{Voice; UN: bakusaiga}

[prince_of_the_moon]

I wish to fight.

{Because, damn it all, he knows battle. Relationships? Apparently he is a failure in that arena.}

Do not reply if you are weak.

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[dragonrising]

Yes. It is.

[There's a flash of anger in his eyes before he closes them to cool it. There's nothing he can do about Ouyang's past. He can only love him as he is now and embrace him. A deep breath and he opens his eyes again.]

No. It should be fine.

[Maybe. He did heal Ouyang a great deal earlier. But Runyu would rather lie and heal Sesshomaru than tell the truth and keep him from healing him.]

[prince_of_the_moon]

Runyu... {The desire for vengeance is one he knows well. His eyes glow a little brighter, feral in their hunger to see those responsible lying dead at his feet.} You are not alone. Neither is the General.

{Fears of the past can be quieted or demolished with a little help. Sesshomaru tries to read Runyu's expression - it would be easier to deny the other man if he found pity.

But Runyu doesn't pity him. He just wants to help.}

I will carry you home.

[dragonrising]

You don't have to carry me, Sesshomaru. I'll be fine.

[He waves for him to sit down now.]

Sit. Let me work.

[prince_of_the_moon]

I care for you.

{He sits down nonetheless, his grace rather...stiff.}

[dragonrising]

I care for you too.

[Sitting across from him, he starts to gently heal the injuries with his energy, closing his eyes so he can concentrate on that.]

[prince_of_the_moon]

{Runyu's magic must work well with his own. Sesshomaru feels the coolness easing away his pain, but he is cautious about being greedy.}

That's enough. Thank you.

[dragonrising]

[He offers a little more just to be absolutely sure before lowering his energy. He feels drained but he looks steady at least.]

There. You're welcome, Sesshomaru.

[prince_of_the_moon]

{Runyu will be pulled into Sesshomaru's arms whether he is steady or not.}

Rest. {He closes his eyes.} I cannot return to who I used to be. I must follow the path you and I have forged.

[dragonrising]

[He gasps softly in surprise to find himself suddenly cradled in those arms. But he gives in, too tired to resist in actuality.]

Finding a new light is never easy. You will manage though. I know that I did.

[prince_of_the_moon]

{Caring for Runyu is part of this new path. It feels right and he smiles at the wisdom behind Runyu's words.}

You have a lot of faith in a pup.

[dragonrising]

You will because I can tell that you want to.

[Closing his eyes, he lets himself actually rest now. Awake but relaxed.]

[prince_of_the_moon]

{He encourages Runyu to sit with him, shifting his fur so the dragon can rest against it.}

I am not one to surrender.

[dragonrising]

It isn't surrender. Rather it's gaining strength by learning to change and adapt.

[Settling against the fur, he sighs gently. This is nice.]

[prince_of_the_moon]

{He considers adapting and, as Runyu rests against him, he decides it isn't so bad.}

For you. For myself. I will become someone new.

[dragonrising]

I think instead of someone new you'll just become a better version of who you are already.

[He smiles to himself.] And I like that.

[prince_of_the_moon]

{Laying a hand on Runyu's chest, he leans in and steals a soft kiss.}

You have exhausted yourself. Take my energy if you need it.

[dragonrising]

[He laughs softly and opens his eyes to look at him.]

I'm alright. I just need to rest. You're not the first I healed today. That's all.

[prince_of_the_moon]

Then rest with me. {He caresses Runyu's cheek.} Nothing will harm you.

[dragonrising]

Alright. I'll rest.

[Drawing in a deep breath, he closes his eyes again so he can nap for a moment. To regain his strength in the warmth and safety of the demon's arms.]

[prince_of_the_moon]

{He shoos even insects away, using his talons to cut them down mid-air. Now that he has made a decision, he feels at ease. If he is wanted, he will continue to visit his favorite dragon and no one will be able to stop him.}