[Jing Yuan is more than happy to take that position -- he squishes his face against Dan Feng's skin and breathes him in, as the end of his tail curls with contentment.]
I know. I'll love you always too, no matter what happens.
[More than a little, actually, but it would feel pathetic to admit to being terrified of being left behind the way he was. The fact that it's Dan Feng he thought was leaving, even if he isn't the one who originally hurt Jing Yuan so badly, rips that old wound open entirely.
His ear flicks when the kiss lands, and his fingers tighten in the back of Dan Feng's shirt.]
I wish to soothe your hurt, nevertheless. Come inside for a bit? I'm cold.
[He's actually not quite sure how to deal with the upwelling of feeling in his chest, that there was a chance of Jing Yuan being a little insane about Dan Feng just like the way he was about him. That the way Dan Feng clung so tightly - Jing Yuan was doing the same.]
[He's reluctant to let go (just in case Dan Feng does something terrible like spontaneously evaporating), but he peels himself off his darling dragon nonetheless. He stands slowly, then holds a hand out to help Dan Feng up.]
[He stares at Jing Yuan's hand. Blinks rapidly at it, then up at him, batting at his fingers, openly surprised when their fingers catch.]
I think. [He takes Jing Yuan's hand, leaning against him as he gets to his feet.] I need. I need you to be my touchstone. Kafka was mine, but the one here does not know who I am.
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Re: DAY 27
[He tucks Jing Yuan's face into the crook of his neck; his favorite and most familiar way to hold his beloved.]
Re: DAY 27
I know. I'll love you always too, no matter what happens.
Re: DAY 27
[Stroking his hair, now, pressing a kiss to that wild mane, at the base of a leonine ear. There's a pause, and quietly:]
I'm sorry.
Re: DAY 27
[More than a little, actually, but it would feel pathetic to admit to being terrified of being left behind the way he was. The fact that it's Dan Feng he thought was leaving, even if he isn't the one who originally hurt Jing Yuan so badly, rips that old wound open entirely.
His ear flicks when the kiss lands, and his fingers tighten in the back of Dan Feng's shirt.]
...but it wasn't your fault.
Re: DAY 27
[He's actually not quite sure how to deal with the upwelling of feeling in his chest, that there was a chance of Jing Yuan being a little insane about Dan Feng just like the way he was about him. That the way Dan Feng clung so tightly - Jing Yuan was doing the same.]
Re: DAY 27
[He's reluctant to let go (just in case Dan Feng does something terrible like spontaneously evaporating), but he peels himself off his darling dragon nonetheless. He stands slowly, then holds a hand out to help Dan Feng up.]
Just let me stay close to you for now.
Re: DAY 27
I think. [He takes Jing Yuan's hand, leaning against him as he gets to his feet.] I need. I need you to be my touchstone. Kafka was mine, but the one here does not know who I am.
Re: DAY 27
Your touchstone? To tell you what's real?
Re: DAY 27
[He pulls Jing Yuan inside, then - and pulls him further in, tracking dirt on the floor.]
I might fight you, because my Yuan'er uses my delusions against me. Can you do it?
Re: DAY 27
I can.
[He gives Dan Feng's hand a reassuring squeeze.]
I've told you before that I'd find you if you get lost, did I not?