[closed] so let's make a decision, start a new religion

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Who: Venti & Friends
Which: Closed Log
Where: Where these threads happen
What: A closed catch-all for the month of October! Any planned closed threads will go here. If you would like to plan anything with Venti you can find my ooc plotting comment here. Or you can also just throw down a starter, I don't mind!
Warnings: nsfw.

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[whirlwindthrust]

I'm only speaking the truth. Maybe if you've faced it like you've told me to look at my own, your fears wouldn't be following you around right now.

[ They are harsh, but spoken from a good place. Xiao even more his head so he can kiss at Venit's temple. Placating the Archon as best as he knows how. ]

Don't you think it's all right to allow yourself to heal?

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[He wants to whine, "do as I say not as I do" but as his gaze catches sight of the floating doll again he finds it hard to say the words. And the little sweet kiss, so gentle, quiet and Xiao-like is hard to argue with.

The truth is, Venti doesn't know when he should try to let go. He's carried the memory of his lost friend for so long. If he lets go... Would the memory of his heart also fade?

"See the world on my behalf, to the heavens may you fly."]

Maybe when all is said and done.

[He knows that's vague... But then he opens his eyes and looks up at his dear yaksha.]

Although, I'm not forgetting that some healing has patched my lonely heart. It's not all running, I promise.

[whirlwindthrust]

That is not an answer, for there will always be something that "needs done."

[ He brushes noses against one another. It might be a little harsh of him, but at the same time? This comes from a place of concern. A bird cannot fly freely if there are chains that bind it. One will never forget the past as long as the people are remembered... But that doesn't mean running away and chasing down other things to fill the void. ]

For now, remember that you said that.

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[Don't call him out on his dodging like that, Xiao... He pouts softly even with the little show of affection.]

I'll remember it if you give me a kiss.

[whirlwindthrust]

I'll do more than that if you stop running away from a plush imitation of your dragon.

[ Choices, Venti! ]

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[...?!?!? Mean??? How can Xiao dangle that in front of his very eyes?]

Xiao, that's just playing dirty!

[whirlwindthrust]

Maybe just a little.

[ But he is certainly going to kiss Venti again. As if to try to tempt him more. This time it isn't an innocent peck. But a true, full blown kiss. ]

[concierto]

[Oh... That makes Venti's heart skip a beat. He sighs so softly into the kiss and keeps his arms around Xiao's neck to stay close.

Xiao is right. For all the things that Venti has seen and done... He will have to let go of the past. Someday... As much as it hurts. But with Xiao closeby... Maybe it won't hurt as much as he thinks it might.

The doll starts to float away until it vanishes on the wind.]

[whirlwindthrust]

[ If he could hold Venti closer himself, he would. Venti seems to be doing a good job for him though. For them both. He continues to keep their faces close, nose brushing against nose. A light bite to the lip.

Letting go of the past doesn't mean letting go for the memories. It just means keeping them close to one's heart. ]

Look at your little spectre now.

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[Venti lets out a gentle little giggle. His cheeks warmly pleasantly at Xiao's simple affections. How he adores him so.]

All but gone, it seems.

[There's nothing to be scared of.]

I would very much like to cuddle up to you tonight to stave off the cold, if you would have me. Maybe we can even fine a bottle of wine to share while we do.

[Cuddle with him! Keep each other warm!]

[whirlwindthrust]

No. To both of those things.

[ Wait what? Xiao is refusing something like that? But how? Why? Xiao hasn't actually refused this sort of thing before. ]

I don't wish to merely cuddle and I'll not have your senses diluted for what I have planned.

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Ehe?!

[Venti pulls back to look at Xiao in shock.]

Just exactly what are you planning, Xiao?

[His cheeks are turning pink!!]

[whirlwindthrust]

I implied that I would give you a reward for confronting that fear of yours, didn't I?

[ Careful, Venti. Xiao's own anemo energy is swirling. Which means that he intends to move them to another location. ]

[concierto]

[Oh how Venti loves the sharp look in Xiao's pretty amber eyes... It makes his heart flutter so.]

Then I'll gladly take my reward.

[Very gladly-]

[whirlwindthrust]

I thought you might agree.

