[ When Yingxing curses, it's Dan Heng's turn to feel his blood run cold in panic. Until the other spoke, he was able to convince himself (illogically) that it was no big deal. But the older man looks stressed, and he's running his fingers through his hair, and Dan Heng can't help but think he's made a huge, huge mistake.

So, when the other says they'll need to be careful from now on, he nods. No complaints. As much as he liked the sensation of Yingxing filling him up, safety is important, so...

He swallows hard. ]

Once my heat is over, I'll go to my physician right away. Make sure that everything's okay. And... and make sure I'm protected properly for the future, too.

[ Not that Yingxing has said anything about the future, but... it's okay to hope for it, right? ]