--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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[fuegor]

Well, I asked for it just as much. I'd say that was one of the best parts if not for all those hot noises you were making.

[He absentmindedly kissed Wise's neck.]

I'm fine, trust me I've been through a lot worse.

[eyesofaproxy]

As long as you're alright.

[He leans back into Lighter's arms with a soft sigh.]

...did you ask me a question, last night?

[fuegor]

... Yeah, I did.

[The one time he wished his bad memory worked out. But it was better to be honest.]

I want to stay with you, Wise. No matter where you go. So.

[...]

Do you want me to stay with you in Yunkui Summit? Or do you want to come with me... as my cultivation partner?

No matter what you decide on... I'll be right beside you.

[eyesofaproxy]

I want to travel with you...but I don't know if I can, with the Exaltists on the loose. They want Belle and I for what our first teacher taught us.

[fuegor]

Then I'll stay with you. Until they're not an issue anymore. And when they aren't, we can go wherever you want together.

[The famously lone traveler Hongse Sanren affiliating himself with Yunkui might attract attention, sure. But he wanted to be with Wise. He wanted to protect Wise.]

[eyesofaproxy]

[Wise smiles and leans up for a kiss.]

I can't wait. I want to see so much.

[fuegor]

[It's returned as always, along with another against his neck.]

I'll show you all my favorite places... and we'll find new favorites together.