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jikan_network2022-08-27 03:59 am
watergrape) wrote in jikan_network2022-08-27 03:59 am
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It's so nice to not have to worry about being turned into a stool!
[Is she purposefully goading someone? Maaaybe.]
I wonder if he's turning someone else into a stool or something worse! [GASP.] I bet he is. What a criminal!
[Tiny hummingbird wings flutter in indignation on her back.]
Someone should lock up the Crow before he does more damage. Lock him up and throw away the key~
[And the goading continues.]
[Is she purposefully goading someone? Maaaybe.]
I wonder if he's turning someone else into a stool or something worse! [GASP.] I bet he is. What a criminal!
[Tiny hummingbird wings flutter in indignation on her back.]
Someone should lock up the Crow before he does more damage. Lock him up and throw away the key~
[And the goading continues.]
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[It's not a tumor. She gets that much now.]
No, no no! If you do, I'll - [What? There's not much a stool can do.] Your eyes have changed.
[Smooooth.]
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His lips twitch again at the abrupt change in subject - he makes a note to turn her into...maybe a flower? A feather? Yes. A feather. When he sees her next. ]
I'm surprised the stool noticed.
[ He's so funny!
Or something. ]
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But that might be derogatory towards actual demons.]Do you have your wings? [Show her, show her!] I've seen your armor, but never your wings.
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wooooooooooooooooooow]If you come over, you might see them.
[ They're why he's keeping the screen focused on his face though. ]
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He's the only criminal she will ever kiss, okay.]Are you trying to trap me?
[But she's wiggling, clearly eager to see.]
Don't set anything on fire!
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Oh good]I don't need to.
[ She's too wiggly for him to mind all that much, even with that suggestion of him setting something on fire! ]
Just get over here, Jin Mi.
[ MOST POLITE INVITATION EVER ]
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She leaves him waiting until there is a knockknock on his door.
With her pouting on the other side and toying with her hair. Someone is feeling bashful~]
Phoenix!
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Xufeng can be nice when he feels like it! He has tea with honey ready for when she arrives. And some sweet cakes.
He eyes the door then waves it open to avoid...showing how unsteady he currently is as he reminds himself how to walk with his wings out almost all the time now. They shift against his back as he waits for her to join him, carefully arranged to avoid dragging on the ground even as he's seated. ]
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And then she smells something sweet. Oh! Her steps are quicker as she shuffles to the table, her little wings fluttering in her joy.
After stealing a cake, she looks at him. Those are...big wings! Her eyes widen and she stares.]
Do you need help with those?
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Yet.
There's a tolerant little grin at her delight at finding the little cakes and he studies the tiny, cute wings at her back. They're rather expressive!
As for his wings - her suggested offer has him pause, side-eying her for a moment. Never mind how his heart does some odd skipping around in his chest. ]
Very well. Because of your insults earlier, I will let you tend them.
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The cakes are so cute and she quickly swallows the bite she had taken - mainly to prevent choking. His wings are...a surprise! Setting the cake down, she hurries towards him and gets a better look.
They are...handsome. Are these phoenix feathers?]
I was only telling the truth. You were a cruel teacher.
[But her hands are soft as she pets the feathers.]
I like these more than your black feathers.
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He won't admit the shyness that sets in as she approaches, and then gentle hands touch his feathers. He knows his cheeks are pink again and picks up his cup of tea to try and maintain some control over himself.
His wings, however, decide they like the attention and fluff at her proudly, showing off how they catch the light to sparkle and shine vibrantly. ]
Charred flesh tends to be black. Feathers, the same. Surely you know this.
[ Maybe she should spend some time as a cooking pot...? To get to know fire better, obviously. ]
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Jin Mi mostly ignores him in favor of petting the pretty feathers. The way they shine reminds her of fire and sunlight. His armor had been like that too. Gold suits him while silver suits his brother.
Leaning in before she can reprimand herself, she rubs her cheek against the feathers.
And then she remembers belatedly who the feathers belong to.
Oops...?]
I never saw a bird before you.
[Since they tend to eat plants and fruits.]
