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[ working for the pleasure houses on the luofu isn't a bad gig, to be perfectly honest. tighnari doesn't mind it. he wouldn't say it's his passion, but it pays the bills, and they allow him to care for the brothel's extensive gardens and greenhouses on his own, so he won't complain. it's not as if this will be his work for the rest of his life. but he's good at it, he enjoys it well enough, so tighnari is content.

he's also quite popular, much to his chagrin. foxians are very common on the loufu, but tighnari is unlike his fellows, a special breed, valuka shuna, more akin to foxes of the desert than foxes of the forests and plains. his ears are larger and taller, for releasing heat efficiently, and his fangs are longer as well. on his hands and feet he bears soft pink pads, and his ability to purr has made others interested in drawing the reaction from him. overall, he is not too different from other foxians, just different enough to be unusual.

at any rate, it's an exciting night at the pleasure district tonight. they say that someone esteemed is visiting, though no one is quite sure who - there are whispers that it's general jing yuan, but tighnari can't remember that man ever stopping in, so he's not convinced. nevertheless, when he's called to present himself for tonight's vip guest, he's ready.

standing in a line with his fellow courtesans of all shapes and sizes, tighnari waits, dressed in his finest clinging silks and gold jewelry, his tail and ears wrapped in chains that jingle softly when he moves. his green-brown eyes are lined in dark kohl, and he smells of flowers and warm fur, as well as something.. a little earthier as well. he's forgotten to clean the dirt out from beneath his fingernails tonight, a fact he has yet to notice. oops. at any rate, the curtains soon rustle as the vip is led inside of the foyer to make their choice.. tighnari tilts his head, his ears swiveling toward the sound of assured footsteps. who will it be, tonight? ]

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[ he does indeed have a few mischievous intentions, but.. how can he deny such a sweet request?

with a soft purr rolling in his chest, tighnari slips off of jing yuan's body and turns fluidly on the bed, crawling upward so he can lie in the general's arms, arching into a luxurious stretch. with both arms coiled around jing yuan's shoulders, tighnari hums and dips in for a slow, soft kiss, nudging their noses together, nipping gently at the general's lower lip. ]

I suppose I can manage that much..

[ he says lightly, his smile warm and doting as one hand moves over jing yuan's chest, tracing warm skin and muscle and old scars. ]

I hope you've been pleased with me, tonight.

[Thank the Aeons for a reprieve or that may have been the end of him. And what an end that would have been. He has an arm over his eyes in the small time Tighnari makes his way over to him, coaxing him into a slow kiss one he does his best to reciprocate but everything feels impossible to move.]

I have been. [He confirms. The haze of all the intense sex is clearing up, at least for now. And he looks at the other with a deep consideration.] I've never come to a place like this before. And, admittedly, I don't intend to again. It'll create unnecessary gossip. And people will say what they say... But I like to be preventative in some matters. [In short, he's not looking to get every sin attached to his General title. Dozing (sloth), gluttony (due to all the meat he had to by for Snow Lion) and then this would surely be dubbed the Lustful General.] That said... If there was a way for me to create an arrangement with you to come to me instead... That I could do. Money is no issue as I imagine this is not an inexpensive arrangement.

[If not impossible... But perhaps being the General of the Luofu he might be able to swing his weight around in this particular instance.]

But if the answer is no, and I understand if it would be, then know I've greatly enjoyed our time together. And I thank you for indulging an old man for an evening.

[ tighnari presses up against jing yuan's side, one leg hooking over his hip, tangling between his knees as his fingertips draw slow, lazy circles against his skin. his heart sinks again at those words - of course jing yuan cannot continue to be seen coming to this establishment, no matter how upscale it might be. he has a reputation to maintain..

.. but then the general continues onward, and tighnari's ears swivel forward immediately, his eyes lighting up with interest. ]

.. I have been known to make housecalls before.

