─ slow

he offers kija a gentle smile as he raises from his shoulder so their eyes may meet again. even if he may not have all the answers, he at least can maintain a strong, comforting presence in the face of his lover's troubles. it was natural to wish the best for the person who meant the most to him, just as it was natural to wish he could protect kija from all his fears and concerns. rishar slowly shakes his head, unwrapping an arm from around his dragon to raise a hand to his cheek.
there's no need to thank me, not until we have what's going through that beautiful mind of yours all sorted out. now, let's head back to our room.

tea… yes, tea sounds very good. let’s do that.
kija says quietly, then slowly he eases up from rishar’s shoulder. in truth, it’s still taking some time for kija to get used to this—having a partner to lean on. the dragon once thought himself much more emotionally wise, and yet in this moment he still is bewildered by rishar’s support. and though it’s something he needs to warm up to, there’s still a sense of happiness knowing that he has his person to lean on.
thank you, my love.

his arms tighten around his beloved, trying to think of ways to help ease the unknown weight on kija's shoulders. it gutted him seeing his love in such a state, only wishing to take his pains and whatever seemed to be plaguing his mind.
then let's go to bed, if you would like i can also ask the maids to bring us some tea

he burrows his head into rishar's shoulder as he's embraced.
that might be the cause... i just feel so out of sorts.
he shakes his head and slowly starts to relax in his lover's hold
perhaps i should try to get some rest...

brows pinch together, concern washing over as he releases kija's hands to wrap him in his arms
it's okay, whatever it is we can figure it out together. it has seemed like you've been busier lately, could that be part of the reason?

no... nothing i'm worried about but i just feel like my mind hasn't been too focused
he lets out a heavy exhale, resting his head on rishar's shoulder
i dont know what's going on...

that's alright, we can take it slow. is there something you're worried about?

he squeezes back gently and sighs
i'm not so sure what i can say...

that doesn't sound like nothing.
reaches for kija's hands and gently squeezes them
do you want to talk about it? speaking through them might help.

rishar!
straightens up and smiles
ah, it's nothing.. my thoughts just seem a little... out of whack

my love...?

my mind is all jumbled today..

stretches and yawns

pondering on the weight of a certain word...

meows

curls up with a quiet groan

Settles down in here with a sigh, rubbing over his forehead

holds up a flower and gently plucks at its petals

sigh, man.

sprawls out...

sprinkles alts out to bask in the moon

@clark kent. he furrows his brow, frowning up at the other before he lets out a small sigh. that- should not be normal. maybe it is because lotus pier doesn't have that much crime- but... it should not be normal.
he grumbles, moving to pat his face with a little sigh. shooting clark a glare.
he's a superhero, he's supposed to be nice--and biased? has he met you before? does he like you?

@jiang cheng. ʷᵃⁿʸᶦⁿ it’s fine, jiang cheng… i mean- it’s a hostage situation and it’s serious but… i’ve seen a whole lot worse.
he smiles a little wider as he notices the red flush on jiang cheng’s cheek and hums
you don’t think so? superman thought i looked pretty good ! though, he might be biased.

@clark kent. he lets out a breath of relief when he finds not even a scratch on clark, a frown growing on his lips as clark laughs suddenly.
it's no laughing matter. even if he handled it pretty fast, that should not be a daily occurrence.
he hisses underneath his breath, seeming to relax when the taller man held the cultivator's wrist in his hands. only realizing so a moment later as he gently shook clark's hands off of his wrist, face tinted red once more.
... don't get ahead of yourself.

@jiang cheng. ʷᵃⁿʸᶦⁿ it happens pretty often where i'm from- ah--
he scrunches his face a little when jiang cheng takes ahold of it and laughs softly.
i'm fine, i'm fine... superman handled it pretty fast before anything could really happen. see?
he reaches up, taking jiang cheng's wrist in his hand, then gives him a wide smile
not a scratch. i look pretty good, don't i?

@clark kent. ... *hostage situation*? and you're- nonchalant about it? what the hell- are you alright? are you hurt? did that guy- whoever or whatever his name is, superguy? superman? come and help out?
he furrows his brows in concern, turning to face clark fully as he reaches out to turn the other's face from side to side. looking over his features and his face for any sign of potential harm.

@jiang cheng. ʷᵃⁿʸᶦⁿ mine was alright... there was some guy that tried to take over the town square where i usually get my coffee... hostage situations and stuff.
he shrugs his shoulders once and sighs
standard stuff.

@clark kent. it is the usual day.
he mutters, reaching up to pat away the blush on his cheeks away--returning to look back at clark with a little huff.
helping out the juniors... keeping an eye out for monsters and corpses. maintaining peace in the village.
and you? how is your day?

@jiang cheng. ʷᵃⁿʸᶦⁿ he smiles as he glances at jiang cheng, eyes tracing over the features he can see while jiang cheng is turned away
so, tell me about your day.

@clark kent. friends-
he pauses for a moment once more, only to chuckle lowly. shaking his head as he then turns to look the other way.
no. nothing is wrong with that at all.