[Something about the vagueness of that statement gives Heizou pause. Not because of what Lyney said, exactly. But because he realizes that he'd started fishing for information, looking for little clues and trying to get Lyney to let something slip. He has to mentally shake himself out of that. He really does want to hear the truth from Lyney himself, and he wants to wait for the day that he's ready or when he feels like he's allowed to share. Old habits just die hard.
He gives Lyney a warm smile once his work is done, reaching to hold onto both of the magician's hands. Everything else in his head aside, Heizou is so glad that Lyney reappeared. He's... not sure what he would've done if it turned out that he'd gone forever.]
Of course, my dearest magician~ I'll be sure to take care of everything until you're completely healed.
[And... since it is settled, Heizou leans in to give him a soft, but urgent kiss.]
[Lyney turns to fully face Heizou now that the bandaging is done, and he grasps at Heizou's hands as well. The kiss is a surprise, but he kisses back eagerly... until Heizou pulls back and speaks. A guilty look crosses his face.]
I know, I know. I'm so sorry. If I had a way to warn you, believe me, I would have. I won't leave without warning if I can help it, I promise.
[Heizou just sighs a little, letting his forehead rest against Lyney's. His shoulders even sag a little, as if he's finally allowing himself to feel relieved. If he had been earlier, it was short-lived in light of all Lyney's fresh new injuries.]
I know. We can't help this sort of thing with the rifts being the way they are...
[Which is frustrating. It makes him remember the promise he made to Freminet, about being there for Lyney if the rifts took the younger boy back. But somehow at the time they hadn't really thought about what to do if it was Lyney that disappeared first. Heizou would take care of Freminet if that happened, of course. But...
Thinking about it again makes him nervous. He banishes it quickly.]
But... at least you got to see your family, right? How's your sister?
Yeah... I know. That's why I promise, if it's within my power, I'll tell you. I promise.
[Given the way the rifts are, it's hard to plan around them, especially since this is his second time vanishing. Perhaps he will vanish back to Teyvat forever... But no. He'll have to make plans to ensure that Freminet will be taken care of in the off chance he does vanish. And, he'll have to ensure that Heizou is taken care of as well... As one of his first real friends in a long time, he owes it to the man. perhaps he should make some plans...]
[But ah, it's not time to focus on that. Instead, he blinks, before smiling and looking away a bit.]
Ah, you're kind to ask, Heizou. She's doing well... far more well than I thought. Her injuries are healing nicely as well, but she always managed to bounce back from such situations.
[Heizou smiles softly, idly brushing some of that hair out of the other's eyes.] I'll do the same. I promise.
[He gives him another kiss then, just something quick and sweet as though he's using that to seal the deal. Wandering off for days at a time to investigate cases is not new behavior for him, after all. Even here, he's sometimes found himself looking into something new that's caught his interest and has taken him away for a while. But this is probably the first time Heizou's realizing just how useful the shellphones are. No matter where he goes, it's easy to send Lyney a message and tell him not to worry.
It's a good promise to keep, anyway. For once, Heizou will make sure that Lyney can find him wherever he is -- as long as he can help it.
His smile grows a little as Lyney goes on to update him about his sister, content to play idly with the other's fingers as he talks. He mentally notes that Lynette was also caught up in whatever this "misunderstanding" was, which only further confirms the theories that he's slowly been developing... But as usual, Heizou keeps it to himself.]
Good! I'm glad. I know how much you and Freminet miss her, so... at least you know things are still just fine back home.
[Hearing Heizou's heartfelt promise warms Lyney's heart. He's learned that truth and trust is something Heizou values dearly, and while that thought can be quite terrifying for someone in Lyney's field, it's also something of a reassurance. He knows that Heizou won't give such promises lightly, and he knows that no matter what, they can both rely upon each other to not vanish on each other... so long as they can help it.]
[Regardless of Heizou's theories, Lyney is just glad to talk about his sister. His expression grows lighter and less guarded as he speaks about her.]
