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[gentledawn]

"My... Xue Yang, you might be able to magically create a tongue, but eyes?" Xingchen shakes his head and hugs the man to his chest, "Don't worry about me. I made this choice; it wasn't like someone stole them from me. As long as my eyes help Zichen, I'm content."

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"I don't think I can create a new tongue, no, but there might be other ways. When I was trying to... to revive you, I looked into ways of talking with the dead. I thought that... maybe if I could talk to you... but it didn't work. Probably because your soul was shattered..." Xue Yang looks down again before continuing, "but Song Lan is... his soul is intact. And he's conscious, but still technically dead, so maybe..."

He sighs and presses a kiss to Xingchen's shoulder. "You're too nice, Xingchen. I will still try to find a way."

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"There's a chance it would work." Xingchen finishes for him, gathering Xue Yang against him and kissing his hair, "Let me be present when you try it. If it fails, I might have another idea." but it could be too far-fetched.

"Eat, sleep and get better, Xue Yang. That's all I ask of you. I won't have you killing yourself over my eyes."

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Xue Yang would happily die for Xingchen, but he doesn't say that. Instead he cuddles closer to him and kisses him. "What idea is that?" he asks, curious now.

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No. He wouldn't want that. Something in him would always be broken if Xue Yang did that.

"Since I can speak with him mind to mind, maybe there is a spell to make that...audible to everyone?" he flushes at the kiss and smiles shyly.

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Xue Yang looks thoughtful for a moment. "Mm... maybe. I would have to look into it." It's definitely something to consider at least!

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"Will you?" Xingchen traces over one of Xue Yang's ears, "For me?"

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"Xiao Xingchen... I'd do anything for you." Xiao Xingchen could ask him to bring him the moon and he'd find a way. There is absolutely nothing he wouldn't do for him. Nothing he wouldn't sacrifice.

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"I won't ever ask you to do the impossible or to risk your life." Xingchen speaks sternly, but he hugs Xue Yang tighter, shuddering, "Your death wouldn't make me happy."

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Xue Yang is quiet for a moment and snuggles deeper into Xingchen's arms. "...I know." It's not like he wants to die, but he would, without thought, if it would save Xiao Xingchen.

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"Please remember that." Xingchen pleads, gasping when his eyes...ache. Oh he can't cry again, but just imagining Xue Yang...dead... Imagining days without his voice and his soft touch...

No. That isn't acceptable.

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Xue Yang frowns and gently takes Xingchen's face between his hands. Xiao Xingchen being this upset about the prospect of him dying definitely makes him feel some sort of way... "I'm not leaving you. I have you back... I don't want to be away from you." He leans in and kisses him softly.

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Xingchen nestles into those warm hands, listening as hard as he can to every word...every breath. His lips curve into a weak smile and he leans into the kiss, nipping at Xue Yang's lower lip.

"I love you."

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"I love you too... My Xingchen." Xue Yang puts their foreheads together and nuzzles their noses together. He will never get tired of hearing those words from Xiao Xingchen!

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He lets out a relieved breath and traces his fingertips over Xue Yang's jaw.

"My A-Yang..." his voice shakes, "Are you clean? We shouldn't stay in here to wrinkle."

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"Mmm..." Xue Yang murmurs reluctantly, though he feels warmed by the "my A-Yang". He doesn't really want to leave... but they can't stay in the bath forever. As nice as that would be.

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Xingchen scrubs them down - hair included - his fingers massaging Xue Yang's head, shoulders and back in particular. Then he rinses them off, grinning.

"You're so cute."

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Xue Yang blushes a little. "No, that's you." He kisses Xingchen's cheek before getting out of the tub. He takes one of Xingchen's hands to help him out as he grabs towels with the other.

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"Mm no. I honestly can't believe anyone wants to be with me." Xingchen mutters as he gets out of the tub, his grip on Xue Yang's hand firm. Wandering around in the dark is still difficult when it comes to getting in and out of things.

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"Who wouldn't want you?" Xue Yang blurts, sounding confused. "You're the kindest, most selfless and caring person in the world. You're so fucking beautiful too..." His voice takes a turn for the adoring as he helps Xingchen out of the tub.

He can't resist pulling Xingchen into his arms to kiss him. "I love you."

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The confusion makes him blush. He squeezes Xue Yang's hand and shakes his head, amazed anyone could think so highly of him!

"You are very, very sweet." he is about to argue when he feels himself wrapped in his lover's arms. The kiss makes him soften and he embraces Xue Yang tightly.

"I love you too. I...think better of myself...when we're together."

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"Good... That means we should always be together, so you'll never have a bad thought about yourself again." Xue Yang smiles and kisses him again. He won't allow his Xingchen to think so poorly of himself!

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He gasps and smiles slowly, amazed. Xue Yang...wants to be with him. Always? Xingchen hugs the other man to him, exhaling.

"Yes! I like that. Always." he pinks, "I'll make you feel good about yourself too, I promise."

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Xue Yang snuggles into Xingchen's arms, feeling so safe and content there. "You already do," he murmurs softly.

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Xingchen places a soft kiss against Xue Yang's temple. Those words are some of the best he could ever hear.

"You're so kind, A-Yang."