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[No, Jing Yuan is not allowed to rely on people! He has relied too much already in this conversation and needs to go beat himself up til he stop being stupid. Clearly.]

I'm fine, Dan Heng.

No you're not.

[sry you're left on read now]

[CALLING]

[Dan Heng is sent to voicemail after one ring, in a clear sign that Jing Yuan has actively rejected the call. RIP.]

The situation you described is objectively not fine and it isn't a sign of weakness to admit that.

[There is a pause... but just when Dan Heng may think he's being left on read again:]

Jing Yuan: I am choosing not to be affected by childish tantrums. I cannot control him, so I must control myself.

Controlling yourself when you can't control him is admirable. And I know I'm not exactly good at emotional support. But please don't hide from me.

You provide very meaningful support, actually.

[Look at him glide right past the call-out.]

I will see you when we are both home.

[just...

looks at his phone. tiredly.

jing yuan you fuck you've already been pretty scarce,]

Okay.

soon

[That's all he gets for now. Jing Yuan is going to go cry in the woods and then try to meditate the mood away. He'll be home in an hour or two. In the wee hours, after he catches himself dozing off on the ground in a dangerous place.]

[dan heng is awake in their bed, betrayed by his luminous eyes.]

[Jing Yuan comes in feeling even more exhausted than usual. He opens the door, pulls his jacket off, turns to toss it over the corner of the bedframe, and--

--jumps and gasps.]

Wh-- ...Hello, Dan Heng.

[help he's been given a heart attack]

[the glowing horror immersia eyes blink.]

Hello, Jing Yuan.

[awkwardly. puts jacket aside.]

Should I assume you're irritated at me, or do you just like staring into the dark?

I couldn't sleep.

[this answers none of the above.]

It looked like you were waiting for me.

[kicking off his boots now, visibly tense]

A little. I did try to sleep.

I see...

[Aaand now stripping down to his undies and climbing into the bed to kiss Dan Heng's forehead.]

I'm sorry I kept you waiting.

[reaching out to wrap his arms around him.]

It's okay. Are you calmer, now?

Somewhat.

[Mmm yes let's flop over and cuddle. Pet the kitty. His tail is flicking, giving his anxiety, but he's still very happy to cling.]

[slipping his tail around jing yuan's waist, snuggling close.]

I'm glad.

Mm. And how are you?

[He runs his fingers along Dan Heng's scales with warm affection, and gently boops their heads together.]

[pauses. and nuzzles clumsily, aiming for the same effect.]

I'm not... hallucinating anymore.

Good.

[Jing Yuan clearly enjoys the attempt. If he was a real cat he would purr, but he isn't so he just leans more of his weight into Dan Heng.]

We can have a nice deep sleep then.

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