[The captain of the Jackdaw cuts a fine and fearsome figure in a red coat and a tricorner hat with black feathers jutting out from the back. He puts on quite a show for the weekend tour group, but he catches sight of one of them who stands out over the crowd. Doesn't call Jing Yuan out, though.
It's as the rest of the group is coming off the ship that he calls to him:]
Oi, mate! You dropped something. Might want to come take it before I decide to add it to my spoils. [The words are more for the benefit of the group now departing, because underneath them: hey, I've seen you on the app, want to talk?]
[ of course he would stand out in the crowd, a man as tall as him with a head of silverwhite hair, not to mention those piercing gold eyes. it doesn't help that jing yuan lingers when the tour group begins to leave the ship, taking in the sights and sounds.
he turns when edward calls out to him, eyebrow raised briefly before he smiles. it seems, at the very least, that the man has understood the words hidden between the lines. ]
Ah, you have my thanks. [ walking over he spares a glance towards the leaving group, waiting until they are out of ear shot. ] What is it you want to talk about?
I’ve seen you on the app. [He drops the fearsome pirate character quickly enough, relaxing as he perches on one of the cannons.] You’re Jing Yuan, aye? I saw a little bit of your conversations with Blade and Dan Heng.
[Before they’d flipped it into private, anyway. He can guess why, but he’ll mention this anyway because this is just that important:]
You may have noticed by now there aren’t actually any renovations happening. [At least not ones so major that the ship needs to be closed on weekdays.] That would be because your friends are hiding in my cabin.
[Inclining his head towards the doors leading to the captain’s cabin.]
They’re safe so far, but…I worry. Have they told you of this woman Teresa just yet?
[So, Wei Wuxian has gone NO WHERE near House 1 because dog yelling but interestingly he did see Jing Yuan carrying someone he recognized as a resident of it across the island.
Like A Princess.
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Yuan'er~! [That tone spells trouble, do not respond Jing Yuan. Even if you don't there is no escape.] Who were you carrying just now?
[ ah, this is why he has been feeling a sense of dread after ensuring that blade rested. he considers for a brief moment not responding, he could simply ignore the call but were he to do that than wei wuxian would haunt him until he responds.
so it is with overwhelming resignation that he answers... ]
[Oh Jing Yuan, you know Wei Ying so well. No where on the island would be safe until he got the information he wanted. Well, more like confirmation.]
Oh, one of the ones you mentioned before? [A pause, deafening, building the sensation of dread as he leaned back in one of these DIY chairs Argenti or Shio probably made.]
Your A-Xing, right? [:)] You must like him a lot if you promised not to let him slip between your fingers, Yuan'er.
[After talking to Blade, Dan Heng has had to brainstorm with their favorite husky on a plan for how to talk to Jing Yuan plainly about their feelings. After some consideration, he decides to take the first step himself. With luck or maybe stubbornness, he might be able to get through to Jing Yuan without going for the last resort plan.
Taking a deep breath and ignoring the butterflies in his stomach, he calls Jing Yuan instead of texting him.]
Yuan, I'm about to take over lunch to A-Xing, but I'd like your help with something first. I've made enough for three if you'd like to join us, too.
I am always happy to help with whatever you need, Dan Heng. As for lunch... [ he drifts off momentarily, coming the slow realization that in his ruminations he has forgotten to eat. hmm. best not admit to that. ] I would be happy to join you also, I curious what kind of skill you have in the kitchen.
[Jing Yuan is wise to not admit to that or else Dan Heng would've gone almost instantly into wife mode.]
There's always room to improve on my culinary skills, but I think I can safely say I have the privilege to have more skill than Dan Feng could, if only by virtue of having the opportunity and time to learn.
