&. * 𝕿𝖗𝖚𝖘𝖙 𝕸𝔂 𝕽𝖆𝖌𝖊

𝒟𝓇𝒶𝓋𝑒𝓃 𝐹𝒶𝓁𝒸𝑜𝓃𝑒. 𝟥𝟤. 𝐻𝓊𝓂𝒶𝓃 𝓈𝓁𝒶𝓋𝑒. 𝒫𝒾𝒶𝓃𝒾𝓈𝓉. &. 𝓩𝖍𝖔𝖓𝖌𝖑𝖎 𝕳𝖚𝖆𝖓𝖌. 𝕹𝖔𝖇𝖑𝖊 𝖛𝖆𝖒𝖕𝖎𝖗𝖊. 95. 𝕭𝖑𝖔𝖔𝖉 𝖐𝖓𝖎𝖌𝖍𝖙.

[theirtears]

fcllenflower​:

@theirtears

“Do my eyes deceive me?” The Chinese language rolled off his tongue, fluent and native. Yet his quicken footsteps were louder. He was overwhelmed with joy for the first time in a very very long time. Had he been away so long? “Zhongli!” He wrapped his arms around his son, lifting him off the floor like he was a child still and twirling him around as he hugged him. “You have grown! I’m sorry I missed your birthday; did you get my present though?” He hoped the nice and expensive car reached him in one peice. “How is your mother? Did she not come with you?”

It was true that it had been many years since he last saw his father. At the very least, physically and face-to-face, but that did not mean that Zhongli had not been allowed to see him through videos or pictures. It wasn’t that he never wanted to visit his father, either. He simply never saw a chance to fly out and visit. Then again, he could have done the same, right? The majority of the time, Zhongli simply assumed there were problems in the marriage of his parents. Perhaps they got into a feud in which they wished not to see each other, or they had both been too wrapped up in their own projects. 

“Father, he-” The young vampire didn’t even get a chance to spill out any other words as his father rushed to pull him into an embrace. It happened so quick, he didn’t even get much of a chance to react as he was lifted off his feet. Zhongli let out a chuckle, the edges of his lips curving upwards into a smile. “Your gift was very hard to miss, and I quite enjoyed it.” He pulled away from their embrace, offering a small bow of his head. “I know I’ve thanked you for it before, but I’d like to thank you again.” As a Huang, the world was truly at his feet. Well, almost all of it. He shook his head at the mention of his mother, shoving his hands in his pockets. “She’s been... busy. I’m not so sure when she will come.” He was tempted to question if their relationship had been well, but instead, he bit his tongue, clearing his throat in an attempt to stir from the subject. “So, will you be giving me a grand tour?”

[theirtears]

lunawclf​:

“Oh, you’re not?” That surprised her, that this being his first day in the region. She wondered where he’d come from, and why he’d find himself down in the underbank, of all places. Perhaps he’d gotten lost, and instead of going back home he’d stay for the show. “Welcome, then. Hope the city has been treating you well enough.” Knowing the city that might not always be the case, though from her perspective she isn’t often treated very well. “Not exactly, no. We try to do it on the weekends, but some times it’ll change to a week night depending. Especially if there is a full moon close.” She explained, doing it on the weekends gave them the week to rest and prepare for another set of shows.

“I’m from China.” Zhongli offered a half-smile, unsure if he should approach her any more than he already had. With all other species fearing vampires, it always made it difficult for him to determine what was good from bad so fast. “I lived with my mother there until my father requested I come here. First day in and I’m already quite... bored.” His brows furrowed together at the lack of finding a better term for it, but it was true. He knew nothing of circuses, but now that he thought about it their schedule did make sense. “You seem like good company.” Or at the very least, he hoped she was. It would take some time for her to let her guard down around him. “What is your name?”

[theirtears]

meixhuang​:

Mei was sitting by the window as she poured over one of her notebooks, jotting down formulas and ideas in between sips of her tea when a shadow came over her. “Is there a reason you’re standing so close?” she asked, not even looking up to see who it was.

@xadlibitumhqstarters​

“Boo.” His tone wasn’t all as enthusiastic as it would have initially been, though even so he managed to smile at his aunt. “I wanted to see what you were writing.” Zhongli folded his arms over his chest as he continued to watch her, not daring to take a step back just yet. “Is this top secret?”

