[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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[dragonrising]

[There's a laugh that can be heard which is most certainly Runyu's.]

Perhaps. [He lets the veil drop to reveal he's indeed standing there.]

Did you enjoy my trick?

[gentledawn]

[Perhaps? And Xingchen is doomed to jump again, his eyes wide when his friend appears in front of him. He covers his mouth to hide his shock - there really is no point - before he narrows his eyes accusingly.]

Just like an imp! Now you must endure your punishment. [Runyu's nose is indeed kissed! Endure the horror. The agony!]

[dragonrising]

[Runyu laughs softly and wraps his arms around Xingchen to give him a properly kiss after the punishment.]

You were so surprised. I was right that your expression would be cute.

[gentledawn]

[His lips tingle and he beams, his arms slipping around Runyu to keep him close.]

I didn't know you could do that. I suppose it makes sense for a deity. When you want to move unseen, that is.

[dragonrising]

I haven't needed to use it here. But I liked that I could to surprise you. There's other things I haven't shown you yet, of course. This was just one of them.

[And, because he can, he kisses Xingchen's nose.]

[gentledawn]

[Color blooms across his cheeks and over his ears. He bows his head bashfully, snuggling close.]

You can show me whatever you like. Even if you use your power to tease me.

[dragonrising]

I do like to tease you.

[He lets his fingers travel over those pretty cheeks.]

These turn so pink when I do.

[gentledawn]

[He tries so very hard to pout, but seeing Runyu happy and at ease makes him giddy.]

Maybe I'll learn how to tease you? Am I allowed justice?

[dragonrising]

You are welcome to tease me. I am curious to see what you will do.

[It will be cute whether it succeeds or fails. Of that he's certain.]

[gentledawn]

I'm not very good at teasing. [But he can work on it! If nothing else, they can get a laugh out of it.] I'm told my jokes are awful.

[dragonrising]

I'm not known for my humor either. I won't judge you harshly.

[gentledawn]

[Runyu is given more kisses for that - on his lips. Three in a row! Then Xingchen gives him a bright smile.]

The laughter I earn is mostly at my own expense. But I don't mind.

[dragonrising]

I think I will find you sweet for even trying.

[Don't mind him stealing one of those kisses back.]

I will be very charmed.

[gentledawn]

I like seeing your smile. [The last kiss is a little longer and Xingchen sighs when they part. Then he murmurs a very silly joke:]

A doctor recently moved house into a new neighborhood. To ingratiate himself with his new neighbors, he gave each of them packages filled with medicine as a gift, saying: “Sorry for disturbing you all; I have nothing else to give, so please accept this medicine.” The neighbors all tried to decline, saying they were not ill. “But you will be after taking my medicine,” said the doctor.

[dragonrising]

[Runyu tilts his head as he listens to the joke. It seems a simple little story. Until he reaches the punchline. Unable to help himself, he bursts out with a little laugh.]

Who tells you that you cannot tell jokes? That was clever.

[gentledawn]

[Xingchen bows his head and chuckles to himself, resting a hand on Runyu's chest.]

Clever? Or silly? I like the silly ones, I admit.

[dragonrising]

I don't see why it can't be both. I found it amusing so I would say you succeeded in telling it.

[gentledawn]

I made a dragon laugh. I will consider that a high honor! [He looks giddy as that fact occurs to him.]

[dragonrising]

You make a dragon smile, laugh, fall in love with you... You have so much power over this dragon.

[gentledawn]

...yet I am only a simple rabbit. [He manages to look innocent, too! How shameful.]

[dragonrising]

Only a simple rabbit? If you are so simple then how could you accomplish so much? Think of that.

[gentledawn]

Perhaps I am an ambitious rabbit? [He gives a gentle tug to Runyu's sleeve.] I like this dragon's attention.

[dragonrising]

[He tugs him in closer so he can kiss his temple.] This dragon likes giving you attention so that works out well.

[gentledawn]

If you give me too much, I'll sprout ears and a tail! [Not that he minds. The soft fur can be rather...fetching.]