heng_like_a_dragon

I see I'm putting the 'furnace' in Furnace Master.

[He chuckles a bit. Despite the heavy conversation, he's beginning to understand how it feels to be as light as the wind. He wonders if Venti knew from the beginning that he could feel like this.]

You saw right through me, [he admits with a sigh.] As much as I don't want to admit it, I'm not completely healed yet.

At least there's ice cream. [He leans down and kisses Dan Heng's temple.] Though nothing's as sweet as you.

I will neither confirm nor deny that, Furnace Master.

[If it sounds a little flirtatious, it's totally accidental. Totally. (It's on purpose.)

He leans into the kiss to his temple and starts to lead Blade back to the cabin. Dan Heng keeps their walk slow to not disturb his partner's wound too much.]

I don't think I'm quite that sweet, but thank you. That said... It's alright. You're getting better every day, and it's best you continue to take it easy for a little longer.

[He pulls Blade tighter against his side in a one-armed hug.]

I know patience doesn't come easy to you, but you're doing well and the end is in sight.

[Blade chuckles again. This must be revenge for the High Elder tease he recently remembered... Well, it won't stop him.]

Mmm. You're right.

[He leans into the hug, and squeezes back.]

Thanks to you, I haven't gone entirely crazy.

[As they make their way to the cabin door, an idea occurs to him.]

Would you mind if I curled up in your lap after I take my medicine?

[Dan Heng will be kind this time and not say that he's doing Kaisou a service by making sure Blade doesn't go crazy.]

I wouldn't mind at all. [His eyes soften and warm slightly.] Maybe, if you fall asleep, I'll take a nap myself. If you don't mind a long dragon on you.

[That goes without saying.]

Oh? [His ears perk, giving him away.] I wouldn't mind. You've been working hard, too.

[He sets his crutch against a table, and reaches over to rub Dan Heng's cheek.]

No matter what form you take, you're always welcome to lay on me, tiánxīn.

[Blade needs to stop being so cute with his dog tendencies. Though, Dan Heng's a little distracted from that thought by his partner rubbing his cheek. In retaliation, he reaches up to scratch behind one of Blade's ears.]

The same can be said for you, A-Xing. [He pauses and looks at his partner in consideration.] Hm... though, I hope that you're somehow smaller if you ever develop a dog form. I can't imagine a big husky would find it comfortable trying to be a lap dog.

[Dan Heng's admittedly assuming that Blade is a husky or malamute based on his height. Still, he smiles a little at his partner and toes off his shoes.]

Go take your medicine, starlight. I'm not going anywhere.

[And he'll go make himself comfortable sitting on the bed.]

[Blade sighs noisily and leans into the scritches, unable to help himself.]

Smaller? [He realizes he never told Dan Heng about that one time he jumped in the bath and turned into a puppy.

Still, the pet name of starlight makes him feel soft. He blushes.]

Yes, yes, I'm going.

[He takes off his shoes, too, and goes over to the cabinet so he can take his pills. Thankfully he's on more of a general painkiller now and not something so potent that he starts ambien posting on Libra again, but it's still enough that he misses it when his leg starts hurting.

After knocking back his meds with a full glass of water—antibiotics demand it—he makes his way over to the bed and cuddles up to Dan Heng with his head in his lap.]

The past couple of months were... a blur to me. I forgot to tell you about something.

Edited 2024-02-17 01:45 (UTC)

[Blade has definitely not told him about the puppy bath incident.

The moment his boyfriend lays his head on Dan Heng's lap, he starts combing his fingers through his dark hair. He turns it into a scalp massage, occasionally giving the same treatment to the base of Blade's ears and at his temples. His movements are slow and methodical with the goal of helping his partner relax. Dan Heng blinks at that, which is the only show of his mild puzzlement.]

Oh? What did you forget, starlight?

[He's testing out the pet name again since he didn't miss that blush. It's so cutesy that Dan Heng's fairly certain he's only going to call Blade that in private.]

[Blade unwinds like a ball of yarn, all the stress melting away from his limbs and even making his face relaxed. He gives a great big sigh and forgets that Dan Heng asked him a question, he's that enamored with the fingers in his hair.]

Mmmm...

[His tail swishes happily for a minute longer, then his brain catches up.]

Oh. Yes. Before Christmas, I went to take a bath, hoping it would relax me enough that I could sleep. Then... I went to step in, and I was up to my shoulders suddenly.

[He concentrates, leaning into the dog instinct that much more. And then—poof!—he becomes a fluffy Pomeranian with the fur patterns of a Husky, and makes it a point to turn his head and gaze up at the dragon, paws up to his chin.

Oh he's a natural at this.]

