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The young man's lashes flutter with a softened, drowsy gaze. It's those very same lashes that had gotten a hold of Ryuujin's attention in the first place. They looked so long and pretty when at rest and now they frame an enchanting pair of warm browns bathed in the wintry, afternoon sun.
Had he been gifted with the same powers as his father's, Ryuujin would have loved to tap into the mortal's dreams— find that essence of peace and tranquility that has the young man at a restful stillness. He almost feels bad for waking him. Almost. But dusting petals on the chorus of green tresses is an irresistible urge similar to watching him sleep.
They simply look so nice and cute on the young man's hair and it's with immense disappointment that he now sees a few of them spilling onto the opened book.
"Dreaming of flowers, you say? Is it not too far a fetch to assume the flowers from your world bring you a warm sense of comfort?"











