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[ he bunches up his own jacket a bit to help pillow bixing's back and neck a little more, to keep him from having to put too much pressure on his poor fractured collarbone and ribs. ]
Mmhm.
[ he flips the book open and looks for the bookmark, but as he does— ]
What kind of paperwork will we need for them all?
... Hunter said he'll come to visit too...
Mmhm.
[ he flips the book open and looks for the bookmark, but as he does— ]
What kind of paperwork will we need for them all?
... Hunter said he'll come to visit too...
[ it's so - he's soft, happy, mouth curling up into a smile as he looks up at lin jingheng. ]
... Well, none of them are old enough to be independent adults on their own. I thought I could forge papers for them, well enough, but... [ a pause. ] ...I think... at least - I'd like to make Gideon's official.
[ that feels a little bigger. ] Only if she's okay with it, and - well, if you are, too, of course. It's what I did for my students, too, you remember.
... Well, none of them are old enough to be independent adults on their own. I thought I could forge papers for them, well enough, but... [ a pause. ] ...I think... at least - I'd like to make Gideon's official.
[ that feels a little bigger. ] Only if she's okay with it, and - well, if you are, too, of course. It's what I did for my students, too, you remember.
Edited 2023-03-26 01:56 (UTC)
[ lin jingheng is with lu bixing in front of a fireplace, snuggled up with som blankets. zhanlu is playing a sweet little song while lin's head droops a little and touches lu bixing's good shoulder. his temples rub against it lightly as he opens one eye and rests a hand on lu bixing's knee.
it has been... a day. a little quietly: ]
Are you warm enough?
it has been... a day. a little quietly: ]
Are you warm enough?
Edited 2023-03-27 00:13 (UTC)
[ he definitely remembers, and he chuckles a bit. this sounds like lu bixing, wanting to make a home for everyone and anyone he can get his fingers on, anyone he can tether his heart to. what a fool (it's why he loves him).
all the same... he smiles. ]
If that's what she wants, then... [ hesitation, uncertainty, before he closes his eyes because really. what does he have to be afraid of in the face of uncertainty when lu bixing is right there by his side? he gives him a nod. ] We'll do it...
all the same... he smiles. ]
If that's what she wants, then... [ hesitation, uncertainty, before he closes his eyes because really. what does he have to be afraid of in the face of uncertainty when lu bixing is right there by his side? he gives him a nod. ] We'll do it...
[ this is nice. they're all curled up together, covered in blankets, and bixing seems very content to be curled up with jingheng. he's leaning back against him, cocooned in nice and cozy, and shifts a little to adjust the pack of ice still tucked against his ribcage, but once he's done that, he's very, very comfortable. one of his hands is curled carefully in lin jingheng's shirt, and as he comes close to rest his hand on him, he sighs.
it hurts a little, but the noise is more content than anything. ]
Mn. [ he could fall asleep like this, frankly; bixing tilts his head and presses a kiss to lin jingheng's head, then gently leans against it. connected. ] You're here, I'm warm.
[ a little light flirt after a very tiring day. ]
it hurts a little, but the noise is more content than anything. ]
Mn. [ he could fall asleep like this, frankly; bixing tilts his head and presses a kiss to lin jingheng's head, then gently leans against it. connected. ] You're here, I'm warm.
[ a little light flirt after a very tiring day. ]
[ slowly, he trails a cautious hand up and down his arm, meant to keep him warm as he just kind of vibes with him. he helps to keep the ice propped up against bixing's ribs with one hand, lazily drumming fingers against it as he feels their foreheads press gently together.
his eyes flutter a little bit and he tilts his head a bit, kisses the space beneath his eye with a soft huff and then returns to press forehead to forehead. ]
... Looks like we made it...
[ unhappily said. ]
his eyes flutter a little bit and he tilts his head a bit, kisses the space beneath his eye with a soft huff and then returns to press forehead to forehead. ]
... Looks like we made it...
[ unhappily said. ]
[
he nods. ]
Mhm. With - you know, there's a guy who works at the Breeding Center who owes me a favor. I just realized I never asked you. And - I don't know if we're going to have any time, or anything, anytime soon, but it never hurts to know, because, I mean, I do. I definitely do, and it'd be easy for us - well, kind of, my DNA's a little weird but I know a good workaround so it should be fine. Maybe a little girl, but a boy would be fine, too, and I -
[ at this point he has to stop talking mostly because his ribs are still extremely cracked and talking this much is like, a lot, and lu bixing shuts his mouth because he has to, which is probably a good thing because he might have kept talking for like at least another ten minutes otherwise?? it's fine. he has to stop, and like, breathe.
