[ What’s losing face anyway? He’s never cared about it.
But he gives Xiao’s question some thought. ]
I do, on a physical level. [ And emotional too, but he won’t say who. ] You know, before coming here I thought I only liked women, but I like men plenty too.
[ He tilts his head a little, at that last part. Xiao's never really paid attention to those things, and now that he's at least a little familiar with romance, Haruka being a man never really mattered to him. He supposes it must be different with others.
The kissing thing is still confusing, though. ]
...I see.
[ He doesn't, but that's his response. ]
I cannot claim to understand the sentiment, but if that's what you like, I won't argue against it. I would much rather have that happen on Thursdays than the alternative, in any case.
[ He won’t go on about the benefits of kissing people. Not right now.
Instead, his expression shifts to something more solemn. ]
I was relieved that our entire group was safe, but… everything that happened yesterday took a toll on the lot of us. [ He pauses, glancing at Xiao. ] You and Haruka especially.
[ While Wei Wuxian isn't wrong about that, Xiao will downplay his own grievances about being pulled into another dimension. ]
There was a lot of slaughter involved in that dimension. I am used to it. Haruka had a tougher time than I did, given everything Lobelia's put him through.
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.
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Why must you call it intimacy? I’ll have you know I’ve never slept with anyone.
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[ You guys were all smooching, was that not intimacy!!! He's also not human, give him a break??? ]
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[ …Explained matter of factly and without shame. ]
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[ Well, then. Today he learned – ]
Fine. You got a lot of...kissing in, then.
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[ Just gonna… dump that on Xiao right now. ]
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How did that happen?
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[ With Wei Wuxian’s personality, he thinks he doesn’t need to explain that further. ]
A shy maiden came upon me and pushed me up against a tree and kissed me. She really took advantage of that… not that I minded much.
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[ Xiao knows he would've minded if someone did that to him... ]
What was so special about all those kisses? I don't quite understand the appeal of the game. Do you feel attraction towards any of them?
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[ What’s losing face anyway? He’s never cared about it.
But he gives Xiao’s question some thought. ]
I do, on a physical level. [ And emotional too, but he won’t say who. ] You know, before coming here I thought I only liked women, but I like men plenty too.
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The kissing thing is still confusing, though. ]
...I see.
[ He doesn't, but that's his response. ]
I cannot claim to understand the sentiment, but if that's what you like, I won't argue against it. I would much rather have that happen on Thursdays than the alternative, in any case.
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[ He won’t go on about the benefits of kissing people. Not right now.
Instead, his expression shifts to something more solemn. ]
I was relieved that our entire group was safe, but… everything that happened yesterday took a toll on the lot of us. [ He pauses, glancing at Xiao. ] You and Haruka especially.
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There was a lot of slaughter involved in that dimension. I am used to it. Haruka had a tougher time than I did, given everything Lobelia's put him through.
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[ And that undoubtedly makes all of this harder for him. ]
But you… surely it wasn’t easy seeing that happen to Haruka.
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I have seen worse, so it's nothing to worry about. I will make sure he's okay.
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[ Not that he thinks Haruka’s life has been easy, but it’s just… a different beast. ]
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Violence is never easy for those who aren't accustomed to it.
[ Like he and Wei Wuxian are. ]
...Thank you, for looking out for him.
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[ Wei Wuxian is very much ride-or-die. ]
That includes you as well, Xiao.
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[ 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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[ 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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[ 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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Hahaha! Am I? What’s my type? Go ahead.
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[ Wei Wuxian and Wang Lu are truly one the same, in that regard. ]
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[ 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.
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[ Why anyone would want to make someone angry as a form of endearment is truly beyond him. ]
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[ Even though most of his behaviors point to otherwise. It's fine. He's fine. ]