Moving Day + Open prompts

[jiangzaid]

WHO: Xue Yang and open and closed prompts
WHEN: Middle to late November
WHAT: Moving from merchant's apartment to the house they've finished building, horse hunting, forge work, tavern visit
WHERE: Various
WARNINGS: None planned, will update in specific threads if/as something comes up.



Moving Day! Closed to Song Lan

They haven't accumulated a whole lot of stuff in the half year they've lived together. They've actually been fairly frugal, especially since they'd started on plans for a house of their own. Mostly just clothes they've bought, their weapons, and what cooking supplies they've purchased which hadn't come with the small apartment Xue Yang had rented from his former employer.

He reaches out and playfully tugs on his husband's sleeve after shouldering his bag. "Ready to go home, love?" It's a pretty little log cabin with a really rather luxurious bathroom. There are still a few last things to put in, but they can wait until they have more money again.


Visit to horse breeder! Open to any who wish to go see horses and buy a few!

Zichen had made the suggestion to get a few horses, back before Xingchen's most recent disappearance, and now they're finally going to take a look at the breeder for what is available. Sorry Zichen, but Xue Yang is only not actually bouncing because he knows it would make him limp all the way home. He's just Excited! And considering how hurt losing Xingchen yet again he'd been...?

This is a good thing. But at least he hadn't fallen apart as he had the first two times. He peers into stalls with wide eyes and a childish grin, moving from stall to stall saying hello to every cute horse within and listening as the breeder describes each one.


Merlan's Forge: OTA

Xue Yang so far has been enjoying the new job. It's both physically demanding, which helps his level of energy, and safer. Merlan has many protections around her home, nothing can get in that she doesn't want in. And he has a lot of energy to work out. But that's fine! He's doing fairly well, learning how to work the forge as well as helping her make various things.

He has a sturdy new outfit, too. And a good, protective glove for his mangled left hand. It doesn't get in the way though, and thanks to his husband's efforts and diligent work, there is much less pain in daily work. He's taken to pulling his hair back so it's out of the way, too. Anyone who visits is treated to a quick grin and he leaps to help take orders or show what's already been made.


Tavern: OTA

He's still a fairly common sight in the tavern, though usually just passing through to get new ideas for meals to make with Zichen, and when or if Xingchen comes back. Even for if Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji ever decide to visit the new house he has with Zichen! He'd be a poor host if he didn't keep looking for new ideas. And tasting them.

But also the tavern is a nice place to see people and check to see how the town itself is doing. Any news is gathered and chatted about for any new or extra juicy tidbits. Especially to hear of any new comers or lack of a face that people notice.


Wildcard! [ ooc: Have something you want Xue Yang for but can't work it into any of the existing open prompts? Start it up here or poke me on the discord server or fireduck! ]

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[jiangzaid]

He laughs again, utterly delighted to get teased so well by such a man as Song Zichen! "I thought you liked my vows!"

Xue Yang is still rather pleased with what he'd come up with for them. And Zichen had certainly seemed eager to show what he thought of them. He still feels all warm and happy when he thinks of their first night together.

He settles beside his beloved, tucking himself in close and pressing a kiss to Zichen's cheek. "We'll have to be careful not to spoil them too much though. That's also not good for them."

[zichen]

"I loved them." he states without a hint of hesitation, his gaze suddenly solemn. He will never forget a word of what his A-Yang said; he holds that vow in his heart.

And that night have been spectacular. It was like all of their pent-up emotions found the best outlet and, afterwards, there was nothing left but pure, happy love.

Zichen leans into the kiss and wrap an arm around Xue Yang to keep him close.

"You sound like an excellent father."

[jiangzaid]

He immediately kisses his sweet husband before nuzzling their lips together. He'll never forget their first night. How gentle and generous Zichen had been then and every day and night since.

Xue Yang snuggles in close with a happy little sigh before flushing with a shy grin. "I've never been a father! Have you ever tended to a child?"

[zichen]

He hadn't been gentle and generous alone! Xue Yang had been so patient with him, allowing him to learn and be adventurous without fear of...messing up. Zichen needs a bold partner to guide him - to coax him out of his fears. Otherwise he is stuck in a horrible cycle.

"No..." he admits quietly, unsure why Xue Yang's happiness at the idea makes him feel...so warm. So good.

"Do you like children, A-Yang?"

[jiangzaid]

They're both learning how to be together. Life is a learning process, and Zichen has shown him so many things. He loves coaxing his sweet husband into things he knows will be enjoyed. He's never once been disappointed.

Xue Yang kisses his husband again. "Mm. They're innocent and look at the world in a different way."

[zichen]

The kiss makes him tingle and he nuzzles their noses together, happy to steal another after Xue Yang's answer.

"There are parts of you that are rather...innocent, too. Not child-like necessarily, but those qualities amaze me." Zichen kisses his beloved's shoulder, "You've been through so much and yet you've managed to keep those important parts intact."

[jiangzaid]

He hums happily, content to nuzzle right back and lean into the kisses. Only to flush when his husband says anything of him amazes him. "That...for you, of all people, to say that...A-Lan, that means a lot to me."

Xue Yang snuggles in close, mindful of the injury but needing the comfort and love that he's learned to get from his beloved's arms.

[zichen]

"Then you should know that I find almost every part of you amazing." Zichen likes seeing Xue Yang so radiant, so happy, and what he says isn't a lie. He feels like he is learning something new and wonderful about his A-Yang daily.

The snuggling is something he needs too and he tucks his arms around the other man, kissing his hair.

"The Wens...or the Jin...might arrive and demand you back, but I would stand in their way. You are only answerable to yourself, A-Yang."

[jiangzaid]

Xue Yang shudders and tucks himself into those arms before setting to peppering his sweet husband's face with kisses. "When you talk like that, I have to kiss you!"

And the promise of protection from the two clans who had used him in the past... "I'm yours, A-Lan. Yours and A-Chen's. I won't answer to any other." Never again. He doesn't want to! And there's no need to.

[zichen]

The kisses make him feel light-headed and he forces himself to breathe deep, his eyelids fluttering almost closed.

"You must?" he chuckles at that logic, the soreness in his abdomen stopping his amusement prematurely. He pushes himself out of the chair and bends ever so slightly to kiss his husband's forehead.

"I'm going to change my robes. Keep resting your leg, A-Yang."

[jiangzaid]

He grins and keeps up those kisses! He loves showing his husband just how much he means to him. "Yes! You're so kissable, A-Lan~" He means it, but also...he loves being allowed this close, especially to this man.

He huffs at the order though, brow creasing in concern as he stands, stubborn. "We'll both change, then rest in our new bed." He won't forget his poor husband's wound. "It's easier to get up the stairs with help when wounded."

[zichen]

As a result, Zichen is very pink when he rises, the color reaching his ears. He's...kissable? He smiles to himself, pleased.

"You are too, A-Yang. Infinitely kissable." those flirtatious words are said when he isn't looking directly at his husband. He's...braver...like that.

Only for his husband to be even sweeter. Zichen gathers him close and kisses his cheek.

"I trust you to help me upstairs in that case."