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[ Oh, perfect. A message from Psyche when he was just about to send her one. ]
some meat and vegetables cut up. simple stuff
[ She hasn’t asked him to, but he’s heading over to the kitchen now. ]
some meat and vegetables cut up. simple stuff
[ She hasn’t asked him to, but he’s heading over to the kitchen now. ]
Cooked, right?
[ You know what. Psyche is going to cook it. It feels a little gross otherwise. She's still hard at work trying to chop things carefully, favoring her arm a little, when she hears approaching steps and glances up. ]
Oh! You didn't need to come all the way over...
[ You know what. Psyche is going to cook it. It feels a little gross otherwise. She's still hard at work trying to chop things carefully, favoring her arm a little, when she hears approaching steps and glances up. ]
Oh! You didn't need to come all the way over...
But I wanted to.
[ He smiles, approaching her to give her a kiss on the side of her head. ]
Mind if I chop them? Oh, and we did cook them.
[ He smiles, approaching her to give her a kiss on the side of her head. ]
Mind if I chop them? Oh, and we did cook them.
[ Ah... she can't say no to affection ever, even if she wipes the sweat from her face a little self-consciously. She's used to being sick, at least. She leans a tiny bit against him before she surrenders the knife on the cutting board. ]
Thank you. It'd be a help. Let's see... probably better not to use any spices for Fou, right?
Thank you. It'd be a help. Let's see... probably better not to use any spices for Fou, right?
[ She's so... perfect, on and around him that Wei Wuxian feels like his thoughts are running a thousand miles a second despite his mind feeling incredibly blank at the same time. He attempts to match her frantic rhythm, doing his best to continue to meet her halfway, that it sends his nerves in overdrive as it feels like they're alight with electricity running just underneath his skin.
Her own climax is what ultimately sends him over the edge, the way she whimpers and clenches around him ultimately his undoing as he comes inside of her with a groan. His thoughts feel fuzzy and like they're in slow motion now, his breaths heavy as he comes down.
Slowly, Wei Wuxian lightens his grip on her. ]
Her own climax is what ultimately sends him over the edge, the way she whimpers and clenches around him ultimately his undoing as he comes inside of her with a groan. His thoughts feel fuzzy and like they're in slow motion now, his breaths heavy as he comes down.
Slowly, Wei Wuxian lightens his grip on her. ]
Nope. Rabbits like bland stuff.
[ What a real shame...
But he takes over, chopping the vegetables up methodically and evenly. ]
[ What a real shame...
But he takes over, chopping the vegetables up methodically and evenly. ]
That's right. Five years ago.
[ He sighs softly, those idle patterns bringing him a sense of calmness. ]
Believe it or not, I'm a completely different person now.
[ He sighs softly, those idle patterns bringing him a sense of calmness. ]
Believe it or not, I'm a completely different person now.
That keeps it simple, at least. I don't really have Zelkov's talent.
[ But she's spent enough time in the kitchen that she knows where things are now, and she can get a pan while Wei Wuxian cuts things. ]
[ But she's spent enough time in the kitchen that she knows where things are now, and she can get a pan while Wei Wuxian cuts things. ]
Neither do I.
[ Only Beel liked his cooking... what a shame. ]
How are you feeling? You should probably be in bed, but I have a feeling you'll refuse that idea.
[ Only Beel liked his cooking... what a shame. ]
How are you feeling? You should probably be in bed, but I have a feeling you'll refuse that idea.
[ She wrinkles her nose a little at him for that. ]
I'm fine, just a little under the weather. It's nothing like what you went through. Did you want to check?
[ He can feel her pulse, if it would make him feel better. ]
I'm fine, just a little under the weather. It's nothing like what you went through. Did you want to check?
[ He can feel her pulse, if it would make him feel better. ]
[ He does, actually.
Wei Wuxian puts down the knife so he can reach out and take her pulse, pressing his fingers against her wrist. ]
Wei Wuxian puts down the knife so he can reach out and take her pulse, pressing his fingers against her wrist. ]
[ She lets him feel it without fuss, smiling just a little sheepishly. It's definitely racing still -- but probably already beginning to subside a little. Unpleasant, but not dangerous. ]
See? If I'm on my feet, it's not that bad.
See? If I'm on my feet, it's not that bad.
