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[winscenario]

The statement was unexpected, maybe, but not surprising, and even then what was most unexpected was how quick and direct Wen Ning was about it. Jim's quick to smile, though, eyebrows raising, and his expression is one of evident amusement but genuine fondness as well.

"Wouldn't have suggested it if I didn't want to, would I," he points out with a faint chuckle, grinning a little lopsidedly. They're just at the edge of the desert now, where a few trees begin to raise from the ground, and Jim stops once they reach the first shade, sure that none of the snakes will have followed them all the way out here.

"Should we wait until we reach Lunatia or would you like to kiss me now?" What? No time like the present, as they say.

[goodboyplaydead]

Part of Wen Ning wants to ask to wait, his anxiety eating at him in the wake of his attempt to be assertive. But Jim seems so cheerful about the idea that it's hard to resist the playful urging. There is also the matter that a delay might give Wen Ning more time to convince himself that he shouldn't have suggested it in the first place. Which might disappoint Jim.

He glances around them, also checking to make sure there will be no harm from distractions. Before he finally turns back, ears partway down. "The present... As you said..."

[winscenario]

Jim certainly wouldn't dream to push Wen Ning into doing anything that might leave him feeling anxious, but then that's why he's leaving it up to him to decide whether or not he's comfortable with the idea right now. Still, he's definitely going to make the offer, because... well, he'd be stupid if he didn't.

He practically beams when Wen Ning agrees, though. Okay, maybe he had some hope riding on this. Anyway, since it looks like Wen Ning won't have it in him to— make the move, so to speak, Jim steps closer himself instead, still holding Wen Ning's hand while his other moves up to cup his cheek, then he tips his head in for a light, gentle kiss over his lips, lingering because that's the only way they'll know if they can feel any difference in the surge of Chroma. (Yeah sure, that's the reason.)

[goodboyplaydead]

Wen Ning remains very still as Jim approaches and stills even more when Jim cups his cheek. But the gentle kiss is returned with slightly more pressure since Wen Ning doesn't always know how to manage his own strength.

While the sensation is not quite as it had been with Xiao Xingchen or even his master's feathery brush against his cheek, it leaves a definite impact on Wen Ning, sending a full body shiver down his back. Chroma exchanges being one of the few times that he can truly experience such palatable sensations. The feeling of being alive again. His hand slowly finds its way to rest on Jim's shoulder.

[winscenario]

Jim was expecting some timidness, so he's not surprised by it. The pressure is a little stronger than he was counting on, but it's pleasant, and he more than welcomes it.

His own hand moves to rest on Wen Ning's upper arm, holding on more so than pulling him any closer for now. The kiss is kept chaste too, more focused on keeping that gentle contact than he is in anything else, and the pleasurable sensation of the Chroma flowing between them is enough to make him smile against Wen Ning's lips.

[goodboyplaydead]

Wen Ning draws back upon returning the kiss, unsure as to Jim's reaction. But seeing as the man is touching him more and is even smiling, he gathers that things went well enough, despite his unexpected force.

[winscenario]

Jim pulls back at the same time Wen Ning does, eyes bright and smile instantly wide. His thumb brushes over Wen Ning's cheek, then he lets his hand drop to catch the other's hand again.

"That was very nice," he states at last, sure Wen Ning will agree.

[goodboyplaydead]

Wen Ning manages a quick nod. "Y-Yes. It was..."

It is possible that he could have said that in less embarrassing way. But Jim's thumb is very distracting against his cheek.

[winscenario]

Possibly, yes, but then he wouldn't have looked as cute as he does. Jim chuckles, smile wide and amused, then he winks at Wen Ning and tugs on his hand.

"Come on, then. Let's get back to the city," he urges. They've reached the edge of the desert by now, so the rest of the walk back should be fairly quicker and with far less incidents.

[goodboyplaydead]

Wen Ning nods more emphatically, though the Chroma has lent more color to his face, enough to hint at what might be a blush. "Yes. We should be... close. Now."

[winscenario]

Cute. Jim's smile is sharp and playful, but he bites back any teasing with a quiet chuckle, squeezing Wen Ning's hand and quickly resuming their walk. From here on out things should at least be a little safer, so he allows himself to relax somewhat, a little less on edge when there's no danger of giant sand worms popping up to swallow them whole.