return from lanling

[shangba]

A full moon, unblinking.

You did not sleep, to see?

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[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.

[shangba]

Perhaps we merely delay.

[emperorssmile]

Maybe…

I just know that when I’m with you, everything feels right.

[shangba]

Perhaps we should evolve our activities past our bed and meanderings.

[emperorssmile]

I’d like that.

It feels like we usually give in to lethargy when we’re together.

[shangba]

At times, I confess to lack understanding of what might please Wei Ying.

Lovemaking is safe.

[emperorssmile]

Just talking with you makes me happy, but I do really like sleeping with you.

We can read together, or you could work on whatever you’d like while I tinker. I don’t have to wait until you go to sleep for it.

[shangba]

These are activities we do beside each other. But together?

Perhaps train in archery once more.