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1 April Edition TFLN

Welcome to Folkmore's Texts From Last Night meme, April Fools edition! See, Thoth learned about April Fools from reading Chaucer but enjoys that it's an ongoing thing. Thoth's switched things up. Initial messages (aka top levels)—all set April 1st ICly—maaaaay go to the wrong person! So not all hell breaks loose, replies carry forward with whoever you've reached, but you might be texting your innermost intoxicated or sleep deprived secret to someone you don't even know.

If you'd like to opt out of misfires, please include this in your top level (by prompt or overall). Otherwise, enjoy indulging Thoth's amusement and building some new CR.

This meme can be used as a branch off from our Test Drive Memes and be used as game canon or just for casual fun in the setting! You do not need to be in our game or be invited to play on our TFLN. This can be a great way to meet current players for future invites, get a feel for the setting, or just have some fun.

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[He wraps his arms around him, grinning.] With my history, it was only fair.

[The red and gold, a bit like a flame. What a beautiful change to the eyes.

He leans into him. He feels like a starving man that was given enough of what he is craving. It’s small. But all he ever needed was this. He cradles the side of Diluc’s face, his voice gone low and deep.] Now does this mean it’s okay to kiss you?

[ Kaeya’s grin and the way he puts his arms around him causes a flutter in Diluc’s stomach. It’s impossible for him not to slide his hands further around his hips, resting them at the small of his back, welcoming Kaeya close. He shuts his eyes and leans his face into Kaeya’s hand, sighing slowly, enjoying the gently intimate touch. He hasn’t had such affection from someone in such a long time and Kaeya being the one to give it to him makes something in him tremble. ]

I… Yes.

[He never got that fairy tale first kiss. But, he wants it. He leans in and kisses him. He keeps it light.

His hand stays on the side of Diluc’s face. It is like the brush of a butterfly’s wing. It isn’t like he’s read about in stories. But it is magical in its own way. He waits for Diluc to be a little breathless before he breaks the kiss.

He leans his forehead against his.] …I won’t be greedy about it until you’re ready to hear me out.

[He has to be patient. A slow burn with maybe a few kisses along the way.]

[ Diluc feels his heartbeat rocket skywards as Kaeya moves in close to kiss him and for a moment he feels a little as though he might pass out because of how fast it’s going. As soon as Kaeya’s lips touch his though, all that passes and only the sensations of the other man’s kiss remain. He runs his hands up along Kaeya’s slender, strong back and sighs wistfully into it, wishing the moment would last forever.

He knows it isn’t really their first and he’ll be angry about the fact that all his memories of their firsts were taken from him, but there’s time enough for it later. Right now, all that matters is Kaeya.

…Who gets right back to talking again as soon as he gently breaks the kiss. Diluc is still breathless from the kissing and Kaeya is trying to be reasonable about this. He has to reach up with a hand to press his fingertips to the other man’s lips to quiet him. ]

Kaeya.

[ He says softly, leaning forward to affectionately, lightly brush his nose against the other man’s smooth cheek. His voice is low, laced with desire, and he’s still looking at him like he’s seeing him for the first time in so, so long with those warm ruby-gold eyes. ]

…Stop talking.

[ Right now, he just wants to relish their closeness, the touches full of love, and the comforting warmth between them. He just wants to say “I miss you” and “I’m sorry” at once without disturbing the air with his clumsy words. ]

[The best part of being half wolf all the time is he doesn’t have to make a hand gesture. His ears move back then forward to acknowledge Diluc’s request. His blood is burning from the desires roiling within. A look like that from Diluc always leaves him weak in the knees.

He wraps his arms back around him. This is everything he needed. He shifts his tail around the back if Diluc’s legs and drags his fingers down his back to nestle them comfortably on the muscled back he so loves to admire. But like requested he doesn’t say anything.]

[ The tail’s possessive action doesn’t go unnoticed and once again Diluc finds himself secretly pleased to feel it. He rubs Kaeya’s shoulders and the sides of his neck, warmth from his Vision running through his fingers as he kneads into the other man’s muscles. He’s looking Kaeya’s face and upper body over as he touches him. True they’ve been this close that day he arrived and Kaeya nestled into his lap, but he was too nervous then to really take his time savoring the sight of him.

Like this though, he can take his time enjoying the other man’s beauty and Diluc has always found Kaeya exceptionally beautiful. As he does, his heart swells with all the things he wants to say, all the feelings he has for Kaeya that he’s hidden for so many years. He doesn’t speak any of them aloud though. Maybe he can communicate them through looks and touches. Because Kaeya is correct— there is a lot he has to grapple with still; he’s not entirely convinced that what he’s doing is right after everything he’s done, let alone that they won’t hurt each other horribly all over again if they become so intertwined in each other’s lives like they once were. More than they once were, even.

