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This month, I will be turning twenty. [It feels like a momentous age; a shift into something new. But he has no idea how to celebrate the occasion and thus he brings his questions to the network:]

How would you celebrate a birthday? We didn't make much of a fuss about them with my Master, yet this world is different. I want to try making the day special.

Just know that I am not fond of overindulging in alcohol. Sweet wines are my favorite if I need to choose, but I have my fill of them quickly.

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No one else will hear us. [He sneaks a kiss to that soft smile.] Why hide how wonderful you are anyway?

[ Those kisses are still something that he's getting used to, but Xingchen gets a kiss in return. ]

Wonderful? Who has been telling you lies?

[ He's only teasing. He knows how Runyu, Xingchen, and even Ouyang see him. ]

[Blame all of those who have been free and generous with their affection towards him. Xingchen has decided he likes kisses and hugs and he seeks them often from those he loves.]

If what I said is a lie, I am lying to myself! [He gasps in mock horror before laughing.]

[ Xingchen started him on the small things when it came to affection, then Runyu came along. So, things are definitely a little easier for him. There is still only three people, however, that he smiles for. One of them is beside him. ]

Oh no. I guess you have been! What are you going to do now?

[Mingye has come so far and evolved so much. Xingchen can't help being proud of him and more than happy to shower him with affection. Their friendship has helped him countless times and he knows he can rely on his demon friend.]

Am I really lying to myself? You're handsome, you're sweet, you're strong... What's not wonderful about those qualities?

[ He would continue going far as long as Lord Demon never showed up. That? It would probably cause a bit of backslide. However, that didn't mean he wouldn't protect the man beside him. ]

Two out of three, not bad.

[ Still teasing. ]

I don't know. Are you?

[Xingchen will stand beside Mingye if that day ever comes. He will refuse to budge and bare Shuanghua at the man.]

Which one is incorrect?

[He purses his lips into a pout.]

I am not.

[ Which still throws him, knowing that Xingchen and Runyu both would take out Lord Demon if it came down to it. ]

The sweetness. I'm not sweet. I am of the Darknight Court, after all.

[ He still needs to change that username, at some point. Once he figures out to what. He does, however, give a soft smile at that pout. ]

You're not?

[That's what happens when you share yourself with those who care for you, Mingye. They will face an army for you.]

You are sweet to me and perhaps...A-Yu?

[He smiles knowingly.]

I'm not. I know Mingye.

[ Something he's gotten a bit used to. Though, he would not want them to face an army for him. It wouldn't be their burden. ]

Am I?

[ He gives another soft smile and leans his head on Xingchen's shoulder. ]

I'm very sweet to A-Yu and you both are very sweet to me.

[ That last bit... ]

You know me?

[ He would eventually need to tell them everything, a bit. ]

What else do you know?

[That's where Mingye is wrong. Because he is their friend (and more as the case may be), his foes became their foes.]

Mmhm.

[Xingchen sneaks an arm around Mingye and kisses the top of his head.]

Because you deserve it.

[He blinks at the shift in tone.]

What you have told me, of course. Are you alright?

[ His foes have never been foes to anyone else before. He does, however, give a soft smile when Xingchen kisses the top of his head.

He doesn't question the part of how he deserves A-Yu and Xingchen being sweet to him. ]

I'm fine. Just thinking too much.

[Xingchen gives him a comforting squeeze, deciding not to push. Mingye will tell him what he wishes in his own time.]

Be careful. You don't want your mind to overheat.

[His lips twitch at the ridiculous statement.]

[ That? It's something that Mingye notices. That Xingchen always waits for him to talk, there's never any pushing.

The statement has him giving a laugh. ]

I don't think A-Yu would like you bringing home a passed out and overheated bird, who has an oozing brain from thinking too much.

No, he would be very upset! I have never faced an irate dragon. [He playfully feels Mingye's forehead and breathes a sigh of relief.] You are cool. We are safe for now.

Neither have I.

[ There's a few different things he's faced, but never an irate dragon.

He tries not to laugh when Xingchen feels his forehead. ]

Are you sure? You're positive that we're safe for now?

Let's keep it that way.

[He smooths back Mingye's hair and grins into his eyes.]

Quite sure. You are always safe with me.

I plan to keep it that way.

[ Runyu meant a far great deal to him and he wouldn't want to cause him any upset. ]

As you are with me.

[ Those tri-colored eyes look up to him and he gives Xingchen a soft smile before curling up against his side. ]

I thought you wanted to go for a walk.

[He refuses to upset either Mingye or Runyu. Even in jest! They have both endured too much.]

I know.

[Xingchen beams and hugs his friend close, laughing.]

You are making it difficult for me to make up my mind!

[ That laugh gets a smile out of him. ]

Am I? You were the one that had me sit down beside you.

I'm weak. [Xingchen tucks his book away and grins.] Shall we?

You're not weak, not even a little.

[ Xingchen was one of the strongest people he knew. He gives the other a smile before rising to his feet. ]

Lets go on that walk.

I am when it comes to my friends.

[And he is okay with that weakness! He rises too and brushes his white cloak off, offering Mingye his hand.]

I know just the path.

Ah, I see.

[ That might be a tad teasing, but he takes the offered hand in his own. ]

Lead the way.

[He wrinkles his nose at Mingye and squeezes his hand affectionately.]

This way. [Xingchen takes them down a tree-lined path, humming pleasantly.] All of this white is stunning, don't you think?

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