What method did you employ to manipulate these nefarious creatures?
[ Almost immediately, the smile disappears from your face and you say nothing. Lan Wangji simply stares at you. ]
Answer me.
[ The ghosts start to become restless, but when you glance at them, they back off into the darkness. ]
If I may ask... what happens if I don't answer?
[ Lan Wangji quickly grabs at you, but you evade and take three steps back. So this is how it is. ]
Lan Zhan, we've just been reunited after so long and you're already trying to arrest me. That's not nice, is it? [ Lan Wangji grabs at you a few times, but you evade him every single time. It pisses you off. ] Here I thought we could at least be considered acquaintances! Isn't it a tad heartless of you to attack me over a simple disagreement?
[ The two of you continue to go back and forth again as Lan Wangji attempts to grab at you, but you raise your flute to block him. ]
Return to Gusu with me.
[ All you can do is laugh, even if it hurts. Of course he wouldn't try to understand. Of course. ]
Return to Gusu with you? Whatever for? Ah, right... I forgot. Your uncle hates unorthodox heretics like me. You're his favorite pupil, so of course you're the same. Haha. No thanks.
Condemnation is not my intent.
[ Jiang Cheng stands against him too, and now it's the two of you against Lan Wangji. He loses in this. ]
Wei Ying, you will eventually have to pay the price for cultivating along a deviant path. There have been no exceptions to this rule throughout history.
I can afford it.
That path injures the body. And more so, one's nature.
I know best whether or not it harms my body and by how much. And as for my nature, I'm the master of my own heart. I know what I'm doing.
[ The two of you start to argue in full, a back and forth about how well you know one another. Once you tell Lan Wangji that it's none of his business and that it doesn't matter how you kill the enemy, Jiang Cheng finally puts the final nail in the coffin of this argument—Lan Wangji is the last person Wei Wuxian will ever go back with. That shocks Lan Wangji into silence, who stands back.
Wen Chao finally rouses as you and Jiang Cheng look down on him. All you can think is that this is quite the reversal, especially as you kick him so that he faces Yunmeng. Jiang Cheng hums, the two of you contemplating what you'll do.
You suddenly remember that Lan Wangji is still there, and you turn around. ]
The following scene may not be suitable for Lan-er-gongzi's eyes. Won't you please step away for a moment?
[ There's no politeness to your request, but Lan Wangji makes his leave anyway. The scene fades away slowly as Wen Chao's shrill screams pierce the night. ]
[ Almost immediately, the smile disappears from your face and you say nothing. Lan Wangji simply stares at you. ]
Answer me.
[ The ghosts start to become restless, but when you glance at them, they back off into the darkness. ]
If I may ask... what happens if I don't answer?
[ Lan Wangji quickly grabs at you, but you evade and take three steps back. So this is how it is. ]
Lan Zhan, we've just been reunited after so long and you're already trying to arrest me. That's not nice, is it? [ Lan Wangji grabs at you a few times, but you evade him every single time. It pisses you off. ] Here I thought we could at least be considered acquaintances! Isn't it a tad heartless of you to attack me over a simple disagreement?
[ The two of you continue to go back and forth again as Lan Wangji attempts to grab at you, but you raise your flute to block him. ]
Return to Gusu with me.
[ All you can do is laugh, even if it hurts. Of course he wouldn't try to understand. Of course. ]
Return to Gusu with you? Whatever for? Ah, right... I forgot. Your uncle hates unorthodox heretics like me. You're his favorite pupil, so of course you're the same. Haha. No thanks.
Condemnation is not my intent.
[ Jiang Cheng stands against him too, and now it's the two of you against Lan Wangji. He loses in this. ]
Wei Ying, you will eventually have to pay the price for cultivating along a deviant path. There have been no exceptions to this rule throughout history.
I can afford it.
That path injures the body. And more so, one's nature.
I know best whether or not it harms my body and by how much. And as for my nature, I'm the master of my own heart. I know what I'm doing.
[ The two of you start to argue in full, a back and forth about how well you know one another. Once you tell Lan Wangji that it's none of his business and that it doesn't matter how you kill the enemy, Jiang Cheng finally puts the final nail in the coffin of this argument—Lan Wangji is the last person Wei Wuxian will ever go back with. That shocks Lan Wangji into silence, who stands back.
