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Zhou Zishu

missives | encounters

[A silly, but sweet monster that obviously needs help navigating the world! Maybe that's why Kexing likes them so much.]

Mm when you say it like that, I'm ready to say my vows right here!

[He sets the baby monster on Zishu's chest and grins.]

But first... Names?

[ Zishu doesn't mind helping! ]

I considered myself yours from the moment you told me who you were.

[ He settles on his back and cuddles the silly little monster with a grin. ]

You first, Lao Wen.

I think one of his fathers should gracefully offer part of his name.

[Kexing's eyes sparkle mischievously and the little chaos monster chooses that moment to flop on his side, wiggling his feet.]

Zi. To balance out his other...less...graceful traits.

[Then he smiles warmly, genuinely.]

I was yours the moment my parents handed me over to you, A-Xu.

[ He chuckles quietly and tickles over those feet. ]

Are you calling our child ugly, Lao Wen? Zi might get upset with you!

[ But his smile is soft when he gazes back at Kexing. ]

I belonged to you then, too. I just didn't know you still lived.

[They are cute little feet! Each toe is perfect even if the feet they are attached to point in different directions.]

Not at all~ I would call Zi...chaotic. Clumsy too.

[But said clumsiness is cute! Kexing tickles the monster's belly, making his wings flutter.]

I had to be clever to see A-Xu again.

He is at that!

[ The laugh bubbles out and he grins at his love and their odd little monster baby. ]

My Lao Wen is very clever.

Little Zi needs us, that's all.

[Kexing likes being needed. He remembers a certain fussy baby girl he had cared for in the past.]

The ghosts were stupid, A-Xu. Violent, terrifying and stupid. I learned how to play their game.

Ah. He does. As I need my Lao Wen.

[ Not just for the physical pleasures they enjoy. But all of Kexing. ]

[His smile widens and he cups Zishu's cheek against his palm.]

I live for you! You are my first priority.

[ He rubs his cheek against that hand, gaze warm and at peace as he looks at his Lao Wen. ]

I know. You have worked too hard for me to doubt you.

Anything you want to know, I'll tell you. [Kexing speaks softly, firmly.] If you want an oath from me, I'll give you that too.

[ He clicks his tongue and lightly tugs on a lock of Kexing's soft hair before smoothing it down tenderly. ]

I don't need an oath. We have no need for lies between us.

[He makes a soft whining sound at the tug.]

That's right. My past is bad. I've made bad choices. I've hurt people and killed people. But I'm done with that. If A-Xu wants me, I'm his for good. Ghost Valley is yours too. I don't care if the Emperor comes after you, I will protect you.

[ He gently massages Kexing's abused scalp, thumb occasionally brushing over his love's cheek as he listens. ]

I don't care what you've done in the past. You're mine now. Anyone who tries to come after you will regret it.

[Kexing smiles at the care and slides his hand into Zishu's hair. His soulmate is a tantalizing mix of soft and hard.]

The Ghost Valley is mine; if they tried to overthrow me, I wouldn't hesitate to tear them to ribbons. Zhao Jing is in no state to move - much less come after me. Everyone knows of his deeds, so the other sects won't help him.

I'm safer than I have ever been.

[ Zishu doesn't consider himself a nice man. But those he loves, he loves fiercely with all his heart. He's still not always nice or gentle. ]

They can try to overthrow you, but I would be right there beside you to destroy them.

[He knows that and he loves Zishu's strength and, yes, his cruelty too. Sometimes cruelty is needed - and deserved.]

I'm yours and you are mine. If that prince of yours turns up, I will be the last thing he sees in this life.

[ Wen Kexing is his. And Zishu loves his Ghost King's strength and cruelty. ]

Of course I'm yours.

[ The smirk is aaaall sharp edges. ]

If he comes here, he won't like the consequence.

[Kexing's love is like a sword; a sword he places in Zishu's hand to use as he pleases. If his A-Xu needs him to be a Ghost Lord, he will arrive happily in red.]

No, he won't. My A-Xu isn't alone anymore. This disciple won't let him prey on your mind or your emotions.