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[zichen]

Keep talking to me. Don't go to sleep. [Zichen can only imagine how frozen Xue Yang must be!]

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[ He is quite cold! ]

Okay... I wish you were here.

voice

[zichen]

I know. I know. I wish I was there too. [More than anything.] I'll draw you a hot bath as soon as you return.

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[ Xue Yang lets out a low groan. ] Fuck, that'd be so nice. Why can't the water here be nice and warm?

voice

[zichen]

I'll get you warm, love. The second you're in my reach, I'll take care of you.

[Hot baths, lots of snuggling and hot, sweet tea.]

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[ Love. Despite the miserable situation he's in, that makes him smile and blush a little. ]

How difficult was it to get out of here? Maybe if I manage it, I'll get brought back to the Barge as well...

voice

[zichen]

I had to swim for a good while and when I found the exit, I had no warning. I couldn't...come back to you.

[And that is the cruelest part of all to Zichen.]

Can you get back under the waterfall?

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[ Xue Yang pouts to himself. That really is cruel... ]

Yeah, I think so, but I won't be able to talk to you when I go over since I'll need to swim. [ And against a strong current! ]

voice

[zichen]

...try. I'll contact the Admiral in the meantime.

[One way or another...]

I need you to come home.

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[ Xue Yang sighs softly. ]

Alright. There's something I need to tell you first... [ He bites his lip and then changes his mind. ] Actually, no, I will get out of here and I'll tell you when I do.

voice

[zichen]

[There is something they have been dancing around - for a variety of reasons. Zichen's breath catches a little and he smiles, shaking his head.]

I'll remind you, don't worry. Just focus on swimming. Once you're on the Barge, you will be with me.

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[ There is indeed! ]

Mm, I'm going now. I'll talk to you again when I can.

voice

[zichen]

Be safe, my A-Yang. [His smile fades and he brings the communicator close.] Just keep swimming.

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I will.

[ He shuts the communicator off and stuffs it into his robes. He sheaths both swords in his qiankun sleeve and nods determinedly to himself.

A couple of hours later, he turns the communicator back on. He sounds absolutely exhausted. ]

Fuck, I made it to the next portal. It's some weird waterfall that flows backwards? I think I have to climb up somehow, but I'm gonna take a break first. I found some rocks to rest on for now.

voice

[zichen]

[He will seek out the Admiral and make himself heard in the meantime. This is far worse than man overboard! Eventually he finds himself on deck, still soaking wet, his hair sticking to his cheeks as he looks over the side. He isn't sure what he is expecting to see, but his heart is in his throat the entire time.

Jumping at the sound of Xue Yang's voice, he fumbles with his communicator.]

A-Yang? [He curses softly.] Use Fuxue. Fly up it.

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[ Xue Yang lets out a relieved little sigh to hear Song Lan's voice. It's comforting. ]

Oh, right. Yeah, I'll do that in a moment. I don't know what's on the other side. I need to get some strength back.

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[zichen]

[He knows the feeling! This is horrifying. Zichen won't be quiet about this even after Xue Yang is safe.

Which he will be...right?]

Do I need to anger you? I should be good at that. [If love won't do, he will rely on rage.]

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[ Xue Yang laughs a little as he leans back against the rock wall behind him. ]

Idiot. Why would that help?

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[zichen]

Then you'll get up that waterfall to fight me.

[Is it sad that he would gladly embrace a fight?]

I never believed you could be beaten by any magic.

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[ Another laugh leaves him at that. ]

I just need some rest. I promise, I'll come back to you. No way in hell am I staying in this shitty place.

Did you get in touch with the Admiral yet?

voice

[zichen]

[He feels a cold rock in his stomach - different from his usual chill.]

A-Yang, you just...have to keep trying. [There is one way for Xue Yang to return, but Zichen wants to avoid it at all cost.]

I'm sorry. I would jump off of this damn boat if I thought it would help.

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I will!

[ He smiles a little. ] You'd just get transported back. I think only the Admiral can let us off the ship.

voice

[zichen]

And you know...what brings us back. You know what brought us here in the first place.

[Please don't make him say it.]

A-Yang...

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[ Xue Yang frowns. He really wishes that he could hold his Zichen right now... ]

Zichen... I'm not going to die.

voice

[zichen]

I - I don't want you to. [His voice breaks and tears run down his cheeks.] I need you.