Diluc doesn’t want to think about it though. He just wants to relish the smoothness of Kaeya’s skin against his fingers, the softness of his lips and how they taste. Right now, he just wants to give Kaeya reassurance that, yes, he is loved. He’s always loved him still. He lowers his head and presses his face against the point of his jaw, down into his neck and breathing deeply as he holds a hand against the back of his head, his body shaking lightly. He kisses Kaeya’s cheek, as close as he dares to get to the eyepatch he knows covers a scar, then begins to rub one of his ears as they hold each other close. ]

[It’s like coming home to gently trace the strong back. He drags fingers through long red hair. It’s as soft as he remembered. He almost chokes on all the emotions welling up within him. He tucks his face against him while Diluc does the same.

He holds onto him. Diluc needs to know that he can just be in his hands. His love has a lot to work through and he can and will be patient for that work. The wisdom he’s earned from having a relationship before lies where he left it. He won’t pick it back up until they’re ready to walk forward together.

He sighs, relaxing. But his hold remains possessive. Diluc is his and he is his. And as much as he would love to bare it all. He won’t take off the eyepatch until Diluc can handle seeing the scar again. He hugs him to him, making no attempt to hide how he breathes in his scent. The familiar tones of it soothe him.

His hands move in gentle circles on his back. It occurs to him that he never asked to work the tension out of Diluc’s back before. Well, this time he’ll ask sometime.]

[ The fingers that run through his hair and trace idle shapes on his back make Diluc shiver. After a time of them simply enjoying the embrace, he lifts his head to give Kaeya’s lips another gentle kiss. It feels like such magic to him. Sparks fly. There’s no awkwardness in this, though by rights he should be terrified. It feels… easy and gods know nothing in their lives has been easy lately.

Diluc runs the back of his hand down Kaeya’s face, turning it over to then cup his chin softly and press his thumb to those lips he can’t seem to get enough of. He spends a moment feeling lost in one lovely blue eye. He asks quietly finally: ]

…What do you have planned today?

[He lightly closes his teeth around the thumb. A gentle nip before he stops teasing. Archons he missed this. He mulls over the question.]

I was planning for a lazy day. There’s a nice spot in Lapine woods to practice my easiest shifts. We could grab lunch and make a day of it.

[ The little love bite makes Diluc’s breath catch in his throat. It shows in how his eyes flash hot pink for a moment. He has to forcibly get his lungs working again. ]

Then let’s go.

[ I want to just be with you today. It’s unspoken, but… Kaeya seems to understand. And it’s comforting that some things don’t need to be said. He gives Kaeya’s neck a shy little kiss, as if in retaliation for being teased. ]

[A shiver runs down his spine. His neck tingles. Oh it is dangerous to tease Diluc. He swallows and runs the back of his hand over his cheek.

Then he steps back and shifts. A dragon once more, he lays down to let Diluc climb up onto his back. Once he is secure he takes off and flies to Lapine. Back to the markets. They can pick up a picnic of food to take with them.]

[ Although he is starting to grow more accustomed to Kaeya’s sudden shapeshifting, he really isn’t sure he’s ever going to get used to him turning into a smaller Dvalin clone. It’s still a jarring experience. But this time he takes it a little better than the first time, able to conceal his surprise better in his body language, even if his eyes don’t hide it. He pats Kaeya’s neck and then climbs aboard.

When they arrive in Lapine, Diluc wonders if Kaeya really didn’t have any other plans. He still doesn’t know his teaching schedule or anything about the school he works at. Maybe today is a good day to ask more about Kaeya’s life here in Folkmore. It seems he won’t mind talking more. ]

Where to first?

[He shifts back and leads Diluc up the street to a place with a goat on the sign.] This way, there’s a deli right here.

[He internally calculates the sandwiches he could pick up. This is a day off. He usually comes this way as it is. The people at the deli are animals and birds just like at the markets. They greet him with familiarity. He orders a calculated number of sandwiches and complimentary snacks.] I think juice to go with all of this. You agree?

[ Diluc is looking around curiously at all the villagers, clearly a little in awe of them. Kaeya doesn’t know it, but this is something he does often when he’s wandering about: discreetly people-watch. He finds the animal features of the people here fascinating and it makes him think of Diona and Sucrose. He wonders how they’re all doing back in Mondstadt.

He tilts his head and blinks owlishly at Kaeya when the other man asks about drinks. Kaeya not ordering wine is interesting. ]

Juice? You know I do. Whatever you would like though is fine with me.

Juice it is. It’s the better call for a workout.

[He grins. He leads Diluc to a juice and smoothie bar. He orders his usual, it has fruit and veggies in it. It looks like the color of his usual wine order at Angel’s share but it is anything but alcohol.]

After this we can go to the spot. I’ll show you my favorite shifts. But I also want you to learn how to use the scale.

[ And Diluc, predictably, orders apple and grape juice. This he even pays for— both his and Kaeya’s drinks, by taking out his spoon. ]

Mm… well, I hope I don’t disappoint.

[ The idea of learning to shift into a dragon, he has to admit, feels rather daunting. It isn’t like using his Vision, or wielding a sword. This is something else entirely. He can’t even imagine undoing the very fibers of his being to rearrange themselves into a new shape. He knows Kaeya wants him to learn and get his footing as soon as possible so he can be safe and Diluc wants to as well, in order to assuage his fears, but he has to be realistic: shape-shifting successfully and easily does not strike him as something mastered in a day. ]

We’ll see.

