@devotedenvy — down Li Tianchen’s lower lip.
❛ Last chance. ❜
He wouldn’t actually go through with anything. He’s just keen on pressing his buttons. There’s great joy to be had in the game of gay chicken! He refuses to succumb first.
@devotedenvy — porcelain doll.
❛ Are you sure you can handle not conceding? I’m pretty head strong. ❜
The tip of his tongue traverses across his nether lip, mocha hues transfixed on the other’s pink petals. A teasing cackle escapes his lips as the pad of his thumb lightly tugs —
@devotedenvy — Cheng Xiaoshi removes his hand from the wall, hesitating for just a moment. A single supple digit descends, tucking a stray strand of candy floss behind Tianchen’s ear. He then traces his jawline, before clasping his chin between the pad of his thumb and forefinger.
❛ If —
( It’s his turn to blush, not expecting the eye contact from such close proximity. He’s used to others backing down when he played his cards right, not standing their ground. )
Forgot the argument so soon? You act pretty tough, but you’re flustered, aren’t you, Li Tianchen?
Think you saw me clearly last time ??
( Staring upwards. So their faces are even closer now. Why was he so close, he's basically pinning him?! )
Prove what? That you want to touch me? That feels obvious.~
( Despite the sass, he's flustered. And forgot the argument ... )
(Rests his other hand against the wall, sandwiching the shorter between himself and the wall. Leaning impossibly closer. Craning his neck, head hanging so that they’re eye level.)
I can see you better this close.
(Excuses.)
Projecting. You’re the one who can’t prove anything.
If his mother was murdered, don't act like he'd not do everything to save her.
( He knew as a kid he was too small, he thought his mom was strong enough ... she was only strong enough to k!ll him before dying. )
Yeah. People use each other, that's the world ...
Eh? Normal.
Interesting. So he’s just a valuable asset. One he’d like to use for someone’s betterment. Noted.
It’s pretty depressing unpacking all of this. For how caged he must’ve felt his entire life, Li Tianchen turned out pretty alright!
( Y’know, disregarding any murders. )
Time travel, duh. He just needs another photo. Does he seriously think he works alone now? Not that he cares what his boss thinks ...
He played snake on his phone. Buuut they didn't really have freedom for years. Normal things !