[theirtears]

rcsesthrn​:

“I think mother nature is trying to tell us something with the weather.” She said, hugging at her middle as she leaned up against the building. She had been standing there for no more than ten minutes, and in that time she could have sworn her toes were beginning to freeze over. “Could at least give up proper warm clothes to handle this… crazy weather we’re having. Don’t think I can feel my tits or my toes.” 

@xadlibitumhqstarters​

As always, the complaining of humans was incessant. It never seemed to stop and it quite honestly gave him a headache. That didn’t mean he would break his composure just yet. So far, Zhongli had been a wolf in sheep’s clothing. “Maybe I can help you with that.” He put out his hand for her to take, offering a slight smile. “Shall we?”

[kurrusu]

[pettycentral]

[theirtears]

the-cosmo-eversham​:

“Then I’m living life to it’s fullest!” Cosmo grinned at the blonde, only laughing when she took the champagne and began to gulp down the expensive alcohol “I’ll bet those prissy fangers weren’t expecting us to do this with their alcohol?” He laughed, taking the bottle and nodding in approval. “Hm, you know…I think that it does?”

“Better make sure to take some more on our way out. Not like they don’t have a couple hundred more stashed away.” She chuckled, letting him take the bottle from her hands. She wiped at her lips with the back of her hand as they continued to walk. Skylar was already starting to feel warm. “I feel like I’ve never properly gotten to know you.”

[theirtears]

the-effy-fortier​:

“He is nice, he’s an Eversham- afterall they’re solid allies of us. It’s simply just the way he acts without little care for his well being. It’s not a trait I’ll enjoy in wolves in our small numbers” She sighed “Should we be grateful? Trotted out like charity cases? They have us here to quietly mock us.” she grunted, setting down her glass “I need some air…”

“Understandable. Don’t worry, it’s nothing serious--I promise.” She couldn’t help but chuckle at having reassured her on the matter. She had a point. It was true, and there was no reason to act like it wasn’t. “Hmm, what’s new, right?” A sad smile spread across her lips, unsure of how to console her. “Mind if I tag along?”

[theirtears]

the-august-nash​:

“Hey, it’s not so bad. I’m happy that they’ve had a home for all this time. I just wasn’t expecting two room mates for me to come back to” He chuckled, waving off her concern “Besides, I’m not gonna kick out a pregnant wolf am i?” he added. “Oh hey, I’ll be okay. They at least clean up most of the time and they’re fun to talk to. But I’ll be sure to remember it Sky, so…How are you and Troy?” He tested, unaware of their break up.

She sighed, crossing her arms. “Well hey, if two’s too much for you, you can always come crash at my place. It’ll give you some time to look around for a place without having to worry about rent for a while.” Skylar offered happily, a warm smile spreading across her lips. Some company wouldn’t have bothered her. 'Twas certainly the season to have pups, it seemed. Perhaps soon their numbers could grow to a rate that wasn’t so alarmingly low. “We’re...” She bit her lip, letting out an awkward chuckle. “We’ve been broken up for a couple of years now. We thought it may have been the best thing to do.”

[theirtears]

reedpxrker​:

He pulled away gently when Draven froze against him. Was his kiss really that much of a shock? *Oh how embarrassing this was.* Perhaps it had been a bit presumptuous to do something like that so suddenly. Afraid to look back at the other, he kept his gaze lowered as he leaned away. “Because I’ve always…sorta wanted to?” Reed, suddenly feeling a bit self conscious returned his feet flat against the ground and let his hands fall to Draven’s shoulders. His heart sunk a bit, knowing his affections might’ve always been misplaced. But he didn’t regret it, any of it. It was still worth it. “I should have asked you first…” he admitted quietly. “I’m so sorry.” 

Part of him should have expected it. Perhaps it would explain why Reed was all the more affectionate towards Draven. For the longest time, he thought it was nothing more than an act of pity to comfort Draven. It always made his feelings towards Reed feel... confusing. He knew he cared about the brunette, and he knew he loved him. The only thing he didn’t know was just how much he loved Reed. Draven listened quietly as Reed attempted to apologize for his actions. Without another word, he took another step forward to completely close the space between them, cupping Reed’s face in his hands. In the heat of the moment, his lips pressed harshly against Reed’s, refusing to pull back just yet.

