#cloudpiercer

[soundingstars]

The relationship with Caelus was still new after the two managed to confess those feelings for one another after the events of Belobog. He had never had feelings for someone like this, it was new to him. It was new for the both of them from what Dan Heng could tell already.

They would have to learn together throughout this journey about where their relationship was going to take them. He wanted to be here though. He wanted to share everything that he could possibly share with Caelus.

His burden though. Dan Heng didn't know if he would be able to share that with him just yet. He had a secret he was carrying, a secret he couldn't bring himself to speak about.

Not until he was ready.

Slowly, Caelus started to come spend time in his room even though he really didn't have a proper bed. It seemed that he didn't mind though because of how many times he has woken up with their limbs tangled up together. Dan Heng tended to be an early riser though letting him sleep until he decided to wake him up unless March or one of the others came to his door.

He was aware that the others most likely knew that their was something going on between them. Not that Dan Heng was trying to hide it.

Sitting at that small table of his, Dan Heng was focused on the mirror in front of him as his fingers carefully held the brush between his fingers. A brush that was putting on the familiar makeup he tended to wear on a daily basis.

This would be the first time that Caelus would see him putting it on.

@bringxthexfirexmultimusesx

[haaaaaaaaaaaave-you-met-ted]

Cloudpiercer by Dan Scott

[soundingstars]

[🕰] - What would they say to their past self if they could? (for Dan Heng) [💭] - What's a memory that they are very fond of? (for Jiaoqiu)

✨️Headcanon emoji meme✨️|still accepting|

What would they say to their past self if they could? (for Dan Heng)

There is much that Dan Heng would like to tell his past self while it would be difficult for him to forgive Dan Feng for everything that he did because of the punishment that fell on his shoulders. He is grateful that he was able to become a member of the Astral Express traveling with people who he does consider to be his family. He would voice his opinions on the mistakes that Dan Feng did make since he was the reason why things ended up getting missed up for his kind. Along with everything that Dan Heng had to deal with while he was stuck in that cold prison. 

[💭] - What's a memory that they are very fond of? (for Jiaoqiu)

The first meal that he was able to make for Feixiao and Moze is one that Jiaoqiu is very fond of. Their reactions told him how much they did enjoy his cooking despite the amount of spice that he had added to it, but it was obvious to him that a meal was needed after they first crossed paths. Jiaoqiu had healed their wounds and made sure the both of them got plenty to eat during their recovery. Meals that he would continue to make for them afterwards.

[soundingstars]

@cfstarlitnights x

Dan Heng did not mind that Xing decided to spend time in his room working on adding information to the work to keep the archive updated. It was his job as the Archivist to make sure that it would stay up to date while she somehow volunteered to help. It made things a little easier on his part since he was always adding new details to different sections on a daily basis especially after they are unable to uncover more of the truth. Details that tend to be uncovered more each day when it comes to visiting new places whether it was for the sake of getting supplies or a situation that was brought to their attention. 

Xing was a friend though. Xing was someone that the crew trusted. 

After arriving in his room, Dan Heng decided to lay down to get some rest leaving Xing to her own devices. Her presence never bothered him as he slept because of her quiet nature. There were times he had actually forgotten she was there when he was sleeping because of how quiet she actually was. The extra blanket was appreciated since there were times a cold chill could linger aboard the train depending on the area that they were traveling through. The temperature was something that would always be out of their control throughout this long journey of their’s. One that was going to continue for quite some time because of the events that would forever be tied to the presence of a Stellaron and their enemies. 

The dragonic being had his back turned to Xing as he slept, not noticing that she had moved closer to where his bed was as she continued to look over the gathered content. The others were most likely going to settle down for the night soon which would give her the chance she was waiting for. The chance to head to any part of the train that she wanted to sit out to watch the stars that lingered outside of the windows of the Astral Express. 

A sudden shift of his weight. Clenched fists before that gasp escaped from his lips as he quickly sat up trying to get his bearings. 

