practicality

[Rubbing his face, Tian sighs.]

It was rather vivid, but very dark. I think it was a memory... but not mine.

Hm. Everything was dark, and it was a bit hard to breathe. Then I heard the sound of a sword being drawn.

[He glances over at his sword belt.]

A fight broke out, in pitch darkness, and my opponent seemed to match my strength perfectly. Yet the fighting style was much different from my own. It was getting harder to breathe, too.

[Tian frowns slightly.]

Then I heard a voice, calling out to watch out behind me. It was a familiar voice, but I can't quite place it. A male's voice, and he told me to keep fighting even though my breathing got worse.

[Tian's eyes widen a little at that, but then he nods slightly. It made sense that he would see Souji's dream, since he had been instructed to give it to someone he trusted.]

I see. It was unusual.

[Remembering the harshness of his breath in the dream, Tian reached out and puts a hand on Souji's chest.]

Do you keep secrets from me?

[Tian spreads his fingers, taking in the tiny frame under Souji's clothing.]

...why?

Do you believe I only care about power? You are talented, Souji, and I know your strength.

I see.

[Cupping Souji's face, he pulls him a bit closer to kiss. It's oddly gentle, but ends with a fanged nip.]

I am a jealous, possessive creature. Even a dragon has flaws.

[His mouth tightens a bit and he doesn't seem happy about admitting that.]

I will not mention this again. But do not ever keep secrets from me, Souji.

Of course. That goes without saying, Souji. Otherwise you would never accepted to share my bed.

[He was too kind to risk such a thing if he thought it was contagious, right? Even if dragons probably couldn't catch human diseases.]

Good. I'm certain the medics here are quite talented.

[A smile? It is!]

...the voice was familiar.

[Frown.]

He was in your birth dream, too?!

[He's being upstaged here by your former lover. Annoying.]

Tch. I suppose that makes sense.

[He can live with that =D]

Thank you.