Zopyra — IX

"... It is like him. In the sense of his origin, his core. His love is very similar to himself." The older fox spirit mused aloud, voice soft as he tapped his fingers on his chin. "It is like water, cool, calm, gentle and pure like the blue sea he rules."

Hu Lijing's fists shook as he continued to listen silently. Nodding as he went.

"For you, from what I have observed, his patience is endless—" Hu Lijing opened his mouth to retort "—at least seemingly." The nine-tailed fox closed his mouth and looked down.

"No matter how much he tries, I don't think he will be able to stay away from you, much less upset for the rest of your lives, Lijing." Very gently, he reached out and put a hand on the back of Hu Lijing's. "So really, all you have to do is apologise with all the sincerity that you have in your heart. Tell him the truth, tell him that you love him and then try to make him understand the logic behind your actions."