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I know. And it's hard for me not to feel bad about the frequency you take the potions at sometimes, but... maybe if you give me one to hang onto we can ju- mmf. [ smiles into the kiss, eyes becoming lidded as he loosely drapes an arm around fives back, melting into the kiss. ]

[ That's a nice reaction, and though initially he'd just planned on keeping the kiss brief, he decides to deepen it, letting one of his hands trail down from his back to his ass before he pulls back, biting lightly on his lower back as he does ]

That's not a bad idea. I can give you a few, and if we're getting heated then they will be in your care.

And you don't have to feel bad. I do wish I wouldn't have to deal with it but going back to my regular body doesn't feel as bad as it used to, and it's in large part because I've been changing more frequently.

I'd like that a lot, sensei. [ kisses him against, speaking softly against his mouth. ] I'm glad for that then. I don't want to do anything but make you feel good.

[ THAT WAS BITING ON HIS LOWER LIP NO TBACK i didn't see that rip ]

Then it's a good thing you're quite talented at that. I would start listing all the ways you always manage to make me feel good, but that'd inevitably end up in our third round and I do believe you wanted to cook something for me.

So maybe I'll save it for later.

I am interested in hearing about all these things. My ego could use the boost. But, yes, I did say that, and I am feeling a bit hungry. Let’s see what you brought along…

[ It's all canned food because of course that was the first thing he thought would be appropriate for a camping trip ]

Unfortunately I didn't bring anything nice to drink to go along with the meal, but I'm trusting it will be fine.

[ canned food is fine! he can make do with just about anything, so he sets to work. ]

Does that mean beer? Ahaha. For some reason I can't see you drinking a beer.

I'm not that picky when it comes to drinks, you know.

[ He'll help here and there but once it seems fine to do so, he's going to just wrap his arms around Childe's waist and kiss his neck ]

Can I ruin the moment by speaking a little seriously for a second? I talked to Emet. About your feelings for me and mine for you.

I know, given things, but it's just weird to picture you drinking a be- [ nearly chokes on his own tongue or something. ] Y- You what?! [ flushes a deep dark red. ] You told him? When! [ w- why? ]

—Was I not supposed to? I told him pretty much right after.

I... I guess I just d- didn't expect it to be passed along so soon. [ still a dark red. ] I mean it... makes sense, I just... I... I don't know.

... Sorry. I was admittedly panicking, a little, and he is my best friend as well as my lover. I had to talk to him to clear my own thoughts.

[ hnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng. ] You could have talked to me. [ BECAUSE CLEARLY THAT WOULD HAVE HELPED. ] ...and maybe we could have tried making sense of it. [ going to crack open and beer and have a drink. now he definitely needs it. ] What did he say anyway?

That we should just enjoy it, essentially. And he advised that I keep communication open with you.

[ why is everybody so nonchalant about this. ] At least he’s not upset… [ taking another drink. ]

He's not upset, no, but he is still jealous. I'm not so naive as to think his blessing means he's fine with the thought. But at the end of the day he wants me to experience everything I was unable to before.

I have his blessing but that doesn't mean it's not complicated. And I imagine it's even more so for you, who would be leaning toward monogamy under normal circumstances.

Isn't that right?

I'm not stupid enough to think he isn't jealous either. I'm just lucky he likes me or else I'm sure I would have ended up in a ditch somewhere.

...

Yes, absolutely. It was hard enough to admit I liked you, so I'm sure you can imagine how difficult it was to say that I... that I love you. I don't want to make things more complicated, but I'm pretty sure that's all out the window now.

I'm also afraid I may end up messing things up with Zhongli now.

Things are definitely going to be complicated, but in the end that had always been the case with the two of us.

[ he's going to kiss his neck, soft and gentle, and holding him a bit tighter at that ]

But as for Zhongli ... You're not going to. And it isn't as if I'm not ready to be discarded at a moment's notice should it truly end up becoming a problem.

[ he's a bit stiff, clutching the beer more tightly than usual and then, oh, he just shatters the glasses. ]

I would never want to completely discard you, sensei. [ shakes his beer covered hand out. ] You mean far too much to me. But assuming I manage to keep from doing something stupid I do want to... maybe... [ sinks back against him, ] tie the knot with Xiansheng, especially if you and Emet-Selch can solve my problem.

[ He decides not to point out he'll have to, sooner or later, because he doesn't think Childe needs to hear it now. Instead he'll kiss his cheek, and reach over to get a paper tissue, so he can hand it to him ]

So long as you invite us to the ceremony, I have no objections.

…ugh. [ groans, but it trails into a laugh. ] I better be invited to your wedding, sensei. [ shifts, turning to cup his cheek and give him a proper kiss. ] And if I ever do get married it’s customary for a father to give the bride away, no, so how’s about daddy giving me away. [ he’s joking… mostly, and really just trying to take the edge off the conversation. ]

…oh, before we eat I do want to go in the water once more.

[ Well he's doing great in taking the edge off the conversation because Five immediately sputters [

I — don't know how appropriate that is, when you call me daddy like that. But I wouldn't be opposed.

Should I join you or is that just for fun?

[ childe laughs, shoving five back and caging him in with a smile. ] I want you to come with me, sensei, and I’m going to take you on a ride. [ kisses him roughly. ]

Now you're just teasing—

[ But he barely has the time to react because there he is, kissing him again. There's a soft noise against his lips, surprised, but he kisses him back just as rough, his hand going to the back of his head to tug at his hair ]

[ grunts against his mouth, pressing him that much harder into the sand. ] I am just teasing you, sensei, that’s one of my favorite pastimes.

I did figure we could have some fun though.

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