─ slow

lays on his stomach

streeetches and settles in, watching the few clouds float by

his fingers remain combing through his dark hair, pads moving to gently rub the other's scalp whilst he lets out a little breath at clark's words.
good. i am glad. after all, there is only one of us... we can do everything we can, but evidently, we can't save everyone... that's not just for superman, but it's also for us normal people too.
he muses with a faint smkle before he closed his eyes and leaned into clark touch. head turning to the side into clark's palm as if to savor his warmth before jiang cheng's gaze trail back up to meet with clark's own.
kiss me, clark.

his body relaxes at jaing cheng's touch, even just his fingertips easing his whole body. he listens intently, nodding his head slowly before humming softly
if he does think that way, then i'm sure your words would comfort him just like they comforted me
he tilts his head up and looks at jiang cheng with a smile, taking his cheek in his palm. his thumb brushes along his cheek, eyes flitting down to the other's lips.
may i kiss you, jiang cheng?

he listens, silently, intently as his fingers begin moving up to comb through the other's shorter hair.
... it's a heavy burden... but- but i think... even if superman isn't able to save everyone... there's only one of him. one of him against the entire world. he has no one else to lean on, and as hard as it is-- you can only do so much in your power.
he chuckles lowly.
i understand him. there was only one of me for a while... and i'm sure my... estranged brother can relate too to what i am saying. but you can only do so much as superman, i worry. it must be suffocating for him too... i'm sure he thinks exactly the same way that you do.

he hums softly, thinking about the question for a moment before nodding his head
in a way. it threatened my home. as often as the city gets attacked, you’d think i’d be used to it by now. but still, sometimes in the back of my mind, when the fighting is all over, i think.. what if superman isn’t able to save everyone?
he sighs, low and long before he removes his glasses and closes his eyes, keeping close to jiang cheng.

hearing about superman and the big monster in the city, jiang cheng then moves to wrap his arms around clark's neck. pulling the other in closer until his body was pressed flushed and comfortably against clark's own as he rests his cheek against the top of clark's head.
... did it scare you?

it was, uh… work, in a way. there was a big fight that happened between superman and this other monster in the city.
he sighs softly, pressing a little closer to his h cheng and curls an arm around his waist

normally tense shoulders relax as clark rests his head upon jiang cheng's shoulder. his eyes softening as he leans in to rest his head on clark's.
i'm sorry to hear that... may i ask why? or.. was it just sleepless?

when jiang cheng settles beside him, clark leans down, resting his head on his shoulder
i had a bit of a sleepless night… it was difficult to get rest.

he chuckles lowly. i'm tempted to think you're not as energized as you say you are.
he teases before he slides over to sit down beside clark.
did you not sleep well?

oh, im very energized
grins and glances at jiang cheng before yawning again, then sheepishly smiles
just… resting up

tired?

yawns and sits

sleepy

@rishar von eckhart. kija’s body shivers at the feeling of rishar’s lips warm against his skin, a soft sigh of delight leaving his lips like a song. and when they kiss once again, kija reciprocates with enthusiasm. his arms swing around his lover, holding him close.
is that right? then o should be giving you even more affection, then. let’s see, hugs, kisses… is there anything else you can think of that falls into this category?
he smiles up at the other man in front of him and shakes his head
oh, my love… thank you for turning my whole life around the moment we met.

@kija. as it should be. i would not let you go or give you up for anyone or anything.
he responds between littering his love in affection, dotting his lips plenty of times over kija's before trailing to his cheeks and along his jawline and down his neck before rising back up to meet his pretty plush tiers once more.
only because the loveliest person in the world is deserving of all affection.
the bridge of his nose wrinkles at the ticklish feeling as a beaming grin adorns his features.
thank you ... for coming into my life and stealing my heart.

mm, you are mine, as i am yours. and i will be for the rest of our lives.
he whispers softly before he gets tackled. he lets out a delighted noise as his darling comes back for more kisses, small giggles leaving his lips with each one
my love- haha—! so affectionate !
he grins and keeps himself pressed close to the grand duke, their noses brushing against one another

he breaks into a smile, hearing his lover's melodious giggles. turning his head, he presses a kiss to the top of kija's.
i love you too, kija, more than anything in the world. and if that's what you wish, then that is what i'll give you. after all, every part of me belongs to you.
he murmurs just as his lips are sealed in a kiss too short for his liking, forcing him to dive back into steal another, or two, or three, or four, or--

he laughs softly and hugs around rishar, burying his head in his shoulder.
i love you so much, rishar. i want to spend as much time as i can with you…
peeks up at him before grinning and pulling rishar in to kiss his lips quickly

his expression eases from worry to warmth, eyes turning soft as he moves his hand from kija's back to around his shoulder, pulling his body closer to his side
i would never mind, i was hoping you'd ask me to stay. not that i would have been hurt if you needed time alone ...... much

the hand motion makes kija sigh in relief, leaning his head on rishar’s shoulder
bed, yes… but, could we just spend some time together cuddling? only if you don’t mind, i just really miss being around you…

his brows scrunch in concern, gently soothing a hand up and down kija's back
and i, you, my love. but if you're tired, should i bring you to bed? this is no place to sleep for the world's beauty.

he gives rishar a grateful smile before taking a slow sip of his tea. he pulls the cup away after, letting out a slow sigh.
i’m okay, just a bit tired now. though, i am very glad to see you.

be careful, it's hot.
passes him the warm beverage though keeping a hand nearby in case of spills as kija brings it closer to himself
are you doing alright?

peeks up and smiles sitting up a little, reaching out to hold the cup
oh, thank you, my love… i appreciate it…

sits beside kija with a cup in hand and gently pats the blanket bundle, whispering
i brought you some tea, my love

curls into blankets

i'm sure she is. but no harm in voicing it as well from time to time. m’sure it would make her day too. he smile grows the slightest to flash a few teeth. you sound perfectly capable yourself, which i guess is expected of a man of your presence. i'd be interested to hear what sort of strange things you usually need to go take care of. i've seen plenty of the world but there's probably even more i haven't seen.

in a way. she is perfectly capable, mind you. he shrugs and crosses his arms. yes. sometimes i receive reports of strange things and i go take care of it. alone or with others.