#( fatedefyd: xing. )

[newdleboy]

@fatedefyd picked:

Xing: [ unconsciously holds his hand ] 🤝

▬▬▬ ☁      He has no choice but to just hold her hand && feel super duper giddy the whole time. But he's playing it cool.

[newdleboy]

                              ❝ It's okay, really! I'm not busy at all! ❞

▬▬▬ ☁      He didn't even remember what he was going to do before all of this. Xingyin had consumed all of his thoughts now, so he really couldn't focus on anything else. If they were both free, why shouldn't they just go on this date now?

                              ❝ Let's do it! We'll grab some lunch. If you're ready to! ❞

                              MK wasn't really sure where to go from there. Should he hold her hand? Was that too forward? He didn't really know. So instead he just smiled at her and motioned down the street. He was nervous, but hopefully this would go well!

❝ we don’t have to go on a date, like, right now, if you don’t want to. ❞ She clarifies, a little sheepishly at that. MK’s excitement is definitely rubbing off on her, though.

He’s such a ray of sunshine most days, and when he pops by for a bit or sends her a text, Xingyin can’t help but feel her mood brighten a little, just like right now. how does he do that ? how does the Monkey Kid light up the room and put people at ease so.. easily ? blue-eyed lady had been hesitant to look into her feelings on where she stood with him, but after getting to know him properly through his friends and family…

It’s been an interesting adventure getting used to Megapolis, to say the least. while it will take quite a while for the immortal to feel at-ease among such a dense population, there is a piece of her that’s curious about what the city and earth has to offer her. currently, however, Xingyin is is just going to focus on what her and MK are going to do for their.. first date ?

❝ we can plan for something to do later, if you’re busy. ❞

[newdleboy]

@fatedefyd said: "You know better than anyone about why I don't care for the Jade Emperor.. my mom became someone else's collateral damage thanks to him-- and it's ALSO thanks to him that I have the scars I do today. So excuse me if I'm not exactly a well of sympathy about him being replaced."

▬▬▬ ☁      MK let out a sigh. His intention wasn't to start an argument. It wasn't quite there yet, but he could feel it brewing. Hopefully he could diffuse it before they blew up. The monkie kid took a few moments of being quiet to think about what he really wanted to say. Of course he knew how Xingyin felt about the previous Jade Emperor. He didn't like the guy. But that wasn't what this was all about.

                              ❝ It's not -- I don't really care that much about him being replaced. It's about who replaced him. Azure - he lied to me && used me! He trapped Monkey King in the scroll-- Look at the sky! The world is falling apart, Xingyin. ❞

                              Ugh, words were hard. He groaned in frustration, putting his head in his hands. Everything was so stressful right now && this was just adding to it.

                              ❝ He still needs to be stopped. We're all going to do that. Starting with freeing Monkey King. ❞

                              He hoped that she could understand that. He wasn't going to sit by && let all of this happen.

[newdleboy]

@fatedefyd asked: ".. And YOU look... exhausted, if I'm being honest." A look of hesitation as she sits on her couch, covered in a throw blanket her mother had sent her, and an idea forms. Xingyin opens a side of her blanket with an arm, a -- hopefully -- inviting expression on her face. "Do you maybe want to.. take a nap with me?"

▬▬▬ ☁      MK smiled, trying his best to fight off a yawn at this exact moment. He didn't want to admit how tired he was. He wanted to spend time with Xingyin. Of course he did! Unfortunately, he had been up for so long at this point. Thankfully, Xing always had the answer. There was no hesitation as he took his jacket off && immediately joined her under the blanket, arms wrapping around her waist. Once he was comfortable, he sighed contently. It always felt good to be close to Xingyin.

                              ❝ A nap, with you? That sounds like the best thing ever right now. I'm actually so tired; I can't even move again. Guess we're stuck here forever. ❞ He joked, nuzzling into her.

[newdleboy]

@fatedefyd asked: ❛ where do you think you're going? ❜ / goldenarcher was getting too happy, let the perfect couple Fite

▬▬▬ ☁      MK had never really felt irritation toward Xingyin before now. It wasn't really a feeling he liked, but it was what it was. Throwing his jacket on && heading toward the door, he did hesitate when she called out. But wasn't this what she wanted?

