#🐉 v: dragon of the mountains [genshin]

[draconicfool]

"'Luc..? Hey...hey 'Luc, wake up..." Eros has perched himself on the other's chest. Staring down at him as the early morning light comes in through the blinds. His head tilted slightly as he stares down at him. Tail wagging gently. A little nudge now as he tries to rouse the taller male once more.

"...I tried to use what the maids have called 'the stove top' and I think I burned something...please wake up...'Luc..?"

@protectivemuses || sc.

[draconicfool]

     “ Ohh, okay. I guess that makes sense. There were smaller creatures back then that could be older than me. So I understand! ” Most things were older back when he was still just a little hatchling. When the world had been just as new as it was now. When he'd spent those days exploring and figuring things out for himself, ever under the watchful eye of his mother. Suppose now he was going to be under Zhongli's watchful gaze? Or at least he'd have someone to return to when he did on his little adventures. The thought of that at least was rather nice. Of having a place he could go at the end of the day. Someone waiting for him. Such a thought made him feel warm, though he was quickly distracted by the other's words. “ More friends? Okay! One day I hope that I get to meet them. I'll be very polite and listen and I won't interrupt anybody! ” Even if he had a habit of talking far too much and far too quickly when he got excited.

     It had felt like forever since someone had touched him in such a way. Even that gentle affection had surprised him. Mind, in a rather positive way, but surprised him all the same. He almost didn't want for it to stop, even if he knew that it had to. “ Okay! I like these colors, too. They're very nice. ” Then his face scrunched for a moment as he shook his head. Trying to get to the pockets of his shorts from under the robe to pull a frog out for Zhongli to look at. “ No, you don't eat the frogs, silly! I keep them in my pocket. See? See they go in there! ”

     So it came back to not drawing too much attention to himself. Suppose he understood that, he'd rather prefer if people didn't bother him just because he was different. He was still getting used to walking around on two legs, after all. The thought of being crowded sounded horrifying, actually. “ Okay… no bending the earth until I get a glass bauble. ” How defeated he sounded over it, though.

"Similar to that, yes. Although size is not necessarily a sign of maturity." His thoughts briefly drifted to Xiao, and his lips twitched. It would be very interesting indeed to introduce Eros to the yaksha, and to the other adepti in turn. He wondered who he would get along with best. Streetward Rambler seemed a safe bet, but Cloud Retainer, too, had a fondness for young ones who liked to learn. And Eros, old as he was in years lived, had the eagerness and curiosity of a hatchling, still. "I have some other old friends that I will introduce you to in time. Younger than me, but quite knowledgeable and wise in their own ways." He only hoped they would manage to act normal around a Sovereign, when they were mostly hopeless at acting.

The returned affection surprised Zhongli for a moment, then he smiled fondly. It had been such a long time since he'd been around anyone with similar instincts to his own. He would have to get used to that again. "We shall simply pick you mostly brown and green fabrics, then. To make the stains less visible," he suggested, "Do you... like to eat the frogs, or is this just a pastime for you?"

He resisted the urge to reach behind himself for his counterfeit vision, and instead folded his hands behind his back. "It's hardly scary to them. Some humans are capable of manipulating the elements as well, but these... gifts from the heavens are what provides that power. So, if you want to appear as a human and draw less attention, then you should not be bending the earth without one."

[draconicfool]

@protectivemuses asked: i want you to run, okay? run and don't look back. / Diluc protecting the bae

"But- but what about you?" The Sovereign was all but pulling him to come with. Even if he was holding his side with one hand. Trying to stop the blood that was slicking his darkened fingers. "I'm scared- don't go-. Please don't go-."

DRAMATIC & PROTECTIVE RELATIONSHIP PROMPTS || accepting

[draconicfool]

"Pssst...pssst... Itto? Are you awake?"

Shoi-Ming shifted slightly how they were laying on his chest. A little whine rumbling in his throat as he brushed part of his beloved's hair back. Tail brushing absently against his skin as he started pouting.

"Hey- psssst. You should wake up- um- Itto? Hey?"

The Sovereign shifted now, sitting up in his lap and rolling his hips. Nails absently kneading into his chest. He just wanted the other's attention- but he'd maybe made his own issue worse.

