rozenblitz | What a romantic adventure

Well, no. Someone will need to be awake.

[ tighnari might also be a little smitten, but he's still very responsible, and he won't allow them to slack on keeping watch just because things have gotten a little amorous. nice though it is. tighnari chuckles, the sound soft and quiet, and his ears fold back against his hair. ]

But.. another time.

[ there's no need to rush anything, after all, no need to push forward when all the time in the world is ahead of them, theirs for the taking. still.. there are other things they can manage. tighnari's chin tips forward, his hold on aether's jaw tightening just enough to pull him in nearer, to make it easier for tighnari to tilt his head and press their lips together in a warm, gentle kiss.

aether's lips feel soft and warm against his own, and tighnari breathes him in, smoothing his palms over his cheeks and down the sides of his neck to rest his hands on aether's shoulders. his tail bristles up in excitement, his ears pressing harder to his head, his body language open and inviting and comfortably pleasured. ]

Another time... yes.

[Tighnari is right, there's no need to rush, when the future belongs to them. A part of Aether aches at the thought that his time is much longer than the one his beloved companion has, but he wants to make the best of every moment they will spend together.

He closes his eyes, leaning into the kiss, the touch. Everything is so warm and gentle, that he melts into it with pleasure. His experience with this kind of affection is lacking, but he learns fast and he's more than eager to make sure they both enjoy it. His hands move down to the other's hips, before he wraps his arms around the waist, keeping Tighnari as close as they can be now.

Warmth pools in his stomach and there's a small jolt running up his spine when he notes the way Tighnari's body reacts, the way his tail feels against him. It's only when they part from the kiss that he notices the ears as well, pressed so adorably against Tighnari's head. His heart is overflowing with emotions.

Aether's smile almost shines and his eyes brim with joy and affection when he looks at his companion. Then he leans to press a small kiss to the other's cheek, before pulling him tight into a hug. His head buries into Tighnari's shoulder and his hands move up, tracing gentle batters into his back.]

I'm so glad I met you.

[ it'a a good kiss, warm and welcome and open, and tighnari allows himself to bask in it for some time while he learns the shape of aether's mouth, and the soft texture of his lips. the moment is so sweet that it's easy to melt into, even for tighnari, who is trying to be vigilant of their surroundings.

but the kiss soon breaks, and they're left so close to one another, aether's golden eyes peering into his own before he's being pulled into a tight hug, pressed to aether's body, and tighnari can only chuckle. one hand smooths over that soft blonde hair, until aether is nuzzling his face down into tighnari's shoulder. ]

So am I.

[ he had found it an annoyance, at first. aether had been yet another traveler stumbling into a mishap in the forest, one more person that needed taking care of, but that was what it meant to be a forest watcher. it was his job to look after people, to save bumbling adventurers from themselves when the situation called for it, and he was more than happy to do his part. in the end, it all worked out, didn't it? now he has a new friend and companion in aether, someone to walk beside, someone to keep close.

tighnari's tail flicks in quiet appreciation of the moment. ]

When we found you passed out in that cave, I never would have imagined..

[He chuckles and it's a sound soft and warm. Tighnari's touch feels so good and relaxing. He could soak in his warmth forever, enjoying every moment of their closeness.]

I would have never imagined either... I didn't even expect I'd pass out right at the beginning of my journey through Sumeru.

[Clearly, it was fate that brought them together. And even if it wasn't, Aether is still grateful that their paths crossed. He presses his body closer to the other.]

I have no doubt it was quite troublesome to you... But you always help. [He tilts his head a little to plant another soft kiss, this time against his companion's jaw.] Thank you, Tighnari.

[Even right now, Tighnari agreed to accompany Aether to the desert even though it's hardly pleasant to him. He really is too good, Aether thinks to himself. Such a good and wonderful person, and yet he's chosen this traveler to be with. Aether's heart grows in his chest, full of gratitude and affection. Will he ever be able to express it though?

He shifts more again, hand reaching up to gently touch Tighnari's ear and move it closer to his lips. Tenderly, he plants a kiss inside it, then smiles at how delicate and warm it feels against his lips.]

[ tighnari is surprised by just how easy this all is, how simple it is, how natural it feels. he's not particularly shy by nature, he's a very forward individual, and he isn't afraid to display his feelings - yet even still, it's easier than he ever would've thought it would be.

with a soft chuckle rolling in his throat, tighnari tips their foreheads together. ]

It was a little troublesome. Adventurers like you seem to always be getting themselves into trouble in the forest, but.. I'm used to it.

[ and it led him to a beautiful, wonderful friendship, and this closeness that they're now enjoying.. how could he possibly be upset about it? especially when aether is touching his sensitive ears so intimately, tugging one down for a sweet little kiss that sends a gentle shiver down his spine. ]

[Aether hums.]

We are lucky that there's someone like you out there. Someone so kind and reliable... [He speaks in a hushed voice, then presses another soft kiss to the inside of the ear.] I wonder if I'll ever be able to repay all that kindness...

[He shifts to settle his forehead against Tighnari's again, as delicate fingers continue to caress those soft ears. Eventually, his hand slips lower, resting on the other's cheek, thumb gently brushing the skin, before Aether leans in. Instead of a kiss on the lips though, there's one of the cheek. Followed by another and another, until every patch of skin on Tighnari's face is showered with affection.

It really is just so easy and it makes Aether want to smile and laugh with joy. He's feeling truly happy now.]

There's nothing to repay. I'm happy to do my job.

[ aether pays such nice attention to tighnari's tender, sensitive ears, and it isn't long before he's closing his eyes, and beginning to purr. the sound rolls in his chest, soft and quiet, but certainly audible in the silent desert night. it's been a long time since tighnari has felt so simply.. content. effortlessly happy.

when aether's hands drop away from his ears his eyes open again, his tail thumping gently, before he suddenly finds himself assailed with kisses - kisses to his nose, his cheeks, his forehead. aether's affection rolls over him in a gentle wave, and before tighnari knows it he is laughing, the sound clear, the rumble of his purr beneath it. ]

You're in a good mood.

[The way Tighnari purrs is adorable and Aether would be happy to just continue on with the soft affection, all to make sure the other is content and relaxed. The way Tighnari laughs at the little kisses makes the traveler grin with joy. He leans into his companion, head resting in the crook of his neck.]

Of course I am.

[That's really not something he would hide. Aether shifts a little to place a tender kiss to Tighnari's neck, his hands are tightly wrapped against the other. Everything feels warm and comfortable. So much so, in fact, that he long forgotten the chill of the desert night.]

I'm here with you, so how can I not be in a good mood?

[He sighs a little, smiling against the other's skin and nuzzling close.]

What a romantic adventure

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