[He knows himself well enough to recognize that Dan Feng most likely would have preferred to learn such skills himself instead of relying on other people. However, the duties of a High Elder are too vast and time consuming for that to have even been a possibility. When not in battle, Dan Feng would be bogged down by politics. His only light had been the four close friends he made against the wishes of his Preceptors.]
it is a difficult task to both find the required photos and post them with dan heng straddling his hips, lips ghosting over his throat like that. it is an even more difficult task to respond the few times that he does as they all but summon blade back to them with the simple threat of missing out─ but he manages it well enough.
truly he should be praised for the blurry but passable photo they manage to send to blade before jing yuan puts aside the phone in favor of the man on top of him. ]
Mmm, I think we have effectively spurred him on. [ if the last message was anything to go by. ] But whatever shall we do until he gets here?
[For Dan Heng's part, his expression is subtly pleased that they're able to get Blade to become a shooting star. Fortunately his tail isn't out or else it would be embarrassingly obvious just how pleased he is.]
Mm, I don't know about you....
[He grazes his teeth along the hollow of Jing Yuan's throat as he speaks. Then, suddenly, he interrupts himself just long enough to latch his mouth on his partner's pulse point. He sucks hard on it, and his teeth graze over the red mark he leaves behind. His hands are already on Jing Yuan's chest, rubbing it appreciatively over his shirt, but the dragons hands are still a little cold despite having held onto the older man for a while.]
But I want to see just how good red looks on you.
[Dan Heng trails nips along the underside of Jing Yuan's jaw.]
[She may or may not have sent messages to Blade, Dan Heng and Jing Yuan in a row before any of them could respond, so it's only another moment or two before his message arrives. Faye is, of course, still outside and there's plenty of distant maybe-maybe-not-fireworks going off... and she's still worried and speaking perhaps a little faster than she means to.]
I really-- really hope you three are together and okay I -- please, you're all okay right..? There's more than just fireworks and more than just a little bit--
[ it is enough to get his attention and pull him from his previously comfortably lounging position, snowmoon huffing almost annoyed as the general sits up straight. the sounds were enough to cause some alarm (his ear is quick to distinguish between the fireworks and not fireworks) but it is her voice that stirs him. ]
Faye, breathe. [ he speaks less like the everyday man Jing Yuan and more like the Divine Foresight, the general he had been in his last life. ] There is no need to worry, we are alright. We already took measures to ensure they would have a difficult time finding us. [ although, in his opinion, their safety is not what should be worried about right now. ]
Your status is more important, are you somewhere safe?
[In one of Jing Yuan's favorite napping spots sits a few gifts for him. They're neatly wrapped in green paper. If it's not obvious by the color who it's from, then the familiar, equally neat handwriting on the letter on top of the gifts indicates they're from Dan Heng. The letter reads:]
My Dear A-Yuan,
I've missed many of your birthdays, and since fate has been kind enough to reunite us like this, I thought I would make up for those lost days. It was no trouble for me at all. I simply wanted to do this for you, so that you know how much I treasure you and the time you've given me.
Truthfully, I still don't know how I got lucky enough to have you in my life as a partner, but I know I'm going to cherish it. It's in a dragon's nature to be possessive and protective of his treasures. So, now that I have you, I hope you understand that I'm never going to give you up so easily.
However, while you and A-Xing seem to like that side of me, please let me know if it's too much. I don't want that side of me to get carried away, so I hope you feel safe enough to tell me that I need to calm down.
Happy birthday, A-Yuan. I'm excited to celebrate many more with you.
With all my love, Dan Heng
[The presents have the following: a cute little knit sweater with red maple leaves in Mimi's exact size; a knit scarf that's white on one side and black on the other with pink lotuses and red spider lilies; a picture frame with cartoon lions decorating it with a nice picture of the three of them on their recent date night, looking joyful in their own ways; an enormous dog bed that could comfortably fit a lion; a green ribbon with a gold spider lily charm on both ends to tie his hair up with; and a warm blanket with a maple leaf design that's perfect for napping with.]
[Dan Heng walks into their room to see Jing Yuan on his phone. He pauses for a moment before getting onto the bed with him. Then... he transforms into a small, black Havana rabbit. Dan Heng hops up onto Jing Yuan's lap like he owns it as prime real estate.]