...and tries to keep going, mumbling; ]. Itsjustbeenonmymindalotalatelythat'sall.
he nods. ]
Mhm. With - you know, there's a guy who works at the Breeding Center who owes me a favor. I just realized I never asked you. And - I don't know if we're going to have any time, or anything, anytime soon, but it never hurts to know, because, I mean, I do. I definitely do, and it'd be easy for us - well, kind of, my DNA's a little weird but I know a good workaround so it should be fine. Maybe a little girl, but a boy would be fine, too, and I -
[ at this point he has to stop talking mostly because his ribs are still extremely cracked and talking this much is like, a lot, and lu bixing shuts his mouth because he has to, which is probably a good thing because he might have kept talking for like at least another ten minutes otherwise?? it's fine. he has to stop, and like, breathe.
...and tries to keep going, mumbling; ]. Itsjustbeenonmymindalotalatelythat'sall.
[ okay will like give him a minute first because it's a lot and he has to process this through his happy-cat warmed up state, especially because lu bixing's presentation of it all has the cuteness of someone whose biological clock has suddenly decided to start pestering them. it's not unpleasant, the thought of children. they've already had... some practice. more than most get before thinking about it.
his mouth twists a bit. ]
Why not both?
[ a little girl. and a little boy. ]
They don't have to be twins.
[ as he nudges their noses together gently. ]
But both. Two. So they'll never be lonely.
his mouth twists a bit. ]
Why not both?
[ a little girl. and a little boy. ]
They don't have to be twins.
[ as he nudges their noses together gently. ]
But both. Two. So they'll never be lonely.
[ aaaaaaaaahhh god
his heart just - swells, in his chest, it swells so big he swears he could feel it in nudging his busted ribs over another inch or two, and lu bixing can't help himself. he breaks into a smile, wide, ear to ear, dimpling at the cheeks, and says, breathlessly -]
Twins is a good idea.
[ if he was in better condition, maybe he'd react even more, but lu bixing has to be cool. he has to be a little cool, even if so they'll never be lonely melts his heart, and he teases, raises his eyebrows, more flirtatious than before. ]
But, really, no kids out of wedlock, okay? I'm going to make an honest man out of you, first!
his heart just - swells, in his chest, it swells so big he swears he could feel it in nudging his busted ribs over another inch or two, and lu bixing can't help himself. he breaks into a smile, wide, ear to ear, dimpling at the cheeks, and says, breathlessly -]
Twins is a good idea.
[ if he was in better condition, maybe he'd react even more, but lu bixing has to be cool. he has to be a little cool, even if so they'll never be lonely melts his heart, and he teases, raises his eyebrows, more flirtatious than before. ]
But, really, no kids out of wedlock, okay? I'm going to make an honest man out of you, first!
[ tch my subject line
this is so nice. the skinship is such a reminder - after the horrors of his little adventure earlier in the week, bixing has especially been seeking this out, nearly as clingy as he was the first week they were here. it's a hollow echo of that memory, but when he closes his eyes, sometimes, he still sees the image of lin jingheng being pulled off of that cliff. when he sees the dark eyes that stared at him like nothing.
looks like they made it, lin says. it shakes him out of that old vision, and he closes his remaining eye and tilts his head to meet the forehead bonk gently. ]
...yeah. [ for all that they've lost. ] We're not quite done yet, though.
this is so nice. the skinship is such a reminder - after the horrors of his little adventure earlier in the week, bixing has especially been seeking this out, nearly as clingy as he was the first week they were here. it's a hollow echo of that memory, but when he closes his eyes, sometimes, he still sees the image of lin jingheng being pulled off of that cliff. when he sees the dark eyes that stared at him like nothing.
looks like they made it, lin says. it shakes him out of that old vision, and he closes his remaining eye and tilts his head to meet the forehead bonk gently. ]
...yeah. [ for all that they've lost. ] We're not quite done yet, though.
[ lin jingheng just... kind of looks away towards the fire to hopefully disguise the fact that he is red at the sentiment of all this sappy bullshit like wedlock.
this boy is such a joke. always...
and it makes his own heart swell up a little. two. he swallows a bit and then laughs, regains all of his composure, glancing finally at lu bixing from the corner of his eye. ]
Not if I make you one first.
this boy is such a joke. always...
and it makes his own heart swell up a little. two. he swallows a bit and then laughs, regains all of his composure, glancing finally at lu bixing from the corner of his eye. ]
Not if I make you one first.
Hah- a challenge!! My commander, my marshal, you should know not to challenge me!