You won’t. Today is to get used to finding the magic within it. That’s the first step and it will take time to get used to that part.

[He is a realist. And more importantly he has the ability to gauge something. As a captain and a teacher.]

Let’s go. I’ll fly us out there. [It won’t take long to get everything packed away in a basket. He can carry Diluc and the basket both.]

Hmm.

[ Diluc cocks an eyebrow at Kaeya mentioning flying again. ]

I am beginning to think you enjoy carting me around. Is this my comeuppance for all those times I lugged you around in our childhood?

[He laughs. He purchases the basket for their goods and carefully packs them away inside.] It does have that feel doesn’t it?

[Diluc did drag him places when they were kids. He was bright eyed and eager to explore with a friend. He makes sure the basket is good and securely bound before he says,] A bit. But, I think my reasons are the same as yours. I’m just enjoying having you here and showing you the wide world I’ve been exploring.

[ Diluc pauses in his steps at that. It’s a sweet sentiment. Sweeter words than he’s heard pass Kaeya’s lips in quite a while. And so openly sincere and honest. Kaeya really has changed. He’s grown.

He takes the basket from Kaeya, then takes his hand and guides him away from the shops so he can have more space for his shift. He’s still as ridiculously strong as ever and hardly seems to notice how heavy the basket is. ]

[The space is enough for his scale created form. He takes the scale out with his free hand. It is a good way to show Diluc the first glimpse of the magic within the scale.

He kisses the back of Diluc’s knuckles and lets go of his hand.] So, I don’t always have to use Dvalin as a frame to shift. I have a different frame I can use from all the memories of other lives.

I can make a smaller version on my own. But for the full size? The scale is needed.

[He takes a step back as he focuses on the magic in the scale. He lets it pour out and into him. Icy flames spill out of his mouth and flood the space. Kaeya is no where to be seen but the flames are all around Diluc. They twist into a storm of fire that goes up and up, until a massive western styled dragon body can be seen as the flames condense. He towers over head. His front paw is as large as a small building. His scales seem carved from ice. Sleek, graceful. He is built for speed and magic. His wings spread wide, refracting the light through the seemingly delicate panes of ice that shape them. His horns glow with a soft pale blue light as do the ridges of his spine and tip of his tail. Icy breath spills from his mouth in a puff of cold.

He lifts his hand and turns it, presenting it as a platform for Diluc. His voice is deeper, resonating with power.] Don’t worry, your flames can’t melt the Northern Star.

[The magic filling the air feels ancient. Unmistakably draconic but so old it feels like walking on Dragonspine. Kaeya laughs and the sound is a deep rumble. He possessively curls his vast body around Diluc.] The first step with the scale is finding the draconic magic that is so unlike ours. You let the scale be your vision.

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[ Diluc never having been much of a fan of Dragonspine excursions, he shivers as the dragon magic turns the air cold and he pulls his coat around himself tightly with his free hand. He scoffs a little in response to Kaeya’s words, but he doesn’t protest how his dragon form curls around him, much like Kaeya’s lupine tail does when they’re close. He can feel the bit of possessiveness and he has to admit — at least privately to himself — that he finds something comforting about it.

He carefully steps up onto the dragon’s palm. ]

A bit dramatic, don’t you think? Even basic pyro energy can’t melt everything on Dragonspine.

Yours is anything but basic. [The hand closes around him. He arranges his clawed fingers like a safety cage. His wings open wide and he takes to the sky. The world flashes by.

He holds his hand close to his scaled chest and climbs higher. He doesn’t need to be too high. Their destination isn’t too terribly far. He wings his way towards the forest. He glides on his large wings with a hum and looks down at Diluc.]

And if I wasn’t dramatic you would think I was sick. [He circles a large clearing and descends. His landing is perfect with only a slight bump. He lowers his hand and opens it.]

[ Diluc is familiar with this particular mode of transportation when it comes to traveling by dragon, so he is a little nervous about the smaller space. He can lean over and see the ground far below like this which is definitely different. Like gliding from the tallest cliffs in Liyue but not in control of the destination or movement. He hangs on tightly to the basket to keep it from rolling away and thinks about how Kaeya praises his pyro energy, resisting the impulse to deny it. Best to just take the compliment, lest Kaeya double down by drowning him in more.

Once they land, he sighs with relief and hops down from Kaeya’s large dragon hand. ]

That’s true. If you were less dramatic, I’d consider your heart wasn’t in it.

[ He looks up at the massive ice dragon. Did he call himself the North Star earlier? Well, Diluc doesn’t know about stars, but the sunlight gleaming off his icy scales like this makes him look as though he’s made of crystal. It’s beautiful, the lightplay and shadows. ]

How long did it take you to master this transformation?

…to master using the scale took months. This form is from my memories of another life. [He looks up at the sky. His brow furrows. He nods and reverts, once again a man. He tucks the scale into his inner coat pocket.]

It took him three years after he hatched to be able to freely shift. [Hatched. The other him was born a dragon. It can be pretty confusing having memories of being other than human. He walks over to a fallen log and sits down on it.]

Some of my forms are from those other lives. And some are from home. I avoid being a crystal fly but I can do it.

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