[ he says with a smile, folding both of his arms over jing yuan's chest so he can rest his chin down against them, watching the general's face with an easy smile. he'd love nothing more than to continue seeing jing yuan. he's kind and interesting, desperately sad and exceedingly handsome.. as well as being a generous lover. ]

I'd love that, Jing Yuan.

[There's a brief flash of relief that crosses the General's face but all he does is give a nod.]

I'll make arrangements before I leave then.

[If there was any tension left to be had in his body it has completely melted away. He curls an arm around Tighnari's waste, allowing his fingers to gently trace little patterns into the skin. Innocent touches so not to spark anything illicit while he's trying to recuperate.]

I don't know how often it would be... You've completely exhausted me already.

[One a month? That seems fairly reasonable and not too indulgent.]

Mm.. good.

[ tighnari is clearly pleased, pleased enough that he won't push jing yuan too much further tonight, now that he's been thoroughly exhausted. now that he knows that this won't be the last time, tighnari no longer feels the need to devour the man whole, however tempting it still might be.

the slide of jing yuan's fingertips against his skin makes tighnari hum softly, nuzzling his nose and mouth along his lover's jaw and ear, breathing in the scent of him that is quickly becoming familiar. ]

However often you prefer.. so long as you call on me.

[ he doesn't want this to end here. ]

Mmm... I will...

[He allows a silence to exist between them, basking in each other's company. His fingers continue to trail along the soft skin... eventually finding the base of the fluffy tail that he can't help but play with.]

Ah... Were you satisfied or do you need more?

[He's not sure he can fuck Tighnari again but if he needs to get between those thighs and bring him to peek over and over again then... Well. He's not about to leave his lover unsatisfied.]

[ they lay together awhile in silence, but it's comfortable and relaxing, there's no need to fill the space with words. tighnari settles himself, draped against jing yuan with his nose buried in that fluffy hair, a soft hum on his lips. ]

Mm.. I'm satisfied.

[ he says softly, a kiss pressed to the general's ear, his tail sweeping languidly back and forth against the bedsheets. he could go more, sure, but this is about pleasing jing yuan, and he thinks he's wrung about all he can out of the man tonight. tighnari won't push further unless jing yuan shows more interest.

for now, they can simply lie together. tighnari closes his eyes. ]

I'm very satisfied.

Mmm.

[He hums again, getting himself comfortable on the bed. As he didn't pay for any of this he has no idea how long he has but surely Tighnari will press him to leave when time is up. For now... he will nap.

He nuzzles against the soft dark ear and equally soft hair. Another bath is probably in order but he's much too tired to entertain the thought. And he wouldn't be living up to his title if he were not dozing at any given opportunity.]

Thank you for this evening... I did manage to forget for a little while.

Good.. I'm glad. That's all I could have asked for.

[ expecting jing yuan to shed his burdens permanently was unrealistic and, honestly, unfair, but he could set them down for a time, at least, and spend a few hours in warm, pleasurable companionship. that's all that tighnari had wanted, to give him a chance to feel some relief, to experience something good and happy, if only for a little while.

with a hum, he presses in close, burying his face in that thick hair and allowing his eyes to close, exhaling softly against jing yuan's ear. ]

Sleep well.

[Eventually it is time for him to go, washed and dried and back to the usual grind of being General. But he didn't leave without making arrangements to have Tighnari come to his residence at some point.

It's about a month later when he makes the request. It's a little out of the blue and after a great deal of happenings having occurred on the Luofu. To say nothing of the presence and departure of old friends which has left a terrible ache in his chest. He was simply going to marinate in it and just wait out the old pains as he had done in the past but a thought occurs to him... That he could just forget, for a little while. Just like last time.

And so he sets something up. Something a little lengthy. The entirety of a weekend which is a lot, or so he assumes, but sorely needed.

He gives the establishment everything they need for him and all that's left to do is wait for the weekend to arrive.

His residence is in an older part of the Luofu where the nobility live. The old family home now left to none but him is where he stays and also houses his young lieutenant who he has conveniently sent away for the time being. Otherwise the house is large and empty with the garden receiving the most care and attention.]

