[ 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 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. ]
[ 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.
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...Even so, I...I should not take my frustrations out on you. You could not control what this island did to you.
[ 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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Xiao. Come sit.
[ There’s a chair right by the bed. ]
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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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[ 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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You are well aware by now, but many of us feared for your safety. Your life, even.
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...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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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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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.
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[ 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.