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I'll survive. I knew people would start dying here at some point, I just didn't think I'd be the last one to ever see the first person who died.
[ He also liked Merlin enough to hang out with him, so that only builds upon his frustration. ]
[ He also liked Merlin enough to hang out with him, so that only builds upon his frustration. ]
[ That's fair. Xiao's not good with human emotions, but he's seen death and bloodshed many times. It's something he's gotten used to, but things like remorse will always remain. ]
The island is unpredictable, as are the people in it. It was bound to happen eventually. ... I'm not good with comforting others. However, if there is anything you want to say or do while I'm here, I can stay for a little while.
The island is unpredictable, as are the people in it. It was bound to happen eventually. ... I'm not good with comforting others. However, if there is anything you want to say or do while I'm here, I can stay for a little while.
Ever considered that simply being there can be a comfort?
[ He smiles, taking a sip of his juice. ]
I truly thought we'd have just a bit more time, but... we've been taught a valuable lesson, haven't we? What they said about needing sacrifices was very much true.
[ He smiles, taking a sip of his juice. ]
I truly thought we'd have just a bit more time, but... we've been taught a valuable lesson, haven't we? What they said about needing sacrifices was very much true.
No.
[ Quick, simple, confident. ]
I'll kill whoever chooses to come after me, or die attempting to kill them.
[ Quick, simple, confident. ]
I'll kill whoever chooses to come after me, or die attempting to kill them.
[ Somehow, the honestly of Wei Wuxian's answer wasn't what Xiao expected. That being said – ]
You have nothing to worry about with me. I will not give in to our captors' demands to sacrifice others for their own sakes. This has always been for them, and we are simply being used as means to an end.
[ A beat, then: ] Whether you chose to believe me or not is up to you, though. I will not try to persuade you otherwise.
You have nothing to worry about with me. I will not give in to our captors' demands to sacrifice others for their own sakes. This has always been for them, and we are simply being used as means to an end.
[ A beat, then: ] Whether you chose to believe me or not is up to you, though. I will not try to persuade you otherwise.
Edited 2023-05-20 22:30 (UTC)
I believe you for now.
[ He thinks that it's impossible to commit to saying that he won't kill someone for the sake of sacrifice, and so he doesn't return that same sentiment in kind to Xiao. ]
I think we're all fine, at least for the time being. I at least won't be paranoid laying my head to rest tonight.
[ He thinks that it's impossible to commit to saying that he won't kill someone for the sake of sacrifice, and so he doesn't return that same sentiment in kind to Xiao. ]
I think we're all fine, at least for the time being. I at least won't be paranoid laying my head to rest tonight.
[ Wei Wuxian is a bit pink-cheeked and he fans himself with his hand, but he’s not particular out of breath. ]
I’m alright. [ He tilts his head at Xiao as he adjusts his robes. ] Has your Karmic Debt settled a bit?
I’m alright. [ He tilts his head at Xiao as he adjusts his robes. ] Has your Karmic Debt settled a bit?
[ Xiao's eyes widen. So someone noticed.... Wei Wuxian is an observant one, a lot sharper than one may think at a first glance. Xiao goes quiet, looks out at the ocean. ]
...I don't know.
[ He's been paying attention to it, but – ]
I can only hope it has, being in a foreign place such as this one. [ He frowns a little deeper. ] It is becoming harder to distance myself from other people, with how small the island is.
...I don't know.
[ He's been paying attention to it, but – ]
I can only hope it has, being in a foreign place such as this one. [ He frowns a little deeper. ] It is becoming harder to distance myself from other people, with how small the island is.
I can imagine.
[ Hm. His gaze follows Xiao’s out to the ocean. ]
From the profile, it sounds similar to resentful energy. I wonder if I could channel some of it from you into me instead.
[ Hm. His gaze follows Xiao’s out to the ocean. ]
From the profile, it sounds similar to resentful energy. I wonder if I could channel some of it from you into me instead.
[ He levels Xiao with a curious gaze. ]
How do you feel about what I do?
