I absolutely, utterly love this. *__* Such a lovely working of their relationship--I could see it being this way. I like how you have Niou as self-assured but subtly show how vulnerable he is when it comes to Yagyuu.

“If he believes that you will be no trouble then he deserves anything he gets,” Yagyuu returns, amused. “I have no obligation to save the foolish from you.”

Hee, that was one of my favourite exchanges between them. The trust cloaked in the joking--it's lovely! Thank you for the great read on this snowy morning! :D ♥