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[Wise and Belle are not quite of the First Brood but they are two of the older dragons on Eorzea (they've long since abandoned their original draconic names, because they like these better). They're just a few eons younger than Vrtra, and thus are closest to their cousin. Helped, of course, by the fact that like Vrtra the two of them spend a lot of time in a humanoid avatar. They'd heard about Vrtra doing it, thought it sounded fun, and after a few mortal centuries of trying on avatars and figuring out things like "gender", they eventually settled on their avatars of choice. Belle spends most of her time in the guise of a cute Au Ra lady and Wise as a slightly customized Viera man.

(Scales. He needed scales somewhere, it felt weird being entirely flesh. His hips and thighs have a lovely pattern of scales that are easy to hide.)

They've settled in, of all places, the Dravanian forelands for a time. They heard that there was someone interesting, someone interesting enough to urge Midgardsormr to wake up for a moment. They're settled in Tailfeather, their draconic bodies tucked safely away in Anyx Trine for now. Belle's taken to being a chocobo tender while Wise has set up as a alchemist and scribe for people who want to write letters but can't.

Hopefully this interesting person will show up.]

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... You're not the only one.

[Lighter will admit that. He was angry. He was hurting. But he can only imagine how Wise felt, to say nothing of Yda-- or Lyse rather and Raubahn.

He let out a sigh, deeply rooted in exhaustion and sadness. And he set a hand on Wise's side, rubbing lightly against his scales.]

[Wise lets out a great rumbling sigh, sinking down onto his belly.]

What are thy plans, love?

... Entering Gyr Abania to go after Shinryu and Omega, make contact with the resistance fighters. And maybe...

[The thought made him sigh again, trembling with great emotion. Like he didn't believe it would be possible but desperately wished it would be.]

Maybe finally see Ala Mhigo free if the gods allow.

It will be. I swear to you, my love, that Ala Mhigo will be free by your hand or by another's. And damn that fool for trying to force it.

...

[It was a hard subject for Lighter. Made harder by all that has happened. So Lighter just leaned against his dragon lover in silence for a long moment, letting himself purr just from the presence alone.

Eventually... he broke the silence with a bit of raw honesty.]

I'm tired, Wise... [He will never stop, he will go on undefeated until his last breath. Wise knew that, he's said that openly and declared himself the Undefeated Champion.

But even champions needed rest and Lighter feels like he hasn't gotten any in months.]

Wouldst thou like to stay a while here with me? I will move to my smaller body for thy comfort, and we may rest here uninterrupted for a time.

It doesn't matter to me which body you use. It can be either one as long as it's you I'm staying with.

[He continued to rub at Wise's scales, hoping to steady himself as well as calm Wise's lingering anger.]

Get on my back. I shall fly us back to Anyx Trine and there we shall rest for no less than a full day.

Haha. Sounds like a plan to me.

[So as instructed he climbed onto Wise's back. He was experienced when it came to riding through the sky, but he hasn't on Wise yet. He sat securely while also petting at Wise's neck. He couldn't help himself.]

[And up Wise goes, mindful of his precious cargo as they head back to the tower. He ignores all other dragons and flies straight to his rooms near the top. There, his avatar lies in rest on its bed.

Wise just takes Lighter to his nest, however, and curls up.]

There.

[Lighter enjoyed the ride. But whether it was on a mechanical mount from the Ironworks or on dagonback, he always enjoyed letting the wind be the only sound in his ears as he zoomed past all sorts of scenery.

The way Wise's avatar rested really just looked like he was sleeping. But being brought to the nest worked just as well. Maybe better with Wise's large dragon form curling up to him.]

Nice place you've got here.

It is private, and that is all I wanted. The rest of it came later, as I learned what I liked and what I did not.

[Hence all the blankets and everything being rather neat and tidy.]

Is this acceptable, or wouldst thou rather I move to mine avatar?

I told you, as long as it's you I don't mind either body.

[He leaned back some, getting comfortable.]

It feels like you're the only one I can relax around sometimes, you know?

[Wise tugs a blanket over to make Lighter more comfortable.]

Full glad am I to hear that, love. It is most deserved, after all you do and will do for the star.

I'm sure never gonna stop doing what I need to do. The fight carries on 'till the knock-out bell is rung. But if there's no respite, I can't put on the best performance can I?

[When the blanket was pulled over, Lighter began to purr loudly again and be noticeable all across his speech.]

It's pretty rare still, though. When I can just be L'renz. I'm glad it's with you.

I like L'renz. I like Lighter as well. I do not see them as different people, simply you.

[Hah. That made two people at least...]

Well, what do you know about that. I happen to like you as you whether its your true body or your proxy.

[He started petting at the scales again, scratching lightly.]

[A low rumble starts. A purr.]

Full glad am I that we met, love.

[Oh, that sound. Wise did say that dragons also purred. Lighter... really liked how that sounded from Wise. It made him start purring louder as he put just a little more pressure into his affectionate rubbing.]

[Oh, cute.]

Mayhaps I will adjust my avatar so it might purr. You seem to like it.

Of course I like it when the one I love feels good enough to purr.

[Said as if it's the most obvious thing in the world. Lighter loved Wise, truly and deeply. As he kept petting his ears started to wiggle in delight.]

As do I. It tells me that thou art comfortable and safe, as thou shouldst be.

I am with you. Even knowing this isn't going to last that much longer. We're gonna be called to Gyr Abania soon enough. I can't remember the last time I saw The Fringes.

[He leaned against Wise, still petting.]

Having you around won't make it as bad.

Good.

[Ala Mhigo ends up being a bit of a mess. So does Doma, for that matter, but by the end of it both lands are free as they always should have been. Wise is honestly glad for it. Maybe now they can rest.

And then that whole "soul stealing" starts, and those hopes are swiftly dashed. Wise at least manages to kiss Lighter before he goes to another shard of the star and all of that nonsense starts happening.

It's a stressful few months for Wise, stuck where Lighter can't stay. But when Lighter comes back with good news, it's all Wise can do not to throw himself at his mate.

He at least manages to hold off until they get to their rooms in the Rising Stones. The door shuts and Wise kisses Lighter quite soundly.]

[A lot has happened. Somehow each step worked out in the end. But Lighter was glad that after relaying everything on the First that he could come back to Wise without worrying too terribly much.

So of course when they get to a private quarters, Lighter returned the kiss and immediately began purring into it. Wise has gotten so much better at kissing since they tried it the first time.]

Mm, missed you beautiful. Missed you...

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