Yeah, it was very nice to see her again. And knowing that she's doing alright... it puts my mind at ease.
[Though, at the same time, now he wants to check in with Freminet and see if he has any new wounds he's nursing... but that can happen after.]
[Knowing that Lyney feels better about having seen his sister does make Heizou happy for him in turn. It makes his smile warm as he watches Lyney's expression shift into something a little more relaxed, casually threading their fingers together. He doesn't really think about the gesture either; he's just happy that he's able to hold the magician again. Just enjoying the weight of Lyney's hand in his.]
You're together practically everyday back home, aren't you? How long did you get to be there this time?
["This time" because he remembers Lyney mentioning this had happened to him once before. It hadn't been very long in this world, but for Lyney... Heizou can't help but be curious.
And intuition also tells him that his time back home was spent without remembering a thing about being here. About Heizou. Somehow that makes his heart feel a little tight in his chest.]
Pretty much. And times we aren't, we let each other know where we are and an idea of when we'll be back.
[Everything from Freminet's diving to a House mission, they at least let each other know where they were going. The fact he's been here with Freminet, alone for so long, without Lynette... it's still so strange for him to get used to.]
Hmm... well, for quite a while, actually. We got to spend the Lantern Rite season in Liyue for the first time... heh, but poor Lynette learned the hard way that many of the dishes there were quite spicier than what we're used to. [Said with a chuckle in his voice.] What was it again? Black-Back Perch Stew? Fortunately, the Traveller was able to help make a dish that suited even our palettes. Then after that, it was just spending time at home, until...
[Until Father caught wind of the Phantom Child. Until they met the ghost of Clervie. Until that fateful duel for their lives, in which they risked everything to prove their conviction to Father.]
...until I found that strange bottle again, and I woke up back here.
[Heizou's happy to let him talk, happy to just listen as he describes events from back home. Sure that odd discomfort is still sitting there in his chest for some reason that he can't (or doesn't want to?) think about, but... Lyney's cheerful voice helps to soothe him. It's with a smile that he lets his head rest on the magician's shoulder, eyes still on his face like he's memorizing every detail of it, tracking every nuance in his voice.
Just in case.
Which is why that tiny pause doesn't go unnoticed. Heizou can fill in the gap a little, knowing that the "misunderstanding" Lyney can't talk about goes there. For once he wishes he wasn't so curious by nature, because he almost - almost - tries to poke into that again. Another day. It'll have to wait until another day.]
...I remember your weakness to spicy food. [From when it was mentioned that time they'd drank with Kaveh, at least.] So what's your favorite dish? If you tell me I'll do my best to make it for you~
[And while Heizou is taking in Lyney, Lyney does his best to take in all of Heizou. His concerned look, his soft smile, the gentle attention he's feeding Lyney... admittedly, he doesn't think he remembered Heizou very well when he went back home. He didn't really remember anything of this world when he went back. And that thought frightens him a bit; how memories can be tampered with and changed so. And with the method Father used to "execute" the wayward members of the House so fresh in his mind, a fear takes root in his heart; of not remembering those he's befriended here, not remembering those he now shared a special connection with. It's frightening, to say the least... and it's something he isn't sure he's ready to talk about yet.]
[So unbeknownst to Lyney, he follows Heizou's lead. He chooses to focus on the here and now, on talking about lighter things, like spicy food. Things that don't make his chest tighten with fear and make his heart feel like crumbling.]
My favourite dish..? Well, truthfully, I'm a fan of fish dishes. Any kind, really... oh, but I tend to stay away from fried dishes. Our performances require that Lynette and I have matching physiques, so we have to avoid eating any oily food. That's not a huge problem for me, but it can be tough for my sister; she's much more prone to eating that which smells delicious, and the fried fish they sell tends to have quite the delectable aroma...
[He lets out a wistful sigh.]
I suppose a little bit here and there doesn't hurt, but still... did you know Lynette will eat three desserts in one day if you're not keeping an eye on her?