[theirtears]

verityxravensback​:

Verity let out a breath as he finally did as told, pulling her face against his and kissing her- something she happily reciprocated. He was definitely handsome, and so well behaved, so good–for her. And if there was one thing Verity liked, it was devotion. She could feel Draven’s hand move down her spine, searching before both hands moved to grip at her, easily lifting her up and settling her on top of her desk, a move that admittedly, definitely turned her on. She watched him as he settled between her legs, pushing her thighs apart and she let him before she reached down for the flowy material of her dress and she bunched it up a bit, getting it out of the way. All the while she watched him, eyes glued to him and she let out a soft little hum as he nipped at her thigh, prompting her to spread her legs a bit more for him. Verity’s free hand moved down, running it through his hair and giving the nape of his neck a little squeeze. “You can do whatever you want.” She practically purred, giving him free reign. All the while her fingers still sunken into the shorter hairs at the back of his neck. “I told you- please me.”

She sounded as desperate as he was. For a moment, it felt like he almost had control of the situation. Nonetheless, he was eager to please her, and so his tongue traced along her inner thigh slowly, stopping just at her wet core. A hand pushed back at the back of one of her thighs, the other moving to the small of her back as he pushed her wet slit against his lips. Draven wasted no time to suck lightly at her clit, his tongue swishing up and down her pink bud repeatedly. How he yearned to hear her call out his name, to receive praise and approval from her: the only vampire he would find himself crawling back to.

[theirtears]

reedpxrker​:​

Realizing he was addressing to Lord Huang’s son, Reed came to be a little embarrassed of his attire–the short sheer red robe he’d been given to wear. His hands clasped together came to rest at his front in order to cover himself modestly. He bowed slightly and kept his gaze low, not sure how formal of a master Zhongli was. “Yes,” he answered. “It’s a pleasure to meet you.” He’d heard so many things about him from Zufeng, but…perhaps it wasn’t the best idea to start off too familiar. Reed wasn’t entirely sure what he would be like. The mispronunciation of his name was amusing, but he didn’t dare laugh. So instead, he simply offered a friendly smile. “It’s Reed, sir..”

“Right.” If Reed hadn’t smelled of his father, then Zhongli would have easily mistook this human for another measly servant. He must have been so... young. He looked silly in the tiny little red robe he had been given. Red certainly didn’t suit him, but it certainly went to put his lean body on display. “Perhaps you can take a walk with me while my father arrives.” He suggested, deciding it was best not to mess with his father’s claim. After all, it had been quite some time since they last saw one another in person. It wouldn’t have been the best first reunion.

[theirtears]

lunawclf​:​

Ever since her run in with the prince she’d been keeping herself busy within the circus, having to give herself some time to heal from that run in. Her arms were still sore, but not unusable so she was able to perform as she normally did. She smelled him before he even spoke, so she wasn’t caught off guard by his presence. No one really stayed behind unless they were part of the staff, “Thank you.” She said, a little unsure of how to act. “Wouldn’t be very smart if you were looking for that, here.” She hummed as she pulled the hair tie out of her hair. “Was this your first time?”

He understood her hesitance, her need to want to stay away from him even. He wouldn’t blame her if she quickly dismissed their conversation, either. “Of course not.” In other words, I’m smarter than that. He was sure other wolves had already smelled him a long time ago. They must have been alert of his presence just as she was. If he were to attack her, it would have been like bringing a knife to a gun fight. “First time and day here. I’m not from around here. My curiosity got the best of me and decided it would do some good to venture out.” Crimson hues looked around for a moment, before focusing back on the wolf in front of him. “Is this a nightly thing?””

[theirtears]

“You certainly put on a good show.” He hadn’t meant to sneak up on her. As it was, he already knew how this came off, most especially since the pair were alone together. The last thing he wanted was to get ganged up on by wolves right now, or cause any sort of commotion. After all, it would be good to make some allies with the enemy. Zhongli leaned against the pole beside him, arms crossed. “And no, I’m not here to hurt you. I’d simply like to commend you on your performance.” 

@jadexwu​

[theirtears]

"You must be my father’s claim.” Zhongli wasted no time to address this to the human the moment he arrived. It seemed there had been no one to receive his presence the moment he arrived with the exception of this human. Not that he did it willingly, it was more like Zhongli happened to spot him as he walked through his father’s estate. All for his scent to lead to this... whatever this was. He was a little bland, and certainly seemed boring. Nonetheless, he managed a smile for now. After all, first impressions were always important, even to slaves. “Um... Reeve.” He tilted his head. “Right?”

