Wraps an arm around the small of her back, holding her close as he gives a wide smile to his love.
"Merry Christmas, Illyana~"
He presses a soft, tender kiss to her lips, closing his eyes as the glow of the Christmas tree reflects onto their faces.
🎭
help you, Illyana.."
His throat felt tight and his voice broke as he uttered her name, closing his eyes as he was the one burying his head in her neck this time, fresh tears staining her skin.
"Even if you're revived, just the thought of losing you like that still tears my heart to bits.."
His eyes widened as he pulled back slightly, looking down into her eyes as she relayed the news of her mission.
"You were.."
He paused before a heavy, shaky sigh escaped his lips, his palms pausing their movements on her back.
"It pains me that you would lose your life and I can do nothing to >>+
He pressed soft kisses to her head as she kissed his neck, a small smile across his lips as her warmth enveloped him even more.
"I missed you too, my love.. How have you been?"
He whispered to her as his fingertips and palms slid up and down along her spine, intent on savoring this tender moment.
He gives a glance to her as she burrowed her face into the crook of his neck. Wrapping his arms around the small of her back, he held her close. The palms of his hands running up and down her spine.
Words weren't needed between them when she blatantly needed comfort from him like this.
((✖️: I appreciate that you're always so understanding despite my absence!
((✖️: Nah Nah, keep cooking, you're so real for that!
Also, I'm deeply sorry for being so inactive, work, modding my Steam Deck to play a bunch of cool stuff with my friends and MY GOAT GAMBIT getting added to Rivals, so my attention has just been scattered all over the place..
I'm the Immortal Iron Fist, and I've fought more than enough battles to prove it. Now, get out of the way. We wouldn't want to sour our guests impression of the city, would we?"
With that, the monks backed off, a sigh escaping Lin as he turned to Illyana.
"See what I mean, love?"
It was a group of monks who'd hoped to become the next Iron Fist before Lin was bestowed the title, surrounding the pair on the rooftops of the street.
"I have no time for this interpersonal drama. Regardless of what you, or the rest of the Eight Cities have to say.. >>+
The oriental streets were lined with all kinds of food carts and various shops. Selling all kinds of wares from clothes to earrings. That was when a familiar and bothersome voice called out to him.
"Lin Lie, you dare show your face here? After your traitorous ascension was exposed to us all?" -->
He laughed as she playfully nudged his shoulder, putting his hand behind his head as he looked over at her.
"Well.. maybe a little. Could you blame me? You've got a very cute blush."
Reaching down to grasp her hand in his, he walked with her into the streets of K'un-Lun. >>+
enjoy your stay."
Finishing his introduction, he lifted his head and gazed up into her mesmerizing azure depths for just a moment. Somehow, they appeared even more beautiful than before.
appeared before them both, greeted by the sounds of birds and soft rushing water.
Once they stepped through the portal, he gave her a small smile as he stood in front of her, his arm outstretched as he took a bow.
"Welcome to K'un-Lun, my Queen. On behalf of all it's citizens, I hope you -->
"Hah.." He chuckled as she left a bite mark across his neck, a prominent display of being distinctly hers. Smiling as she gave a playful tug to his shirt.
"Indeed, my beloved sunflower. Let's get going, daylight's wasting away."
Allowing her to concentrate for a moment, a portal to K'un-Lun >>+
"ᗯᕼEᑎ YOᑌ ᔕᗩᑕᖇIᖴIᑕE TOO ᗰᑌᑕᕼ Oᖴ YOᑌᖇᔕEᒪᖴ ᖴOᖇ TᕼE GᖇEᗩTEᖇ GOOᗪ, YOᑌ ᑕᗩᑎ ᒪOᔕE ᔕIGᕼT Oᖴ ᗯᕼᗩT’ᔕ GOOᗪ TO ᗷEGIᑎ ᗯITᕼ."
"Looking to keep as much of me to yourself as possible, are you~?"
He leaned in closer, his voice taking a teasing dip in tone as his breath grazed her ear.
"I'll be sure to show you all of K'un-Lun, even a few hidden spots away from prying eyes.."
Her lips meeting his was like the morning sunlight and a raging fire all at once. It felt electrifying every time they met and pulled away.
A handsome smile stayed etched across his lips as she walked closer, her head resting on his shoulder and a laugh escaping him at her playfulness. >>+
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((✖️: Just to clarify, I'm down for either since I could see Lin going on a trip with Seol and her similarly finding him all bloodied and bruised! Just depends on if you'd want to write something wholesome or angsty!
((✖️: Oof, yeah I can relate there. Sometimes, you just aren't in the mood for writing up a storm or you've got something else eating up your attention, like me and gaming with my friends after work.
Regardless, I know your replies will always knock my socks off, so I'm more than happy with waiting!
((✖️: I feel like I'm pretty lazy when it comes to writing out starters and actually reaching out to write with other people following me, lmao
It's kinda hard thinking of responses with other muses compared to writing with your Illyana 💀
((✖️: You already know that I'll wait as it takes for your replies, so don't worry about it!
Plus, I was pretty lazy over this past weekend, so I completely get where you're coming from 😅
Nodding at her question to head to K'un-Lun, he pulled away from caressing her, slipping his hand into hers and intertwining their fingers.
"Yes, my love. Maybe I can even show you around before all the other heroes arrive, K'un-Lun is a truly beautiful place.. Despite what's happening now.."
Smiling as she nuzzled her cheek into his palm, caressing it with his right hand. Such a debt was never a factor in his decision to love her, to be with her every single time she needed him. He simply would come running because that's what a good man does for the woman he loves. >>+
((✖️: Agreed, it was awesome seeing Cyclops mentioned! And also heartbreaking that Illyana stayed in Limbo while all her friends and comrades were being slaughtered.
