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open to EVERYONE, even those he hasn't met yet

[ baein has been busy the past weeks, cooping himself up in his little cottage when he hasn't been to the treehouse to welcome the new life into the world along with everyone else. and he already left something behind for the little one, but the truth of it all is that's not the only gift he's been preparing.

it feels like it's the only thing he can do.

christmas isn't really something he ever celebrated back when he was still just baein, stuck going to a university for a degree he didn't care for. when jasper and princess were the only bright things in his life, and thinking back on that time now it feels so long ago and a little faded, if not a memory with his boyfriend in it. now... now jasper is there, but also not, and baein is so melded with the forest he never quite feels alone in a sense of the word. (until he does feel a little lonely sometimes.)

the ruinwood is his home. and it's made him part of it in a way he'd never anticipate in his life. and yet, it still doesn't feel like it's finished with him.

back to the present, it is yuletide, christmas, or more importantly now than ever, it's the time around the winter solstice, and baein emerges from his hidey-hole with a bundle of soft things in his arms, heading for the treehouse. (maybe it's also to steal a hug from someone. what? he's touch starved half the time he's alive and he just wants a cuddle please and thank you.)

this time around, he knocks on the door with his elbow instead of walking right in, hands too occupied trying to balance the load in his arms. ]

Whoouups—

[ he stumbles slightly with wide eyes before righting himself, and then calls out. ]

Knock knock~!

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Koa.

[ baein grins brightly, unmoving, hands still in the air as he cocks his head to the side innocently. ]

[ the swish of his tail is unintentional. He’s trying to look like he doesn’t want this…weird…innocent…flirty thing they’re doing BUT…

…dammit he’s too interested. ]

You won’t chase me.

[ his eyes dart to the tail and then to koa's ears before he meets his eyes again. ]

Oh? You want me to chase you now?

Absolutely not. Why would I want that?

[ don’t LOOK at it!

It just moves a little faster as he slides a little more away… ]

Hmm, no, why would you.

[ baein purses his lips in thought, hands slowly lowering sheepishly(?). ]

Silly of me to think that.

[ ….that’s totally a look of disappointment on his face btw.

Why are you stopping? ]

Yeah……………silly.

[ the smirk on his lips is only there for a split second before he lunges for koa to try and catch him and tickle him. ]

[ YOU DID NOT JUST HEAR THE YELP HE JUST MADE- or see the way he almost fell on his face tripping on the comforter in his rush to get away— NOPE!]

[ oh he did, he DID hear it. and baein laughs as he catches koa around his midsection, effectively half bundling him in the comforter too so he can cuddle him right there on the floor. ]

Gotcha!

[ DID NOT! —- the laugh is warm, though, and its makes some of the struggle stop…

But he is now…a fox-burrito anyway and couldn’t move without accidentally hurting the other so he just wiggles a little in a lame attempt to get away…

Except Bae is cute…and his ears turn pink. ]

…well…it seems that way.

[ koa could absolutely shove bae out of the way if he wanted to. bae isn't fragile, not really. he's glad he isn't getting pushed away, though.

the blonde is also moving his hands so he can try and tickle koa, finding whatever spots work. ]

Not letting goooo~

[ oh. No. No no no.

Koa wriggles the best he can and when a spot is found there’s a sharp laugh and his ears slide backwards in embarrassment but he snorts in amusement anyway. ]

Ack! Bae!

Oh, so you are ticklish!

[ no mercy for a short moment because he'll focus on that spot like a gremlin. ]

[ HORRIBLE——-but gods you are cute. ]

Anyone who says no, take it as a yes!

[ baein halts his ministrations, and then leans in to smooch koa on the nose. ]

I'll do, at least with tickling.

[ Koa stills and turns a funny shade of pink. ]

You missed.

[ baein gives him a little smile. ]

I missed?

Mhm.

[ smirking softly he leans up from his comforter trap and kisses him again but this time on the mouth.

Light. Gentle. Warm. ]

There. Now I win.

Oh no... I admit defeat. I couldn't win against you.

[ despite his playful words, baein has a light flush across his cheeks. he takes a breath and then he huffs. it's just that, gentle and easy, and maybe his chest constricts a bit when he reminds himself why that is, beyond the obvious fondness he has for the fox. he decides not to dwell on it for too long though, and instead shuffles around a bit, moving to tug koa to his feet. ]

C'mon. Up you go. The floor is nice, but I think I'd rather cuddle on the bed.

[ Mm, you can pretend if you want but he can tell there’s something more going on in that head of yours.

He pushes at the comforter a bit so he won’t trip on it when Baein pulls him up.

Snagging the comforter on the way he studies the other and tips his head curiously and moves to drape the fabric back over the bed. ]

Are you sure? Something just happened up here…

[ he gently taps Baeins forehead with a finger. ]

I can change back if it’s…awkward.

[ blinking slowly at the touch, baein studies koa's face before he smiles a little and shakes his head. he's not sure what he thinks about the fact that the fox is almost seeing right through him when baein would rather keep it muddy, even for himself. ]

A lot of things happen up there. As they probably do for everyone. I would rather just ignore it and feel the moment.

[ baein tugs koa in for a hug, unprompted, relaxed. ]

It's not awkward, don't worry.

[ koa blinks at the sudden hug but he warms and wraps himself around him a little more.

He can tell there’s a lot of good inside of this one and he wants to protect that in whatever way he can. Nothing is even really asked for in return. Except for a place to sleep. ]

Okay. Then get your sneaky butt in bed.

Should I call it an accomplishment to be called sneaky by a fox~?

[ baein grins at him as he pulls away enough to flop over on the bed and rearrange the comforter so he can tug koa in with him as well. ]

Clearly. Just don’t tell anyone.

[ he huffs softly but smirks. He’d had ever intention of taking the tea cups back to the kitchen but he doesn’t fight that tug as much he he could.

His tail swishes and he tucks under the comforter to get comfortable. ]

Mm... your secret is safe with me.

[ the tea cups can wait, there's no harm in leaving them out for the night. baein reaches up to scritch behind one of koa's ears. ]

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