                              All of this actually started earlier in the day. He didn't have training with Monkey King && it was a day off! So he wanted to spend it with Xing. They'd been spending most days together by this point, settling into this new relationship. He thought he was just being sweet, all he wanted was to spend time with her. He still didn't know why she was upset with him; clearly there was something wrong, she'd snapped at him! So of course, MK snapped back && the argument went on from there. His hand balling up into a fist at his side, he finally answered her.

                              ❝ URGH - I'm going home. Because you obviously don't want me here right now! That's how it sounds anyway! I'll talk to you later or something. ❞

[newdleboy]

specifically from k-xing bc OBVIOUSLY this is just for shits and giggles

                             ❝  That’s my girl!  ❞

[newdleboy]

@fatedefyd asked: "oh, these? it's okay, they're just scars- they're definitely not contagious or anything!" throws xing at him again

▬▬▬ ☁      MK hadn't meant to stare, he just noticed the scars along her body at that moment. When she asked what he was looking at, he'd just pointed; but her response got a laugh out of him. She was so funny, even without trying! That was one of the things he liked so much about her.

                              ❝ No, no - I know they're not contagious. I was just looking... How'd you get them? ❞

[newdleboy]

just some rambles abt mk's relationships and how far he's willing to go for people he loves - but mostly xing/mk ( tw: mentions of death! )

so like this stems from @fatedefyd and i plotting a death for xingyin and mk just... he does not handle this well at all. literally he will break into the underworld to bring her back and in the midst of this, he's going to pull a wukong and cross his name, xingyin's and all of his friends out of the book of death without a second thought. now, he doesn't TALK to anybody about this before he does it, so he doesn't know what the consequences of this action is going to be. ( but honestly? even if he DID have an idea of the consequences... he'd still do it. )

literally all he's thinking about is bringing xingyin back because the idea of living without her is literally impossible to mk because she means so god damn much to him. and if i'm being totally honest here - this is something he'd do for pretty much any partner he has. because he loves so much and so hard, if he's not called on it, it can become unhealthy.

not necessarily in the way that he'll become manipulative and possessive ( he just wants his partner to be happy, whether they're together or not ) - but if left unchecked, mk will make his s/o his entire life. thankfully!!! he's surrounded by people who aren't going to let him get away with that kinda behavior, so most the time it's alright, he can be normal. as normal as mk can be, obviously.

[newdleboy]

▬▬▬ ☁      MK's shoulders tensed, prepared for Xingyin to blow up at him. There was nothing else that MK could do at this point but take it from her. She had to know that he wasn't going to change his mind on any of this. As much as it tugged at his heart, he'd have to push this aside. It was so much bigger than the two of them. So it took him by surprise when she didn't yell at him after all.

                              His eyes dart over to her, trying to convey sympathy. He knew she didn't like this. He didn't like it either. Slowly, a hand reached out for her to take as he scooted closer to the archer.

                              ❝ I know, Xing. It's big and it's scary. But this is the right thing to do. For the good of the whole universe, really. There's no way we're gonna win this without Monkey King. He'll be able to help us make a good plan. We're gonna fix this. ❞

                              MK leaned over then to press a kiss to her cheek. Hopefully she was reassured. Even just a little bit.

❝ you know what ? ❞ Oh boy, she's getting fired up -- and at a terrible time too.

She gets it. Wukong is his mentor and his idol, Xingyin would go to hell and back for her mom -- and she has ! not only that, MK is going to fight the new Emperor of the Heavens, and that terrifies the archer something dreadful.

But even so, the archer is acting out because she wants to keep him here, away from the danger and as far from next near-death experience. it's selfish, and in the moment, Xingyin prefers fighting with MK over watching him leave for what could very possibly be the last time. with that thought in mind though...

❝ you- ! ❞ A moment passes, that very thought entering her mind ; she appears momentarily contemplative, until her harsh defenses deflate before the Monkie Kid.

❝ you're right. ❞ She says with defeat, her hunched shoulders laxing and her raised hands, ready to pantomime as tools for emphasis on the points to counter MK's statements, lower to instead rest in the front pocket of her hoodie, unsure of what to do with them now. ironically, without her counterpoints, Xingyin is unsure of what she should say next. so much for having a peaceful break...