[ the weeks pass, and tighnari continues his work, but it's difficult to forget jing yuan. his arrival had been auspicious indeed, and the other generals may visit here often, but jing yuan does not, and that he chose tighnari has been the talk of the brothel, the other courtesans crowding him almost immediately to ask how his night with the arbiter-general had gone.

of course, tighnari did not kiss and tell, hmm? he kept his counsel behind a wicked smile, driving the others mad with envy and curiosity both.

tighnari didn't fall for people easily, especially not in his line of work, but he had to admit that he found his mind wandering to jing yuan more than he'd hoped it would. it was difficult not to be infatuated with such a beautiful, powerful man, one who had been a kind and giving lover, many of tighnari's further clients certainly left something to be desired in comparison.

but the day soon comes when tighnari is summoned to the noble district, and his heart leaps into his throat. the time has finally come. he arrives wrapped in a long cloak to conceal himself from view, tighnari is, after all, quite unique looking, his enormous ears tend to give him away, so he keeps them tucked back. only once he's inside does tighnari let his hood down, his ears springing free again, and in his hands he carries a medium sized box filled with rooted cuttings in glass jars. ]

[He's the one that lets Tighnari inside, beckoning him in with a sleepy gesture. He's dressed in his General attire, or most of it. None of the fancier adornments or capes and much easier to wear among the house.]

You'll have to forgive me. There was more work than I anticipated so I'll be another hour or so... But you may make yourself comfortable until then. I would request the only room you do not enter is my Lieutenant. He has a sixth sense about things in his room being touched.

[Jing Yuan leads to his bedroom where he assumes they'll be partaking in their activities. Up here there is also a bathroom with a large tub where Tighnari can wash up. Every room is nicely decorated but quite... unlived in. There is a room off to the side with what can only be described as antiques all shelved and on display. Many of which is made by the same craftsman if one were to take a look at the stamp beneath. There's a mechanical lion stuck mid roar that seems to be the centerpiece, clearly with joints that once moved and ran around but now too old to do anything but remain still.

The general leads past that room of old treasures and to his office which has a door that leads to the garden that's presently open. The sound of many little finches lay beyond and a few that have actually wandered inside, one sitting on a lamp and another on some official documents.]

It's probably too stuffy in here for you so feel free to wander out there or take a long bath. I shouldn't be too much longer.

[He whistles softly as he approaches the desk which encourages the bird to flutter up onto his shoulder and off the important work as he sits down with a sigh to continue.]

[ of course tighnari takes every opportunity to look around, to survey every shelf and ornament, every window and tapestry. it's.. a little sad, and a little lonely, how unlived in this place seems; the general must feel very alone in this large house, even with his young lieutenant for company. tighnari hopes that he can help to alleviate that, if only for a handful of days.

of course he's happy to wander directly into the garden, though he's still holding his box full of cuttings. ]

All right. No need to rush on my part, we have the coming days ahead of us, after all.

[ and few enough clients have ever been wealthy enough to pay for tighnari for an entire weekend, but of course if anyone could, it would be the arbiter-general. setting the box of jars down on a small table for now, tighnari removes his cloak and folds it, revealing his clothing beneath, light silks that reveal skin, but leave plenty to the imagination as well. with a hum, he steps deeper into the gardens, approaching the birds, and by the time jing yuan is finished with his work.. tighnari is sitting in the grass, absolutely covered in finches. ]

[It takes him a little longer than his original assumption to get through his work. But to be fair he's a little distracted and rightly so considering the weekend he's about to have. But he does manage to get it done which now, effectively, frees up his whole weekend. He peers through a room or two recalling that he never saw Tighnari return from the garden. He also peers curiously at the jars but does not snoop more than necessary, instead stepping out and into the garden. And just by following the birds he finds the courtesan.

It's quite the heartwarming sight.]

What a fun surprise... They don't always take to strangers so quickly but you must have made quite the impression.

[A couple birds fly to him, one landing boldly on his hand to twill sweetly and he truly can't help but smile warmly at the display, bringing it up so it can give him a light peck of affection.]

