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[unreachableside]

I will. There are a lot of ways to approach this, so I'll take the time I have been given to find the most effective one.

[He chuckles warmly at that accusation.] I promise you I can be very attentive, [he says, not talking about paying attention to a lecture at all.] And I am a fast learner.

[YINGXING.]

Right. I learned about the cycles a few months ago, which explained my own power fluctuations in the fall.

[Still, classes at Cygnus might illuminate some of the things about magic he hasn't learned from fucking around and finding out.]

I think you've become something like my muse. [He leans into the hug, and presses a kiss to Dan Heng's shoulder.] You kindled something in me.

[heng_like_a_dragon]

Mm. I'll be here if you need more ideas or data.

[Dan Heng stares at his partner. He sees what you're actually saying, sir.]

Is that so? Then Yingxing can surely bake sugar cookies at this point. Right?

[It's the most intentional misunderstanding of what Blade actually means.]

Exactly. That may influence elemental enchantments as well.

[The shorter man seems to relax instantly with the kiss to his shoulder. He rests his head against Blade's arm. Although his expression doesn't change much, there's an underlying contentment in it.]

I think I recall you saying that to me once before. [A small smile lifts his lips.] ... I like being your muse. Though, I've never heard of a muse who forces the artist to stop in the middle of their project to eat and sleep.

[unreachableside]

[Something like panic flickers across his face before he can shake it off.]

... We don't have time for that. Maybe next time.

[God, it'd make the condo smell good while they're gone though.]

Mm. It could. [He nuzzles into Dan Heng's shoulder and leaves another kiss, and another.] Isn't it natural to take care of those you love?

[He jots down a few more notes, then rolls up the schematics and shuts them tightly.]

Let me pack this up, and I'll help you with the suitcase.

[heng_like_a_dragon]

[Dan Heng looks amused by that.]

Next time, then.

[He scoffs softly in fond amusement and tilts his head to rest it against Blade's. The man is ridiculously affectionate, but he wouldn't change that for anything.]

You make a good point. And I'll continue to do so, as you know.

[The dragon releases his hold on his partner. He stands on the tip of his toes to quickly peck Blade's cheek.]

If you can fold up the clothes, I'll take care of getting some stuff out of the bathroom.

[That way Blade can sit while still helping.]

[unreachableside]

[Blade makes a happy, contented noise as the affection is returned.]

... And I'll take care of you, too. [He's determined not to be some kind of burden.] You aren't the only one who can forget things like eating or sleeping.

[He grabs his crutch and tucks the schematics under his other arm.]

Divide and conquer. I like it. [He leans down to return the kiss, this time aiming for Dan Heng's lips.] I'll be in there in a minute.

[heng_like_a_dragon]

[Dan Heng's eyes seem to soften at that.]

I know you will. You've proved that already, haven't you?

[Teresa's hurtful accusation immediately comes to mind. He wouldn't have regained his footing quite so fast without Blade's support. Both on the network and off of the network.

The dragon accepts and kisses him back without hesitation. It's nice to have this easy affection between them. He feels like this is what has been missing from his life for a long time.]

Hmph, don't keep me waiting too long, A-Xing.

[He'll start walking back to their room to get started on the toiletries, though.]