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[ Oh, cute... he smiles in turn, but briefly. Wei Wuxian might be a chaotic mess, but he is taking this conversation seriously. ]
I do so. Though, I don't see myself hiding much.
[ He's felt no judgment from her, which is refreshing. Who knew that was what he needed? ]
If I do, it's only because I don't want to bring down your mood with details.
[ War is a depressing topic, after all, and he isn't about to dump the trauma all of that onto her. A thoughtful look passes over his face. This should be equal, and so— ]
I hope you know that the same goes for you.
I do so. Though, I don't see myself hiding much.
[ He's felt no judgment from her, which is refreshing. Who knew that was what he needed? ]
If I do, it's only because I don't want to bring down your mood with details.
[ War is a depressing topic, after all, and he isn't about to dump the trauma all of that onto her. A thoughtful look passes over his face. This should be equal, and so— ]
I hope you know that the same goes for you.
[ She gives a little nod — it would be hypocritical of her not to, wouldn't it? ]
Alright. But you don't need to think of me as delicate, either.
[ She can't pretend that she's good at being unaffected by them, though. It isn't as if he's wrong. ]
...Thank you. Maybe that's why I feel like I can talk to you about things.
Alright. But you don't need to think of me as delicate, either.
[ She can't pretend that she's good at being unaffected by them, though. It isn't as if he's wrong. ]
...Thank you. Maybe that's why I feel like I can talk to you about things.
[ He smiles. It's nice to know that the feeling is mutual, that she feels like he can tell him things in turn. They're on equal footing. ]
It's easy to tell you things, so I'm glad you feel as if you can talk to me. [ He pauses. ] And I definitely don't think of you as delicate, I promise.
It's easy to tell you things, so I'm glad you feel as if you can talk to me. [ He pauses. ] And I definitely don't think of you as delicate, I promise.
You know... I think that might be the first time. Thank you for that, too.
[ Not that Medea had been wrong when she thought it, either. But even Perion had carried her like she was made of glass. It's strange to be feeling happiness after what happened earlier... but it's a nice thought. ]
[ Not that Medea had been wrong when she thought it, either. But even Perion had carried her like she was made of glass. It's strange to be feeling happiness after what happened earlier... but it's a nice thought. ]
No need to thank me.
[ But he’ll take it anyway! Happily!
He grins, lifting his glass up a bit. ]
No one delicate would take my raising the dead in stride like you have.
[ But he’ll take it anyway! Happily!
He grins, lifting his glass up a bit. ]
No one delicate would take my raising the dead in stride like you have.
[ She laughs a little and picks up her juice again. It's like an informal toast! With juice. ]
I guess I don't know enough to find it strange. In Vasilios... I was always taught that people would think of my power as monstrous. But power is just how you use it, isn't it? I don't see anything wrong with how you've used yours.
[ At least from what he's told her. ]
I guess I don't know enough to find it strange. In Vasilios... I was always taught that people would think of my power as monstrous. But power is just how you use it, isn't it? I don't see anything wrong with how you've used yours.
[ At least from what he's told her. ]
[ He’ll reach over and clink his glass against hers. It certainly is how one uses it, and Wei Wuxian likes to think he’s largely used his for good, as dark and corrupt as others might consider it. ]
Your power isn’t monstrous. It’s a good thing, Psyche. I hope you don’t let those opinions get you down.
[ He smiles. ]
And if you do feel down? Just know you have at least one person here who doesn’t feel that way.
Your power isn’t monstrous. It’s a good thing, Psyche. I hope you don’t let those opinions get you down.
[ He smiles. ]
And if you do feel down? Just know you have at least one person here who doesn’t feel that way.
[ Whether it's a good thing or not... she'll still take that. She ducks her smile down into the glass as she finishes her juice. ]
I'll remember that. Then... I'll be the same for you.
[ It's nice, feeling that they're on the same footing. ]
I'll remember that. Then... I'll be the same for you.
[ It's nice, feeling that they're on the same footing. ]
[ It really is, and Wei Wuxian can't help but smile, feeling lighter than he has in a while. ]
I like the sound of that.
[ He finishes his drink, setting it down on the counter. ]
Well, we should both probably get a bit of rest. I don't want to keep you here for too long.
I like the sound of that.
[ He finishes his drink, setting it down on the counter. ]
Well, we should both probably get a bit of rest. I don't want to keep you here for too long.
[ She gives a nod and slides back down off the seat. She thinks he's looking a little better too ]
I should be getting back, anyway. I want to make sure everyone in Kakapo is alright. Don't push yourself too hard.
I should be getting back, anyway. I want to make sure everyone in Kakapo is alright. Don't push yourself too hard.
Good plan.
[ He slides off of his seat too, stretching out his limbs. ]
Don't push yourself too hard either.
[ He's planning on relaxing in a hammock, so he'll be totally fine. ]
[ He slides off of his seat too, stretching out his limbs. ]
Don't push yourself too hard either.
[ He's planning on relaxing in a hammock, so he'll be totally fine. ]
[ Psyche takes a bit after the trial to clean up and pull herself together; for just a little while, she needs to not be around people. But she can't really stay around Kakapo either, when the empty side of the room drives home what just happened.
It's only a matter of time before she goes looking for Wei Wuxian. Maybe she's bothering him, but they've said they can talk to each other, right? She'll start her hunt at the bar and then try the cabana before she just begins doing a circuit. ]
It's only a matter of time before she goes looking for Wei Wuxian. Maybe she's bothering him, but they've said they can talk to each other, right? She'll start her hunt at the bar and then try the cabana before she just begins doing a circuit. ]
[ She's right to look at the bar, because Wei Wuxian is right there, pouring a cup of juice. He looks up when he senses someone walking his way. ]
Ah, Psyche. How are you feeling?