[His smile grows, even brightens a little bit, at the mention of fried food.]
Aww, but fried food is the best! How about this- We can fry up some fish together sometime and you can cheat with me a little between performances. What do you think?
And if you feel like you need to work it off a little afterward, well... [He gives Lyney a playful wink.] I believe I can help with that~
[That reaction makes Heizou beam and he rolls back a little when he's pushed-- But that wince catches his attention. His smile drops a bit in concern, so he reaches out to take Lyney's hand again.]
Easy there... We should probably have you spending the day resting and recovering, just in case.
[He presses a little kiss to Lyney's fingers, and he winks again.]
[Lyney lets out a shaky breath as he settles, the stinging pain ebbing away after a moment. He smiles gratefully to Heizou, but it morphs to a playful smirk.]
I'm afraid it'll have to, you fiend. Please go easy on me, will you?
[Oh, Heizou's being a tease, isn't he? Well, two can play at that game. So Lyney chuckles, before leaning in a bit, batting his eye as he lets out a pleased little purr.]
You're so kind, mon coeur. What could I do to convince you further?
[He does like the sound of that purr. It makes him giggle a bit, leaning in a little as well and freeing up a hand so he can tuck some of Lyney's hair behind his ear.]
Mmm, I'm sure you could think of something. You're creative enough~
[Heizou's not even surprised to see him wince like that. It just makes his expression soften, chuckling a little as he leans in the rest of the way to give him a tiny, quick kiss.]
Lay down for me. I'll take real good care of you today~
[He'll even help Lyney lie down if he needs it, the touch of his hands soft and careful-- almost reverent, in a way.]
[Something about the trust in Lyney's smile makes Heizou's heart jump. More than the sultry pose he assumes, more than the simple fact that he's laying under him mostly bare. It brings color to Heizou's cheeks and prompts him to lean in for another slow kiss, sliding his hands gently up and down his sides, tracing over the bandages with great care.]
Missed you...
[The words are murmured, soft and affectionate against Lyney's lips before he claims them again for more of those kisses. It's not nearly as heated or desperate or needy as most of their hookups tend to be, though. It's still full of want and desire, but there's also something... something a little like longing behind it all.]
[Lyney's so used to their nights of passion being heated, rough, and messy, that this slower approach feels... almost more intimate. Though despite the kiss being slower and gentler, Lyney can feel a different kind of desperation in it. Something more than their hungry, devouring kisses can provide. And there's no hiding the way his body shudders as careful hands slide up his sides.]
[He does like the feel of that shudder, and with a smile and one last tiny kiss to Lyney's lips, Heizou shifts down a little. Trails more tiny, gentle kisses all over his skin. Careful and affectionate and soft, every single time. And when he finds them he just softly presses his lips over the bandaged areas, as if that'll somehow help them heal.
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Date: 23 Jun 2024 00:36 (UTC)He gives Lyney a warm smile once his work is done, reaching to hold onto both of the magician's hands. Everything else in his head aside, Heizou is so glad that Lyney reappeared. He's... not sure what he would've done if it turned out that he'd gone forever.]
Of course, my dearest magician~ I'll be sure to take care of everything until you're completely healed.
[And... since it is settled, Heizou leans in to give him a soft, but urgent kiss.]
I'm glad you're back. I... I missed you.
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Date: 23 Jun 2024 02:39 (UTC)I know, I know. I'm so sorry. If I had a way to warn you, believe me, I would have. I won't leave without warning if I can help it, I promise.
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Date: 23 Jun 2024 03:09 (UTC)I know. We can't help this sort of thing with the rifts being the way they are...
[Which is frustrating. It makes him remember the promise he made to Freminet, about being there for Lyney if the rifts took the younger boy back. But somehow at the time they hadn't really thought about what to do if it was Lyney that disappeared first. Heizou would take care of Freminet if that happened, of course. But...
Thinking about it again makes him nervous. He banishes it quickly.]
