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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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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. ]

[The kisses touching his skin first really shouldn't catch him by surprise but they do. And it sends a tingling sensation up his entire spine and he responds with a full body shiver.

And it's nice... the slow gentle massage feels so good. But anytime those fingers get close to his neck he utters a sound, a touch pained but in clear need of being worked out.]

Shoulders mostly... [He muses, eyes lazily falling closed at the pleasurable sensations.] Hips as well, I think...

[The neck goes without saying.]

But you need not trouble yourself overmuch otherwise you'll spend your entire weekend trying to fix an old man's back. Not that it wouldn't be appreciated, of course~ [He chuckles at the thought.] Maybe I'd live another thousand years if it was all fixed up to how it once was~

Shoulders, then.

[ and neck, and hips. that's not too bad, honestly, it's not as if he's giving the general a full body massage. tighnari's hands smooth upward, his palms and heels rubbing into the back of jing yuan's neck, while his fingers splay out to either sides, pushing deep circles into the trapezius muscle, feeling those hard knots there. this might hurt a little bit at first, but the relief will be excellent once it sets in. ]

And please, it's no trouble. I wouldn't have offered if I didn't want to, now would I?

[ there's a smile in his voice, and tighnari leans his head in to press more kisses to jing yuan's shoulder, before nuzzling into the back of his hair. the general hasn't said as much, but.. it's clear that he needs this, this touch, this closeness of another warm body, and tighnari is happy to provide that much required outlet.

only once he's sure he's worked the muscles of his neck open does tighnari move his hands again to jing yuan's shoulders, continuing his work there, searching out every hard knot. ]

[Oh... it certainly hurts. But in a sort of good way. And once that knot is worked through it feels like such an incredible relief. It gets to a point where it doesn't even make sense to hide the noises. The pained ones and the unintentionally lewd sounding ones of relief.

When those hands do move to his hips it earns a pained hiss. That's an ache that's more bone deep than muscle aches but a massage certainly wouldn't hurt. Well, it will, but it will also make it feel better.

But between the pain and pleasure of all of this, the close company and what having this current company will eventually entail... Naturally, he starts to grow hard. The body reacting to everything the only way it really can. He is facing away from Tighnari for now but it will become apparent when this is all done. So much for napping but it's as good a start to their weekend as any.]

[ tighnari doesn't yet know that jing yuan's aroused, but he won't be terribly surprised when he finds out. massages are by their very nature a little bit erotic, they involve a lot of touch and intimacy, and tighnari certainly isn't helping things by pressing all of those kisses and nuzzles to his skin.

they lapse into silence, but it's a comfortable silence, he thinks, a warm one that doesn't need filling just yet, so tighnari is quiet as he works, the only sounds that of jing yuan's pained and pleasured groans, the movement of the water, and the slide of tighnari's palms over bare skin.

slowly but surely, he works his way down jing yuan's back, rubbing small circles down the center of his spine, before massaging the knots out of his lower back and hips, where he seems especially sensitive. by the time he's finished his hands are cramping a little, but jing yuan seems far looser than he had before, so tighnari is satisfied.

pressing up to him from behind, he coils his arms around jing yuan's shoulders, chin hooking over. ]

Better?

[The General rests his cheek in his arms already humming contently as Tighnari presses against him, arms wrapped comfortingly and loosely around his shoulders.]

Much improved, thank you.

[He really does feel much better. But it is a combination of many different things. Looser but sore, tired yet very aroused. He wants to both take a nap and sink himself into Tighnari's warm heat.]

As a soldier you tend to be sore a lot. Lots of aches and pains from various things be it practice or warfare. It all piles on and on and you're so used to being uncomfortable you forget what it's like to not be so. [He closes his eyes for a moment, ever in danger of dozing off. But all that is to say he's not one hundred percent. There are some things that can't be eased when age comes into play. Forever youthful does not mean the internal things are content to go on forever. Not without a great deal of protest, at least. Especially when they're not particularly well maintained.] I would have you keep coming here just for that truth be told...

[ tighnari's smile is pained, though jing yuan can't see it. he sighs, laying his head against jing yuan's, closing his eyes and simply.. holding him for a few moments, humming soft in a way he hopes is soothing. ]

I can't imagine all that you've seen in your long life. Lovely things, surely, but so much pain.

[ and it's far easier to remember the bad before the good, far easier to be plagued by it. as a soldier, tighnari knows that the general has seen quite a lot of loss and pain, feels it mirrored in his own, and he can't help but press a kiss into his hair, soft and gentle, his voice soft. ]

I had a lover once, back in Sumeru. His name was Cyno, and he was a general, like you - the General Mahamatra of the Akademiya.

[ tighnari's voice is quiet, warm, but the old ache never really goes away. one of his hands slides down jing yuan's chest, his palm splaying over his beating heart. ]

I suppose it's gauche for me to talk about an old lover when I'm here to be yours, but.. I know what it is, to feel loss.

[ and he thinks perhaps that it's something they could connect over. ]

[He listens and does at least note that it must be some sort of faux pas for a courtesan to speak of their previous lovers, the genuine ones at that. He certainly doesn't mind that any. In fact those are stories he wouldn't mind hearing.

But he should be careful in regards to what he shares here. Whatever they do behind closed doors he is still the General of the Luofu. Whatever he says has a chance of getting out even if it is accidental and unintentional. Once someone else knows your secrets they tend to spill out of that person's hands like water.