[ bixing's grin has gone like - stupid. it's very stupid, and he tilts his head to kiss his adorable, red cheek, smiling like a dumbass as he nuzzles his nose against whatever part of his face is the closest, feeling cheered by the very idea. his mind's already spinning with thoughts, of romantic ways he could do it. maybe not here. but maybe? maybe he could get help? he could plan something amazing, maybe, if given enough time. ]
You're on. May the best man win.
[ bixing's grin has gone like - stupid. it's very stupid, and he tilts his head to kiss his adorable, red cheek, smiling like a dumbass as he nuzzles his nose against whatever part of his face is the closest, feeling cheered by the very idea. his mind's already spinning with thoughts, of romantic ways he could do it. maybe not here. but maybe? maybe he could get help? he could plan something amazing, maybe, if given enough time. ]
You're on. May the best man win.
[ i lied i'm making him semi-tangible bc i realized he can play 2 person shooters with jingheng at the arcade. anyways.
lin jingheng is minding his own business fucking sleeping with lu bixing tucked carefully under his arm because he's half-afraid he's going to disappear again. he doesn't really realize that the arm that's usually placed on the desk has disappeared and instead someone is pushing the curtains open on the window and immediately about facing to bow gently. ]
Good morning, Sirs.
[ lin jingheng from behind lu bixing just. groans very pathetically. oh no. ]
He's awake...
lin jingheng is minding his own business fucking sleeping with lu bixing tucked carefully under his arm because he's half-afraid he's going to disappear again. he doesn't really realize that the arm that's usually placed on the desk has disappeared and instead someone is pushing the curtains open on the window and immediately about facing to bow gently. ]
Good morning, Sirs.
[ lin jingheng from behind lu bixing just. groans very pathetically. oh no. ]
He's awake...
Edited 2023-03-27 16:59 (UTC)
[ this is nice. bixing is so relaxed and comfortable at the moment, snuggled up against lin jingheng and holding onto him like a teddy bear. when he wakes up to the light and the familiar voice, he wrinkles his nose a little, and says, half asleep; ]
G'morning, Zhanlu...
[ wait
and then he sits up. like way too fast. ] Zhanlu?! Ow.
G'morning, Zhanlu...
[ wait
and then he sits up. like way too fast. ] Zhanlu?! Ow.
Bixing—easy!
[ he's trying to get him not to bolt upwards but he's too fast and lin jingheng just lays there a little, eyes glancing over at where zhanlu is stood very primly. the ai pulls something from under his arm, lin jingheng's notebook, and flips through it with an alarming speed. ]
Sir is right, you shouldn't move so quickly. Shall I get you some more ice, Minister Lu?
[ he's catching up, and shuts the notebook. ]
[ he's trying to get him not to bolt upwards but he's too fast and lin jingheng just lays there a little, eyes glancing over at where zhanlu is stood very primly. the ai pulls something from under his arm, lin jingheng's notebook, and flips through it with an alarming speed. ]
Sir is right, you shouldn't move so quickly. Shall I get you some more ice, Minister Lu?
[ he's catching up, and shuts the notebook. ]
Ohh, don't get too updated. You know you can always call me headmaster, Zhanlu.
[ bixing looks so, so happy, even if he's wincing a little bit, and rubs at his side. ]
No, I think I'm ... okay. Ow. Hey, can you get me my bag? I need something in it.
[ and then, turning his attention back to lin jingheng with a smile, hand resting on his ribs a little but otherwise just looking between the two of them. ] What in the world made that happen? I can try and look at his systems, later....
[ bixing looks so, so happy, even if he's wincing a little bit, and rubs at his side. ]
No, I think I'm ... okay. Ow. Hey, can you get me my bag? I need something in it.
[ and then, turning his attention back to lin jingheng with a smile, hand resting on his ribs a little but otherwise just looking between the two of them. ] What in the world made that happen? I can try and look at his systems, later....
[ poor bixing... zhanlu's big big brain goes brrrrrrr and then finds his bag, going to grab it across the room.
meanwhile, jingheng has finally sat up a bit, propped on his elbow with a hand resting on lu bixing's side gently. he watches zhanlu cross the room like a hawk, a disbelief written on the slight parting of his lips. ]
If you can... yeah. Make sure he's all there.
[ he turns back just as zhanlu returns with the bag, gently setting it down between his two people and stepping back quietly. ]
meanwhile, jingheng has finally sat up a bit, propped on his elbow with a hand resting on lu bixing's side gently. he watches zhanlu cross the room like a hawk, a disbelief written on the slight parting of his lips. ]
If you can... yeah. Make sure he's all there.
