Celebratory Dinner

[jiangzaid]

WHO: Xue Yang, Song Lan, Xiao Xingchen, Lan Wangji, Wei Wuxian
WHEN: January 30, evening
WHAT: Xue Yang's celebrating being in Gazin for a year with his family! And...extended family that he knows about. Something of a mingle!
WHERE: His house at the edge of Gazin
WARNINGS: Shouldn't be any but will update as needed!


Prep time!
Xue Yang has barely been aware of the passage of time, it's true. And he's not entirely sure when he first arrived, only that it looks around this time. And so much has happened! He knows he's amusing his Daozhangs with his extra energy, but he only grins and keeps going. So much to cook! So much to bake!

Including a couple vegetarian options, with a thought to the rumored diet of the GusuLan, that they do not eat meat. Not that it's difficult, for Xingchen rarely does too - he thinks. He doesn't mind making sure everyone will have something to eat. There are mild flavored dishes and spicy ones, as well as a stew. And of course there is a tasty fruit tart that mingles sweet and tart, as well as an assortment of candies - sweet, tart, or with a nice kick of spice.


General bouncing around
In between prep sessions, Xue Yang is working on making sure the cabin and immediate surroundings are clean and tidy, and the horses are tucked away, cozy in their stable with plenty of hay, oats, and fresh water that is in a trough magicked to not freeze courtesy of Merlan. He'd sent a messenger the day before to invite his Senior and Hanguang-Jun - Lan Sizhui would have been invited too if he knew the boy was in Gazin.

And there's a nice fire roaring away, keeping the cabin nice and toasty. There's no sign of Jiangzai, or any weapon at all on the gremlin, and there are pretty little decorations scattered here and there, arranged just so to not appear cluttered. But to personalize the warm home he and Song Lan have made for the three of them.

Comments

[zichen]

"If you want a taste, I won't deny you." he grins slowly, provocatively, bowing his head so no one will see the expression as they make their way downstairs. No, he knows if his A-Yang has any choice in the matter, he will stay.

"Have a good time, love. This gathering is for you." Zichen pauses at the base of the stairs to give Xue Yang a sweet kiss, "I'll come get you in about an hour for her feeding."

[jiangzaid]

That sends a shiver through him and he studies his lover intently, considering the tempting offer. But after a moment he sighs and the sweet kiss remains chaste as he reigns in his hot desire for this naughty husband of his.

"The wait will be worthwhile," he decides. He tilts his head, wondering if he is, in the end, pushing too hard. "Will you not join us for dinner? Senior and Hanguang-Jun are probably just going to be here for it and not stick around."

[zichen]

"Yes, it will." Zichen promises, sensing that his lover is torn. The chaste kiss ends with a small nip at Xue Yang's lower lip. Well, he can't completely behave himself!

"I wanted to make sure the dishes are ready." he flushes at the sight of that expression and nuzzles their noses together, "A-Yang, don't look so sad. I'll be there. But I want everything to be perfect for you."

[jiangzaid]

He growls quietly, playfully and answers that nip with one of his own, leaning against his husband for a lingering moment.

And his A-Lan soothes him and he smiles, relaxing at the sweet nuzzling. "You and A-Chen will be there with me, and we're having guests who probably won't kill me." The cheeky little grin will hopefully soften the wording. "Of course it will be perfect."

[zichen]

The adorable weight of his husband against him earns a few more kisses - pressed over Xue Yang's cheeks and the tip of his nose. His hands come to rest on the small of his lover's back.

"They won't have a chance." Zichen answers seriously, "I will throw them out if they try."

The cheeky grin doesn't soften him on that issue, either.

[jiangzaid]

Each kiss is soaked up with happy little hums and he steals a few little kisses of his own.

And that protective streak rises again and Xue Yang kisses his beloved softly. "And that is why they will not try. It would upset you and A-Chen. And I haven't given them a single reason to here." Nor will he.

[zichen]

The kisses help to relax him again, but he doesn't take back what he said. Zichen is a man of his word. If his husband is put in danger, he will protect him; it doesn't matter who is at the other end of his sword point.

"You won't. You are not that man anymore." he kisses Xue Yang's temple, tucking him close for a moment, "Tell me or Xingchen if you feel unsafe."

[jiangzaid]

Xue Yang won't ask him to. He loves feeling protected. He snuggles into strong, warm arms with a happy sigh.

"I will. Getting hurt upsets you and I don't like upsetting you." That above all else is his reason for changing jobs. That, and he'd gotten really tired of being gored by stupid beasts.

"Did you see? I've left Jiangzai up in our room. I think it might help our guests be a little less on edge, so they might enjoy the evening too."

[zichen]

Ah yes, his husband is such a monster! How ever will Zichen cope with him snuggling so close? He smiles suddenly, amused at Xue Yang's reasoning.

"I don't like being upset. I doubt anyone does." he cocks his head, his expression calm and loving, "What upsets me most is seeing you backed into a corner or punished unnecessarily."

He gives him a small squeeze around his waist, completely charmed by what his A-Yang says next.

"Jiangzai looks so happy next to Fuxue." Zichen drops a kiss onto Xue Yang's neck, "I like your sword, A-Yang. There are so many good uses for your Jiangzai. Today, you don't need him. You have me."