I do apologize for keeping you waiting. Did you wish to bathe or eat before we begin in earnest? Or... do you wish to entertain my feathered friends a little longer?

Well, I've always had a way with animals.

[ with all living things, really, animal, plant, or fungi. perhaps it's because of his great love and respect for all living creatures, but animals tend to trust him quite easily, and he never gives them reason not to. in this case, it also helps that he has a handful of seed cupped in his palm that many of the finches are swarming, dancing all across his hand to feast.

tighnari smiles, raising his gaze to jing yuan. it really is nice to see him again. ]

But a bath isn't a bad idea. It took some time for me to get here, after all.

[ he's not exactly dirty from the road or anything, but he'll never turn down a bath. ]

[Jing Yuan gives him a fond smile. Anyone that's good with his finches is always a plus. He detaches the few on himself to nearby branches and gestures for the courtesan to follow.]

Come then, if you can tear yourself away from my birds, I'll get a bath started for you.

[The bathroom is also connected to his quarters and the tub is quite large with jets for luxurious soaking. (Kinda sorta like this.) He doesn't indulge in baths very often, needing to get ready and quickly most of the time but on exceptionally hard days where his muscles and bones really start to ache he does indulge. Especially as of late after the current crisis. Which can be noted with the books and scrolls that sit near the edge. A small sign of recent use. He moves those to a countertop for now and gets the water going.

The General sits on the ledge as it fills toeing off his boots and nudging them elsewhere for the time being. He debates joining his current guest. That would not be out of the question considering what Tighnari is here for but it feels intrusive in equal measure. The ache in his shoulders tells him yes. Propriety tells him no.

Undecided he simply settles for yawning sleepily and collecting some candles to light and place in the usual corners of the bath.]

[ it's difficult to shake off the birds, both because tighnari enjoys their company and because they enjoy his, but soon enough he's dismissed the cute little finches back to their branches so he can follow the general back into the manor proper.

they reach the bathroom, which is large and as beautiful as expected. as head courtesan of the avidya pleasure house, tighnari's quarters are quite nice, but not this nice. the seat of the arbiter-general comes with perks indeed, though he has a feeling that jing yuan doesn't quite bask in the luxury as many might. his humility is part of what makes him an excellent leader.

once inside, with the door shut, tighnari begins disrobing, loosening his fine silks and allowing them to fall like liquid to the floor, though once he's fully stripped he gathers them up and folds them neatly, setting them on a countertop before he's moving to jing yuan, smiling as he slides his fingers into that thick, soft hair. ]

If you're tired, you don't need to entertain me. I don't want to encroach on your rest.

[ granted, jing yuan is always sleepy, but still. he's been working all day, if a nap is needed, it's needed. ]

Or you could bathe with me, then we can nap together.

[He hums, looking at the warm water with a genuine contemplation. He has been working all day so he should wash up before they engage in anything. And far as napping goes...]

Sleeping seems like a poor way to spend time with you. Though if I do nod off you have my permission to continue. [He yawns again, unable to help himself.] I don't aim to be a poor bedfellow but... Managing the Luofu has been chaotic as of late.

[He leans into the hand in his hair at once, eyes closing contently at the gentle carding of the strands.]

But... I will share a bath with you. I don't have an array of soaps or anything like that but there are a few you can choose from. [He gestures vaguely back to the countertop where the very small collection is. There's lotus, plum blossom and orchid scents.]

[ a light chuckle, and tighnari shakes his head, lowering his hands to begin unfastening jing yuan's tunic. ]

Nonsense. Do you plan to stay awake the entire weekend?

[ tighnari bets he couldn't even if he tried. jing yuan's sleepiness is legendary. he gently pushes the jacket over jing yuan's shoulders, padded palms sliding over warm skin as he goes, one ear giving an idle flick. ]

Besides, you'll be better company if you're more well rested, hmm? Don't worry about how we spend time together, you can call on me whenever you wish.

