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It turns out that holographic technologies allows for many wondrous things, Jiyan thinks as he steps into the Sonoro. The fact he can interact with the textures here without physically being there is fascinating, never mind how every inch of this mansion echoes back to the architecture he's seen of Rinascita.
Then there's the gulpuff echo display. He already knows who put it here, rather, he thinks they all know who's managing this entire event.
"Admiring the handiwork?" the party's host says, a gleam in his golden eyes. There's still a coiled tension in his shoulders, one that wasn't there at first. Nevermind the eye bags that sit under his eyes. "It took quite a bit of planning to see if it would fit, General."
He snorts. "And when was the last time you slept?"
"Last night," Rover lies easily. "I should be asking when was the last time you took a break."
"Right now."
The lie comes easily to him. He doesn't quite have the heart to tell him that he's actually in Rinascita for purely business reasons. Explaining it would completely mean that Rover would tell him to rest anyways. This isn't all business related, not when Jiyan knows that Jinhsi has been playing card games with the other guests.
The silence hangs between the two of them, awkward. There's things Jiyan wants to ask: What have you seen in Lahai-Roi? Have you been eating well? Has anything been causing you issues— can I help in any way?
"Actually," he finds himself rambling. "This is closer to a work trip. Rinascita and Jinzhou have established a connection to see if there's anything we could offer each other like trade or technology."
"That's not a break, General."
Jiyan wants to point out that it doesn't seem like Rover has taken a break either. To say that he doesn't take a break is entirely hypocritical, especially since he knows the other man refuses to stop anywhere in the world. "We can consider this to be a break then, for both of us. You look as if you haven't slept in days."
Rover furrows his brows. "I'm fine. I can take care of myself."
He decides he won't push, not when Rover is like this. Maybe he needs space to mull over what has happened, then maybe once he's ready then Jiyan will learn what happened. The two of them may have limited time in this party together but they will have more time in the future. Jiyan doesn't mind waiting.
He's always been one to wait for an opportunity.
At some point into the night, everyone starts getting drinks. The Fisalia matriarch smiles when he asks about where they're handing them out, then Cartethyia points him towards the bar across the ground floor.
"He's making drinks," she says, her voice light. "I was going to ask if he was going to join us. General, go get something."
It's how he finds Rover mixing drinks of all things. Jiyan ignores how the other resonator nearly drops the glass in his hand as he finally pours the final drink and hands it over to a blond man. Jiyan has no idea who he is.
"I've heard a bit about you," the blond man remarks suddenly. He nearly walks into the closest pillar. "Rover's mentioned you in his therapy sessions."
"You're getting therapy," he asks, the words tumbling out of his mouth. Jiyan wants to know what happened in Lahai-Roi to have rattled Rover like that. "Since when?"
"A few weeks ago. That's not important, what type of drink do you want?"
He blinks. "Whatever you think is best, Rover. I trust your judgment."
It's a few minutes later before the other man finally joins him holding two drinks. The tension is still in his shoulders as he sits across from Jiyan. He doesn't know what to ask as the others converse amongst themselves. While he's somewhat certain that the blond man is from Lahai-Roi, Jiyan doesn't think it's his place to ask. Yet Rover still looks as though he'd prefer to be anywhere else.
"How's Rinascita been treating you?" Rover eventually prompts, his voice cracking at the edges. "Their pizza tropicale is quite good— though don't let Cartethyia hear that."
"There's more sunlight than Jinzhou, that's for sure. It's a nice change of scenery than anything. It's been a while since I've seen so much sun."
The other resonator smiles, the warm glow of the light turning his black hair gold along the edges. Jiyan swallows. He's missed Rover, no matter how long it's been he wishes the two of them spent more time together. More than anything, he wishes Rover would call him once in a while. At the very least, he could offer some sort of comfort.
Otherwise, it's like now where Jiyan doesn't know what's wrong.
"That's good," Rover replies, his words warm. Whatever was previously bothering him has been pushed out of mind for the moment. "That's good. I'm happy for you."
Jiyan can't control the next words that tumble out of his mouth: "Are you coming back to Jinzhou at some point? I— everyone misses you."
And then Rover downs his entire drink in one go, his knuckles turning white from how hard he grips his glass. "There's something I need to do first, Jiyan. Then I'll go back for a visit."
The only thing that is exchanged after that is Rover refilling his glass with more wine. He doesn't know what to say, or what to think. Rather, his dick has other thoughts about this matter entirely as he watches Rover swallow the alcohol. Nevermind how another part of his mind whispers that if he had kept Rover with him in Jinzhou, then Rover would never be unhappy.
If anything were to happen, Jiyan would protect him, that much he's certain.
Still, he can't turn away from Rover, even as they get up from the table. His hand rests easily on the other man's waist with Rover leaning into him. He tells himself that this doesn't mean anything. He's doing what a good friend should in a situation like this even if a part of his mind wants to claim Rover for himself.
