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[verflair]

[ 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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[His breath is warm, pulsing against the other as he exhales with barely-there laughter, letting it linger for a moment too long before he straightens again.]

Then immolate yourself, X’rhun. Throw yourself into that fire and see if you can sate me. If you can dull the edges of my anger; put them to sleep until they rise again and again.

[He remembers the letter he received from the other, nigh committed to memory back in that other world. The choice of wording is purposeful:]

Your heart against what remains of mine.

[verflair]

[It took less time than he thought it would for them to begin playing cat and mouse again. X’rhun’s ear twitches as Ardyn’s laugh ghosts over it, a warm breath of air, the quick and subtle warning ere the dragon breathes its fire.

He doesn’t have to wonder at Ardyn’s choice of words. Knowing the man, the callback is intentional. Heart and steel. ]

It would not be the first calamity I have weathered, and if the vengeful fires of Bahamut did not do me in, I believe I am up to the task.