@crimsononiarataki || zane is never free of me

[draconicfool]

"Yuji!" How quickly he's jumped onto the other man's back. Giggling as his tail wags. Reaching to wrap his arms over his shoulders. "Hi! Hi! I missed you!"

@lairofmuses || i lost the sc

[draconicfool]

@lairofmuses asked: Yuji would just hold up a Naku weed near Shoi-Ming, tilting his head and comparing them, seeing almost a color resemblance, which put a small smile on his face, "Yeah. Perfect. I think this suits you, Shoi-Ming." He says softly, tilting his head.

It was obvious that she hadn't been paying attention at first, looking up and blinking at him. Confused, head tilting now. What had she been distracted with? Anybody's guess, honestly. "Suits me..? I don't think I get it...what is that, Yuji?"

unprompted <3

[draconicfool]

She's on the trail of a lizard. And just when she thinks she's about to get it, she pounces! But not onto the lizard- onto a person. "Um-! Sorry- I gotta- get that!"

[draconicfool]

@poswiecenia asked: 6 w niki uwu

6. a kiss on the cheek.

Surprise is very obvious on the smaller Sovereign's features when he feels the elder's lips against his cheek. He'd been rambling about- something, he couldn't remember now. Absently toying with one of the frogs he'd pulled out of his pocket. And now his attention had been lost just as quickly as his train of that had.

"Ah- was I talking to much? Did I get annoying-?" Because surely he'd never outwardly show affection for Shoi-Ming. Right?"

spots to kiss || accepting

[draconicfool]

"Mm, yeah, humans can't do that huh? I forget that sometimes." He mumbled, tail coiling around his leg as he just laid there.

The world was ever changing, this he knew to be true. Even on a day to day things could be different. A flower blooming one day could be wilting the next. And how beautiful that was, really. That there was never any certainty. But therein lied the scary part. Nothing was the same ever, really. Even just moment to moment. But he hadn't gotten to see those little changes. Everything was changing so suddenly given how long she'd been asleep. Everyone and everything she'd known was different or it was gone. And how unfair that part was.

"I don't like it, not really." Shoi-Ming says quietly, closing their hand before letting it drop back to their side. At least the animals were the same. Or similar enough that it made him curious. That at least was something he could take comfort in.

"Ah...I was intrigued, yes." Yuji laughs out as he nods, "I don't get to see that everyday. I knew dragons existed but it's a first that I saw a small transformation like that." He adds as he lays back against the dirt now, his hands behind his head.

Listening to Shoi-Ming, he glances to him, staring gently. He doesn't know a lot about Liyue but he's heard some stories about adepti from his father when he took long trips to Liyue. He was very curious about them. But hearing the smaller male speak, he looks down softly, humming in thought before shutting his eyes,

"That's true. New things. Change. It is scary." He agrees as he sighs, his eyes opening to look back to Shoi-Ming, smiling softly,

"but it's how the world works. The world changes every day. Who knows what to expect the next day. Or even the next decade...I don't know your story, but now that you've woken up, you can see how beautiful the world changes, yeah. It's as people say: live life to the fullest."

[draconicfool]

@crimsononiarataki asked: He's just biting Eros. No reason for it. The Oni just felt like biting the other. Perhaps he wanted a bit of attention? Well only he'd know.

"Ittoooo~." The whine is, of course, faked. Not that he can particularly feel the bite. He just nuzzles eagerly against the affection once Itto lets him go. Tail wagging absently all the while. Reaching up to wrap arms around the other's shoulders happily.

"Hello~. How was my Oni's trip, hm? Very good?"

unprompted <3

[draconicfool]

For their little game of chase, Shoi-Ming found himself rather happy he'd forgone his boots and his usual hanfu he wore. To find himself running along the coast with Itto not far behind while wearing what basically amounted to an oversized sweater. That he could actual keep some sort of pace even with their height difference.

And the laugh that escaped him when the Oni picked him up...it was almost akin to an excited child. His tail wagging eagerly as he tried to wriggle from the man's grasp. Even if he truthfully didn't want to be put down.

"Ah-! Alright, alright~! You've caught me~!"

@crimsononiarataki || c.

