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[When he can manage it, he laughs softly and melts more against Xie.]

Love you. So much.

[thescorpionking]

{Rubbing a hand over Riley's back, Xie smiles at the sound of his voice, his tail curling around Riley's waist.}

I'm not letting go of you.

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[After the past few weeks, hearing those words makes him curl into Xie more. Because he's needed to hear them and he's been genuinely scared that Xie might not be allowed to come to him anymore. So his voice is so quiet when he speaks again.]

...Promise?

[thescorpionking]

{Xie has his freedom and Baiyi knows of his bond with Riley. In the end, this is Xie's choice and it makes him happy to hold two close to his heart. He isn't about to abandon the cute merman.}

I'm not a fool. When someone loves me, I hold onto them.

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[Riley wraps his arms around Xie's neck and buries his face against his skin. Some tears fall but they're happy ones. Very, very happy.]

I'm so glad. I love you so much.

[thescorpionking]

{The tears have him holding Riley tighter and his heart pounds, worry rushing through his veins until...

Those words come and he is able to breathe again.}

If you grow a tail, I will take you to a sea. I can follow you with a boat!

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You could swim with me too. I'd really like that.

[Because he'd keep him safe in the water. It's a promise.]