pcs with wang lu

[diabolizes]

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[chosenwang]

[ Comfort in familiarity. Might be also why he was there as soon as the other asked. ]

Why look at stars when there's a bright one right here?

[ It's easier to try to keep it light. ]

Honestly, a bit numb after all of that. What about you? You weren't all alone up until now, were you?

[diabolizes]

[ He laughs, appreciating the levity. ]

No, I wasn’t. I came across Lacus, and found Haruka and Psyche.

[ So he’s been fine. ]

I’m a bit numb myself. I’ve seen worse, but… even so, one can’t prepare themselves for sights like that.

[ Not unless they’re committing the heinous violence, but… details. ]

[chosenwang]

[ That's a relief at least. Saying good would imply he was worried, so he'll instead focus on part of that. ]

How is Haruka looking? I thought it would be better if I don't show my face until after he and Little Xiao are a bit better. [ You know, after making half the trial believe he's a second boyfriend ]

It hits different when it's people close as well. [ Their Beel ]

[diabolizes]

It does.

[ It makes everything that much harder, and Wei Wuxian was worried it would get more difficult each week as they all grew closer. That seems to be true. ]

Haruka… he isn’t well. I don’t know that he’s ever been exposed to such things. It’s a uniquely harrowing experience, being suddenly thrust into violence.

[chosenwang]

[ Their normie. He finds his free hand curling and squeeze tight at that. If only you can kick the dead, but Lobelia might enjoy that. ]

I was foolishly hoping it wasn't anything that bad. I'll see if they are up for company tomorrow. [ If nothing else happens that is. ]

[diabolizes]

Lobelia was capable of many terrible things, unfortunately.

[ Wei Wuxian saw glimpses of it whenever they interacted, so none of this was really a shock to him.

He looks over at Wang Lu as he takes a sip from his beer. ]

I’m sure they will. I doubt either of them dislike you, for the record.

[ Since it seems Wang Lu is worried about showing his face around them and all. ]

[chosenwang]

Not really sure if I should be grateful I didn't try to know him better, or regret that I didn't in order to prevent some of this. [ He isn't delusional enough to think he could have prevented it all. Lobelia may have gone yandere on someone eventually, especially if no one was surprised he went there.

There's a pause before the corners of his mouth lift for a moment. ]

I did give them quite the headache earlier. I know they probably already forgotten about it, but shouldn't risk giving them another one quite so soon.

[ He will step closer to nudge the other ]

[diabolizes]

[ Wei Wuxian grins, nudging him right back. But his grin soon disappears and is replaced with a more stern look.

Yes, it’s a scolding. ]

You could not have prevented this with Lobelia, so don’t even start to think about that. There are no what ifs or could haves in situations like this—it just is.

[chosenwang]

[ A scolding from daddy. ]

Worried about if I will let guilt weigh on me? That's very sweet of you. [ Keeping his tone light before he taps his own bottle of beer against Wei Wuxian's. ] Don't worry. I know not to let such things weigh heavily in the heart. [ Does he? ]

[diabolizes]

[ The best kind of scolding. He clinks his bottle back against Wang Lu’s, but tsks. ]

Do you now? You have a tendency to deflect, so I’m not so sure about that.

[ He thinks he knows Wang Lu well enough by now to say it right to his face… as if he wouldn’t say it regardless anyway.

But also, so does Wei Wuxian, so it really takes one to know one. ]

[chosenwang]

[ They really are cut from a similar cloth and while normally he enjoys it, now it's working against him. ]

We both know I'm not the only one who deflects. [ He does take a drink of his beer ] Knowing what resides in my heart won't help anyone here.

[ Besides, his feelings aren't important. ]</small

[diabolizes]

[ Well. He’s got Wei Wuxian there, but he doesn’t back down. ]

How do you know that for sure, Wang Lu? Have you tried it out?

[ At least Wei Wuxian has talked to people about his feelings. It’s the only reason why he can lord this over him right now. ]

[chosenwang]

[ Looking at his bottle for a moment. ]

I have tried baring my soul to my best friend, but I wound up breaking out in hives. [ It was so uncool and sappy.

Lifting up his hand to play with a strand of his friend's hair. ]

I am quite selfish and simple, Wei Wuxian. I am content seeing those around me feeling better. If they can smile or even let off steam, then that is all I need.

[diabolizes]

[ He laughs, tilting his head a bit as his hair is played with. Despite everything earlier, it’s nice and brushed out. Might as well have something be in place here. ]

Ah, Wang Lu… you and I really are too similar. Which is how I know you have needs beyond that. I don’t mind making the sacrifice of listening to your deep, dark feelings.

[chosenwang]

[ Does Wei Wuxian want affection? He doesn't mind giving it as long as it doesn't go down to dangerous territory. ]

Are you planning on taking it all without giving any in return? I will bare my heart to you if you do the same to me.

[ If he has to be vulnerable and mushy, he's dragging him with him. ]

[diabolizes]

[ He’s a little affection sponge, having received so little of it during large parts of his life. Whatever he gets, he’ll happily take.

Fixing Wang Lu with an assessing look, he has a sip of his beer. ]

Alright. I’ll bare my heart to you as well. It’s only fair.

[chosenwang]

[ Since he's given an inch, he's going to take a mile and stroke his hair instead. ]

You know, anyone overhearing this might think it's a confession of sorts.

[ Don't read too much into that. ]

What do you want to know? How I'm doing with just this incident?

[diabolizes]

[ You know what? The hair stroking is fine. It reminds him of simpler times anyway.

And he chooses not to read into that little comment either, taking it as solely a jest instead. ]

We can start with that.

[chosenwang]

[ The one thing they can agree to deflect on. ]

While I am angry, I'm more upset about being unable to do more for Temenos. Comforting people in way that actually matters has never been one of my strengths.

[diabolizes]

[ He frowns. ]

…I struggle with that myself. I’d rather do things for someone than provide words of comfort.

[ But he sure likes receiving those words! ]

Play to your strengths instead. There’s plenty else you can do.

[chosenwang]

Exactly! [ This is quite the double edged sword. ] I did stick around him until he was ready to put himself together.

[ He just has no idea if that's enough ]

I have been considering just sticking him in a closet with Beel, but that will have to wait for when everyone is in a better place. [ Is he joking or not ]

[diabolizes]

[ Wei Wuxian thinks that’s enough, honestly, but again… he’s bad at this too. ]

Ah, so you see it too. I think you should lock them in together soon, especially if you tell me how it goes.

[chosenwang]

[ They can be bad at this together... in a totally just friends way ]

Temenos hasn't really been subtle with his crush, but Beel is pretty oblivious. It does look like some progress was made though, but not sure how much as of yet.

[ Giving a grin. ] I will tell you all the details.

[diabolizes]

[ Totally. ]

Temenos is incredibly obvious. It’s actually cute.

[ He grins. ]

They would make an attractive couple.

[chosenwang]

Never thought he would be quite the blushing maiden. [ He ducks his head a little as he snickers. ]

Speaking of attractive couples, you looked pretty good with a couple others at the party.