. ]

[disgracedprince]

Would you like for me to dress up for you? {He teases back.} I might be handsome that way.

[anxiouscat]

You're already handsome.

But I would probably like that, too.

[disgracedprince]

You're biased, though I don't know why.

{He blinks, playing dumb.}

Then I'll see to it.

Fading here mayhaps?

[anxiouscat]

Hmm?

[ Biased because he likes him? Well, of course. ]

I'll be looking forward to it, then.

Works for me!

[disgracedprince]

{He smiles secretly and nudges their heads together.}

Soon.