"The most ornery being reserved for Shuos Jedao," Hakkai agrees, voice dropping to a throaty rumble. He lifts a hand to cup around Jedao's cheek, fingertips trailing along his cheekbone.
"You do take very good care of me. Even when I'm being irrational. Thank you, Jedao-shei."
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"You do take very good care of me. Even when I'm being irrational. Thank you, Jedao-shei."
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"Thank you for letting me take care of you," he adds, more softly, intimate enough to be for Hakkai's ears only, even if they were in a crowd.
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And vulnerable, and in need of care.
He turns half-around, towards Jedao enough that he can find his mouth for a soft, slow kiss.
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