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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]

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. ]

[loong]

[ serious sex business!! dan feng slides an arm behind xie lian, keeping him close, a soft smile curving his mouth. ]

Well, he will need to help fertilize the eggs. Whether he'd rather do that while they are outside of your body or within is up to him.

[dianxie]

While ... Ah, I see. I don't think he would want to do it while they're outside. That might feel disconnected from you and I, we should all be in bed together. Agreed?

[ He lays his head on Dan Feng's shoulder, mindful of his own horns, and his tail coils around the blue one under the sheets. Physical love means as much to him as emotional and Xie Lian is needy, planning their future as best he can while their eggs are cosy in the next room. ]

[loong]

Yes, I agree.

[ he had thought that that might be the case, but given the importance of this ritual, the intimacy of it.. it's best that they should all be together, wrapped up in pleasure and sweet dedication. turning his head, dan feng places a kiss to xie lian's brow, then another to the base of one delicate, pearlescent horn. ]

I'll have you from behind, while he takes the front. I'd like that..

[dianxie]

Oh. Yes, that sounds ... nice.

[ Shivering at the thought and the sensitive nature of his horns, he runs a hand up and down a chest just for the pleasure of feeling Dan Feng's skin. Xie Lian blushes, humming thoughtfully. ]

H-How will we, ah. How will we put the eggs in?

[loong]

By hand.

[ dan feng hums, his fingers smoothing down xie lian's back and up again, appreciating the warmth of his skin that he always wants to sink right down into. ]

If you can't handle that, it's all right, we can incubate them outside of the womb.

[dianxie]

No, I can do it. I can handle them all. They're yours, after all, I want to take the best care of them that I can.

[ Kissing Dan Feng to seal giving his word, as if he needs to, Xie Lian wraps up in him while they await Hua Cheng's arrival; a quick mental request for him to return is all that's needed, Come home soon, the eggs need you. ]

We'll have a bigger family ... I love the idea of it.

[loong]

[ that kiss is welcomed, and dan feng hums into it, before he's pressing another line of kisses along xie lian's soft jawline. he won't argue further. if he says that he can handle it.. then he will handle it. ]

As do I, but I.. we must remain realistic, as well. The chances of them quickening is still slim.

[ and he hardly wants them to get overexcited over something that may not happen, however deeply and desperately dan feng wants it to happen. ]

Still, we can hope.

[dianxie]

Hope is all some people have, we have more than that. The pregnancy pill I took was guaranteed to work, so I have ... some confidence, that although my body is unsuited, perhaps I can still carry a child.

[ He plays with Dan Feng's hair as he speaks, determined to see this through. ]

But whether it works or not, at least for a while we had the option to try.

[loong]

.. then I shall believe in your confidence.

[ dan feng so desperately wants this to work, and perhaps he is tempering his expectations in order to keep from feeling too hurt if it does not take, but.. xie lian makes him want to hope, to be optimistic, to believe in a miracle. with a soft smile, he leans in to nudge his nose along his lover's, kissing his warm lips, slowly, gently. ]

If they take, we will need to think of names.

[dianxie]

[ That makes him smile broadly, nosing back. ]

You should choose, at least for the first. You've waited so long.