@reedpxrker​

[theirtears]

troywhitaker​:

“Same to you, Stella.” He said softly, “You know I’d come if you ever needed me, right? If you were ever in trouble, or needed help… I’m always here for you.” His fingers brushed over hers lightly, face earnest.

Troy watched her for a moment, brow twitching – “What are you saying here Skylar?” He asked softly, “I can do more than stare…? You know it could never just be physical for us right – that’s not – what you’re asking me, is it?” Not that he was opposed to anyone having casual sex, but any intimacy between them could never stay casual. “As if there could be anyone else after you.”

“I thought you were gonna say red,” He grinned back at her, “but I bet the grey looks just as good.” Troy chewed on his bottom lip for a moment, “You wanna go now?” He asked softly, tipping his head slightly.

She was surprised at having felt his fingers brush over hers lightly. She shouldn’t have let such an act of intimacy happen, but she did. For a moment, she even glanced down at their hands, managing a small nod as some sort of response. “Yeah.” What was she supposed to say to that? Even she was left a little speechless and unsure on how to respond. It wasn’t that Skylar wasn’t grateful for having heard those words, but she hadn’t been prepared to hear something like that today. She smiled warmly, letting her pinky hook his own. “I’ll be keeping you to your word, mister.”

He seemed taken aback by her comment. It wasn’t necessarily what she had meant, but she understood why it was taken that way (in which she didn’t mind the idea of that herself). “If I wanted something casual, I wouldn’t have decided to start speaking to you again.” The blonde admitted, her expression shifting into one that was more serious. The corners of her lips curved into a small smile shortly after. There was a hint of sadness in it. She hadn’t expected anything to escalate to quick. I guess this is what happens when you ask these questions, huh. 

At times like these, she forgot just how well he knew her. "Would have been if she was that color, though I will definitely consider giving her a paint job in red.” Now that she noticed, she didn’t even order a drink because she was too busy talking his ear off. “Ready when you are.” She hopped off her stool, eagerly waiting for him to follow by her side as she began to walk towards the door. Once they made their way outside, she didn’t hesitate to apologize immediately, a small guilty smile spreading across her lips as she looked up at him. “I’m sorry, by the way. I... really didn’t want to escalate things so fast. I’m sure it was a bit of a mood kill.”

[theirtears]

reedpxrker​:

Never in a million years did Reed ever think he would have to be the strong one in this situation. He’d always felt he had been the emotional one, the overly affectionate one…the one that would be weakest when one of them was claimed again. But seeing someone he’d become so close with so distraught, it made him ache in places that had grown too familiar these past few months. He could barely stand the sight. Gently Reed pulled his hands from Draven’s so that they could wipe the tears from his cheeks and cup his face. “Me too…” For the moment it was all he could offer. He’d only kept the Lord company a handful of times. “But hey, I’ll still get to see you?” he offered, trying to lighten the mood. “Play songs with you, make sure you take care of your hands after a long set…” Reed trailed off, his thumbs brushing over Draven’s cheekbones fondly. Pushing up on his toes he leaned forward to place a soft kiss on the corner of the other’s mouth. Already he knew Lord Huang would be furious with him for this, but it would be worth whatever he’d be put through. “I’d regret not doing that at least once…” Reed admitted shakily.

The intimacy they were sharing at that very moment was something that wasn’t rare between the pair. It always provided him comfort, just as it did now. Though even so, he couldn’t help but feel an aching in his heart as Reed cupped his face in his hands and began to wipe at the warm tears that trickled down his cheeks. Draven sniffled, for once managing to maintain eye contact between both of them as they shared such an intimate moment. He only managed to shake his head in reply, a sad smile gracing his lips. He was too afraid to speak. He didn’t want his friend to hear his voice crack. The moment Reed pushed up on his toes and began to close the space between them, Draven froze, unsure of what else to do; but he let it happen. Naturally, he wanted to return the gesture, but knowing they were being watched... he was afraid. He didn’t want to get any of them in trouble. Even so, he felt... puzzled. His brows furrowed together, not wanting to pull away just yet. “W... why?”