Wen Chao finally rouses as you and Jiang Cheng look down on him. All you can think is that this is quite the reversal, especially as you kick him so that he faces Yunmeng. Jiang Cheng hums, the two of you contemplating what you'll do.
You suddenly remember that Lan Wangji is still there, and you turn around. ]
The following scene may not be suitable for Lan-er-gongzi's eyes. Won't you please step away for a moment?
[ There's no politeness to your request, but Lan Wangji makes his leave anyway. The scene fades away slowly as Wen Chao's shrill screams pierce the night. ]
Edited 2023-06-20 04:26 (UTC)
[ He sighs. ]
Hm... probably something to do with working it through your body. [ Wei Wuxian tilts his head, taking in her appearance. ] I'm glad you're faring better than I did.
Hm... probably something to do with working it through your body. [ Wei Wuxian tilts his head, taking in her appearance. ] I'm glad you're faring better than I did.
[ She nods, and leans a little to rest her forehead on his shoulder. She shouldn't get sweat on him, but... just for a minute. ]
He... probably really meant it, about thinking that I wouldn't be in any danger. I wish the other doses had been more like mine.
He... probably really meant it, about thinking that I wouldn't be in any danger. I wish the other doses had been more like mine.
[ He doesn't mind the sweat at all, even reaching a hand up to rest on the back of her head. ]
As do I. But... we can be thankful yours is the way that it is.
[ Wei Wuxian doesn't even want to give thought to what might have happened if she died. ]
I had hoped Medea would never need to step in like that here, but that seems to have been unavoidable.
As do I. But... we can be thankful yours is the way that it is.
[ Wei Wuxian doesn't even want to give thought to what might have happened if she died. ]
I had hoped Medea would never need to step in like that here, but that seems to have been unavoidable.
[ Psyche isn't particularly thankful. She should be. But she draws in a deep breath and then lets it out again. She doesn't know if she wants to touch that emotional tangle just now. ]
I didn't mean to summon her. I don't know if that was my blessing, or just my powers being out of my control. I really... keep troubling her over this.
I didn't mean to summon her. I don't know if that was my blessing, or just my powers being out of my control. I really... keep troubling her over this.
It could have been either.
[ He strokes her hair. ]
Don't worry so much about it. What's done is done, and I think she'd rather you be alive than anything else.
[ He strokes her hair. ]
Don't worry so much about it. What's done is done, and I think she'd rather you be alive than anything else.
[ She leans into his touch like a cat and closes her eyes. Just a moment longer, and then she'll be fine. ]
She told me... if I was ever in need, if I fell into someone's trap, if I was lost... that she'd save me. If something worse happened because I didn't ask her, she'd be annoyed. I'm not worried.
She told me... if I was ever in need, if I fell into someone's trap, if I was lost... that she'd save me. If something worse happened because I didn't ask her, she'd be annoyed. I'm not worried.
And she saved you.
[ Well… probably. He doesn’t think Billy would have done anything else, but Medea still showed up. ]
She caused a bit of trouble, by the way.
[ Well… probably. He doesn’t think Billy would have done anything else, but Medea still showed up. ]
She caused a bit of trouble, by the way.
[ That finally seems to shake her out of her spiraling. She lifts her head to give him a curious smile. ]
Did she? He didn't look very hurt. I thought maybe, because it was only for a few minutes, nothing much had happened..
Did she? He didn't look very hurt. I thought maybe, because it was only for a few minutes, nothing much had happened..
Mostly confusion.
[ Thankfully. ]
She kissed Waltaquin.
[ Not like he’s mad though. Medea is her own person. ]
[ Thankfully. ]
She kissed Waltaquin.
[ Not like he’s mad though. Medea is her own person. ]
[ Wait, she's sorry-- ]
What?! They've only met once... no, wait, probably twice, but...
What?! They've only met once... no, wait, probably twice, but...
Should I... feel sorry for Helio? Well, he did kiss me when I was her. Maybe he really doesn't mind... what was she thinking?
[ Sorry, she's mumbling. This short-circuited her for a bit. ]
[ Sorry, she's mumbling. This short-circuited her for a bit. ]
Who?
[ Sorry, that’s all he cares about. What’s the drama. ]
[ Sorry, that’s all he cares about. What’s the drama. ]
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