It was odd to see the General so... vulnerable. Jing Yuan didn't speak, though his actions spoke loud enough. His arms hugged you close in a firm embrace, golden eyes shut as if he was trying to ingrain the feeling of you into his brain.

A shaky breath left him, fluffy white hair falling to cover his face. Being a long life species meant he had seen too many loved ones come and go, he didn't want to see you leave.

"Promise, promise me you'll never leave."