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I might play with your hair too.

[ He can't resist chuckling. ]

And my ears?

[ Clearly they're just as neglected! ]

Oh of course! They are too soft for me to ignore.

[He smiles widely.]

[ He grins. ]

Then I will see you soon.

[A few hours later, smiling the entire way, Xingchen arrives at Zichen's door and knocks. His long ears twitch curiously and he feels his tail wagging.]

[ There's a bath ready for them, plenty of towels, fresh clothes...and yes. The brushes that work best on his fox tails and hair. Zishu opens the door with a smile, nine tails waving behind him and fox ears twitching in anticipation. ]

Come in.

[ But he's too impatient now, and reaches for Xingchen's hand to tug him inside. ]

[His hand is grabbed and he hurries inside, grinning as if this is a fine game. The preparations are noticed and he squeezes Zishu's hand.]

Am I bathing you or are we bathing each other?

[ It is~ Zishu grins and leads him to the side of the tub before turning to face him, stepping in for a soft kiss hello. ]

I thought we would bathe together.

[Blushing profusely, unable to stop grinning, Xingchen gently returns the kiss.]

It is cold outside. A hot bath sounds nice.

[Untying his robes, he begins to undress, tail wagging the entire time.]

[ He loves that blush, and that grin. It makes him laugh softly before claiming a second kiss just because. ]

Then let's warm up.

[ As his sweet Xingchen already is, which delights him. Zishu immediately follows suit, letting his robes slip down to pool at his feet, and his tails wiggle to get free. He steps into the tub and holds his hands out to Xingchen to help him in. ]

[How can he say no to A-Shu kisses? Each one is soft and sweeter than any treat. Xingchen pets over those lovely fox ears before undressing.]

Ah there are those tails.

[He wiggles out of his robes and trousers (and boots) before taking Zishu's hand and stepping into the tub. There are indeed white strands littered throughout his usually dark hair, matching his white ears and bunny tail.]

[ He can't! And shouldn't! Zishu likes being sweet with Xingchen. The petting to his ears earns Xingchen a happy little breath and he presses into the affection. Only to grin and wave his tails at his bunny lover. ]

Eager for your touch.

[ Not just his tails, of course. He sits and coaxes Xingchen to settle on his lap for some snuggling as they wash each other. He spies the white strands that have joined the beautiful black and reaches up to smooth over them with a soft smile. ]

The white was jealous, now it's coming in.

[Beaming at the happiness his touch causes, he eagerly joins Zishu in the tub. The hot water feels good and his frozen limbs begin to thaw. Maybe he had enjoyed the weather a little too much today.]

I won't disappoint them.

[He perches on Zishu's lap and kisses the tip of his nose.]

I'm changing my fur for the season. [And since he made a promise, he reaches behind Zishu to caress those playful tails.]

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[ He loves indulging in hot baths, especially when one of his loved ones joins him. Zishu strokes over weather-chilled skin, both to enjoy touching Xingchen and to help warm him nicely. He grins at the kiss to his nose and presses a kiss to a bare shoulder as he wraps his arms around Xingchen's waist. ]

Maybe I will too. Lao Wen's fur is already white.

[ While Zishu's is black with red and orange mixed in. He hums at the gentle touches to his tails and feels them wrap around Xingchen's waist and legs and that arm as well. ]

[Xingchen is rather fond of hot baths too. The tub he shares with Zichen is his favorite, but he can hardly say no to sharing any bath with someone he loves. This one is especially needed since he's a bit chilled. Zishu's attempts to warm him have him sighing and he laughs when those tails grab hold of him too.]

Either way, you're stunning.

[He loves that fiery mix of color - like flames sparking in the darkness. Shifting to straddle Zishu's lap, settling himself against his lover's bare thighs, Xingchen grabs the soap and a wash cloth. He starts with those ears and and Zishu's sweet face.]

Close your eyes, A-Shu.

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[ A hot bath with one's soulmate is beyond compare. Zishu knows this intimately.

But baths with others he loves is also good, and that sigh makes him smile before grinning at the laugh. He nuzzles that bare shoulder, peppering it with kisses. ]

You are too, Xiao Xingchen.

[ He chuckles when his lover shifts position, then sighs and lets his eyes close to welcome the washing and pampering from someone he trusts. His arms remain around Xingchen's waist, supporting him and welcoming him close. ]

[Anywhere with Zichen is special. When they traveled together, they would talk about...everything. And nothing at all sometimes. Because they didn't need anything else to fill the space between them. Just existing, side by side, is enough.

Xingchen curls around Zishu to welcome the kisses, nuzzling his temple and sneaking a kiss to one of his fox ears.]

Hanguang-Jun's rabbits gave me such a strange look the other day. I passed by him while he was walking them.

[Giggling, he sets himself the task of cleaning his A-Shu. Each motion is gentle and he is thorough, cleaning Zishu's face, neck and shoulders before he presses a kiss to the center of his chest.]

