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Qinghe is a mountainous region, and the Nie Sect is one of the foremost martial sects in the cultivation world. We rule over the Qinghe region, and the fortress capital of it: Bujing Shi. It's built around and into a mountain, including deep tunnels and more stairs than anyone could ever count.

[Huaisang tidies up his paints as he speaks, setting aside his work and cleaning his brushes in order to start a new work.] What shall I paint on you?

Cultivation? Hmmm, there are some places like that in Liyue but it sounds like somewhere I would enjoy visiting.

[Watching as he folds his top and sets it to the side before taking a seat now bare chested.] Hmm...What sort of flowers do you think suit me?

[A pause.] Ah, it is your turn ask a question about me.

Tiger lilies, to be sure. Your colors are all gold and black, so it suits. Perhaps some yellow hellebore.

That was my question. Why? Is there something you want to tell me, or something in particular you're hoping I'll ask?

Hm, a lovely choice. I would love to show you glaze lilies one day...they bloom at night and are quite stunning.

Apologies, I didn't know if that was your first questions. I didn't know if you wanted to ask something more personal?

I don't. [Huaisang keeps his eyes on his paints, busying himself with them so that he doesn't have to look up.] I don't want to press or intrude, or ask something you aren't comfortable answering. If you want to tell me something, I'd rather you simply tell me. If there's something you want to know about me, then ask it.

I'd be glad to know more about you, Zhongli, but I want you to talk about yourself and your past when you're eager to share it, not out of a sense of obligation.

[Zhongli felt the shift in tone between them and he was not a fan of it. Then he heard Huaisang's words and walked over to him to touch his face.]

My apologies...it was not my intention to make you feel uncomfortable, Huaisang. I let my fondness of agreements and contracts influence my desire to speak with you. This is no obligation my dear. I...am simply someone that enjoy knowledge and want to know more about the people I have a fondness for.

Please do not think this is an obligation for me or for you. You are allowed to ask about me, I want you to know more about me as I wish to know more about you. However, if that does cross a line please let me know.

[He presses a soft kiss to the other man's head.]

Forgive this old man.

[Huaisang lifted his head when Zhongli came close, looking up at him with timid eyes.

Nodding acceptance of what Zhongli says, Huaisang leans into his chest, resting his forehead against Zhongli's shoulder and closing his eyes to enjoy his lover's warmth.] I... lived through some awful things, Zhongli. It made me paranoid.

[Hands running over his back in a soothing manner, he continues to keep his lips close to his head. He can see that Huaisang was far more guarded than he had expected and he found himself wondering if he should continue to ask about him.]

While I do not know what happened to you...I can sympathize with awful things in my past but please do not worry about correcting me when I do something out of bounds. [A small sigh.] I must admit I do have trouble understanding things from a humans point of view at times. We do not need to discuss anything that is painful for you.

[Nodding, Huaisang cuddles into his arms, grateful for his lover and deeply fond of him even though their relationship is still relatively new. He notes one part of that statement that's unusual, however, and lifts his head curiously to look at Zhongli's face.] You're not human?

[Holding him tight he continues to rub his back and kiss his head. He was glad to be forgiven by Huaisang he would hate for them to have bad blood over something like this. Though he will now remember to be more careful with his wording. When asked he chuckles a little and nods.]

I am not...for a very long time I was the archon, the god, of Liyue. The god of contracts some called me. I went by many names but I retired from that position.

Very impressive. [Huaisang smiles at him, leaning up to kiss Zhongli's cheek.] And now here you are tangled into a contract with a mere human.

I am still a god just not in as high of a position. After over 6,000 years it felt like it was a good time to retire from that. [Hugging his waist he chuckles softly and kisses his lips.] I am the god of contracts, no matter who you are I honor what I agree to. Plus I am rather fond of this human I am contracted to.

I'm very fond of you, too. [Huaisang leans up into the kiss with a happy sigh, then steals another.] So fond of you that I'm tempted to forget entirely about the painting so that I can worship my god with my mouth and hands instead.

[Kissing him back once more he pulls back to chuckle.] I think being worshipped would be nice. You seem to be taking the god thing well...would you like to know something else about me?

Mhm. [Huaisang nods, happy and fond. He likes this much better than the exchange of questions. Zhongli's arms are warm and strong, and Huaisang loves the feeling of safety and desire he feels when Zhongli holds him.] Tell me.

[Lips quickly finding his neck and kissing softly on his skin there. Zhongli doesn't pull back but instead speaks closer to his ear.]

I can change my form...though here it seems to be much smaller than it was back home...and I can only use one of my forms.

[Huaisang's breath hitches at the kisses and he presses close, full of desire, whimpering a little at the low rumble of Zhongli's voice near his ear. It's hard to process the words when they're so exquisitely delivered, but the meaning gets through after a couple moments.] You're a shapeshifter? What form?

[Teeth lightly grazing over his collarbone.] Here...a dragon.

[Eyes widening in surprised delight, Huaisang nips playfully at Zhongli's ear in return.] You're a dragon? How big? Can I see?

Fairly large still? I was much larger at home. [A small chuckle as he kisses his neck.] I think that can be arranged...if you really desire seeing that form.

Of course I do!

[Huaisang bounces a little with excitement, then tugs at Zhongli.] Is the library big enough? or should we go outside?

Hm, then please step back a little bit.

[Once he is happy with the distance his body begins removes his clothes with his body bare markings begin to glow deep yellow on his limbs before they start to take shape. Body lengthening and growing larger it doesn't take long before deep brown scales with the light tints of gold cover his body and a long tail grows. Rock like spikes line his back and the sight would probably scare most humans. In a matter of moments the man is gone and instead is a dragon. Gold marking glowing and a deep orange main he opens his mouth to Huaisang, those amber eyes the same as before. His size isn't too much for the room about the size of a small car.]

It's been a little while since I've changed.

[Awed by the transformation, Huaisang claps his hands and reaches out to caress gentle hands over Zhongli's head, massaging at the tufts of fur.] Ah! Zhongli. You're breathtaking. I've never seen a true dragon before. [He beams adoringly at his lover, going up on tip toes to press a kiss to Zhongli's brow.]

[Surprised at how Huaisang reacted he doesn't move as he feels the hands in his mane. They felt nice...more than he expected.] They...are a rarity even in my home. [Blinking he looks at him with the kiss and chuckles.] Not much scares you, Huaisang.

[Huaisang gasps at that accusation, gently ruffling Zhongli's mane.] How dare you! Lots of things scare me.

But you're still my Zhongli. [Huaisang keeps massaging at him, running his fingers through the soft hair and then dipping his head to nuzzle at him.] You may be frightening, but I know you won't hurt me.

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