❝ you should be preparing for that, and not.. ❞ A minor shrug, eyes looking around at the purple-streaked sky and the distress around them. ❝ this. i'm sorry for blowing up like that. ❞

[newdleboy]

▬▬▬ ☁      MK was almost sure that his heart was going to beat right out of his chest as he waited for her answer. Xingyin had been great company && he enjoyed showing her around to pretty much everything there was to do in Megapolis -- she had so much to see on Earth && MK just wanted to be the one to show her! As they spent more time together (even with the rest of the group) he caught himself watching her more && more. Thinking about her nonstop, feeling his heart flutter in her presence -- the list went on && on.

                              It didn't take him very long to decide to ask her out, honestly. MK figured that if she wasn't interested, the worst she could say was no. It would suck, but at least he'd have an answer. He was feeling pretty good about it, especially now that things were starting to go back to normal after defeating the Lady Bone Demon. The very thought of her made MK exhausted, but at least he had something else to focus on!

                              While in his thoughts, the Monkie Kid very nearly missed her answer. Wait - did she agree? WOAH! That was amazing! Any unease he felt before was replaced with absolute giddiness over the fact that Xingyin had actually said yes to going on a date with HIM -- OH, right now?!

                              ❝ O-oh! I didn't really mean right now, but we can! We can go get bubble tea, or lunch or literally anything! We can even just take a walk through the city together, whatever sounds good for you! I think we'll have a great time either way, heh-! ❞

   @newdleboy​​ foretold :  

   ❝  Hey, would you maybe wanna…  ❞  MK  trailed  off  for  a  moment,  his  nerves  getting  the  best  of  him.  But  he  could  do  this!!!  Hopefully.  ❝  … hang out sometime? Like, just the two of us – uhHH like a date! There we go that’s what I was going for. Yeah, a date. Do you wanna go on a date with me?  ❞  Stop rambling MK! He  offered  Xingyin  a  sheepish  smile  then,  hoping  that  he  wasn’t  going  to  make  a  fool  of  himself  now. - FOR XING <33333 

         Well, sure, Xingyin and MK have been hanging out a little more recently  –  after the Lady Bone Demon had been defeated, earth gave the moon-residing warrior new reasons to visit.  And with Chang’e no longer needing her by her side, now was as good a time as any to see what the little blue-green planet has to offer.  The bond between the Monkey Kid and his team was certainly.. chaotic, to put it lightly.  Now that he’s asked that kind of question though, a small pause to ponder results in the fact that, yes, the two of them had never ever hung out without the rest of the team present.  

         … Oh.. OH !!  This is like one of those romantic movies her mom likes, right ?  Where it turns out that there’s a friends-to-lovers trope between the newcomer and the team leader ?  Not that Xingyin is interested in THOSE types of movies !  Pssssht, why would she ?  Like romance ever did anything for her !  … And yet, when MK looks at her like that.. 

   ❝ what, like, right now ? ❞  She questions with a bit of a bewildered look, looking back at the coffee shop before afternoon-blues return to the brunette.  The words are just FALLING from her mouth, and she’s already passed the point of no return with her reply.  Internally, Xingyin is beating herself up for acting so nonchalantly about it  –  especially when she knows she’s going to be yelling into a pillow about it later.  

   ❝ i’m up for it if you are.❞

[newdleboy]

▬▬▬ ☁      MK allowed himself to relax, to fully unwind. This was something he only felt like he could do around her. He needed it. Wow, he really was exhausted, already feeling his eyelids getting heavy && starting to close. However when Xingyin suggested moving again, MK's grip on her tightened almost playfully.

                              ❝ You know, I'm pretty sure my legs stopped working! I guess you're stuck here with me. What a shame. Welp, might as well stay comfortable. No need to move at all... ❞ He paused in his shenanigans to yawn, then he spoke a little more quietly.

❝ ...Let's just get some sleep. ❞

   ♥ mk !!

        Being a big-time hero is a difficult and demanding job, it’s no wonder the poor guy’s perpetually tired.  MK is allowed his breaks, too !  And spending what time she does have with him also reminds Xingyin to take care of herself, too.  She may have a longer lifespan than many, but her body and mind wear down like anyone else’s. 

   ❝ i wouldn’t mind that, ❞ She says with a smile, leaning her cheek against the top of his head as she embraced him in a blanket-y warmth.  The lulling sound of an old, distinguished Englishman narrating the behavior of various colorful birds in the background.  

   ❝ but are you sure you don’t want to use the bathroom, first ? just in case ? ❞