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"I don't think there's a more beautiful sight than this," Aether smiles as he gazes up at the lanterns in the sky. The warm light reflects off Aether's hair and skin, giving him an ethereal glow.
"No, you right now, is the most beautiful sight" Xiao thinks to himself, as he directs his own gaze to the traveller.
Xiao reaches down beside him, lighting his own lantern as Aether looks at him quizzically.
"I thought you didn't like human traditions,"
"I don't" Xiao simply states as he lets his lantern join the rest of them.
"Well then? What did you wish for?" Aether nudges his boyfriend with a grin.
"That's none of your business," Xiao replied, keeping an eye on his wish as it floats up.
Truthfully, Xiao under most circumstances would tell Aether, but the way he pouts always makes keeping a secret so worthwhile.
"I'll tell you one day Qīn'ài de." Xiao gently kisses the top of Aether's head. Gently smiling as he watches Aethers pout turn into a smile.
Xiao gently takes a hold of Aether's, as the both turn to continue watching the glowing lights in the sky.
"I'll find you in the future," Xiao thinks to himself.
"I'll find you in every lifetime you have on this planet. I promise" he murmurs to Aether.
"Did you say something?" His boyfriend asks.
"No, nothing you need to bother yourself with." The adeptus says as he cups Aether's cheek.
Xiao's lantern is lost to the sea of lights, but he knows his wish is out there. For any of the Archons to read, for anything above the archons, for someone. Someone to acknowledge his wish.
Let me continue to love Aether in every life he has. Let me continue to find him, and cherish him like I do now.