[draconicfool]

It's like he knows this fact. That despite himself Nikita'ain is more than alright with this. And it brings a grin to the features of the smaller. Though, he seems to know better than to say anything. Tail simply wagging as it lets go of the elder's. Resting there against his shoulder happily.

How long has it been since he's gotten to share affections like this? It feels nice to have someone he can be like this with, even just a little bit. Even just sharing warmth. Warm- when was the last time that he felt this warm? Certainly it had been- longer than he can even remember, actually.

Something about that makes his heart feel lighter.

"Good! Cuz I am! And then you'll go, you'll go 'wow Eros is so very cool'! And I'll go 'I know' cuz I did." He giggles, reaching up to boop the other's nose. Grinning all the while, as if he's told one of the best jokes. He feels like he has, really.

( 🧊 )      MY MY . . WAS the smaller former sovereign sick ? he was acting so different than his usual hyperactive and exhausting self -- if this was what he was like normally or . . subdued he supposed he could get used to it. to him. perhaps even allow him to stay close and for longer than usual.

HE FLARED HIS nostrils at the affection given , not so much used to it after so long in captivity and being poked or prodded for nearly over a century. he didn't mind this though -- felt nice. warm. even if neither of them had anything to do with pyro whatsoever . .

HE CAN FEEL himself coming around to the younger , which annoys him just the tiniest bit.

HE SIGHS AS he noses at eros's cheek with a roll of his eyes. ❝ I BELIEVE YOU. one day you'll be strong --- perhaps stronger than i . . maybe not taller but surely stronger ❞ he muses , gently teasing as he chuffs out in an amused air as his tail swished behind him after falling away from being wrapped 'round the others.

[draconicfool]

Perhaps it was a bit egotistical to say, but truly that was how she felt. Hands on her hips as she looked up at the other. Not that he'd said it, but hearing it mere moments ago had more or less soured her mood. And rambling aloud seemed to get that frustration out. Even if it came with the consequence of attracting a listener.

"My mother says that there is beauty in all things. But with that being the case...I feel as though I deserve something a little more."

Maybe that was the pride that came with being what Shoi-Ming was. Something she couldn't really shake even when she may try to. Even with how often she could find herself resting in random places. But even a dragon slumbering beneath a tree should be more than beautiful. Such a sight was, after all, very uncommon to find. Or, she supposed it must have been. There weren't many of them left. Least of all the Sovereigns. So- yes, beautiful was simply too little for her!

"My name- is Lài Shoi-Ming. I call the country now known as Liyue, my home."

@crimsononiarataki || c.

[draconicfool]

     “ Yuji! Look what I found, look! ” Shoi-Ming lets out a giggle as he runs over to his boyfriend. Tail wagging eagerly as he holds up the large frog in his hands. Always frogs with this one, he loves the silly looking creatures. “ Isn't he cute? ”

@lairofmuses || sc.

[draconicfool]

@lairofmuses asked: Yuji is just gonna scoop up the small Sovereign in his arms, staring at him and gently as he holds the other bridal style. "Got you ." He says with a gentle smile, blushing gently

"Got me." He purrs in response, rubbing under the other's chin as his arms wrap loosely around the other's neck. Head tilting as his tail begins to wag. Usually excitable tone soft for once. "Hi, Yuji..~."

[draconicfool]

He'd already been starting to pull one of the many frogs from his pocket by the time the other started speaking again. Clearly not paying attention until the other pulled that fruit out. His head tilting as he held onto the creature in his hands. A step forward taken as if he needed to investigate if further first.

"A local delica- delic...I'm not gonna say that." He just couldn't get the word to form correctly in his mouth and it was annoying. Amethyst eyes glance up at him, then down at the frog. Then back up. "What is it?"

Hmm, much like a child, it seemed their attention was being being pulled in another direction all too soon for his likings too - he may need to think on something that might grab their attention - though their own claims certainly grab his. Hear the earth cry? He'd only heard such nonsense from Columbina before - and who knew how much of her drivel could be trusted. "I see. Something akin to your natural abilities would be a rather foolish thing to take, that I would agree", he placed the vials away again, pulling out instead what appeared to be a small fruit, "Then allow me to simply suggest a local delicacy"