But... at least you got to see your family, right? How's your sister?
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Date: 23 Jun 2024 04:43 (UTC)[Given the way the rifts are, it's hard to plan around them, especially since this is his second time vanishing. Perhaps he will vanish back to Teyvat forever... But no. He'll have to make plans to ensure that Freminet will be taken care of in the off chance he does vanish. And, he'll have to ensure that Heizou is taken care of as well... As one of his first real friends in a long time, he owes it to the man. perhaps he should make some plans...]
[But ah, it's not time to focus on that. Instead, he blinks, before smiling and looking away a bit.]
Ah, you're kind to ask, Heizou. She's doing well... far more well than I thought. Her injuries are healing nicely as well, but she always managed to bounce back from such situations.
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Date: 23 Jun 2024 06:33 (UTC)[He gives him another kiss then, just something quick and sweet as though he's using that to seal the deal. Wandering off for days at a time to investigate cases is not new behavior for him, after all. Even here, he's sometimes found himself looking into something new that's caught his interest and has taken him away for a while. But this is probably the first time Heizou's realizing just how useful the shellphones are. No matter where he goes, it's easy to send Lyney a message and tell him not to worry.
It's a good promise to keep, anyway. For once, Heizou will make sure that Lyney can find him wherever he is -- as long as he can help it.
His smile grows a little as Lyney goes on to update him about his sister, content to play idly with the other's fingers as he talks. He mentally notes that Lynette was also caught up in whatever this "misunderstanding" was, which only further confirms the theories that he's slowly been developing... But as usual, Heizou keeps it to himself.]
Good! I'm glad. I know how much you and Freminet miss her, so... at least you know things are still just fine back home.
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Date: 4 Jul 2024 02:32 (UTC)[Regardless of Heizou's theories, Lyney is just glad to talk about his sister. His expression grows lighter and less guarded as he speaks about her.]
Yeah, it was very nice to see her again. And knowing that she's doing alright... it puts my mind at ease.
[Though, at the same time, now he wants to check in with Freminet and see if he has any new wounds he's nursing... but that can happen after.]
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Date: 4 Jul 2024 05:52 (UTC)You're together practically everyday back home, aren't you? How long did you get to be there this time?
["This time" because he remembers Lyney mentioning this had happened to him once before. It hadn't been very long in this world, but for Lyney... Heizou can't help but be curious.
And intuition also tells him that his time back home was spent without remembering a thing about being here. About Heizou. Somehow that makes his heart feel a little tight in his chest.]
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Date: 10 Jul 2024 03:11 (UTC)[Everything from Freminet's diving to a House mission, they at least let each other know where they were going. The fact he's been here with Freminet, alone for so long, without Lynette... it's still so strange for him to get used to.]
Hmm... well, for quite a while, actually. We got to spend the Lantern Rite season in Liyue for the first time... heh, but poor Lynette learned the hard way that many of the dishes there were quite spicier than what we're used to. [Said with a chuckle in his voice.] What was it again? Black-Back Perch Stew? Fortunately, the Traveller was able to help make a dish that suited even our palettes. Then after that, it was just spending time at home, until...
[Until Father caught wind of the Phantom Child. Until they met the ghost of Clervie. Until that fateful duel for their lives, in which they risked everything to prove their conviction to Father.]
...until I found that strange bottle again, and I woke up back here.
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Date: 10 Jul 2024 04:03 (UTC)Just in case.
Which is why that tiny pause doesn't go unnoticed. Heizou can fill in the gap a little, knowing that the "misunderstanding" Lyney can't talk about goes there. For once he wishes he wasn't so curious by nature, because he almost - almost - tries to poke into that again. Another day. It'll have to wait until another day.]
...I remember your weakness to spicy food. [From when it was mentioned that time they'd drank with Kaveh, at least.] So what's your favorite dish? If you tell me I'll do my best to make it for you~
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Date: 10 Jul 2024 05:40 (UTC)[So unbeknownst to Lyney, he follows Heizou's lead. He chooses to focus on the here and now, on talking about lighter things, like spicy food. Things that don't make his chest tighten with fear and make his heart feel like crumbling.]
