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[Blade's breathing slows, betraying him, even as his heartbeat quickens. Such is the paradox of being close to someone he loves. His heart can do all sorts of flips and jumps in his chest, but overall he's... content. Really, he could gaze into those eyes forever if Dan Heng let him.

The lips on the back of his neck earn a soft noise (don't call it a squeak). He leans into Dan Heng and covers the dragon's arms with his own.

... He could say something, but he doesn't want to ruin the moment. It's soft and sweet, and he understands what Dan Heng is trying to say even if he doesn't use words.

Every time Blade thinks he can't love this man more than he does, he finds a way.]

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[As Blade leans into him, Dan Heng shifts so that they're both comfortable. He's content to hold the other man like this. A warmth is in the silence that falls over them. He takes a deep breath in before moving again. This time, he's leaning back to lie down with Blade on top of him. The Vidyadhara doesn't speak up until they've both gotten comfortable in this new position.]

... I hope you don't mind if I sleep here with you.

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[Blade doesn't resist. He lets Dan Heng shift them around so they're laying down together. They've done that a lot on this couch, and it never fails to make Blade feel secure. He curls up a little despite being the taller one, his tail swishing contentedly over the couch cushion. It might be a little distracting. Sorry, Dan Heng.]

You say that like I don't want to spend every minute of my day with you.

[He finds a bit of Dan Heng's hair and brings it to his lips so he can kiss it.]

You will always be welcome here. No matter what the roommate thinks.

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[It's a little distracting, but Dan Heng is used to it in a way. He likes Blade's dog tail. As his partner curls up more in his arms, the Vidyadhara holds him more securely and kisses his neck. He scoffs softly in amusement, though there's a blush across his cheeks at his hair being kissed.]

I can picture your ideal now. Working in your forge on a new project while I'm doing work on my laptop nearby.

[He would never make Blade choose between his love of being a craftsman and Dan Heng.]

Mm... then I will try to keep that in mind.

[Dan Heng doesn't want to overstay his welcome, even as a partner, but he recognizes that saying that to Blade will open up... quite a conversation. He doesn't have the emotional bandwidth for that at the moment, so he will let it go.]

[unreachableside]

Ah...

[It's hard to resist the warm arms and the kisses, not that he's done a very good job of that up until now anyway. His ears wriggle in a way that gives away how much he likes the affection.]

I don't have to be in the forge all the time. Sometimes it's nice to just lean on you while we both read. Even if I'm working on my next design, it's... nice.

[Ah, nerd love.]

I'm...

[He lets go of the hair he captured, and squeezes one of Dan Heng's hands instead.]

Thank you for being here.

[When Blade says thank you to Dan Heng, though, it usually means those three words instead.

He really does love this man.]

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[Dan Heng's warm chuckle is low and quiet. Whether it's at what Blade's said in objection or the wiggling ears, it's a bit hard to say.]

I enjoy watching you work. Whether it's designing your next project or in the forge itself.

[He does like it when they read together and have that quiet moment to themselves. He just also likes to watch Blade hammer away on his latest creation.

The Vidyadhara is a little surprised, but he squeezes Blade's hand in return.]

I'm happy to be here.

[His voice is soft and quiet. They aren't the words either of them want to say or hear, but it's good enough for now. They can feel it.]

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[Now that earns quite the blush.]

You do?

[Oh... this is... something that might have carried over from their last incarnations, and he is just now realizing it.]

... Should come by more often, then. I don't mind.

[His tail's wagging is not slowing. If anything it's only increasing. Dan Heng's tone is so soft and warm, like a hug all on its own. Blade's heart feels full to bursting with affection.

He lifts Dan Heng's hand to his lips and kisses the back of his palm, and he says nothing more, but simply soaks in the love he's feeling.]

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[Seeing that blush, Dan Heng can't help himself. He kisses Blade's cheek. The man is disarmingly cute.]

I do, and perhaps I should. Certainly I will after finals are done. You shine there as beautifully and brightly as a star.

[Blade's tail seems to be reaching warp speed, which is absolutely adorable. He does blush when his partner kisses the back of his hand, but only shifts a little bit more to make them both comfortable. Dan Heng's happy to fall silent, maybe even fall asleep. The Vidyadhara is content, happy, in this moment of open and warm affection.]