"I'd rather not think tonight," Rover eventually admits as they step onto the balcony. Jiyan doesn't remember the path they took to get here, what he does know is that Rover is leaning onto him, his hand clinging onto the back of Jiyan's robes. The golden lines on his cropped jacket gleam in the low light. "Just one night without having to think about what's been going on."
"Oh." Oh.
It's easier for Jiyan to kiss him after that, to press Rover onto the door frame at the balcony entrance. He can taste the fruit juice from Rover's drink in his mouth. Fuck, Jiyan's wanted to do this for so long. From the corner of his eye, he can see qingloong snaking around Rover's thighs, anything to keep him in place.
"Easy," Rover breathes as they part to catch their breaths. "I'm not going anywhere—"
"That's not the point," Jiyan replies, mouthing at his neck. He wants to drink in his scent, the soft floral smell that rolls off of his body. "I know you can take care of yourself. I don't like seeing you like this."
He doesn't wait for a response, instead unzipping Rover's pants with hands then kissing him again. "Let me take care of you tonight."
Rover nods, his ears turning red. "I trust you."
He swallows again, pulling down the front of Rover's pants, then popping open the buttons of his boxers with his hands easily. When he gets on his knees, for a moment those gold eyes widen as he understands what Jiyan intends to do. He likes to think of this as a starter course. If Rover doesn't want to think, then he'll do his best to serve.
Jiyan breathes in then breathes out before he presses his tongue into Rover's cunt. If anything, he finds this comforting to know that Rover is still here with him, still willing to let him hae this even as the other man chokes back a cry. There's also Rover's hands gripping his hair, pressing his mouth closer as he eats him out.
"Fuck—" Rover curses. "Jiyan—"
He hums in response, running his tongue pressing deeper into Rover's wet cunt. He wants him to come like this, wants to taste him more. The fact that the other man is grinding his hip down onto his mouth is enough for Jiyan. Rover doesn't snap his legs closed, instead he lets Jiyan do as he wishes—
Even as he pry off his own gloves to press a finger into Rover's hole. The groan that he hears is enough to send blood rushing to his cock. Sentinels, Jiyan cannot wait to fuck him onto a bed later until Rover's crying.
It's the first time that Rover comes tonight. Jiyan thinks he can wring out a few more, it's been too long as he picks him up with one arm. He weighs next to nothing.
"You ought to eat more," he comments as Rover wraps his arms around his neck. "You weigh as much as a small cat—"
"I'm not that light!"
Jiyan hums. "Well you to me; light as a kitten."
"General!—"
He turns a corner, not giving Rover a response for his outcry. Jiyan is pretty sure that most people wouldn't have much of an issue carrying him like a rice bag. Plus, he rather likes having Rover like this, it reminds him that the other resonator is with him. "Now could you direct me to the bedroom? I'm not exactly familiar with the layout here."
Rover blinks. "It's down this hallway, at the very end."
—
When he fucks into Rover onto the mattress, all he can think about is how tonight should last longer— the two of them should always have longer as he bites down on Rover's collarbone. Jiyan wants to mark him, wants to know every inch of his body— The two of them fit well together, two pieces of one whole.
"Jiyan— General—" Rover cries out, his voice hoarse, his hands clinging at the pillows on the bed.
"Easy," he breathes, rocking his hips. He doesn't slow down his pace. "Easy."
Then when Jiyan's hands pinch at Rover's nipples to draw out another groan, Rover tightens around him, desperate to take him in deeper. Fuck. He wants more, wants to taste every bit of him as Rover is laid out before him like this. Instead, Jiyan sucks at any bit of skin he can reach, his hands eventually rubbing on the other resonator's clit.
"You're so pretty like this," he groans, qingloong snaking around Rover's arms to keep him in place. "So pretty—"
Rover whines, his hips still grinding down on his cock.
He can feel himself getting close as he sucks at Rover's skin. The latter has gone somewhat quiet, instead there's tears running down his face, his ears red as Jiyan pounds into him. If they had all of the time in the world, Jiyan wonders how many times he could make Rover come like this.
Then he comes for the first time as he spills into Rover's wet cunt. For a moment he thinks of filling him up with his seed so that everyone will know who he fits with. No matter how much further Rover roams, he will always come back to Jiyan.
For tonight, the two of them belong to each other.
"Jiyan, I think you're crushing me," Rover murmurs the next morning, his entire collarbone dotted with bites. "I can't feel my legs."
He does not move his body, instead pulling the other resonator closer. Jiyan ignores how sharp the other resonator's elbow is. "I don't want to move. It's comfortable like this. Plus, I like to think that we both slept well."
Rover blinks. "Is this really how you intend on spending your break?"
"What else did you think?"