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[loong]

[ dan feng is no god, but he's quicker than your average human and able to teleport short distances - is it foolish to use his cloudhymn magic to get home quickly to fuck an eager little god? well. maybe. probably. the preceptors surely would have frowned upon it, but dan feng has been done with them for quite a long time, and he's apparently not above using his abilities for naughty reasons.

his cottage in the woods is comfortable, nestled by a cool river that meets the sea not far from here. it's not a large abode, certainly not like what he'd been given as the high elder, but it's cozy, and more importantly, it is his, something he built on his own merit, nothing inherited, nothing forced upon him. and right now, there's a needy little godling in his bed; his door has never seemed so welcoming.

slipping through the front door, dan feng moves directly toward the bedroom, shrugging off his heavy coat as he goes. the house is empty save for the two of them, so he leaves the door open as he enters, his luminous gaze settling on xie lian, spread beautifully across his covers, as promised.

a breath leaves him. ]

I see you haven't fallen asleep.

[ stepping out of his boots, he peels away his gloves, tossing them onto a chair by the door. ]

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[dianxie]

Yes.

[ He cups Dan Feng's cheek, looking him in the eye through his tear-damp lashes, flushed pink with exertion. So much about this moment is sexual but there's genuine emotion beneath it all that infuses Xie Lian's soft voice. ]

If I can do it, I want to. I want to at least try for you.

[loong]

[ he does not doubt his lover, his mate - his devotion is quite clear, and he can see the honesty in xie lian's lovely eyes. exhaling softly, dan feng tips their brows together. ]

And Hua Cheng? He is of the same mind?

[dianxie]

San Lang wants the child too, he is not jealous. [ His thumb glides over Dan Feng's cheekbone, combing his hair behind a pointed ear. ] The only reason he isn't here to offer the same is his reluctance to bear, which he is sorry for.

[loong]

[ dan feng shakes his head. ]

He needn't apologize for that. If this works.. then perhaps we can discuss other arrangements.

[ a way for san lang, too, to sire children with them, if dan feng is willing to bear, or tend the eggs the old fashioned way. but for now - as if on cue, he feels the sharp pain in his abdomen that signified their coming. with a soft hiss, dan feng draws back, his cock sliding free as it softens. ]

The bath will be the best place for this.

[dianxie]

A-Feng, does it hurt?

[ Sore and aching as he is, he all but ignores his own pains (practiced at it after so many years) and gets to his knees, an arm around Dan Feng as he gives him another to brace himself on and help him up. ]

Come with me, I'll help you in.

[ Thankfully, Hua Cheng's bougie walk-in bath is floor-level in the next room and it's easy enough to immerse them in the warm water. He never stops fussing Dan Feng all the way. ]

[loong]

It is nothing that I cannot handle.

[ he says gently, while they climb to their feet, shedding the last few clinging garments on the way to the bath. it's lovely and convenient, both! sinking into the water is an immediate relief, and dan feng reclines back with a sigh, reaching one hand between his legs to feel his swollen vent, where a lovely, pearlescent egg is already beginning to emerge. ]

You don't need to fuss, my heart. [ he murmurs, pressing a soft kiss to xie lian's cheek, and the corner of his mouth. ]

[dianxie]

Of course I'm going to fuss.

[ He curls an arm around him and stays close, looking down in the water. His hand slides down Dan Feng's body, chest and abdomen, pausing by a hip. ]

Sh-Should I help, or ... ?

[loong]

Mm. Here..

[ though this is an incredibly intimate process, he trusts xie lian fully, so he takes that hand at his hip and pulls it between his legs, just in time for the egg to slip free, warm and soft, right into his palm. ]

[dianxie]

[ He startles a little but catches the egg anyway, moving between Dan Feng's legs with the egg cradled in both palms. Looking at it closely, it's beautiful; pearly and opalescent, a little soft beneath his thumb as it passes over the top. His smile widens, tears in the corners of his eyes as he leans in for a kiss. ]

It's so beautiful.

[loong]

[ dan feng's gaze passes over the pearlescent scaled egg, then up to xie lian's beautiful face - he looks so pleased.. what does dan feng have to feel nervous about? a soft smile curves his mouth, and he tips his forehead to touch his lover's. ]

It's yours. [ a beat, and he winces again. ] There will be a few more..

[dianxie]

Oh? Oh! [ More!! ] Hold onto me.

[ He guides Dan Feng's grip to his shoulders, positioning himself in a better angle; two fingertips gently trace the line of that swollen slit, coaxing him with caresses and soft encouragement as kisses nuzzle a cheek. ]

Take deep breaths, slow and even. I'll make sure they're safe.

