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[ Her weight is so warm and comfortable against him, so much so that he lets out a soft sigh. ]

We could always try out your healing powers.

[ He’s definitely open to the idea. ]

How strong are they? I’m admittedly curious about your magic.

[ It’s funny how their powers are opposite, honestly. ]

[chrysaline]

[ Oh, that's a nice sound. Maybe he really did mean it when he said just her presence is enough? She smiles a little into her coffee mug. ]

You mean, normally? I'm still learning about it myself, but... I can heal someone as long as there's still life in them, I think. Broken bones, or poison, or cuts... I was stabbed in the heart once, and I could still heal that in the instant. ...Sometimes, though, it won't work. I still don't know why. I'm trying to get better control over it still.

[ That's the healing part, anyway. Maybe it is something like the opposite of his? She sees it a little as his powers picking up where hers end. ]

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[ He has a sip of his coffee before reaching for his slice of cake and having a bite. It’s good, even if he isn’t all too keen on sweet food. ]

The more you practice, the better control you’ll find you have. Some are naturally inclined for magic use, but even then it takes a lot of time and practice to hone it. What you can do already is impressive in and of itself.

[chrysaline]

[ Even after getting used to Medea knowing about it, it's a little strange to be praised for her powers. But coming from him... it's a nice feeling. Psyche smiles and gives a little nod. Trying not to move too much away from where she's snuggled, she puts down her cup to reach for her cake too. ]

I hope so. I used to wish that it would just go away, but... now, I'm glad I have it. Maybe god will take back the blessing someday. But until then, I want to do something worthwhile with it. I'll have to see if it could work on plants.

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There’s plenty you can do with a power like that, and I hope that your world doesn’t discourage you from doing so. Keep your head high and you’ll find plenty of purpose.

[ It’s how he feels about his own abilities, after all. ]

I’d be more than happy to do some testing in the garden with you.

[ Can they get a seed to germinate faster? Keep a flower from wilting? It’s all worth a shot. ]

[chrysaline]

[ That hits a nostalgic note... She puts a hand over her mouth to stifle what would be an undignified giggle with a mouth of cake. ]

Medea said something like that, too. "Become someone." I can't use my power openly at home. But I hope I can find that certainty that you have.

[ It's just a silly, momentary dream. But thinking about being able to do something with them in his world is nice. She gives his suggestion a nod. ]

You're always helping me with things again. What about yours?

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[ He knows there’s a level of impossibility to it—he doesn’t want to put Psyche through any trouble in his world, and he isn’t sure if the power to bring her there even really exists. But… it’s a nice thought, and it warms his heart more than the coffee ever will. ]

My power? What would you like to know?

[ Wei Wuxian chances a glance at her, and his question sounds open-ended. She can ask whatever she likes. ]

[chrysaline]

[ She glances up to meet his look, gauging his expression quickly to see if she's touching on anything sensitive. ]

Yours are a little like mine, aren't they? You had to teach yourself?

[ Since his techniques are different from the ones most people in his world use, and what he said about the Burial Mound... ]

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I did. I invented this method of cultivation all on my own and am the only expert in it. Probably because it’s considered heresy even in my world.

[ He has a bite of cake, seemingly pretty unbothered by her question. ]

But it was necessary. I had no other means of protecting myself or fighting in the war. My previous method of fighting became useless to me.

[chrysaline]

[ She nods, leaning a tiny bit more weight against him for a moment in wordless assurance. The heresy doesn't bother her in the least. ]

I think that's amazing. Instead of giving up, you just... started over like that. Is it because you're a genius?

[ Maybe there's a tiny note of teasing, but she means it too. ]

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[ He laughs. ]

Of course it is!

[ But he has a much more serious answer to that. ]

My will to live was strong enough that I found a way to survive, and a way to live.

[chrysaline]

[ Especially here, that's such a reassuring answer. She hums in agreement and closes her eyes. ]

And because of that, we got to meet like this. As long as you feel like that, I won't worry here.

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You shouldn’t.

[ He would give his life for someone else, but he’ll do whatever he can otherwise. ]

Should I worry about you?

[chrysaline]

Are you worried?

[ Is that why he brought her the cake? She glances up again with a smile. ]

I have too many things I want to protect. I'm not going to give up, either. I already decided that.

[ She would sacrifice herself for that, but she's not running away anymore. ]

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[ He nods. ]

I am. But I feel reassured hearing that from you. I’ll take your word for it.

[ After all, he has no reason not to. Psyche has always been extremely sincere. ]

[chrysaline]

Good. You'd better! I'm always honest, with you.

[ Probably she should question herself more about why he'd been so easy to let her guard down with. Instead, she just picks up her cup of sweet coffee again. ]

Still tired?

[ After that trial, she assumes he must be. ]

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A little. But I feel more energized now.

[ Funny how Psyche’s company can be better than a cup of coffee for him. ]

Your healing powers really are impressive.

[chrysaline]

Are you sure it's not the cake? It really does help.

[ That's definitely not what has her feeling a little more herself right now, though. She sighs softly in contentment. ]

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Sweets don’t work on me in the same way they work on you.

[ He grins, reaching for his coffee and having another sip. ]

So it’s you.

[chrysaline]

[ So much for deflecting... That makes her blush so much more than his quip in the first place, which she tries to cover with a laugh as she draws her legs up closer to her chest. ]

Haha... you really are helping me discover new ways to use my power already. I'm glad.

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[ Poor Psyche. Except not really. He laughs as she blushes and turns to face her more fully so he can see that blush on her cheeks. ]

And you’ve helped me feel like I can open up more easily. Without you, I don’t think I would have spoken to anyone else about my feelings.

[chrysaline]

[ Wait, no, he's not supposed to be looking. She darts a quick look up at his face again. ]

...If you're able to do that, it's proof of your own hard work. But I'm... I'm so happy, then.

[ And very flustered, as is obvious from her voice and the fact that she's still trying to curl herself a little smaller. ]

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Well, hard work is always easier if someone is helping you with it, is it not?

[ But wow. She’s so flustered that he just looks at her for a long, long moment. Suddenly, it’s like they’re back at the curfew party, and all he can think about is one thing. ]

May I kiss you?

[chrysaline]

[ For an instant it's like the world comes to a complete halt. She isn't even sure she's breathing, though she can hear her heart thundering in her chest. He'd thought she was bold the night before, but that was -- she's all too aware of how quickly her makeshift courage crumbles when her heart gets involved.

But if she just sits there staring at him he'll think that she wants to say no, and that isn't it at all, so she reaches out to grab his hand in a panic while she tries to find her voice. ]

...Yes.

[ It's to both of the things he said. But most especially the second. ]

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[ There is a moment where he’s worried he might get rejected, but then she grabs onto his hand and that breath caught in his throat is finally freed in the form of a soft huff.

Wei Wuxian isn’t great at initiating something like this, so he tries not to think about it too much as he leans forward and presses their lips together. ]