--Cultivate--

[eyesofaproxy]

[When Wise was very young, or at least younger than he is now, he'd gotten lost in the forest outside Helios. He was only saved by a passing wandering cultivator, and to this day he's wanted to meet the man again to thank him. It doesn't matter that Helios fell and he and Belle moved to Yunkui Summit, he wants to find that man and thank him for what he did that day. He changed the trajectory of Wise's life, he's pretty sure, and he deserves to know that.

Granted, a wandering cultivator isn't why Wise (and Belle) is now the heir to Yunkui Summit, that is entirely because of Yixuan-shifu and their own unique abilities, but all the same. That man inspired Wise to get with Belle to create Phatheon, a nameless somebody who is able to hire people to handle things the larger temples and sects can't or won't.

Right now, though, Wise is not acting in the guise of Phaetheon. Wise is acting in the guise of a very annoyed older brother being strongarmed into going down the mountain for an annual check up, since apparently the doctors are all afraid of coming up the mountain after last year's run-in with Eous the spiritual monster rabbit. Cowards.]

I don't need to go right now, Belle, really.

Yes you do! And because there's bandits on the road, I even hired you a bodyguard!

Belle...

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[eyesofaproxy]

Believe it or not, this is where Belle and I stayed for a while after the fall of Helios. In fact, this is where we first reached out to you.

[fuegor]

And that was a while ago by my account.

[Lighter moved his horse a little closer, enough to touch Wise's arm for just a minute. Not being able to touch was killing him all day.]

Now it's a space for just the two of us. I'm not gonna lie, I've been waiting to have you to myself for a bit.

[eyesofaproxy]

You and me both, Lighter. Come on, let's get the horses stabled.

[Onward to the stables. There are some works at the temple, but otherwise it'll just be them and Inky, who's been riding in Wise's bag.]

[fuegor]

Right away.

[Even with a few workers in places like the stables and such, that was fine. Lighter still considered it to be just him and Wise. And Inky of course. He did give extra attention to the horses as they were stabled, though. Every ride he's had he's given all the respect in the world. So he spoke to both of them.]

It's been a long ride, but you've got some rest time now. Thanks a ton, I'll see if I can't slip you something extra.

[TREATS FOR HONSE.]

[eyesofaproxy]

[Wise catches that and chuckles as he takes Lighter's arm.]

Spoiling the horses again?

[fuegor]

Well, they did come all this way. How could I not?

[Lighter was also just a softie. And a horse guy since he can't be a bike guy here.

But he let Wise take his arm.]

Ready to go in, baobei? Can't wait to have you all to myself...

[eyesofaproxy]

Same, gege~

[He leads Lighter off and into the temple, pointing out some things as they make their way back to where they'll be staying. Inky hops out of Wise's bag and books it.]

Mm, just like I remember it.

[fuegor]

[Much like with Wise's novels, Lighter listened to every word. It was only fair since Lighter spent a lot of time while they were in recovery talking about this oddly shaped tree he came across once or this plant that hadn't seen water in decades but still thrived.

All of them were named.

Once Inky went to find his kitty hidey hole, Lighter immediately went to grope at Wise's ass. He didn't want the animals to see, that's far too lewd for their innocent eyes.

But alone, he'll give it a nice squeeze.]

It's as pretty as you are.

[eyesofaproxy]

[Wise startles and chuckles when Lighter grabs his ass.]

Uh-huh. You haven't even seen the plum grove yet, and you're saying that?

[fuegor]

There's a plum I'm interested in right here.

[Another squeeze. Horny jail for Huo Laite. Horny jail for a thousand years.]

Haha, but I'd still like to see the grove. I'm sure you'll still be more pretty, but I'll still be impressed by something that comes close.

[He just liked being the one on the guided tour for once.]

[eyesofaproxy]

That line was terrible, gege.

[Just saying.]

Mmm, do you want to see it now?

[He is well aware that if they go out right now, there is sex happening under the trees.]

[fuegor]

Oof. Tough crowd...

[Okay he can admit it was kind of bad. But it was also funny. And true.]

Yeah, I would. Right now.

[eyesofaproxy]

The grove, or the plum?

[Just making sure--]

[fuegor]

Why not... both?

[There's your confirmation.]

[eyesofaproxy]

This way then, gege.

[Good thing he wrote ahead and had them prepare a picnic area. There'll be a blanket, at least.

Wise leads the way out to the plum grove. It's a quiet spot, with plenty of shade, a bench, and a small pond.]

See?

[fuegor]

[It was a lovely spot. Prepared well by the workers, it seemed. The blossoms were pretty and reflected in the water really well.]

I do see. This place is really nice... I get why you wanted me to see it first.

[He brought Wise in close by his waist, looking deep in his eyes for a long while.]

Hmm. Yep, knew it. You're still the prettier one, babe.

[eyesofaproxy]

Mmm, you're biased.

[Wise leans up for a kiss.]

But that's alright. You're allowed to be.

[fuegor]

How could I not be?

[A kiss that's returned, and followed up with a second and third.]

Mn, now that you've gone and done that... It's gonna take a lot to get my hands off you.

[eyesofaproxy]

Who said I wanted you to take your hands off me, gege?

[He starts to lead Lighter over to the blanket.]

[fuegor]

Heh... fair rebuttal.

[He got another kiss in while being led to the blanket.]

So, you wanna tell me where you want my hands in that case?

[eyesofaproxy]

Getting my robes off, for a start?

[fuegor]

I think I can manage that.

[He said this, meanwhile he was already pulling Wise's robes open before anything was even said. He was careful, going by layer as needed to at least slip the upper part off to get his hands against skin.

While he was stripping Wise he went straight to kissing at his neck and mumbling with that gruff, sultry voice of his.]

Y'know how long I've been waiting for this?

[eyesofaproxy]

A-ah, as long as I have?

[Wise starts tugging Lighter's robes loose as well, eager to get his hands on those muscles.]

[fuegor]

[He'll definitely have a handful of Lighter's muscles. His chest size could rival some of the women in Yunkui Summit. He started to move between kissing Wise's neck to his ear and nipping lightly at the lobe. It just made his voice hotter, heavier, all the while stripping Wise to near bare.]

I'd think so... tell me how long you've thought of it, beautiful. Tell me what you did when you thought of it and I'll tell you.

[eyesofaproxy]

Ah--since that night at the springs. Didn't do anything, no privacy for that, but...