[ That's how he feels about Kexing. Though Zishu's soulmate is far more chatty than Zichen. He's stopped minding how much his beloved talks - the silence is worse. The silence of absence. No. He loves his soulmate's voice.

He hums under the nuzzling and kisses, his ears flick under the kisses and playfully tickle at Xingchen's face. ]

They must have been confused, possibly envious too! Such a handsome bunny as big as you? Yes. That's probably it.

[ He chuckles and relaxes under those gentle hands, moving as needed to help his lover wash him. The kiss to his chest has him shiver. He's glad that the marks left from where the nails had been embedded into his chest are barely even pink scars now - between Wu Xi's skill, Kexing's care, and Xingchen's healing...yes. Barely anything is left of that mistake. ]

[It touched him that Kexing reached out to him when Zishu was so sick, quietly telling him of his fears. He might not be as strong as A-Shu and A-Xing, but he is fiercely protective of their hearts. What they have is so like his bond with Zichen that he wants to fight for it; he wants to make it easier for them to be together.

And now they can be. The happiness he sees in both of them makes his days bright.

He nudges his nose just inside of that playful ear and gives a little huff.]

Do you think so? I should ask him if I can babysit.

[He has no doubt Lan Wangji adores his fuzzy children. The little shiver makes him smile and he cleans Zishu's chest, humming when he sees how faint the scars have become.]

They might disappear, A-Shu. [Out of habit, he gives Zishu some of his healing energy, his fingertips glowing.]

[ Zishu remembers how jealous Kexing had been when they'd first arrived and it had been Xingchen who'd rescued Zishu from the clinic. Xingchen who had tended to his wounds first. But Xingchen had proven himself worthy of being loved and trusted, and Kexing had melted.

And Zishu has proven that only Kexing is needed for him to be happy and content, especially now that his strength and senses have been regained.

He laughs at that cute huff. ]

You should. I'm sure he would agree.

[ His arms loosen, hands moving to settle at Xingchen's hips to make cleaning his chest and abdomen easier. And sighs at the familiar feel of his lover's energy. ]

They upset Lao Wen, so I hope they do.

[The jealousy had been brushed aside - a worried soulmate is bound to feel such emotions. But Zishu had been dying and Xingchen had been afraid for him, ready to pour all of his strength into healing him. Of course it had helped matters greatly when Kexing understood that Xingchen had a soulmate of his own. There was never any danger in Zishu being torn away from him.]

I will bring them over for you to see.

[If the rabbit children don't start thumping at him and growling! Though that is pretty cute too.

His fingertips pass across one scar and then the next and the next, urging the skin to renew itself; to cover the scars.]

He was so frightened, A-Shu. You have a very loving mate.

[ Zishu can't help but find his beloved's jealousy cute. And he encourages it, until he sees it start to turn, then he's swift in reminding Kexing where his heart and soul lay. ]

I promise no fox will eat Hanguang-Jun's children.

[ He breathes easily, willing his body to accept the energy and heal how Xingchen wants it to. ]

I remember the look in his eyes...I can't do that to him again. I didn't seek healing for myself as much as for him. My Lao Wen is...everything. I won't hurt him again for the rest of my life.

[ It doesn't matter that he doesn't feel worthy of Kexing's love and devotion. He has it. He'll spend the rest of his life loving his soulmate with everything he has. ]

[A little jealousy now and then is normal and it's fun soothing it away. They are very wanted by their mates and that's something to celebrate.]

You better not. [He chides and nudges their noses together, giving Zishu a playful frown.] I'm the Great Rabbit and I will be cross with you if you bare your teeth at the children!

[He just wants the scars to fade and when he is satisfied with the healing, he presses kisses over each one.]

Zichen and I were in a similar state. He had lost his life and his tongue. I had given away my eyes. My condition hurt him and his broke my heart. Now he is warm again and I can't get enough of his voice...

[He shudders and smiles shakily.]

I know how you feel, A-Shu. I will never leave my Zichen again.

[ He tries to hold in the laugh at that silly frown and scolding, but fails and the laughter spills out, shaking his shoulders before he claims a soft kiss to soothe the frown away. ]

They will only get kisses and nuzzles from me, A-Chen. You have my promise.

[ Zishu hums under those kisses and pulls Xingchen back against him when the other seems content with his work. And that shudder allows no other action but to cuddle his sweet lover. ]

We both have the perfect soulmate for us. I am glad neither of us are alone here, separated from them. And I am glad you have both found healing.

[His expression warms even before he feels that kiss! Seeing Zishu smiling and laughing sets his heart at ease. He claims another kiss, sucking playfully on those soft lips.]

I trust you. They will love you just as quickly as I did!

[He melts into the cuddling, hugging Zishu to him, stroking those tails and humming when they wrap around his arms and wrists.]

We are blessed. Now all we need to do is enjoy it.

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