[ This is a familiar dance by now, the way Ardyn steps closer to whisper darkly in his ear. He is not entirely certain if the words that pass his lips are meant to be threatening or suggestive or both – likely both, given Ardyn’s current mood.
X’rhun has of course considered the state of their little arrangement in this new situation, has considered it especially since he received but a taste of Ardyn’s emotions, offered briefly through the press of a finger. To say nothing of how desire might set the situation spiraling, dealing with Ardyn on his own will be… a lot. But X’rhun knows that, and has resolved to endure all the same. ]
That is the thing about steel, my friend. To temper it, one must first throw it into the fire.
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X’rhun has of course considered the state of their little arrangement in this new situation, has considered it especially since he received but a taste of Ardyn’s emotions, offered briefly through the press of a finger. To say nothing of how desire might set the situation spiraling, dealing with Ardyn on his own will be… a lot. But X’rhun knows that, and has resolved to endure all the same. ]
That is the thing about steel, my friend. To temper it, one must first throw it into the fire.