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[ She's shaking like a leaf, though flushed for some reason?? Everything feels wrong, and when she's pulled onto his lap, she quickly pushes herself against him. ]
'tis better... like this. I feel like I can't be away from you. 'tis painful.
'tis better... like this. I feel like I can't be away from you. 'tis painful.
[Dan Feng, who is used to patients doing odd things, breaks their contact completely to crouch at her medicine box. It's true that even he doesn't know what side effects his healing has, but he has a rough idea of the threshhold of seriousness.]
Any other discomfort? Pain? [Rummaging...]
Any other discomfort? Pain? [Rummaging...]
[He stills, then, and then immediately stands back up, medicine kit in hand, to go back to her; he sits back down and reaches out to take her hand, and continues to dig for bandages with the other.]
It may take a day to resolve. Or- longer. [Dan Feng murmurs, quiet, but not out of guilt.]
It may take a day to resolve. Or- longer. [Dan Feng murmurs, quiet, but not out of guilt.]
[ Raising an eyebrow, though her temperature... seems to settle for a bit? Now she just feels warm inside, but her skin is cool. ]
... what are these symptoms? Now mine body feels hot inside.
[ Holding his hand- not tightly but still HOLDING to make sure he doesn't go anywhere. ]
The only time I've seen anything like this in mine patients is on the battlefield.
... what are these symptoms? Now mine body feels hot inside.
[ Holding his hand- not tightly but still HOLDING to make sure he doesn't go anywhere. ]
The only time I've seen anything like this in mine patients is on the battlefield.
[He's long given up on understanding the Abundance. For now, he looks down at their joined hands, bemused.]
I cannot know what the effects are beforehand, but the healing is potent enough to justify it for some. [A pause.] We need to clean your wounds off before bandaging them again. Or perhaps your healing will be able to take care of the rest?
I cannot know what the effects are beforehand, but the healing is potent enough to justify it for some. [A pause.] We need to clean your wounds off before bandaging them again. Or perhaps your healing will be able to take care of the rest?
It ought to... but 'tis still better to clean it. There's dressings in the box and some in the drawers there.
[ Motioning to the nightstand. It's not like she has much else here. ]
'tis just harder to use mine own healing for myself when I'm not at full health... but I can give it out. How is your tail?
[ Motioning to the nightstand. It's not like she has much else here. ]
'tis just harder to use mine own healing for myself when I'm not at full health... but I can give it out. How is your tail?
[ It mostly just has medical dressings and fabrics turned into such, but it also has some little hand sewn finger-sized plushies that haven't been completed in a pouch. ]
How would my healing undo it... 'twould only help you and doesn't injure me.
[ Frowning. ]
How would you feel if I said I'll let myself hurt when I could be healed, just because I'm used to it? Hurt that someone else caused and needed healing, no less? Just because you're used to it, doesn't mean you ought to be in pain. 'tis not like a lover's mark that you can wear and enjoy the ache of.
[ ... pause. ]
And if that's how you're seeing this, then tell Sett to give you one that doesn't cause you damage. Your body isn't yours alone to hurt anymore.
How would my healing undo it... 'twould only help you and doesn't injure me.
[ Frowning. ]
How would you feel if I said I'll let myself hurt when I could be healed, just because I'm used to it? Hurt that someone else caused and needed healing, no less? Just because you're used to it, doesn't mean you ought to be in pain. 'tis not like a lover's mark that you can wear and enjoy the ache of.
[ ... pause. ]
And if that's how you're seeing this, then tell Sett to give you one that doesn't cause you damage. Your body isn't yours alone to hurt anymore.
[He turns back to her, supplies in hand, and spreads the items between them as he holds out a hand for hers.]
It is different. I am immortal and ever-rejuvenating. A stagnant pond. It makes no difference if I hurt today or the next; it is all the same.
[His good tail curls across the bedspread, to slink into her lap.]
Yuan'er, he- my Yuan'er, used to run me through like a lover. I can't tell the difference. If you decided to hurt me now I would not love you any less.
It is different. I am immortal and ever-rejuvenating. A stagnant pond. It makes no difference if I hurt today or the next; it is all the same.
[His good tail curls across the bedspread, to slink into her lap.]
Yuan'er, he- my Yuan'er, used to run me through like a lover. I can't tell the difference. If you decided to hurt me now I would not love you any less.
[ Did he run him through like a lover or because he was trying to fight him off??? U immortals are kinda weird about this.
She sighs and moves her hand into his, her own coming to settle atop his as he works. ]
I'm not, though. Ever-rejuvenating. What may be fine for you in the long run, is something I see in mine limited days with you, a pain you have while in mine company. I don't like seeing you bear with something I can't help you with at that time. Feels like I'm being imposed on and denied caring for someone I love.
[ Basically: My time with you should be my time with you. Even in pain.
She also has no idea what the dragon's blood in her veins has done to her lifespan but shh. ]
... Dan Feng? If I ask you something about your feelings, will you answer me honestly? No lies, no excuses?
