[Video; UN: gentlebreeze]

[gentledawn]

[He too heard the broadcast and he has questions he can't stifle:]

Please, if it wouldn't be too much trouble, could someone give me guidance on what is expected of us? Releasing my...my regrets...

I'm not sure I...can.

[Just like that. In a blink. How can anyone? He closes his eyes, expression pained.]

As for being here before... Do you think that is true?

[His head aches and he rubs at his temple.]

Our lives are complicated enough, I think, without time misbehaving.

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[gentledawn]

[He has no resistance when it comes to curling up on a sofa with Mingye. Xingchen is quick to make himself comfortable, relieved that his friend is with him.]

He is a lucky dragon, then. [His fingers find the scale on Mingye's neck.] The scales will suit you.

[reliesondirtytricks]

[ Curling up against Xingchen was nice. The other being comfortable was good too. Though, he feels those fingers run over the scale at his throat. The one that Runyu had given him and turned into a necklace, so it was always on him. ]

I told him we'll have to see how it looks.

[ There's almost a teasing smile there. ]

I have a full shift now. Trying to hold a xiao with talons is not easy. But we're not sure if the next time I shift, if the scale will be a part of me, or if the bird will have a necklace of his own.

[gentledawn]

[He grins back, turning the scale this way and that so he can see it in the light. The shimmer definitely belongs to Runyu and he lays his hand over Mingye's chest, happy that the two men found each other.]

I'm curious too. Either way, you will be stunning. You won't need the xiao if you're a bird. I can't say ravens have the best voice, but you might be able to sing.

[reliesondirtytricks]

[ He reaches up and rests his hand over Xingchen's where it was on his chest. ]

You're only curious seeing as you haven't seen the full form yet.

[ At the mention of singing, however, he laughs. ]

I play the xiao, I don't sing.

[gentledawn]

[The simple touches make him feel bold and he presses a kiss to Mingye's lips after he hears his laughter.]

You're right. I would like to see it.

[Blushing, he sits up straighter and adds:]

I also wouldn't mind hearing you try to sing.

[reliesondirtytricks]

[ The kiss pressed to his lips throws him off. That? It wasn't something that he'd expected. It doesn't, however, stop him from kissing him back. Xingchen should be careful. He might want more of that. ]

I could show you.

[ The transformation was just a bit painful. ]

Why would you want to hear me try to sing?

[gentledawn]

[So much of what they have done has been unexpected, but good. Xingchen loves Mingye and his heart flutters happily when his kiss is returned. Being...physical...has become something he thoroughly enjoys.]

Will it hurt you or tire you?

[If so, then no. He smiles softly and nudges their foreheads together.]

I like your voice. Why else?