[ if they spend this weekend dozing, well, there's always next weekend, or next month, or whenever jing yuan decides to allow him here again. leaning in, tighnari nudges their noses together, before he's cradling the general's face in his hands so he can kiss him, slow and soft and warm. ]

Maybe I shall... [A bold claim from someone who might not make it through the bath.] I feel your time would be better spent doing other things than dozing with an old man.

[He assists with the removing of clothing and while it's not as much as he usually adorns it is still enough to be troublesome. Whatever else he might say in regards to how they spend their time is swallowed up by the kiss. His eyes contently flutter closed and he places his own rough hands over the ones on his cheeks. His lips part at once so the kiss can go deeper and hungrier if the other wishes.

He knew he'd be damned if he indulged that evening and he did. A great deal... And the lack of another person and the care and physical affection could be felt keenly. Especially after the whole messy ordeal with the long since disbanded Quintet.

This is sorely needed and he will enjoy every possible moment he can and try not to waste all of it sleeping.]

Into the bath with us, I think... The warmth from the water is beckoning me.

[ the kiss does not get hungry just yet, but it does deepen, tighnari's tongue sliding warm and wet alongside jing yuan's own, licking slowly into his mouth at their lips move together. it's a stirring kiss, yes, but also a fond one, like kissing an old lover. ]

Mm.. in we go, then.

[ tighnari draws away, his hands smoothing down jing yuan's chest before he carefully steps over the tub and into it.

ah, that water is lovely, hot and enticing, and it isn't long before tighnari is allowing himself to sink into it with a slow, soft sigh. settling into onto of the curves of the bath, he smiles, resting his head back, one hand reaching for jing yuan. ]

Come join me.

[As Tighnari slips into the water Jing Yuan takes that moment to undo his ribbon so he can tie his hair up a little higher, like last time. All to avoid getting it too wet. But he follows shortly after, especially after being asked to.

And the water feels divine. It's nice and hot and it feels very good on... well, frankly everything. And the jets that spout right into the tense spots on his back. Yes... Incredibly blissful. He doesn't get to indulge in such leisurely bathing very often but when he does... he's glad he got something a little lofty. It's good for moments like these. A big garden, a luxurious bath and a comfortable bed. That's all he wanted from this house and it is what he has.

He lets out a long pleased hum and settles in comfortably, eyes closing.]

I hope you've been keeping well since our last meeting?

[ tighnari watches carefully as jing yuan slides into the tub and settles back. he knows full well how to read body language, and it's clear that the general is quite sore, aged and aching; he'd like to relieve that if he could. ]

Oh yes, I've been fine. Nothing interesting to report.

[ tighnari chuckles, shifting in the water to move nearer to him, one hand lifting to rest on his shoulder. ]

Turn around, let me rub your back.

How could I say no to a request like that?

[He purrs out the word and does exactly as he's told, resting his arms against the ledge and then his chin upon them. Hunched but low enough for easy access.

There's certainly a tenseness in his shoulders both from overwork and stress. But other aches and pains that aren't usually there persist today. He's not a young Cloud Knight anymore and he rarely trains as he once did. Recent events brought him to the front lines and while victory was granted and he performed fairly well, in his own opinion, the body does protest from such strain.

And Starfall Reverie is such a heavy blade. Made from one of Lan's arrows she couldn't be anything but. Naturally she is a punishing thing when he wields her after time away. If he didn't know any better he'd say Yingxing made it that way on purpose to punish any laziness on his part.]

[ jing yuan turns, presenting his back, and tighnari is happy to move closer. at first he leans in very close, pressing a line of soft kisses along the back of the general's shoulders and up the nape of his neck, before he's leaning back and beginning his work.

splaying his fingers open, tighnari begins to massage, pressing the heels of his hands into jing yuan's back, rubbing in slow, wide circles, trying to search out the knots in his muscles. ]

Anywhere that's bothering you in particular?

[ tighnari enjoys this. he likes to take care of people, though he might complain about it sometimes when people do not take care of themselves that does not take away from his enjoyment of it. being a mother hen is simply in his instincts. ]

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