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Of course. I value him as a friend, and I will always look out for my friends.

[ Wei Wuxian is very much ride-or-die. ]

That includes you as well, Xiao.

week 4, wednesday

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[ Because he put Xiao through the wringer, once he's left mostly alone, he sends Xiao a text: ]

i'm in kakapo cabana. come see me :)

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I'm on my way.

[ And in due time: Knock knock, Wei Wuxian. ]

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...Does it, now?

[ He hums, thoughtful. He's still adjusting to openly admitting these things, but: ]

Hm. The feeling is mutual. I value your company more than I anticipated I would.

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[ The door opens a bit when Xiao knocks, so he can walk right inside. It’s just Wei Wuxian in the cabana for now, but he’s in different clothes and looks cleaned up. The only indications that he’s still ill is his complexion and the light sheen of sweat along his forehead, along with some bloody tissues on the bed next to him. ]

Xiao. Come sit.

[ There’s a chair right by the bed. ]

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Ha! I had a feeling that you did.

[ He grins, and if he’s a little smug, don’t worry about it. ]

I hope you see my teasing as a sign of affection.

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[ Xiao has brought some tea from the cafe with him, which he's learned is surprisingly good, so he sets it down on Wei Wuxian's drawer before he sits down on the bed.

That's when he spots the bloody tissues. Xiao's eyes narrow a bit, and he turns to Wei Wuxian with a glare. ]

Why did you call me here? You are still ill. Rest. Don't overexert yourself.

[ His voice has a slight edge to it. He's annoyed, but he's also deeply concerned. ]

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I do. I know your type.

[ Funny that he'd say that now, given that Wei Wuxian said the exact same thing a to him a few weeks ago. ]

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I’m resting, don’t you worry. Psyche and Wang Lu won’t let me leave. You’re lucky you aren’t speaking to me while I’m all tied up.

[ He was considering begging them not to do it, it was dire (to him).

Wei Wuxian reaches for the tea eagerly, smelling it and breathing out slowly through his nose. ]

Thank you for the tea.

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[ It sure is, and Wei Wuxian immediately thinks back to that and laughs. ]

Hahaha! Am I? What’s my type? Go ahead.

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[ Wei Wuxian is in better spirits, unlike Xiao, who looks (emotionally) worse for wear. He doesn't say anything in response to any of that for a moment; he just looks down at his hands. Then, he closes his eyes and finally breaks the silence. ]

You are well aware by now, but many of us feared for your safety. Your life, even.

[ ... ]

...Even so, I...I should not take my frustrations out on you. You could not control what this island did to you.

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Teasing is a form of endearment, and you like picking on "serious" people like myself.

[ Wei Wuxian and Wang Lu are truly one the same, in that regard. ]

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[ He takes a sip of his tea, letting out a soft hum of approval. ]

Taking out your frustrations on me? Hardly. That was nothing.

[ Seriously. He should hear Jiang Cheng. ]

If it’s coming from a place of concern, it’s no bother to me. Thank you for worrying about my well-being.

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I do.

[ He’s been caught. ]

Someone I met as a teenager is even more serious than you are, and I could never stop myself from teasing him. I wanted nothing more than to make him so angry he cursed at me.

[plunges]

[ He finally lifts his head and looks at Wei Wuxian. ]

Don't thank me for something as simple as that. Of course I'm going to worry. It's natural, given that we called each other friends not too long ago.

[plunges]

You are incomprehensible.

[ Why anyone would want to make someone angry as a form of endearment is truly beyond him. ]

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...I suppose it is.

[ He both hates it and loves it—the conflict of craving attention but avoiding eal concern making his chest feel tight for reasons other than the apparent poisoning. ]

Then let me thank you for calling for help instead.

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Hah! Really? I think I'm a relatively simple man.

[ Even though most of his behaviors point to otherwise. It's fine. He's fine. ]

week 5, post trial

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[ Where's his little manlet!!!

After that whole Thing and the argument with Haruka he witnessed after trial, Wei Wuxian makes a point to seek out Xiao. Where could he be...

Luckily, Wei Wuxian tries out the waterfall, just because he has a feeling Xiao is there. ]

Xiao?

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[ Xiao is hiding behind some trees and rocks. He doesn't want to be found. He can't be. There really isn't anywhere safe he can hide, but he has to try. He has to.

It's why he's quiet when Wei Wuxian calls out to him.

However, a series of tiny dark specks floating from behind one of the trees may give Xiao's presence away. ]

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[ It sure does, and so Wei Wuxian comes up behind him. ]

Found you.

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[ This is bad.

Naturally, Xiao curls into himself, as if he's putting up a shield.

The shield is for...who, though? Hard to say. ]

Don't.

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[ He stops a few feet away, if only because he respects Xiao enough to do so. ]

Worried about your Karmic Debt? I'll be fine.

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Do not be concerned. This is a fight – [ He grits his teeth and growls. A momentary pause before he continues. ] this a fight I am used to.

Your energy...is better off going to other people.

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I think I get to make that decision...

[ He sighs, mildly frustrated even though he gets it. ]

Does anything help you? Other than being alone, because I'm sure you're about to say that.