[ He doesn't answer for a long moment, swallowing over the dull ache in his throat at the thought that something might last. Something might be a safe constant, won't turn to dust in a handful of years. ]
. . . That's right. I'll make sure of that. I promise.
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leaveofabsence) wrote2025-03-14 08:34 am
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I doubt that I am the oldest being in Teyvat, let alone the many worlds that exist across the stars.
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I guess there's the Primordial One . . .
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Are you finished?
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Fine, fine. For now, yes.
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So instead he'll kiss him back. Gently. More of a comfort or intimacy than anything.
Before gathering him tighter in his arms and tucking him close to his chest. ]
For now.
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Thank you, Morax.
[ And then, softer: ]
I adore you.
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(That was fine. So was Zhongli.) ]
I adore you, too, Barbatos.
Sleep.
The problems of today can be the problems of tomorrow.
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[ Needy? Never. ]
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Has that ever not been the case?
I will be here in the morning. And for each morning after. And if we are ever apart, the wind will guide us back together again.
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. . . That's right. I'll make sure of that. I promise.
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[ A hand reaches up to continue stroking his hair. ]
You can relax now.