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[heng_like_a_dragon]

[Dan Heng looks surprised for a brief second when Snowmoon doesn't hesitate to headbutt his hand a little, but a rare warm smile lifts his lips. He has to use both hands to give the enormous lion a good scratch behind its ear. At Jing Yuan's comment on having a new fan, he looks over at the former general.]

Only one? Then I suppose I'll have to work harder.

[His tone is dry as he lightly teases the other man.]

[pranas]

[ snowmoon appears to thoroughly enough the scratch that dan heng gives it, lowering itself down to ensure that the man can get the right spot. jing yuan, for his part, pays little mind to how quickly snowmoon falls for the vidyadhara's charms far too caught up by the smile on dan heng's face. so much so that the comment throws him off a little, his eyes widening to blink rapidly. ]

Now, now, what a terrible thing to say. [ dan heng is teasing him and he could not be happier for it. ] You know I have always been one of your biggest fans.

[heng_like_a_dragon]

[He's delighted that Snowmoon seems to like him so much already. Naturally, Dan Heng obeys the demand for the correct spot to get scratched. Yet this doesn't distract him from catching the way Jing Yuan looks at him. Thinking on it, he's strongly reminded of how Blade would look at him. As if he hung the moon, stars, and sun from the sky.

The dragon makes a thoughtful hum as he looks at Snowmoon. There's a familiar kind of warmth that blossoms in his chest, though he'll need to examine that more later.]

Then I will simply have to work hard to keep Yuan as my biggest fan. Right, Snowmoon?

[Either that's too forward or... Jing Yuan won't pick up on it at all, kind of like Blade didn't. Still, Dan Heng has another matter to discuss that he doesn't want to forget.]

Ah, by the way, that weird Goodwill that gave you Snowmoon has also given me the deed to a fully paid house. I'll be talking about it with Yingxing as well, but I wanted to know if you would be alright moving in with us, too?

[pranas]

[ as if understanding every single word dan heng said, snowmoon chuffs in agreement bright blue eyes looking from dan heng to its partner. all of a sudden he feels as though he is being ganged up on, as if both his dear friend and snowmoon have somehow managed to join forces in the span of a few moments. hmm.

he laughs a soft sound and shifts his weight, arms crossing comfortably across his chest. ]

That should not be too difficult for you, just shine as brightly as you always have.

[ did he notice? mayhaps, it is difficult to tell with the way that he smiles at dan heng─ a smile that lasts mere seconds once that question leaves the others mouth. would he be alright moving in with them? jing yuan had already accepted that his time with them would be brief, that once the danger has passed he would return to his barely furnished home alone. that he will leave them to their happiness and take his place on the shore once more.

the possibility that dan heng and blade may very well want him to stay never once crossed his mind. ]

If you would have me... [ he begins trailing off. ] I would be alright moving in with you both.

[heng_like_a_dragon]

[Dan Heng's eyes flick to Jing Yuan when he hears he laugh and quickly looks back to Snowmoon with a thoughtful sound.]

That may be difficult. In terms of brilliance, the sun is brighter and more welcoming for it.

[He gives a last scratch behind Snowmoon's ear before turning his attention more fully onto his friend. He keeps a hand on the big lion's head, absently petting it.]

And we would be happy to have you living with us. But if you are concerned, we can call Yingxing now to ask him.

[Though, Dan Heng has a feeling he doesn't even need to ask to know Blade's answer.]

[pranas]

The sun only shines so bright because it has the moon and the stars there beside it.

[ it feels as though he is made of little more than glass and dan heng can see right through him, laying bare his worries despite having never spoken them. perhaps some part of him is concerned that they would have little want for him when all is said and done, even as dan heng stands before him and tells him otherwise. even after all that has been said to him these last few days.

what right does the sun truly have amongst the moon and stars? ]

If we are to make the decision now it is only right that we involve Yingxing.

[heng_like_a_dragon]

And the moon would have no light without the sun. The stars would lose their sparkle without the dawn of a new day.

[Dan Heng nods at that and pulls out his... pink phone. After using matte black phones for over a decade, it's going to be an adjustment to get used to the new color.]

Shall we see if he can hear us calling his phone, then? Otherwise, we may have to go hunting for him.

[pranas]

I surrender, you have me beaten.

[ if only because he can feel himself getting too close to speaking truths he thinks would be better kept close to his chest.

his gaze flicks towards dan heng's phone, lips pressed together to muffle a laugh. perhaps he should have given gilgamesh a specific color rather than allowing the man to choose whatever was present, but alas. ]

It will not be too difficult to hunt him down should he not answer, I am quite the skilled hunter these days.