[ And in a flash, they are gone from this secluded area... And in the next, Venti will find his back hitting a soft bed. And Xiao's hands about the Archon's wrists. The Yaksha has learned that there are times where Venti really does want Xiao to give in a little to his own wants. So he'll do that.

For him, of course. ]

Always. I'll always come to you when you call my name.

[concierto]

[Xiao, giving into his own little wants and things? Of course, Venti is going to be very supportive of that.

The plus about being anemo users who can utilize teleportation- what a treat! Venti sighs softly the moment he feels the warm soft sheets. He rests his head back and looks up at Xiao expectantly.]

Tonight I will sing your name, Xiao... Ehehe.

[whirlwindthrust]

Good. Now just hold still.

[ Xiao is going to kiss Venti though. Far more gentle than the grip he has on those wrists. The faintest and sweetest of kisses, as if apologizing in advance. As though he is trying to chase the lingering shadows within Venti - no, Barbatos' - heart.

He shifts Venti's wrists into one hand, a firm grip there as he pulls and tugs at the sash about his waist.

Poor Archon probably won't know what hit him. ]

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[Oh, goodness. Such sweet tenderness with a hint of want and boldness. Venti's heart skips several beats when he feels such softness against his lips. The aching way Venti wants to press back into Xiao and feel more. Oh, how he wants so much of the yaksha that it makes him dizzy.

He practically hums against Xiao's lips. His back arches upwards as he feels his wrists tugged. And he opens his eyes just slightly to watch Xiao fumble with the sash with a hint of happy playfulness in his eyes.]

[whirlwindthrust]

Don't move.

[ A warning. But also a promise of punishment should Venti not comply. So, really, it is up to the Archon to decide whether or not he will misbehave.

Not that Xiao will really give him too much chance. Because Xiao is taking that sash and tangling up Venti's wrists with it. ]

[concierto]

Xiao?

[Oh- Oh!!! Venti's eyes widen and glitter the moment that he sees what Xiao is doing with that sash.

... And goodness. Venti has to fight the urge to be a brat and totally misbehave just to see what Xiao would do to him.

Ahem.]

Xiao...

[He'll let his wrist be tied. For now.]

[whirlwindthrust]

[ Watch it, Venti. There could be a blindfold in your future if you decide to be something of a brat. Or Xiao might actually do more than just tie UP those wrists. ]

Trust me. I would never hurt you.

[ He places fingers at Venti's lips. ]

Bite and pull.

[ Oh... He means for Venti to remove the fabric himself? ]

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[Maybe he wouldn't mind that kind of thing every now and then-]

I trust you, my daring yaksha.

[He hums softly, eyes glittering with growing arousal. His hips shift and wiggle slightly in anticipation. And he opens his lips to gently bite onto the fabric to give a slow and deliberate tug.]

[whirlwindthrust]

[ Venti really wouldn't mind that, would he? Still, Xiao has one thing and one thing only on his mind. To further chase away some of those fears and insecurities that Barbatos might hold. The Yaksha isn't going anywhere. He won't be going anywhere for quite some time. ]

Maybe you shouldn't.

[ But Venti will. He always will. Xiao watches with those eyes of molten gold as Vento tugs off the glove. The bracer will be different, but for now -

He kisses him again, his now uncovered hand feeling the skin along and behind Venti's ear. ]

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[What a spicy thing to say. Venti's nerves light up and his eyes sparkle for it. Xiao, so quiet and gentle and caring, being a little more forward and bold. He's eating it up.

The short flash of Xiao's wrist on his lips and the touch of Xiao's fingers on his ear make Venti shudder lightly. His hips wiggle in anticipation underneath Xiao. And when their lips come together again he tilts his head to accept and welcome it with softness.]

Hmmm...

[whirlwindthrust]

[ And his kiss is soft despite the words that he had said. His touch soft and feather-light. Though not without purpose. From the ear he moves to the neck. Presses his thumb along what would have been Venti's lifeline, had this form been truly his.

So Xiao then proceeds to make short work of Venti's clothing. Teeth grazing a lip as Xiao shivers in anticipation himself. ]