My favourite dish..? Well, truthfully, I'm a fan of fish dishes. Any kind, really... oh, but I tend to stay away from fried dishes. Our performances require that Lynette and I have matching physiques, so we have to avoid eating any oily food. That's not a huge problem for me, but it can be tough for my sister; she's much more prone to eating that which smells delicious, and the fried fish they sell tends to have quite the delectable aroma...
[He lets out a wistful sigh.]
I suppose a little bit here and there doesn't hurt, but still... did you know Lynette will eat three desserts in one day if you're not keeping an eye on her?
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Date: 10 Jul 2024 06:16 (UTC)Aww, but fried food is the best! How about this- We can fry up some fish together sometime and you can cheat with me a little between performances. What do you think?
And if you feel like you need to work it off a little afterward, well... [He gives Lyney a playful wink.] I believe I can help with that~
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Date: 10 Jul 2024 20:25 (UTC)Oh? Heizou, are you bribing me with scandalous acts to get me to break my diet? I didn't think you'd be so dastardly!
[Of course, his shock is all overly-elaborated.]
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Date: 10 Jul 2024 20:51 (UTC)[His tone is all sing song and playful, and he's absolutely feigning innocence at the moment.]
I had no idea jogging and sparring could be considered scandalous~
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Date: 11 Jul 2024 02:04 (UTC)[Lyney blinks, before he laughs out loud.]
Oh Heizou, my dear detective, you are absolutely a menace!
[He lightly pushes at Heizou, but winces as the movement aggravates one of his burns.]
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Date: 11 Jul 2024 02:18 (UTC)Easy there... We should probably have you spending the day resting and recovering, just in case.
[He presses a little kiss to Lyney's fingers, and he winks again.]
I suppose scandalous jogging can wait~
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Date: 12 Jul 2024 23:41 (UTC)I'm afraid it'll have to, you fiend. Please go easy on me, will you?
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Date: 13 Jul 2024 01:09 (UTC)My goodness, that's not a very nice thing to call someone who's just trying to look out for you~
[Heizou plants a few more light little kisses to Lyney's fingers-- then trails a few more down along his wrist and forearm.]
But since you said "please", I guess I could be forgiving and consider it.
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Date: 18 Jul 2024 00:00 (UTC)You're so kind, mon coeur. What could I do to convince you further?
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Date: 18 Jul 2024 02:08 (UTC)Mmm, I'm sure you could think of something. You're creative enough~
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Date: 23 Jul 2024 06:44 (UTC)Well, I could always--!
[He moved to lean in, but ow, that's a burn. He winces, pausing where he is. If only he didn't have these injuries...]
[But then, that gives him an idea. He looks to Heizou, quickly banishing the pained look for a sultry one.]
It seems I may not be able to be as... active with all these injuries. If only there were someone to kiss them all better...
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Date: 23 Jul 2024 17:12 (UTC)Lay down for me. I'll take real good care of you today~
[He'll even help Lyney lie down if he needs it, the touch of his hands soft and careful-- almost reverent, in a way.]
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Date: 23 Jul 2024 23:13 (UTC)Of course. If it's you, mon coeur, I know I'm in good hands~
[He tries to strike something of a pose... or at least as much of a pose as he can lying down and also sporting burn injuries.]
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Date: 24 Jul 2024 00:00 (UTC)Missed you...
[The words are murmured, soft and affectionate against Lyney's lips before he claims them again for more of those kisses. It's not nearly as heated or desperate or needy as most of their hookups tend to be, though. It's still full of want and desire, but there's also something... something a little like longing behind it all.]
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Date: 24 Jul 2024 00:49 (UTC)So glad to be back...
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Date: 24 Jul 2024 01:47 (UTC)Just the way Lyney requested.]
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