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[hideawayparadise]

[It's been a couple months since he last came on the network but that's not about to bother this Fae. He's all smiles as he comes up.]

Hi. I was kind of in the mood to chat so I guess here I am.

[He shrugs but he's not about to be anything but honest. Because he really can't be anything but honest anyway.]

One of my big passions in life is art. I've been drawing a lot here and I even got to help design one of the businesses. It's been pretty great but I've been wondering something...

Would people like seeing someone selling art? Offering commissions? Maybe even helping to design homes or businesses? I think it could be a lot of fun. But also I was just curious to see what kind of art people were the most interested in seeing.

Or if there's other artists out there! We should hang out if there are!

[He gives a wave.]

I'm Riley for anyone who hasn't met me yet. It's nice to meet you!

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[thescorpionking]

I won't be a scary manticore. I'll be a manticore that loves the water and my merman. {He will lay on the shore and paw at the water to get his merman's attention.}

I know you will.

[hideawayparadise]

[That makes him giggle.]

Will you swim with me?

[thescorpionking]

Absolutely. {And steal kisses in the water.} I will be safe with you.

[hideawayparadise]

You will. I'll make sure you're always safe when you're in the water with me.

[thescorpionking]

I read that some sirens are known to drown the men who fall in love with them. That seems like less fun to me.

[hideawayparadise]

Well the good news is that sirens are usually depicted as bird women. So since I'm a fish you'd be safe!

[thescorpionking]

Are they? I thought some of them had fish tails. But you're much too sweet for that role.

[hideawayparadise]

It's more of a way of using mermaids as sirens. But the original depiction of them was definitely as bird women. So I'll just be an adorable fishy merman instead.

[thescorpionking]

Are you busy?

[hideawayparadise]

Is that the question of a cute boyfriend who wants to see me and show me that fur up close?

[thescorpionking]

Yes. {He tilts his head and...wiggles his ears. Is his cuteness working?} My fur is very soft.

[hideawayparadise]

[Riley giggles again.] Yes. Let's meet somewhere since I'm out right now.

[thescorpionking]

I'll come to you. With clothes on. {He chuckles and gets dressed again.}

[hideawayparadise]

[He turns so he can show the bookshop he's at.]

We can find somewhere to go after you get here.

[thescorpionking]

I can hardly say no to a bookshop. {He makes the trip to said shop and lets himself inside. It takes him a minute to find Riley and wrap his boyfriend in a warm hug.}

[hideawayparadise]

[While waiting, Riley has definitely gotten himself into the middle of a pile of books and it looks like he's trying to figure out what ones he can carry this trip when arms wrap around him. Grinning, he leans back into the hug.]

Hiiiii.

[thescorpionking]

{Xie kisses the side of his head and reaches to help with the books.}

Let me help you carry them. That way you can buy more~

[hideawayparadise]

[Riley gasps and turns in his arms.]

Really? You'll help me carry them?

[thescorpionking]

I am your boyfriend. {He tuts and kisses Riley's nose.} Besides, I love books too.

[hideawayparadise]

[The way his face lights up more than says what he thinks of the offer. Throwing his arms around his neck basically puts himself in Xie's lap but he doesn't care.]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[thescorpionking]

{He has no problem cuddling a cute Fae! It's good to see his A-Ley happy. He nuzzles their lips together and hugs Riley tightly.}

You can depend on me, love. Just promise I can read any book you are finished with.

[hideawayparadise]

Yes! Of course! You can always ready any of my books.

[He gives him a quick kiss then officially tucks himself onto his lap as he expands his decision making process.]

I'll try to be quick so we can head out.

[thescorpionking]

Don't rush. I like holding you. {Xie murmurs, hugging Riley to him while he makes his decisions.} I could hold you all day long.

[hideawayparadise]

The good news is that you're one of the most comfortable chairs I've ever sat in. [He smiles at him then hums in thought as he picks between the many stacks around them.]

[thescorpionking]

{Chuckling, he rests his cheek against Riley's shoulder and watches the process.}

It must be all of my fur.