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He devotes his life to looking after the house. His mate always follows when the master goes out. A gentleman sees him and goes away. A villain sees him and it spells bad luck. Who is he?

Well?

[Who is in the mood for a good riddle?]

Games aside, do you think it's possible to add a hot spring to a house? Maybe behind it? I am an old man and I like to soak.

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Is he a lock, perhaps? Saya's and my house has a hot spring in the back, I can confirm 'tis doable with a house extension.

Aren't you bright.

Then I'll work towards an extension! Thank you. Do you enjoy it?

I do try. They're quite relaxing. There are public hot springs, but 'tis much more convenient to be able to dip into them whenever one wants to without going out.

I like the public hot springs, but I would prefer the privacy of my own. You never know when you might need to take a dip!

Like I said, I'm an old man.

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I know exactly the feeling, as an old man myself. [Kantera you are 27.] 'Tis also a pleasure to be able to share the springs with a significant other without worry of being witnessed, hoho.

I'm glad I'm not alone! [Old men unite. Zishu is probably in his thirties or...forties? But he will perpetually look like he is in his late twenties. Immortality~] How did you read my mind?

Me.

[ But he's teasing, really. Mostly. ]

A black cat.

[ As for a hot springs for their home...! ]

A-Xu, am I not keeping you warm enough?

It does sound fitting, doesn't it.

[But no. Incorrect.]

Black cats are much too cute to cause bad luck for anyone. Don't be silly, Lao Wen.

[Excited? Yes yes yes?]

Think about it. We can soak together if you play nice.

[ He grins shamelessly at the messages. ]

People can be very silly, my A-Xu.

[ IF?! IF he plays nice? Zishu, can you feel the pout? ]

A-Xuuuuu! Here I am digging a hole in the ground for you and you hint I'm not nice! You are so cruel to your wife!

Not as silly as you.

[But he happens to love that silliness, so don't change~]

You're out in the cold digging me a hole? I've never heard something so romantic.

[ Change? Wen Kexing? Never! ]

If you don't believe me, come outside.

[Now, now, positive change is possible.]

Maybe I will.

[He will. He blinks at his soulmate's project and stands at the rim of the hole.]

Are you looking for hot water?

Edited 2024-05-11 09:49 (UTC)

[ Kexing is indeed digging for his beloved husband! He's made decent progress, even, despite having had rather little time since learning what Zishu wants. He pouts up at his soulmate at the question, ignoring the smudge of frozen dirt on his cheek and brow. ]

Do I have to do everything?

[He laughs at the bratty question, holding out his hand.]

I need to make a request for us. My season is Autumn, so I can't control water.

[Zishu shakes his head, fond and amused.]

Get out of there, Lao Wen. I do appreciate your effort.

[ Ah but he loves his A-Xu's laugh! So what if he's the cause of it? That just makes it better!

Kexing beams and grabs onto the hand, letting his husband pull him from the hole. ]

It's a good start, and once we have water that won't freeze, you'll have your wish~

[Zishu tugs his husband up and into his arms, kissing him soundly on the lips. No dirt smudges are going to stop him!]

I have my wish in my arms.

[He sighs and nods at the hole.]

I want to share something nice with you, that's all.

[ He melts into the hold and the kiss, wrapping his arms around his husband with a happy hum.

Kexing nudges their heads together. ]

We'll have a nice pool to soak in soon, A-Xu. Together~ That's why I've been trying to make it big enough to properly enjoy it.

[Zishu holds him snugly and kisses his husband again. Wen Kexing is irresistible when he is being sweet.]

It will be perfect. And we might get some animal visitors too. I can't blame them.