And he has long since sworn to never speak in depth about the Quintet or those he loved deeply within it. They're characterizations are already bastardized enough as is and he won't allow his words about them to become twisted. So as much as he would also like to speak of old and lost loves and how terribly he misses them that particular piece of information will remain under the strictest lock and key. It simply must.

So in response he simply shakes his head, savoring the touch along his body. Gentle... intimate...]

It's quite alright... Speak freely here. Oh, but perhaps leave behind your politics. That I could not bear in the bedroom. [He continues to lounge, taking in the scent of lotus and how it makes the memories resurface.] But as for the rest... That's just how it is to be long lived and a soldier. Good and bad swirl together to create a long and substantial life. Loss is, inevitably, a part of it.

But in the arms of another General... [He hums, amused.] And I heard, in detail, you are a favorite of some of my fellow Arbiters. You seem to attract a type~

[ jing yuan isn't being entirely forthcoming, that much is obvious to tighnari, but that's all right, he does not need to explain himself. perhaps simply knowing that tighnari has known the same ache is good enough, can help him not to feel lonesome on cold nights alone. it's easy to feel isolated by your pain, but sometimes the simple realization that others can understand is good enough to relieve some of it.

a light chuckle passes his lips. ]

I suppose that I do.. but to be fair, you didn't choose me on your own. You just took a recommendation. Don't think I didn't notice that.

[ he nuzzles jing yuan's ear, his smile curving against it. ]

I hope that despite that I was still able to satisfy you, hmm?

[ all right, maybe he's digging for compliments here, but he's only teasing - he knows full well that jing yuan enjoyed himself. he wouldn't have invited tighnari into his home if he hadn't. still, soon enough he's pulling back. ]

But let me wash up for now, so we can get you to bed.

[He makes a pleased sound at all these teasing words, glad to be on something like this rather than the subject of long lost lovers. It's simply too sad for the present moment.]

While true... I would say you certainly know how to exhaust an old man. [He tilts his head back so he can at least catch a small glimpse of Tighnari. And he places a hand over the one on his chest to drag it further down towards his clear arousal. A little bold but... It'll help move things along and keep the conversation in better places.] I found myself quite satisfied, yes.

It goes without saying I don't let just anyone into my home, you know... Nor would I just let anyone see a different side to the General of the Luofu... You may rest assured that you did your job remarkably well.

[Maybe too well... Made it so it was incredibly difficult to go back to a solitary existence. But it is what it is now. If he has to pay for company then so be it. It's a small thing in the grand scheme of things and it's not like he can't afford it considering his position and how long he's held it and how rarely he indulges himself. It's a decent way to spend some of his twilight years.]

I'm glad to hear it. I'll do my best to continue satisfying you, Jing Yuan.

[ not only because it's his job, but also because he wants to, because he has genuinely enjoyed their time together and hopes he can continue to.

for now, though, tighnari does as he's said and begins cleaning up, sudsing up his skin and hair and scrubbing himself down, nice and clean, before a good long rinse. best to be as fresh as he can be for the general, after all, and he always enjoys a nice warm bath. ]

I brought you a few gifts.

[ he says, while he's drying himself off, flicking the water from his tail. ]

In that box I arrived with.

Oh? [He pushes himself up from the water to sit on the ledge, not quite committed to leaving the warm water, erection on full and shameless display. He fusses with the ribbon in his hair while he waits for Tighnari to clean up. There's a small debate of leaving it down or tied or braided and settles for... keeping it loose. If it's getting in the way he can do something with it later.] I did notice the box but I didn't wish to snoop through your things.

[He had, somewhat, forgotten his request for plants having had to leave fairly quickly come the morning. Mostly to avoid being spotted leaving the pleasure district by the entirety of the Luofu and because something had come at work that required his immediate attention. It was a regret he had a few mornings later knowing that some of those plants would look lovely in his home.]

I had somewhat assumed they were tools of the trade. [An exciting prospect, truth be told.] But if they're gifts... Well, I'm deeply curious. What have I done to earn such favor?

Well, you did give me several incredible orgasms in a row. That's reason enough.

[ tighnari laughs lightly as he finishes rinsing, glancing toward jing yuan and - oh. he's definitely very hard. that massage had had an effect, hadn't it? not that tighnari is surprised, it's quite natural and very normal, but his gaze lingers on the general's flushed cock for a few seconds, his smile curling.

and then, fully rinsed off, he moves toward him, slipping between jing yuan's knees, hands settling on his warm thighs. ]

But really, you requested them, remember? The cuttings. But I did bring a few other things..

[ the look on tighnari's face suggests that those might, in fact, be tools of the trade. ]

[His eyes light up at this, lips parting some in genuine surprise.]

You remembered? [His expression softens and a truly pleased smile takes hold at once.] I was quite forlorn when I realized I never got them but then... It was a rather bold request...

Thank you very much. I shall strive to take the best of care of them.

[He reaches out to brush some of those pretty bangs aside before his hand moves up to stroke one of those large soft ears.]

Other things... [He hums, curious.] What are your intentions with the General of the Luofu this weekend, Tighnari?

Of course I remembered. Not everyone is so bold as to ask for such a thing from me.

[ honestly, most people aren't interested in plants when they come to him, they're there for another type of pleasure. jing yuan is certainly an odd one, but it's charming, it's interesting.

jing yuan's touch is welcome, and the rub to his ear earns a low, soft hum, tighnari's eyes closing for a brief moment; having his ears touched is always a lovely sensation. with a warm smile, tighnari presses in nearer, until the general's cock is pinned between their bodies, pressed hot against tighnari's abdomen. ]

Well.. would you like to know, or would you prefer the surprise?

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