She sighs and moves her hand into his, her own coming to settle atop his as he works. ]
I'm not, though. Ever-rejuvenating. What may be fine for you in the long run, is something I see in mine limited days with you, a pain you have while in mine company. I don't like seeing you bear with something I can't help you with at that time. Feels like I'm being imposed on and denied caring for someone I love.
[ Basically: My time with you should be my time with you. Even in pain.
She also has no idea what the dragon's blood in her veins has done to her lifespan but shh. ]
... Dan Feng? If I ask you something about your feelings, will you answer me honestly? No lies, no excuses?
[That makes him pause; he'd never quite thought of it that way, that it was a form of hurting other people, too, the way he would not allow them to care for him.
She doesn't need much bandaging, but he works fast and efficient all the same, and if he sits closer than needed, well, she already knows how touch-starved he's been.]
It would be a disservice to the both of us if I said yes. [He looks up, though, tilting his head to the side like a puppy hearing a sound.] But I will try. What is it?
She doesn't need much bandaging, but he works fast and efficient all the same, and if he sits closer than needed, well, she already knows how touch-starved he's been.]
It would be a disservice to the both of us if I said yes. [He looks up, though, tilting his head to the side like a puppy hearing a sound.] But I will try. What is it?
[ As long as he considers it!
She thanks him, slowly moving her arm- it does feel better even if it's raw and sore, before shifting so he can come in closer and squeezes his hand.
She follows his movements tilting her own head, but fixes her blue gaze on his. ]
I don't think we'll be trapped here forever... so if there's a way for us to enter each other's worlds... and if I asked you to come and stay with me in Etheirys... even for a little while... how would you feel?
She thanks him, slowly moving her arm- it does feel better even if it's raw and sore, before shifting so he can come in closer and squeezes his hand.
She follows his movements tilting her own head, but fixes her blue gaze on his. ]
I don't think we'll be trapped here forever... so if there's a way for us to enter each other's worlds... and if I asked you to come and stay with me in Etheirys... even for a little while... how would you feel?
[There's a long moment, where he just looks at her like he doesn't comprehend the question. The hand in hers spasms tight, painfully so for a moment, before he inhales, and looks away.]
You have to understand, half of my waking moments for centuries had been for Jing Yuan. And now that I have him, and Dan Heng...
[He trails off. Looks down at their joined hands, and he ducks his head further, unable to hide how pleased he is. What a novelty, to be sought out for one's company...]
We are reading the same book, Megumi, only that you are several chapters ahead. [His tailtip swishes in her lap.] Ask me again, later on, when I have worked on myself enough to be worthy of your offer.
You have to understand, half of my waking moments for centuries had been for Jing Yuan. And now that I have him, and Dan Heng...
[He trails off. Looks down at their joined hands, and he ducks his head further, unable to hide how pleased he is. What a novelty, to be sought out for one's company...]
We are reading the same book, Megumi, only that you are several chapters ahead. [His tailtip swishes in her lap.] Ask me again, later on, when I have worked on myself enough to be worthy of your offer.
[ The reaction is cute, even if part of her only asks with the expectation that he'll *refuse* (because why would anyone want to stay with her for any longer than necessary?) — and yet, if she can ask, why shouldn't she?
(Even if she's asking someone so, so dangerous for her, and not in the way he is... but she will never forgive Marcellus in this lifetime, no matter what she feels for him.)
Her gaze softens, and she finally lowers her head with a chuckle. ]
... then, how would you feel knowing I feel something for Jing Yuan and Dan Heng now, too? 'Tis not the same as what I feel for you... doubt anything could come close. And they obviously do not see me in the same light they do you.
[ At most, she's their playmate, even if her own feelings have grown noticeably, but curbed. ]
I'm used to being the one left behind and not being taken seriously, because I love so easily. Surely, I'll find someone else to fill mine time, aye? As long as I'm "sweet and beautiful".
[ Things said to her. She stresses on them, mockingly. ]
But I'm selfish and demanding. I can be warped and ugly when I want someone to be mine. You...
[ She touches his face with her free hand. ]
I want you to be as happy as you can be. Whatever happens. You've longed for this for so long. So I'm not sure how much I'm permitted to want where it comes to you... to everyone I care for here. I'll never ask you for anything you can't give, so...
I suppose I just needed to hear if you would at least consider it. If not now, then before mine life has burned out.
(Even if she's asking someone so, so dangerous for her, and not in the way he is... but she will never forgive Marcellus in this lifetime, no matter what she feels for him.)
Her gaze softens, and she finally lowers her head with a chuckle. ]
... then, how would you feel knowing I feel something for Jing Yuan and Dan Heng now, too? 'Tis not the same as what I feel for you... doubt anything could come close. And they obviously do not see me in the same light they do you.
[ At most, she's their playmate, even if her own feelings have grown noticeably, but curbed. ]
I'm used to being the one left behind and not being taken seriously, because I love so easily. Surely, I'll find someone else to fill mine time, aye? As long as I'm "sweet and beautiful".
[ Things said to her. She stresses on them, mockingly. ]
But I'm selfish and demanding. I can be warped and ugly when I want someone to be mine. You...