How do you feel about what I do?
[ What a question. Xiao closes his eyes for a moment, thinks about what he wants to say. ]
I do not believe in interfering with the remains of the deceased. [ However... ] However, it is not my place to judge anyone for possessing such an ability, nor do I have any leg to stand on.
[ Hm. ]
I do not believe in interfering with the remains of the deceased. [ However... ] However, it is not my place to judge anyone for possessing such an ability, nor do I have any leg to stand on.
[ Hm. ]
Because you’ve done the same, is that it?
[ That’s what he can pull from what Xiao has said, at least. ]
[ That’s what he can pull from what Xiao has said, at least. ]
And now... you no longer are. Was it a relief to be able to stop doing such things?
[ There's a small smile on his face, one that betrays a bit of his feelings on the matter.
Wei Wuxian was not given the choice either. ]
[ There's a small smile on his face, one that betrays a bit of his feelings on the matter.
Wei Wuxian was not given the choice either. ]
[ He's glad for Xiao now, honestly. As someone who seems so... upright, he thinks that it makes sense for Xiao to now only focus on evil. ]
Well...
[ Essentially, yes. ]
My own choices led me to having my hand forced. I did not initially seek out to raise the dead.
Well...
[ Essentially, yes. ]
My own choices led me to having my hand forced. I did not initially seek out to raise the dead.
I didn't have one. Everything changed fast before I turned to my current path. I did what I had to do in order to survive.
[ He sighs. ]
To keep it short, I was dumped into a place full of fierce corpses and angry spirits. To keep myself from being torn apart, I had to learn how to command them.
[ He sighs. ]
To keep it short, I was dumped into a place full of fierce corpses and angry spirits. To keep myself from being torn apart, I had to learn how to command them.
[ He listens, doesn't say anything. Wei Wuxian was also thrown into less than ideal circumstances, and Xiao lets out a low hum in understanding.
Sometimes, you don't have a choice. Sometimes, you really do what you need to in order to survive. ]
We do what we must, even if our actions will always come with consequences. [ An understatement, to be honest. ] You will see no judgement from me.
Sometimes, you don't have a choice. Sometimes, you really do what you need to in order to survive. ]
We do what we must, even if our actions will always come with consequences. [ An understatement, to be honest. ] You will see no judgement from me.
That's more than most have offered me, you know.
[ But Xiao is right. Actions have consequences and Wei Wuxian is reaping what he's sown. ]
What I do is considered heresy in many places, I'm sure, but as someone who used to rid the world of resentful energy... suddenly using it for my own purposes took quite a few by surprise. I'm sure you can imagine the arguments it sparked.
[ But Xiao is right. Actions have consequences and Wei Wuxian is reaping what he's sown. ]
What I do is considered heresy in many places, I'm sure, but as someone who used to rid the world of resentful energy... suddenly using it for my own purposes took quite a few by surprise. I'm sure you can imagine the arguments it sparked.
[ Xiao is out and about on Sunday morning, not quite doing anything purposeful – in fact, he's walking a lap around the beach. Wei Wuxian may recall them doing this a few weeks ago, and it looks like Xiao's at it again.
When he spots Wei Wuxian along the coastline, he approaches. ]
Wei Wuxian. [ A beat. ] I'd like to talk, if you'll join me on my walk.
When he spots Wei Wuxian along the coastline, he approaches. ]
Wei Wuxian. [ A beat. ] I'd like to talk, if you'll join me on my walk.
[ Hmm. Hopefully that running is burning off some of his debt. Wei Wuxian watches him curiously until he finally gets the other’s attention. ]
Xiao.
[ He raises his brows, mildly amused by how quickly Xiao gets to the point. ]
Of course I’ll join you. What is it you’d like to discuss?
Xiao.
[ He raises his brows, mildly amused by how quickly Xiao gets to the point. ]
Of course I’ll join you. What is it you’d like to discuss?
Edited 2023-06-04 02:43 (UTC)
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