[ A nice figure helps too, but that's not as important.
But it's definitely not as important as the following: ]
Intelligence, of course. I also need someone that can keep up with my personality. [ He pauses, wondering if he should add the following, but he decides to go ahead. ] And someone that will accept my choices and be willing to understand why I made them.
But Wei Wuxian's thoughts veer into a different direction when Wang Lu finally decides to bring up what they've been expertly avoiding. ]
I'm not. I'm sure in your world it's akin to heresy as well. [ He looks at Wang Lu, searching his face for any sort of reaction before continuing. ] I had to create this new method to survive an onslaught of fierce corpses and ghosts when I was left for dead.
[ What skeletons do you hide, Wei Wuxian? Besides you know the ones in burial mounds.
There doesn't seem to be a change in his expression. No judgement or fear there. Maybe a touch of concern at the whole left for dead ]
I would love to say the it's contrary, but it is the same in my world. However, my Sect is a bit unique when it comes to that. We have someone who is a demon associated with it. [ Not the same thing as being a necromancer, but just as bad to the rest of the world ] If it's not overstepping... why did you need to survive that in the first place?
I'm sure you're aware that a Sect will sometimes try to take over and spread their influence over all others.
[ That's the way the world is in terms of Sect politics, after all. ]
This Sect—the Wen Sect—razed where I grew up and killed the leader and many of the disciples. My brother and I ran away, but after some back and forth, I was eventually found by the Wen Sect when I was in a weakened state. The Sect leader's son had a grudge against me, so he dumped me in the Burial Mounds so that I would have an agonizing death.
While touching is something always so casual with him, it's a bit harder to do when it's something meaningful and with emotion. He stretches his hand out, hesitates, and then he lightly gives Wei Wuxian a touch on his back.
This also explains the part about why he needed to quit for his budding Sect. They were destroyed and then brought back ]
I don't know how you feel about it, but I will be selfish to admit that I'm glad that you made it out.
[ Giving him a light bump with his shoulder and then he'll reach to pet the cat. Training his eyes on catte to let Wei Wuxian express whatever he wants without fear of being seen. ]
As long as it's worth it to you... [ He hopes he doesn't need to finish the statement and tell Wei Wuxian it isn't an issue to him. ]
You know, you are here in a new place with new people. Maybe there's a way to make your path a bit brighter. [ It may only be a short time, but it's something ]
[ The suggestion actually leaves him a bit amused, and it’s reflected in his voice. 808, while still scared, seems to be doing well enough to accept attention from Wang Lu. ]
[ Good okie, Wang Lu. It at least gets him laughing. ]
Well, I did say I’d rather have a peaceful life on the beach, didn’t I? Ultimately, that’s what I want my path to look like. I can’t do anything other than the kind of cultivation I do now, but I wouldn’t be opposed to doing it less as time goes on.
I can't but to notice you haven't share why it's the only method you can do. [ A beat ] But we can wait on that one. [ He doesn't want to make him pour more out of his story if he isn't ready. ] While I know it's not the same, I am unable to practice cultivation normally myself. [ Does he want something new to talk about? ]
[ Hm. Wei Wuxian isn’t sure if he should say what it is, because while Wang Lu is the only person here that would grasp the gravity of what he’s done, it’s a secret that he has kept so close to his chest that it’s difficult to let it go.
[ He can only guess that it's something pretty heavy and they already stepped onto heavy ground during this conversation. ]
I have a rather rare spiritual root that makes it impossible. It's a void spiritual root. I was told that I wouldn't be able to absorb or gather any qi the way that I was.
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[ He laughs, pulling 808 closer to him. ]
In all seriousness, though... how are you feeling?
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He hesitates for a moment before giving something like a solemn smile. ]
As well as anyone else considering the circumstances.
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[ He smiles a little bit. ]
Don’t take everyone on yourself. You seem like the kind of man who would.
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In between all the flirting, I presume?
