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[shangba]

( Midday, past lunch observed with Xichen: )


How fared the children this morning?

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[shangba]

In what way, tonight?

[emperorssmile]

Depends on who wins our dual.

I figure it’ll be slow and steady for dual cultivation.

Ah, I just want to feel your body against mine.

[shangba]

Wei Ying hungers as I hunger?

[emperorssmile]

Yes. Even though I’m trying my best not to while I’m holding Liang.

[shangba]

Kiss his head for me.

[emperorssmile]

Done!

I think he likes riding on a donkey more than the sword. He likes to bounce around.

[shangba]

Perhaps he senses your discomfort on the sword.

[emperorssmile]

Maybe so. He does have a lot of empathy.

He usually sleeps or whines when he’s on the sword with me. Does he behave himself better for you?

[shangba]

Sleeps seamlessly.

[emperorssmile]

I thought I was doing better, but Liang’s always sensitive about moods.

[shangba]

Perhaps it is his gift.

[emperorssmile]

Our little treasure.

I wonder if he knows how much we love him?

[shangba]

Does. Preens, at times, when Wei Ying kisses.

[emperorssmile]

Does he? I’m glad.

He’s going to be able to read you even better than I can.

[shangba]

Despite the absence of my smiles?

[emperorssmile]

You smile with your eyes more than your lips.

Your neutral face does look a little grumpy, though.

He feels safe around you. He relaxes when you’re the one holding him.

[shangba]

My smell, sooner than my face.

[emperorssmile]

He has good taste.

You make me feel safe, too.

[shangba]

You know no better.

[emperorssmile]

I know you won’t let anything bad happen to me when we’re together. You’re saying I’m wrong?

[shangba]

You speak of physical harm.

[emperorssmile]

You protect my spirit, too. You encourage me to do better even when I complain about it.

[shangba]

At times, I wound your heart.

[emperorssmile]

Misunderstandings.

I’m guilty of doing the same to you.

[shangba]

At times we wound with purpose, stubbornly. Pettily.