return from lanling

[shangba]

A full moon, unblinking.

You did not sleep, to see?

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[emperorssmile]

Hmm, so what does Lan Zhan propose we do tonight to keep things interesting?

[shangba]

Tonight must be cultivation, beloved. You are as a kitten.

[emperorssmile]

I know... We can still enjoy it.

[shangba]

Hold me.

[emperorssmile]

I’ll hold you close for as long as you want. All night if that’s what you’d like.

[shangba]

Apologies. Wei Ying had requested binding.

[emperorssmile]

Aww, Lan Zhan! You're so cute. That kind of thing's only fun when we're both in the mood for it. It doesn't have to be tonight.

[shangba]

You are not disappointed?

[emperorssmile]

Not at all. We’ll do it some other time. Maybe part of the fun is that you can surprise me when.

Besides, I didn’t think we’d do it tonight.

[shangba]

A sweet reunion.

I miss our bed. The scent of home.

[emperorssmile]

It’s been a long time since we’ve been home.

Want me to make you a Lan soup recipe instead?

[shangba]

...no. Neglect whims. Only permit yourself held and holding.

[emperorssmile]

You’re too adorable, Lan Zhan. Only held and holding, got it. The only way I’ll leave your arms tonight will be if A-Liang wakes up.

[shangba]

...thank you.

[emperorssmile]

I’ll kiss you as much as you want, too.

[shangba]

Until lips numb.

[emperorssmile]

All I want is to be close to Lan Zhan!

All night, every night.

We should meet up in a couple shi. We can either push through and travel the rest of the way to Cloud Recesses or we can stay at one of the villages on the way.

[shangba]

Allow those who wish to meet their families to press ahead.

Perhaps Wei Ying and I may linger.

[emperorssmile]

We could send Sizhui and A-Liang back if Sizhui wants to go. Then it could be just you and me.

And the whole night in each other’s arms.

[shangba]

Send the nursemaid to Uncle. He will cherish time with Liang.

[emperorssmile]

We’ll have Sizhui lead the way.

So tonight really will be just the two of us. It’s a shame we’ll both be exhausted.

[shangba]

Time beside my husband never shames.

[emperorssmile]

That’s right. I’ll still have you in my arms and that’s what I want most of all!

It feels like we’ve been apart for far too long. But it always feels that way when we have a disagreement.

We don’t usually have fights when we’re together.

[shangba]

Or do we bury them to make false peace?

[emperorssmile]

Do you think that’s what we do?

I guess sometimes that’s the case. It’s hard feeling upset when your arms are around me.