[ he turns back just as zhanlu returns with the bag, gently setting it down between his two people and stepping back quietly. ]
[ he will take the bag and give zhanlu a smile, looking just like - so happy to see him, honestly, and he nods. ]
I will. That's so... hmmm. I wonder...
[ ...
well. bixing is like, incomprehensible as he mumbles that to himself, thoughtful, digging through his dad bag before he digs something out. he doesn't show jingheng what it is right away, but he does turn to jingheng. ]
Lin, give me a kiss, I've got to prepare myself.
[ ???? ??? ]
I will. That's so... hmmm. I wonder...
[ ...
well. bixing is like, incomprehensible as he mumbles that to himself, thoughtful, digging through his dad bag before he digs something out. he doesn't show jingheng what it is right away, but he does turn to jingheng. ]
Lin, give me a kiss, I've got to prepare myself.
[ ???? ??? ]
Hm?
[ wait what what are you digging for? he's nosy. he leans to try and see it because he doesn't trust him not to be up to some sort of hijinx, but he also just doesn't see because lu bixing is too fast.
he does not smile at zhanlu but they look at each other and zhanlu closes his eyes for a moment and then opens them, a hand resting gently over his chest. ]
Thank you for keeping me close, Sir. Even when I was asleep.
[ jingheng makes a soft "tch" noise. ]
I don't trust anyone here.
That is a lie.
[ he ignores him and turns to just huff and ignore him for the more favorable option of kissing lu bixing, though, he is suspicious about it. it is a kiss full of suspicion? when he pulls away, just enough to hover: ]
Unless it concerns actually resting, you shouldn't be preparing yourself for anything.
[ wait what what are you digging for? he's nosy. he leans to try and see it because he doesn't trust him not to be up to some sort of hijinx, but he also just doesn't see because lu bixing is too fast.
he does not smile at zhanlu but they look at each other and zhanlu closes his eyes for a moment and then opens them, a hand resting gently over his chest. ]
Thank you for keeping me close, Sir. Even when I was asleep.
[ jingheng makes a soft "tch" noise. ]
I don't trust anyone here.
That is a lie.
[ he ignores him and turns to just huff and ignore him for the more favorable option of kissing lu bixing, though, he is suspicious about it. it is a kiss full of suspicion? when he pulls away, just enough to hover: ]
Unless it concerns actually resting, you shouldn't be preparing yourself for anything.
[ cute.... cute... pure... he looks so warmly between lin jingheng and zhanlu, but then he's getting his kiss! he feels prepared. he feels steeled.
he lifts a hand and gently boops his fingertip against his lips, and then pulls back and takes out, wow. that weird vial from trial, the one with the murky red brown liquid and the weird floating pieces in it. he gulps.
and then pops the top of the vial off and downs it. ]
he lifts a hand and gently boops his fingertip against his lips, and then pulls back and takes out, wow. that weird vial from trial, the one with the murky red brown liquid and the weird floating pieces in it. he gulps.
and then pops the top of the vial off and downs it. ]
Blegh -
[ AND THEN IMMEDIATELY GETS UP AND SCRAMBLES FOR THE BATHROOM BYE
zhanlu because he is wonderful, perhaps may notice that headmaster lu's bioscan seems to be improving. in case that's something lin was worried about?
there's the sound that sounds suspiciously like someone brushing their teeth ]
[ AND THEN IMMEDIATELY GETS UP AND SCRAMBLES FOR THE BATHROOM BYE
zhanlu because he is wonderful, perhaps may notice that headmaster lu's bioscan seems to be improving. in case that's something lin was worried about?
there's the sound that sounds suspiciously like someone brushing their teeth ]
[ lin jingheng is. concerned. he frowns, suddenly feeling very self-conscious for like 2 seconds because what is with the tooth brushing? that was the vial from saturday... he remembers it, but what the hell? (was it bad? was his morning breath bad? he actually can't tell.)
he starts to get out of bed, tossing the covers off and sitting on the edge of it. he'll wait here. ]
Zhanlu. Did you scan him?
Biometrics are showing signs of marked improvement, Sir. Shall I check on him?
[ jingheng shakes his head, decides that... he will allow this. for now, squinting at the door like an accusatory cat. what is this? ]
... Bixing?
he starts to get out of bed, tossing the covers off and sitting on the edge of it. he'll wait here. ]
Zhanlu. Did you scan him?
Biometrics are showing signs of marked improvement, Sir. Shall I check on him?
[ jingheng shakes his head, decides that... he will allow this. for now, squinting at the door like an accusatory cat. what is this? ]
... Bixing?
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