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Is that so? Then what are the qualities you require before you flirt?
[ As if Wei Wuxian has any standing asking this question… ]
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Putting aside their face, they would have to be charming and have a sense of humor.
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[ He laughs. Wei Wuxian is the same, though... except a pretty face is really all he needs. ]
Seems like I fit the bill perfectly, though.
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[ A nice figure helps too, but that's not as important.
But it's definitely not as important as the following: ]
Intelligence, of course. I also need someone that can keep up with my personality. [ He pauses, wondering if he should add the following, but he decides to go ahead. ] And someone that will accept my choices and be willing to understand why I made them.
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He hesitates before he decides to bring up the thing they have tiptoed around. ]
I may be wrong, but I am assuming you may not be popular at home for your particular cultivation method.
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But Wei Wuxian's thoughts veer into a different direction when Wang Lu finally decides to bring up what they've been expertly avoiding. ]
I'm not. I'm sure in your world it's akin to heresy as well. [ He looks at Wang Lu, searching his face for any sort of reaction before continuing. ] I had to create this new method to survive an onslaught of fierce corpses and ghosts when I was left for dead.
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There doesn't seem to be a change in his expression. No judgement or fear there. Maybe a touch of concern at the whole left for dead ]
I would love to say the it's contrary, but it is the same in my world. However, my Sect is a bit unique when it comes to that. We have someone who is a demon associated with it. [ Not the same thing as being a necromancer, but just as bad to the rest of the world ] If it's not overstepping... why did you need to survive that in the first place?
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[ That's the way the world is in terms of Sect politics, after all. ]
This Sect—the Wen Sect—razed where I grew up and killed the leader and many of the disciples. My brother and I ran away, but after some back and forth, I was eventually found by the Wen Sect when I was in a weakened state. The Sect leader's son had a grudge against me, so he dumped me in the Burial Mounds so that I would have an agonizing death.
[ And, well, he clearly didn't die. ]
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While touching is something always so casual with him, it's a bit harder to do when it's something meaningful and with emotion. He stretches his hand out, hesitates, and then he lightly gives Wei Wuxian a touch on his back.
This also explains the part about why he needed to quit for his budding Sect. They were destroyed and then brought back ]
I don't know how you feel about it, but I will be selfish to admit that I'm glad that you made it out.
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[ His lips quirk up, thinner than his usual bright smiles. ]
Ultimately, I’m glad that I did too… even if it had placed a mark of no return to a better path on me.
[ It fundamentally changed him, after all. But he doesn’t sound regretful either. ]
We all do what we must in situations like that, however.
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As long as it's worth it to you... [ He hopes he doesn't need to finish the statement and tell Wei Wuxian it isn't an issue to him. ]
You know, you are here in a new place with new people. Maybe there's a way to make your path a bit brighter. [ It may only be a short time, but it's something ]
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[ The suggestion actually leaves him a bit amused, and it’s reflected in his voice. 808, while still scared, seems to be doing well enough to accept attention from Wang Lu. ]
Now what would this path look like?
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[ Good robo catte. ]
What do you want it to look like?
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[ Good okie, Wang Lu. It at least gets him laughing. ]
Well, I did say I’d rather have a peaceful life on the beach, didn’t I? Ultimately, that’s what I want my path to look like. I can’t do anything other than the kind of cultivation I do now, but I wouldn’t be opposed to doing it less as time goes on.
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I can't but to notice you haven't share why it's the only method you can do. [ A beat ] But we can wait on that one. [ He doesn't want to make him pour more out of his story if he isn't ready. ] While I know it's not the same, I am unable to practice cultivation normally myself. [ Does he want something new to talk about? ]
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So, he latches onto that new topic. ]
Why is that?
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I have a rather rare spiritual root that makes it impossible. It's a void spiritual root. I was told that I wouldn't be able to absorb or gather any qi the way that I was.
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…Does that mean you have no core?
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