[loong]

[ in the end, it's not a terribly long process, perhaps ten minutes in total as dan feng groans softly, his eggs slipping from his body and into xie lian's waiting hands, gentle and encouraging. he tries not to grasp too hard at his mate's shoulders as the discomfort builds in waves, and by the end he's feeling sore between the legs, his breathing labored, but slow, measured, as instructed.

there are four eggs in total, each around the size of an apple, all of them soft-shelled and pearly, still warm from his body. with a shudder, dan feng's body falls back against the wall of the tub, his eyes closing as he gathers himself for a moment. ]

I think.. that is all of them.

[dianxie]

[ Four! Four eggs. Xie Lian keeps them safely in his arms as they are squeezed out one by one, the tightness of the passage they're exiting explaining their need to be so soft. ]

Stay there, I'll put them to one side and then help you out.

[ Using one of the blankets on the bed he creates a little nest and folds them on top, tucking them in with a whispered promise to shortly return. Splashing his way into the bath with no thought for his own aching body (not important anymore!!) Xie Lian offers Dan Feng his supporting arms. ]

Here, love, let's get you into bed. You need to lie down.

[loong]

I'm all right, Lian-xiong. Just a little sore.

[ the eggs are not tiny, but they're soft enough that nothing had torn on the way out, only stretched uncomfortably, nothing he cannot heal himself once he's caught his breath. but xie lian always seems to enjoy fussing over him, so dan feng allows him to help him out of the bath and back toward the bed, where their eggs await, nestled in a soft blanket. ]

If you are.. still sure that this is what you want, we will need to incubate them.

[dianxie]

I'm sure, I'm sure! Incubate, yes. How do we do that?

[ Once Dan Feng is settled in bed, Xie Lian scoops up the blanket-nest of eggs to keep them warm and pets them as if to reassure each one he's close. ]

[loong]

We select one or two, and you take them into your body, and hope that they quicken. It is possible that -

[ he frowns, thoughtful as he gazes over the lovely eggs in xie lian's arms. ]

- that San Lang could be a part of this, as well, lending his seed to them. If he so chooses.

[dianxie]

[ His eyes widen and he nods, jaw setting. ]

I can take all of them.

[ He will, he isn't leaving a single one out! ]

I could call him via the Spiritual Communication Array, he would want to be here for this. But, ah, his s-seed, [ stuttering shyly now of all times, ] we would have to work him up, I suppose? Or you could while I hold these, if you're up to it ... ?

[loong]

[ why are you shy now, xie lian?? ]

All of them? You're certain? The chances of them all taking is slim, but it's still a possibility..

[ dan feng is trying not to be too hopeful that even one will take, to be honest, to resist the potential disappointment, but he still needs to be realistic. but if xie lian is sure - ]

As for San Lang.. the three of us together, I think. [ that would be the most meaningful, considering they are attempting to bring these children into the world together. ] The eggs will keep, in a warm bath. They will want the moisture.

[dianxie]

Alright, then ... [ Planning everything in a hurry, worried about the eggs getting cold, he kneels up on the bed. ] I'll put them in a basket so they can float while they wait for us, I can call San Lang along the way.

[ He gives Dan Feng a fond look, flushed and happy. His nerves and excitement are one beast. ]

Stay here, I'll be right back!

[ Again. ]

[loong]

[ oh, his sweet xie lian, always in such a hurry to be helpful and kind.. dan feng can't help his concerned frown, but he won't argue. instead, he simply sits up in bed and waits for his mate to return, and once he shows himself again, he reaches out one hand. ]

Come here, my heart.

[dianxie]

[ Xie Lian hops into bed and wraps his arms around Dan Feng in an emotional hug, trying to be careful but also desperate to be close. When he kisses him, he cups Dan Feng's cheeks and rests their foreheads together. ]

You're amazing, you really are.

[loong]

I am not half as warm and sincere as you are.

[ xie lian is truly special, a warm light that others gather around. dan feng would be lost without him. without both of them. nevertheless, he hums as he nudges their noses together, pressing a kiss to one corner of xie lian's mouth, then the other. ]

Are you feeling sore? Let me heal you.

[dianxie]

Ah, it isn't necessary, but ...

[ Hooking a leg over Dan Feng's hip, he snuggles in close and his tail thumps happily on the bedspread. ]

Thank you.

[loong]

[ it may not be necessary to xie lian, but it certainly is to dan feng, so without another moment's hesitation he places his hand over xie lian's abdomen. the cloudhymn healing is cool as it spreads, erasing any abrasions or internal bruising that his lover might have been experiencing. ]

Better?

[dianxie]

Ahh, yes. I'll call San Lang now, although ... what do you need him to do, so I can relay the correct instructions for when he gets here? He likes to be prepared.

[ Serious sex business!! Xie Lian kisses Dan Feng because he frankly can't stop himself, sliding a leg over his lap to sit atop him and idly slump forward for a cuddle. ]