[ He's still a little flustered and embarrassed, but the other boy's words spread warmth through him. Not the kind of warmth that makes him dizzy. It's the kind that's comforting, making his heart itch and his eyes watery. A fresh surge of emotion spikes, making his throat tight, which is why he doesn't answer right away. Chongyun's momentarily rendered speechless by the overwhelming weight of his feelings.
Blinking away the dampness burning at his eyes, the exorcist nods, rubbing his lips together as he clutches Xingqiu's hand. It takes a few thick swallows before he's able to speak again. When he does, his voice is a bit scratchy and softer than usual, reflecting the emotion that continues to clutch in his chest. ]
And I'll be at yours.
[ He isn't as verbose as Xingqiu ... but he hopes that his friend can sense how serious he is about this. How much it means to him. How much Xingqiu means to him. Thankfully, he knows that his friend knows him well, and the fact that he isn't verbose doesn't matter. ]
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Blinking away the dampness burning at his eyes, the exorcist nods, rubbing his lips together as he clutches Xingqiu's hand. It takes a few thick swallows before he's able to speak again. When he does, his voice is a bit scratchy and softer than usual, reflecting the emotion that continues to clutch in his chest. ]
And I'll be at yours.
[ He isn't as verbose as Xingqiu ... but he hopes that his friend can sense how serious he is about this. How much it means to him. How much Xingqiu means to him. Thankfully, he knows that his friend knows him well, and the fact that he isn't verbose doesn't matter. ]