rozenblitz | What a romantic adventure

[ 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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