He had forgotten that Xing was there and the looming nightmare was something that his mind was still focused on which is why he jumped. The reason why he jumped to the hand moving to rest against his back. Dan Heng unconsciously leaned his head back feeling those arms make their way around his chest to hopefully calm his breathing while listening to her words. Her presence would hopefully be enough to chase the memory of the nightmare away knowing that she was there. A small nod escaped from him doing his best to focus on her. Doing his best to keep his thoughts from drifting toward the nightmare that was unfortunately connected to the Xianzhou Luofu. 

“You’ve been working hard. There was a lot of information we managed to gather from that visit along with updating information connected to the Aeons.” A conversation to distract his thoughts from the nightmare would be beneficial to him during that moment. A small nod was given as a cup of tea would help calm his nerves, but he doubted that he could bring himself to speak about the nightmare that easily. Anything connected to his past was a touchy subject. It was a side of him that he had yet to bring up to the rest of the Astral Express, but they didn’t ask questions since he managed to gain their trust. “Thank you, I could use some tea.”

[soundingstars]

@cpirits x

Silence lingered on the interior of the Express telling Dan Heng that everyone had either settled down for the night or there was a task keeping them occupied. It seemed that Caelus failed to make it to his room though. It was obvious to him that he ended up falling asleep there. 

A small breath escaped from him before deciding to carefully pick Caelus up since the couch wasn’t the best to fall asleep on sometimes. He has fallen asleep on it a few times himself before deciding to claim the archive room as his own. Dan Heng made sure not to wake him deciding to take him to his room to rest for the rest of the night.

[art-of-mtg]

Cloudpiercer (Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths) - Steve Ellis

[soundingstars]

“Listen to me. . . take deep breaths, yes follow my breathing just like that. There’s no need to panic, I’m right here now, aren’t I? You’re safe.” (from Xing @cfstarlightnights )

Protective prompts |still accepting|

Nightmares. A situation that has had a habit of making an appearance when Dan Heng least expected it to happen since he was supposed to be resting. A nightmare which decided to make an appearance tonight after the Astral Express settled down for the night. A nightmare connected to the past. 

Familiar faces and voices flashed through his mind. All because of the decisions that Dan Feng made which left a heavy burden resting heavily on his shoulders. A burden that Dan Heng struggled to escape from since he was an outcast from the Xianzhou Luofu. A place he wouldn’t be welcomed back with open arms. 

The Astral Express was his home for now. 

A sudden flash. A gasp escaped from his lips. A heaving chest as each breath continued to escape from his lips. 

A hand resting against his back which caused Dan Heng to jump slightly before listening to the familiar voice that belonged to Xing. He must have fallen asleep at some point. He didn’t recall when though. 

A small nod as he focused on trying to calm his breathing while trying to sort through his racing thoughts. 

“Sorry Xing... Did I wake you?” 

@cfstarlightnights @battleguqin

[soundingstars]

“you hide behind that facade so much. why?”(from Xing @cfstarlightnights )

when it gets hard || sentence starters. |still accepting|

Dan Heng often kept to himself even though he was open to the ones who he did trust even though it did take time for that trust to be gained. He found people he could trust, but the heavy burden of his past continued to rest on his shoulders. It was one that he had yet to truly bring up his traveling companions since it was something that he could bring himself to talk about. 

The small group had enough to deal with since there were more important things to deal with because of the plants that needed their assistance. Especially when the presence of a Stellaron decided to make an appearance. It was unknown where their next stop was going to take them, but the Astral Express would be there to assist when the time called for it. 

A new crew member. One who was obviously different, but everyone had agreed to allow her to stay during their journey. She wasn’t a threat. She was someone who was proven to be helpful since they first crossed paths, but there was still more to learn about her. Xing wasn’t the only one who was possibly hiding secrets. 

Dan Heng had his own secrets. He wasn’t ready to reveal the truth about his lineage. He wasn’t ready to speak about the heavy burden that continued to rest heavily against his shoulders. 

A book resting between his fingers. A simple question which caused him to glance up from the page that he had been focused on. A question Dan Heng wasn’t going to answer that easily since it would make him speak the truth about his burdens. About his troublesome past. 

“What facade would that be?” 

@cfstarlightnights @battleguqin