Getting bored of sleeping all day, A-Yuan? Here I would think that would be your dream.
[ he looks up from his phone the moment Dan Heng enters their room, watching him climb onto the bed and transform into a small rabbit. with a soft laugh Jing Yuan puts his phone aside to reach down and gently scritch between the rabbit's ears. ]
It is no fun shirking my responsibilities when I have none to speak of. [ not that he has much in the way of responsibilities these days. ] Besides, I have always been a terrible patient.
[ sometime between the hours of 1am and 3am, A small blue and red squirrel somehow finds itself in your home.
It's in as quickly as it's out, and behind it leaves a pile of about 92 different coloured rubber ducks, as well as a small two-pack of beautiful looking japanese sweets. They look like art, really. When eating them, they're flavoured Matcha and Dirt. Some flavours are just better than others. Underneath the gifts is a note in big, loopy handwriting. ]
Thanks for being a Pal, and helping out a guy in his time of need. Sampo Koski never forgets his friends, nor does he forget to say thank you! So, THANK YOU! This is just a small token of my adoring affection and unending appreciation. I'll see you around!
[ it's signed with a signature that's so exaggerated you can really only make out the word 'Sam'. ]
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It's as the rest of the group is coming off the ship that he calls to him:]
Oi, mate! You dropped something. Might want to come take it before I decide to add it to my spoils. [The words are more for the benefit of the group now departing, because underneath them: hey, I've seen you on the app, want to talk?]
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he turns when edward calls out to him, eyebrow raised briefly before he smiles. it seems, at the very least, that the man has understood the words hidden between the lines. ]
Ah, you have my thanks. [ walking over he spares a glance towards the leaving group, waiting until they are out of ear shot. ] What is it you want to talk about?
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[Before they’d flipped it into private, anyway. He can guess why, but he’ll mention this anyway because this is just that important:]
You may have noticed by now there aren’t actually any renovations happening. [At least not ones so major that the ship needs to be closed on weekdays.] That would be because your friends are hiding in my cabin.
[Inclining his head towards the doors leading to the captain’s cabin.]
They’re safe so far, but…I worry. Have they told you of this woman Teresa just yet?
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Like A Princess.
So.]
Yuan'er~! [That tone spells trouble, do not respond Jing Yuan. Even if you don't there is no escape.] Who were you carrying just now?
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so it is with overwhelming resignation that he answers... ]
An old friend, he worked himself to exhaustion.
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Oh, one of the ones you mentioned before? [A pause, deafening, building the sensation of dread as he leaned back in one of these DIY chairs Argenti or Shio probably made.]
Your A-Xing, right? [:)] You must like him a lot if you promised not to let him slip between your fingers, Yuan'er.
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text | un: chaosraccoon | during the gossip chat dogpile
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Voice; UN: lunae; 4/21
Taking a deep breath and ignoring the butterflies in his stomach, he calls Jing Yuan instead of texting him.]
Yuan, I'm about to take over lunch to A-Xing, but I'd like your help with something first. I've made enough for three if you'd like to join us, too.
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[ nailed it. ]
I shall be there momentarily.
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There's always room to improve on my culinary skills, but I think I can safely say I have the privilege to have more skill than Dan Feng could, if only by virtue of having the opportunity and time to learn.
[He knows himself well enough to recognize that Dan Feng most likely would have preferred to learn such skills himself instead of relying on other people. However, the duties of a High Elder are too vast and time consuming for that to have even been a possibility. When not in battle, Dan Feng would be bogged down by politics. His only light had been the four close friends he made against the wishes of his Preceptors.]
Mm. I'll be waiting.