[ Wei Wuxian may have been investigating, but he heard just how much of a rush she was in to get to her cabana, and given that Chai passed... well... he assumes she's not doing well at all. ]
Ah, Psyche. How are you feeling?
[ Wei Wuxian may have been investigating, but he heard just how much of a rush she was in to get to her cabana, and given that Chai passed... well... he assumes she's not doing well at all. ]
[ He's right, and she's definitely been better. She tries to give him a little smile for a second, but it falters and she drops it. He told her she didn't have to force it, so... ]
Do you think... it'll be like this every week?
[ That's kind of an answer, right? ]
Do you think... it'll be like this every week?
[ That's kind of an answer, right? ]
[ She said that she didn't want to be treated like she's delicate, so Wei Wuxian decides to be completely honest. ]
I do. [ ... ] I think that it might get worse each week.
I do. [ ... ] I think that it might get worse each week.
[ She gives a nod and just lets herself slump a little, resting her arms on the bar and plopping her cheek on them. Maybe she's not delicate, but she's definitely tired. ]
You're probably right. I've seen trials before, but this was... [ ... ] I hate having to suspect everyone. I hate how close I think it was. And I hate... that the best outcome we can hope for is killing the "right" person.
You're probably right. I've seen trials before, but this was... [ ... ] I hate having to suspect everyone. I hate how close I think it was. And I hate... that the best outcome we can hope for is killing the "right" person.
It isn't fair, is it?
[ He breathes out through his nose as he adds a small amount of alcohol to his drink. ]
Then again... perhaps it speaks to the whole theme of this "vacation". Every twist and turn will continue to be unfair.
[ He breathes out through his nose as he adds a small amount of alcohol to his drink. ]
Then again... perhaps it speaks to the whole theme of this "vacation". Every twist and turn will continue to be unfair.
It isn't. I didn't expect it to be, but it was... worse than I thought.
[ Psyche breathes out a long sigh of agreement. For a few more moments she just lets herself stay like that, a little boneless, before she pushes herself upright again to look over at him. ]
What about you? How are you feeling?
[ Probably the alcohol is a good tip-off there, but she wants to ask. ]
[ Psyche breathes out a long sigh of agreement. For a few more moments she just lets herself stay like that, a little boneless, before she pushes herself upright again to look over at him. ]
What about you? How are you feeling?
[ Probably the alcohol is a good tip-off there, but she wants to ask. ]
Well...
[ He holds up the bottle of alcohol. At least he hasn't added a whole lot to his drink. ]
I've pushed through much worse, so I have no doubt I'll come out of the other side of this.
[ He holds up the bottle of alcohol. At least he hasn't added a whole lot to his drink. ]
I've pushed through much worse, so I have no doubt I'll come out of the other side of this.
[ She glances at the level in the bottle and gives a nod. It answers both questions at once; how he's feeling, and that he's still being careful. ]
You will. You helped a lot today. It can't have been easy, what you did with Chai's emotions...
[ She gives the bottle one more glance. ]
...Can I have a little?
You will. You helped a lot today. It can't have been easy, what you did with Chai's emotions...
[ She gives the bottle one more glance. ]
...Can I have a little?
Are you used to drinking, Psyche?
[ That'll impact how much he lets her have.
But as for what else she says... Wei Wuxian has a sip of what's essentially turned into a mimosa before answering. ]
It's never easy, reading the emotions of the dead, but I'm used to it. [ ... ] I used to be able to see their memories, but I can understand why I wouldn't be allowed to here.
[ That'll impact how much he lets her have.
But as for what else she says... Wei Wuxian has a sip of what's essentially turned into a mimosa before answering. ]
It's never easy, reading the emotions of the dead, but I'm used to it. [ ... ] I used to be able to see their memories, but I can understand why I wouldn't be allowed to here.
A little wine, sometimes?
[ So: lightweight. But it doesn't sound like he's saying no, so she moves to get herself a cup for pouring. ]
I wonder if it's this place or the... "administrators" that did something to our powers. I'm sure they'd want to keep you from doing that. Then they wouldn't get their trial.
[ Being used to it is maybe a little sadder, in a way. She frowns to herself. ]
[ So: lightweight. But it doesn't sound like he's saying no, so she moves to get herself a cup for pouring. ]
I wonder if it's this place or the... "administrators" that did something to our powers. I'm sure they'd want to keep you from doing that. Then they wouldn't get their trial.
[ Being used to it is maybe a little sadder, in a way. She frowns to herself. ]
[ Well in that case, he's keeping the alcohol content in her drink relatively light and using mostly juice. ]
That's my thought. Would make for a boring trial for me to walk up and say "I saw how it happened from the eyes of the victim", right?
That's my thought. Would make for a boring trial for me to walk up and say "I saw how it happened from the eyes of the victim", right?
[ She won't protest that! It's not as if she wants to get drunk-drunk. Just help him a little with the bottle. ]
I'm sure it's not what they want. But... maybe I'm a little glad you can't. I mean— [ She bites her lip to curb the first thought, too dark. ] ...I'm glad you don't have to see that. It's bad enough, isn't it?
I'm sure it's not what they want. But... maybe I'm a little glad you can't. I mean— [ She bites her lip to curb the first thought, too dark. ] ...I'm glad you don't have to see that. It's bad enough, isn't it?
[ It's fine, he'll make this a lot darker on his own.
He hands over Psyche her drink—juice with a small hint of alcohol, just enough to burn a bit. ]
To tell you the truth... it's not so bad. I've seen worse firsthand than most of the memories I've come across.
He hands over Psyche her drink—juice with a small hint of alcohol, just enough to burn a bit. ]
To tell you the truth... it's not so bad. I've seen worse firsthand than most of the memories I've come across.
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