[Dan Heng can't help smiling as he sees how Blade instantly melts. He's ridiculously cute, honestly. However, his boyfriend's answer to the question has him furrowing his brows in confusion. He almost asks for clarification when—

There's.

There's a pomeranian-husky mix in his lap.]

[Dan Heng stares at the little pomsky.

Holy shit.

He's....]

[He's so cute and tiny.

Dan Heng gently starts to pet his ears and use his other hand to rub his belly. It's taking literally every mote of self-control to not start cooing at his boyfriend-turned-dog. He keeps himself quiet until he's confident he can talk normally and not in babyspeak.]

Well, I can't say I was expecting you to be a pomsky, but you're quite adorable. I have a feeling you're going to get away with a lot more mischief than I should let you.

[The dragon sounds amuse, though.]

[Blade wriggles happily beneath the pets and rubs. He's obviously enjoying himself. He's... not actually sure how much he can talk in this form, so he tries.

woooooOOOoooOOOooooooeeeeeeeeeerrrrr.

He closes his mouth and looks a little startled.]

[Blade's attempt at talking coming out as a husky wail is what sets Dan Heng over the edge. He laughs at the startled look on the dog's face. He cradles the little pomsky to his chest with one arm, and kisses his snout while ruffling Blade's ears.]

I see that the husky wailing comes naturally to you, my star. With how loud you are even as a human... I suppose it's fitting.

[He can't help teasing his beloved.]

[Oh, but that laugh is worth making a clown of himself. He makes more happy little noises as he's cradled and kissed, his tail wagging a million miles an hour.

He snorts at the accusation of being loud. Yes, well, Dan Heng seems to like it, so he sees no reason to be anything else.

Anyway, he goes straight for Dan Heng's face so he can lick him right back.]

[The happy little noises Blade makes as a pomsky almost physically pain Dan Heng as he tries not to coo at him. Again. He suddenly understands the appeal of small dogs.

The dragon scrunches his face as he's licked, but he doesn't move to stop it, either. He just turns his head so Blade doesn't lick his mouth.]

You're cute. [Suddenly, there's a thoughtful look that crosses his expression.] Hm... I could get you a service dog vest and take you with me, if you don't feel like going as a human. There are... some places that Cirrus isn't able to come with me for her job.

[It's not exactly a lie when Blade is a human in dog shape. Plus, he does need a service dog with his condition sometimes. It's just been difficult to find the time to get the paperwork for that rolling, especially when he's not certain Blade will even get along with the dog.]

[He nuzzles Dan Heng's jaw and shoves his nose into his hair. If he's inhaling it's just because his boyfriend smells good, okay.

That's a good suggestion, though. He pulls back a little and rests his head against Dan Heng's shoulder. He makes a noise that he hopes is agreeable.]

Eeoo-oo!

[He'll be on his best behavior. Really.]

[Dan Heng can't help giggling as Blade sniffs his hair. It's cold and ticklish, he can't help it.

His boyfriend is. Entirely too cute. Dan Heng actually can't get over this and it's driving him a little insane.]

You look like you're going to cause problems on purpose, but cutely so that you don't get scolded.

[Yet the dragon pets him and holds the little pomsky close. He sighs softly as he carefully lies down on the bed.]

Is your leg still bothering you?

[That giggling practically awakens something in Blade, so he snuffles into his hair a little more, quietly delighted.]

Mrrroooo.

[That's not a no. He's happy to burrow into Dan Heng's arms as he lays down. At the question, he hesitates, and sticks out his rear right leg a little.]

Hwroo...

[That would be a yes.]

[The snuffling does nothing to stop the giggling, but it's fine. He thinks.

Dan Heng takes note of the leg that Blade stretches out. He's very gentle as he reaches out to pet it, hoping that it's soothing instead of uncomfortable.]

If you need to change back to get more comfortable, I won't mind. [The dragon kisses the side of Blade's face, just under his ear.] Get some rest. I'll still be here.

[He hesitates for a moment before he starts to quietly hum some lullabies. Dan Heng strokes the pomsky's soft fur slowly and gently.]

[His ears pin back for a moment, and then they perk up again. He licks Dan Heng's arm so he knows it's okay. The kisses predictably make him even more excited, though... that tail really never slows down.

He lays his head on Dan Heng's chest and closes his eyes. The lullabies are nice, but he'd also kind of like to be a human blanket? He's torn. He's still debating about turning back into a human and hugging the hell out of Dan Heng when he—

—falls asleep.]

[Dan Heng keeps humming and stroking his fur. When he's certain that Blade is fully asleep, he decides that it's only fair to not be the only one human right now. He closes his eyes, allowing himself to become a dragon in shape. He curls his long body around Blade, protective and surprisingly warm. The dragon falls asleep himself not long after.]

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