If I was burned like you, I don't think I would ever heal. Someone was trying to hurt you when you were vulnerable. I'm not sure who.
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Well, she wanted to see them, right? Xufeng feels his whole face flush when he realizes her cheek is rubbing against his feathers, and retaliates...by unfurling his wings fully. Letting their full span be seen and admired. Clearly they are strong enough and big enough for actual flight. Even without magic bolstering them.
She'd never seen a- he blinks and glances over his shoulder at her. But he supposes it makes sense, considering where she grew up.
And his stomach churns unhappily, even angrily, at the idea of this bright flower fairy being burned or harmed in any real way. ]
You would. My brother or I would heal you. [ No ifs ands or buts. ]
They had to know what was going on inside the palace. And that narrows the list down. They'll be found and punished.
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Seeing the full, awesome display of bright feathers has her bouncing and clapping in delight! How pretty! She remembers his lesson on how to preen - though doing that on herself has proven tricky. Her wings aren't big enough for her to reach. They couldn't hold her weight even if she used magic to bolster them.
Carefully, she begins preening him, blushing at how certain he sounds.]
My nature doesn't complement yours.
[Much to her irritation when she consumed those Vermillion Bird eggs. Who knew ice and fire wouldn't mix?]
What if they follow you here and you don't recognize them?
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When she starts working on the feathers he really can't reach, his wings settle back, closer against him. But they are not static. They shift here and there, moving as he breathes, stretching a little when there's a particular spot she needs to fuss over. ]
No. But there are ways for healing energy to be adjusted to be safe. We both know how to manipulate it. [ Runyu might be better. But a spike of unease and uncertainty keeps him from saying so out loud. ]
I'm certain Runyu knows who it was. Should they come here, he will know.
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He does remember more than us! That's good. You're safe then, Phoenix.
[Because she can't imagine the brothers being at odds with one another.
Ha...
Ha...
Haaaaa.]
Has he told you much about...the future?
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Maybe she can be his professional feather cleaner now. The thought brings a little grin to his lips but he keeps it to himself. He hopes she'll volunteer. Most wouldn't dare.
But Jin Mi? Is different.
He glances over a shoulder, raising a brow as if stern. ]
Why are you so worried? I thought you wanted me locked away for being a criminal.
Mm no, he has said very little. [ But he can guess some of it, and it bothers him.
He just can't see a world where he and his brother aren't side by side, supporting each other. ]
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I was trying to get your attention. [Couldn't he tell?] If I ask nicely, you might ignore me. But if I scream and say something crazy, you will probably answer.
[The bit about Runyu worries her too.]
He seems sad. I don't know if I did something to him... But I wouldn't! I like Fish Fairy.
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His wings fluff at her explaining she'd just...wanted his attention. He feels his heart leap and his face flushes again. He raises a hand to cover a laugh-disguising cough. ]
I see. I'll have to punish you of course. Giving people the wrong idea about others is not nice.
[ His mirth fades as she speaks, hinting at her thoughts. He remembers how uncertain his brother had been when they'd first bumped into each other here. ]
Talking about it upsets him. Just be yourself, that might help him.
[ Or make it worse shhhh ]
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Don't get sick! [...there was something about her punishment? Wow, she should learn to listen!] I called you Crow. Only you and maybe Fish Fairy know I call you that.
[So no punishment is necessary?]
Mm I'll try. I think he's been alone too long. Does he have friends here?
[/plays "Sexual Healing" for poor Runyu]
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Her worry warms him, just as even his favorite fires do. Maybe...better? In a slightly different way. ]
He's made several friends here. At least two are very close to him.
[ Very close. ]
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Then we should meet them! To... [Hummm.] make sure they treat Fish Fairy like he deserves.
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Maybe he wants to keep them from you. [ Teasing. He can't imagine anyone (at this point) not liking Jin Mi. ]
He's happy with them.
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Why do you say that? [Jin Mi shakes her head stubbornly.] If he's happy, that's all that matters! I just don't want anyone playing tricks on him. If they try, I'll chop them up into tiny bits and use them as fertilizer!
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