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[ Zishu has always been someone who gives all of himself to what he believes in. Kexing's steady attention and support is all that keeps him going now though. This one precious person he cannot abandon again.

The laugh is still bitter. ]

I should have let them leave if they wanted. Our brothers deserved better.

Did it ever occur to you that they stayed because they loved you?

[Kexing lays a hand over Zishu's chest, right over his heart.]

I would fight and die for A-Xu. Leaving him would break my heart. What sort of life could I live then?

[ A wounded heart, but one that beats only for Wen Kexing now. He has no answer to that, only holds to that hand as he wrestles with his pain.

Then he gasps at the very idea of Kexing being dead, for him. Because of him. And he shakes his head hard. ]

If you die, I would only follow after avenging you.

[His heart lurches uncomfortably, fearfully and he swallows hard. Had A-Xu...? He hadn't checked. He had seemed...normal? Surely that meant he was okay? Kexing nuzzles this A-Xu - the one from his past - to calm his fears.]

Don't say things like that. I wouldn't want you to hurt yourself.

[ He lifts his head to claim a soft kiss, trying to offer comfort. ]

I haven't done anything to destroy your work, Lao Wen. You can check for yourself. But I have no interest in living if you are not with me.

[That settles it. The A-Xu in his time needs to be checked thoroughly. Kexing manages a small smile and he kisses Zishu harder.]

Death would be boring without you. I'm not looking to greet it. Besides I've worked too hard. No opponent is worthy of killing me.

[ Yes, yes he does.

Zishu presses into the harder kiss, welcoming it with all he has. ]

You are mine. I won't let anyone, or anything, harm you again.

[He is completely charmed by the determination and he tucks Zishu against his shoulder protectively.]

Enough. No one will hurt you and no one will hurt me. My biggest worry is your health, A-Xu. The rest is no big deal.

[ He is nothing if not determined! Zishu nestles against his love, an arm curling protectively, possessively around Kexing's waist. ]

You're seeing to my health improving.

[Kexing kisses Zishu's temple and rubs over his arm. He is so glad - so relieved - Zishu is here with him. He would go mad otherwise.]

Do you feel your meridians starting to mend? We'll keep going until every nail is out.

[ He'd been without Kexing for a month and it had felt wrong - though he hadn't let himself think on it. ]

Ah. Each day is a little better.

[Silly, stubborn man. Kexing smiles at the answer and lets out a soft sigh.]

You're strong and you've got me. How can some nails come between us?

[ Guilty~

He chuckles quietly and reaches up to give a lock of Kexing's hair a little tug. ]

They can't.

[He wrinkles his nose and pouts, pursing his lips again for more kisses~]

I know what I want to do when they're all out.

[ He grins and immediately kisses those pouting lips. Then smirks against those lips. ]

Aah?

[He wiggles excitedly and presses his lips to Zishu's ear.]

We will get some wine and I will spend the night showing A-Xu how much I love him.

[ The wiggling makes him laugh and he pinches one of those cute cheeks again. That answer has his heart race! And his cheeks pink just a little. ]

Only one night?

[Kexing grins shamelessly, eyes sparkling like starlight.]

The first night is the start. A-Xu can rest whenever he likes and when he wakes, I will continue.

[ Zishu matches that shameless grin, basking in that bright gaze. ]

I look forward to you proving that to me, my Lao Wen.

[Kexing can't resist. He kisses Zishu's grin and wraps him in his arms, burying a hand in his hair.]

Mmm it will be...my pleasure...

[ Don't resist~ Zishu curls into those arms, answering the fierce embrace and kiss. Only to laugh again. ]

Prove it.

[Kexing is shaken when the kiss breaks and he moans quietly.]

Let me take care of you, A-Xu. That will please me.

[ He nudges their noses softly together again, gazing into those eyes as peace and warmth settle over him. ]

Ah. And I will keep you with me, so you are also cared for.