[ It's nice cuddling with Shino. He's a comforting presence at his back, and when he can intertwine his fingers with Shino's over his waist, he's especially content. There is a lot happening and a lot that has been happening. The wine shop - and Caihong in general - has experienced a lot of chaos in the last few weeks in particular, and while he's not part of any organization, he isn't keen on just letting things go as they are.

Ah, it's a headache that he's glad he has Shino's warmth to soothe it away. His thumb draws little circles over Shino's knuckles, mind drifting when Shino breaks the silence. ]

Hm? Xie-xiong?

[ He blinks his eyes open but doesn't move much more than that. What a random question... Xie Lian and Shino are coworkers, and Xie Lian and himself are heavenly colleagues who have lived together for months now. He supposes it's a relatively normal question to ask. And so, with a smile, he plays with Shino's fingers as he answers: ]

Xie-xiong is my best friend. He's caring and just, and he's very fun and easygoing. We actually hadn't known each other for very long before we came here, but I have to say, I really like him!

[ He unhooks their fingers to change his hold, putting their hands palm-to-palm. ]

Why do you ask?