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while he's with dan heng. text; un: yiling
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action, during smash or simp; banishes us to the (shadow) inbox realm.
it is a difficult task to both find the required photos and post them with dan heng straddling his hips, lips ghosting over his throat like that. it is an even more difficult task to respond the few times that he does as they all but summon blade back to them with the simple threat of missing out─ but he manages it well enough.
truly he should be praised for the blurry but passable photo they manage to send to blade before jing yuan puts aside the phone in favor of the man on top of him. ]
Mmm, I think we have effectively spurred him on. [ if the last message was anything to go by. ] But whatever shall we do until he gets here?
WE HAVE BEEN BANISHED TO THE SINBOX
Mm, I don't know about you....
[He grazes his teeth along the hollow of Jing Yuan's throat as he speaks. Then, suddenly, he interrupts himself just long enough to latch his mouth on his partner's pulse point. He sucks hard on it, and his teeth graze over the red mark he leaves behind. His hands are already on Jing Yuan's chest, rubbing it appreciatively over his shirt, but the dragons hands are still a little cold despite having held onto the older man for a while.]
But I want to see just how good red looks on you.
[Dan Heng trails nips along the underside of Jing Yuan's jaw.]
How attached to your shirt are you, xīnjiān?
GONE YE VIRGIN EYES!!
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voice | un: fairylights | gemini dm
I really-- really hope you three are together and okay I -- please, you're all okay right..? There's more than just fireworks and more than just a little bit--
[She cuts herself off.]
N...no sorry I just-- hope you're all okay.
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Faye, breathe. [ he speaks less like the everyday man Jing Yuan and more like the Divine Foresight, the general he had been in his last life. ] There is no need to worry, we are alright. We already took measures to ensure they would have a difficult time finding us. [ although, in his opinion, their safety is not what should be worried about right now. ]
Your status is more important, are you somewhere safe?
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voice; gemini; un: photocutie, post-cu
Jeez, I miss Barbie Land already.
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Action | After the rebellion
My Dear A-Yuan,
I've missed many of your birthdays, and since fate has been kind enough to reunite us like this, I thought I would make up for those lost days. It was no trouble for me at all. I simply wanted to do this for you, so that you know how much I treasure you and the time you've given me.
Truthfully, I still don't know how I got lucky enough to have you in my life as a partner, but I know I'm going to cherish it. It's in a dragon's nature to be possessive and protective of his treasures. So, now that I have you, I hope you understand that I'm never going to give you up so easily.
However, while you and A-Xing seem to like that side of me, please let me know if it's too much. I don't want that side of me to get carried away, so I hope you feel safe enough to tell me that I need to calm down.
Happy birthday, A-Yuan. I'm excited to celebrate many more with you.
With all my love,
Dan Heng
[The presents have the following: a cute little knit sweater with red maple leaves in Mimi's exact size; a knit scarf that's white on one side and black on the other with pink lotuses and red spider lilies; a picture frame with cartoon lions decorating it with a nice picture of the three of them on their recent date night, looking joyful in their own ways; an enormous dog bed that could comfortably fit a lion; a green ribbon with a gold spider lily charm on both ends to tie his hair up with; and a warm blanket with a maple leaf design that's perfect for napping with.]
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Getting bored of sleeping all day, A-Yuan? Here I would think that would be your dream.
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It is no fun shirking my responsibilities when I have none to speak of. [ not that he has much in the way of responsibilities these days. ] Besides, I have always been a terrible patient.
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jumpscares you with this 565786834 years later
[ APRIL 1ST ]
It's in as quickly as it's out, and behind it leaves a pile of about 92 different coloured rubber ducks, as well as a small two-pack of beautiful looking japanese sweets. They look like art, really. When eating them, they're flavoured Matcha and Dirt. Some flavours are just better than others. Underneath the gifts is a note in big, loopy handwriting. ]
Thanks for being a Pal, and helping out a guy in his time of need. Sampo Koski never forgets his friends, nor does he forget to say thank you! So, THANK YOU! This is just a small token of my adoring affection and unending appreciation. I'll see you around!
[ it's signed with a signature that's so exaggerated you can really only make out the word 'Sam'. ]