#vigilantshadow

[freedomwisp]

“There’s nothing wrong with you. There is absolutely nothing wrong with you. Don’t ever let yourself believe that there is.”

The tone of the yaksha's voice caught the bard by surprise, his fingers freezing for a moment on the familiar lyre before a soft chuckle passed his lips.

"Ah, you're too kind to me; I shouldn't have disappeared as I did."

A small shake of his head followed his quiet words, his fingers plucking out a melancholy tune that filled the silence between them.

"...I did not expect you to be waiting after all this time."

[freedomwisp]

@vigilant-shadow​ liked a starter call~

Everything had turned bad so fast; one second he had been enjoying his newly found closeness and growing relationship with the Yaksha, the next he had been quite literally torn away from the other, forced into a fight that had lasted for nearly a year and had left him broken and exhausted beyond belief. The quiet sound of his shoes clicking against the hardwood floor of the inn was almost deafeningly loud in the silence as he passed the receptionist and dragged himself up the stairs without another word; even after a short time that probably felt like a blink to the two non-humans, he knew for a fact Xiao had not changed his place of residence.

He could only wish he was still welcomed back, after not being able to reach out to the other in any way. 

From Xiao’s point of view, he had simply... vanished.

With a tired sigh, his hand rose up to rap his knuckles against the closed door, uneasily shifting his weight from one foot to the other; he quite literally looked like he had been wrung dry from every positive emotion that he was known for.

[kanedoji]

@vigilant-shadow -- ;

He couldn’t sleep. It was a succinct way of explaining an old problem, of how Itto had once spent his childhood nights with a drumming heart as heavy eyelids fought to stay open, ranging his gaze over the boundary of their encampment for threats he’d outgrown the need to remain vigilant for. Propped against the gnarled base of a tree, tapered ears pricked to the sound of footfalls in the underbrush. 

He sighed, even quieter. 

“Sorry... I couldn’t sleep.”

[kanedoji]

💋

Xiao was getting bolder, and damn was it both adorable and relieving to see. Each and every day did the Yaksha grow more comfortable with gestures of affection, both giving and receiving. That day, as Itto had been napping with Ushio and Xiao in the warm sunlight, both tucked into his side, long lashes fluttered open when he felt soft lips press on his, smiling into the kiss. Yet, before Xiao could pull away, Itto leaned to kiss him back in a sweet reply.

"Hello to you, too, Anchan.~"

[kanedoji]

//Okay, one: Happy birthday you wonderful human!! And two: I absolutely adore your Itto. I love how you took someone who's, to most people, just 'himbo', and turned him into a character with such depth. I also love the story you gave him and just-- Yeah I love him and would die for him.

I EMBRACE YOU VERY TENDERLY... If I'm honest, though, something doubly needs to be said towards your Xiao, too. Xiao has a very troubled past, but you manage to approach it with a very rare kind of sensitivity that's not easy to come by. Now, I won't go into details here (since it's not my business), but the way you incorporate a very real understanding of those difficulties really blends so cohesively with your characterization and I love it! Seriously, bless you for RPing with me and gifting such amazing experiences so far, because I'll treasure them always!

[kanedoji]

vigilant-shadow

He'd gladly join the cuddle pile if he wasn't scared of hurting someone, and if he wasn't so shy- Maybe he'll just hide from everyone else by curling up next to the oni into a teeny ball.

Nope, not happening! So, Itto proceeds to wrap both burly arms around Xiao engulf him close to his chest. All while nuzzling into his neck and kissing his pulse softly--

[kanedoji]

I guess maybe that’s why I’m lying to my therapist.

//Modern verse?

The ol' stretch and yawn was probably a cheap ploy just to get Xiao closer to his side, but he doubted the older between the two of them really minded. The subway clattered along the tracks and lights within the cabin flickered, but it was the chill that concerned him more. Instead of keeping the contact loose, Itto brought Xiao close into his side while the other kept his kneecaps tucked close to his chest, hugging his petite frame with the odd shiver he tried to brush off. Draping a burly arm over slender shoulders, he drew Xiao close to his side where the other could cuddle close, laying his cheek sweetly on the rocker's chest.

The story of how one of the most prolific rock stars in the world met a former mafioso was a strange tale to recall, but with someone so intimidating appearing so demure and small curled into his side, a slim arm wrapped over Itto's broad stomach, it would sound like a total fable.

"You wanna talk about it?" he murmured into Xiao's hair, pressing a few tender kisses along his hairline. To at least give him some sense of sanctuary, if nothing else, he reflected while nuzzling into malachite locks.

[glaciescustodia]

Cont / X

One could easily make dent onto the fabric and she would not mind nor how he ended up clinging as if for dear life. 

Its with a content hum that Huashui, as she mostly calls herself, returned the very favor by tightening up her own hold. Archons forbid, that even after reuniting with Xiao, with a brother of hers, she still missed him greatly, far too greatly. 

She sees no reason to say a word yet, the hug is much warm... its nice.

@vigilant-shadow​