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[cultivatingsin]

They're just being nice and I didn't ask Lan Wangji: he asked me.

[It's funny what a little positive reinforcement will do for someone who is starving for attention and love. Of course losing Xiao Xingchen had been a huge shock and now that he has him back, he wants to do right by him. Additionally Huaisang has helped dampen his crazier side by encouraging him to be sweet instead and so...

Here they are.]

I won't hurt them. [He is solemn, assured.] And if I do, you won't have time to reach me for a punishment.

[Because Xue Yang will see to it for him.]

[darkpath]

If you know them at all, you'd know they wouldn't be doing this just to be nice. It's the only reason I'm not arguing more.

[ The two men are kind, but they're not so kind as to fake a relationship in order to help someone. ]

I'm really fast so don't underestimate me. I'd make sure to get at least one punishment in.

I'm getting my own apartment. Lan Zhan's going to stay with me a lot.

[ No, he hasn't actually asked Lan Zhan, but it's natural to expect it. Right? ]

[cultivatingsin]

[It's more complicated - thanks to his past - and Xue Yang is struggling with both Xingchen and Huaisang. And himself.]

That's comforting. Thank you, Senior.

[He smiles a little at the threat and the statement, arching a brow.]

I don't want to be punished by you, believe me. That sounds scary.

You should! Why not live together?

[Match-maker, match-maker, make me a match~!]

[darkpath]

I'm not saying it to be comforting. I'm saying to give them more credit.

[ At least Xue Yang understands. ]

I don't know the terms of the contract yet.

[ Some Submissives have to live with their Dominants. ]

[cultivatingsin]

They deserve more credit. [And better than him.]

I am his Dominant. Don't I get to decide?

[darkpath]

You both decide on it together. It's the only thing that deeps Dominants from doing anything they want. He has to agree.

[cultivatingsin]

I'll talk to him. He can choose where he goes, of course. I told him that already.

[darkpath]

I'll talk to him about moving in with me. Be sure it's written into the contract.

[cultivatingsin]

Alright. I'll write it in and if he agrees, he can sign off on it.

What do you want for a housewarming gift?

[darkpath]

Are you a rich Dominant?

[ If Xue Yang's going to offer... ]

[cultivatingsin]

Yes! [It's pretty exciting... Ask!]

[darkpath]

If you're rich, it's no good to be stingy. I'll let you take me shopping.

[cultivatingsin]

I would never be stingy with you, Senior! We can find things for you and Hanguang-Jun.

[darkpath]

[ Wuxian hasn't actually expected any of this to work. Why is it working? No, don't question it. Accept it. ]

Then, since I'm kind, you can buy me things I choose.

[cultivatingsin]

[Because Xue Yang adores him. Shhh it's a secret.]

It can't all be liquor!

[darkpath]

It's shopping for an apartment. Alcohol is only going to be a small part of it.

[ Xue Yang, bring your wallet. ]

[cultivatingsin]

Then I will agree to your purchases. [He is ready.

Or is he?

Should he bring Huaisang too? And Xingchen?] You'll need good food too.

[darkpath]

Good drink is made better by good food.

[ He'd happily just buy food and alcohol. ]

[cultivatingsin]

And if you're going to drink, you should have a full stomach.

[Be good to yourself, Senior, goodness. Or else he will worry.]