[ She touches his face with her free hand. ]
I want you to be as happy as you can be. Whatever happens. You've longed for this for so long. So I'm not sure how much I'm permitted to want where it comes to you... to everyone I care for here. I'll never ask you for anything you can't give, so...
I suppose I just needed to hear if you would at least consider it. If not now, then before mine life has burned out.
I will not make you wait long. I know very well what it is like to love a short-lifer.
[He's not going to thank her for waiting, but he turns his face into her hand to hide in it briefly, like a small bird.]
If you told me you felt something for my betrotheds half a year ago I would have killed you instantly. I do always have the urge to kill you and take you apart and sleep in your ribcage [ok sidetracked, he blinks himself back to the conversation] but I like you better alive.
[He's not going to thank her for waiting, but he turns his face into her hand to hide in it briefly, like a small bird.]
If you told me you felt something for my betrotheds half a year ago I would have killed you instantly. I do always have the urge to kill you and take you apart and sleep in your ribcage [ok sidetracked, he blinks himself back to the conversation] but I like you better alive.
[ What a silly dragon. There is some amount of alarm at his words enough to raise her ears, but she gives his face a squeeze at his words, a wry smile on her face. ]
Full glad am I for it, then.
[ She chuckles, moving her thumb over his cheek. ]
I'd be very cross if death took me sooner than I had the chance to spend with someone I love, aye.
[ She draws his head down to kiss the corner of his mouth, her body temperature warm on the surface again. ]
... even if this place may not even let us choose who kills us when we need to. But I'd rather you do it before anyone else does if I ever end up needing so. Because I'll come right back to you if you do it.
Just don't kill me if I don't have to be dead. I'd prefer your embrace instead.
[ Why is she saying that? It's probably nothing. ]
Full glad am I for it, then.
[ She chuckles, moving her thumb over his cheek. ]
I'd be very cross if death took me sooner than I had the chance to spend with someone I love, aye.
[ She draws his head down to kiss the corner of his mouth, her body temperature warm on the surface again. ]
... even if this place may not even let us choose who kills us when we need to. But I'd rather you do it before anyone else does if I ever end up needing so. Because I'll come right back to you if you do it.
Just don't kill me if I don't have to be dead. I'd prefer your embrace instead.
[ Why is she saying that? It's probably nothing. ]
[Oh no, the happy tail.
He gives Danny a sharp grin at that. Maybe he was going to say something entirely INAPPROPRIATE AND LEWD-
But lets be real, Val beats him to it.
She wants to- Oh. LIKE THAT. AND WITH HIM WATCHING AND.
BIG HEAD SENDS QUERY SOUTH: WE INTO THIS LIL DUDE?
HEAD IN CHARGE: BIG DUDE WE ARE SO INTO THIS.
All systems go.]
Right now? I mean. YEAH.
He gives Danny a sharp grin at that. Maybe he was going to say something entirely INAPPROPRIATE AND LEWD-
But lets be real, Val beats him to it.
She wants to- Oh. LIKE THAT. AND WITH HIM WATCHING AND.
BIG HEAD SENDS QUERY SOUTH: WE INTO THIS LIL DUDE?
HEAD IN CHARGE: BIG DUDE WE ARE SO INTO THIS.
All systems go.]
Right now? I mean. YEAH.
[Why do you look so excited about this, Sett? Hello?]
I am never calling you a minx again, Valencia.
[Spoilers: he will do it again and with great enthusiasm. He sits back up, though, his pupils dilating into hungry, golden pools as he settles at their feet.]
Well? Hurry up.
I am never calling you a minx again, Valencia.
[Spoilers: he will do it again and with great enthusiasm. He sits back up, though, his pupils dilating into hungry, golden pools as he settles at their feet.]
Well? Hurry up.
[ gives him a doubtful look. But doesn't respond to that, because the look in his eyes and Sett's clear excitement are making her blush, called on her bluff.
She hesitates a long moment, curled in against Sett's side. ... it'll just be like with Phel, won't it? Even if Dan Feng's stare is marginally more unsettling and attentive, and she offered it to begin with.
But she's also not going to let Danny win here-- or pass up a chance to have the man she missed so much again-- so once Dan Feng moves off of their laps she gets up. Just on her knees, enough to slide her leg over Sett's and straddle his waist, meaningfully rocking down against him (and also hiding her face in his tits, intensely embarrassed and red but very much wanting to squish them). ]
You can't rush this.
She hesitates a long moment, curled in against Sett's side. ... it'll just be like with Phel, won't it? Even if Dan Feng's stare is marginally more unsettling and attentive, and she offered it to begin with.
But she's also not going to let Danny win here-- or pass up a chance to have the man she missed so much again-- so once Dan Feng moves off of their laps she gets up. Just on her knees, enough to slide her leg over Sett's and straddle his waist, meaningfully rocking down against him (and also hiding her face in his tits, intensely embarrassed and red but very much wanting to squish them). ]
You can't rush this.
Edited 2024-06-01 17:51 (UTC)
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