November Catch-all

[fated_dance]

⌛ Who: Zhou Zishu (fated_dance), Song Zichen (tobrushawaysnow), Elrond (rivendell_lord), Xufeng (firefalling)
⌛ What: Event! TDM prompts! ETC! (Feel free to throw up a starter and ping a character in the header, or message me for a starter)
⌛ When: All through November
⌛ Where: All over
⌛ Warnings: Will warn in individual threads.

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[fated_dance]

Exactly. Xingchen is too pure and sweet and good. Zishu obediently sips slowly, ignoring the slight bitterness of medicine - helped by the drop of honey.

"He does," he agrees, willing everything he is to believe it. He's been told by many people that they both live on after the last memory they have of their world.

He leans against his friend, resting his cheek on a slender shoulder.

"I was on my way to visit you when...his presence vanished." Meaning he'd already planned to spend time with Xingchen. The timing was pure coincidence.

[gentledawn]

He doesn't feel that way, especially right now. He feels useless and this is the only scenario where he wishes, with all his might, that he could be powerful enough to heal anyone.

"He loves you so much. I can't imagine him giving up." Xingchen smiles tearfully and shifts to cradle Zishu against him. He drops another kiss on the top of his head and nuzzles his hair.

"I felt something was very wrong. We have definitely bonded, my A-Shu." he chuckles, though the sound is sad, "I will send out prayers for our A-Xing in the shrine."

[fated_dance]

Silly Xingchen. Zishu sighs quietly and rubs his cheek tiredly against his friend's shoulder. "He is my life just as I am his. Of course he won't give up. So I can't either."

But he also has those he loves here. One of whom is this sweet man, his A-Chen. The confirmation of the bond being felt makes him finally chuckle quietly and he slips an arm around his friend's waist. "I am very lucky to know you, and to have your friendship, my A-Chen."

[gentledawn]

Yes, he is very silly. But he probably wouldn't try so hard if he wasn't and that would make for a very different man.

He takes the cup once Zishu is done drinking and helps him ease back comfortably on the pillows. Then he snuggles beside him so his friend doesn't have to let go.

"Shush. I'm the lucky one. I had no idea I would meet such a handsome fox." he hugs Zishu gently.

[fated_dance]

He loves the silliness. It makes Xingchen even cuter. And sweeter.

Zishu drains the tea, and it does help him feel a little better. But nothing compares to the comfort of Xingchen's care. He leans back against the pillows, relieved he doesn't have to let go of Xingchen just yet. He snuggles close, not afraid to cling just a little. He knows he needs to check on A-Xiang, and he will.

"Or I, such a sweet, handsome rabbit. I usually eat them." And he did...in a way! More than once!

[gentledawn]

He can cling all he likes. Xingchen has sent his Zichen a mental nudge to let him know where he is located. He suspects his beloved has already felt the shift. Kexing had been important to him too.

"I wouldn't make a tasty meal! I don't have enough meat for a hungry fox." yet he flushes nonetheless, sensing what Zishu is talking about. His long ears wiggle and he taps Zishu's nose for being naughty.

[fated_dance]

Zichen's answer is simple - he's preparing tea for Jingyi who'd been training with him today when the pain hit them. But a wave of love and support wraps around his Xingchen too.

Zishu manages a little grin at the chiding tap, but there isn't a hint of remorse for it. Instead he kisses his sweet rabbit on the cheek. "A snack then."

[gentledawn]

And the love is returned fiercely along with a promise to be with Zichen later. Then Xingchen returns his attention to Zishu, amused at the grin.

"I'll be whatever makes the handsome fox happy. He is very dear to me." he strokes over Zishu's hair, "He has supported me since we met."

[fated_dance]

The answering pulse is warm and accepting before they each turn their attention back to their respective charge.

Zishu snuggles closer again, letting himself drift a little in the warm friendship Xingchen offers. "Just be Xiao Xingchen," he answers sincerely. "He is a very precious person to me, who has helped me heal from the moment we met."

[gentledawn]

He knows he can rely on his Zichen and that gives him the strength to support Zishu. The tea is beginning to take effect, he sees, and he snuggles his sweet friend closer, smiling.

"It has always been an honor." to heal, to protect, to spend time with him, "I will keep you safe now. All you have to think about is resting."

[fated_dance]

Always. Zichen will never betray his Xingchen ever again.

Zishu hums quietly, breathing in the warm comfort that he associates with Xingchen. "Tonight. Tomorrow, I need to check on A-Xiang." But tonight...he needs to lean.

[gentledawn]

Feeling Zishu warm and solid in his arms makes him smile softly. This man is part of his family and Xingchen loves him. He makes a silent promise to Kexing, to look after their precious A-Shu.

"I will go with you if you like?" he worries that her pain will trigger a relapse in Zishu's agony.

[fated_dance]

To just not be alone right at this moment helps immensely. Part of him feels guilt for not forcing himself to find A-Xiang immediately. Instead, he presses a kiss to a clothed shoulder at the offer.

"Would you mind if I call her and give her the option of coming here?" Because forcing her to do anything is just wrong.

[gentledawn]

There is no reason to feel guilty. She will understand what this loss has done to Zishu and, truly, she might already know. Xingchen's doors are open for her too.

"I wouldn't mind at all." he nudges their noses together, "I would rather you not go anywhere for awhile. Your body needs to heal again."