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[ He'd be lying if he said he wasn't feeling just a bit of unease after all of that. They've been given plenty of motive to carry out a murder, including perks for whoever gets away with it.
It's left Wei Wuxian in a bit of a sour mood, so he decides to fix said mood by heading to the bar. While he's on his way there, he just so happens to cross paths with Wang Lu. ]
Ah, Wang Lu. It's good to see you.
It's left Wei Wuxian in a bit of a sour mood, so he decides to fix said mood by heading to the bar. While he's on his way there, he just so happens to cross paths with Wang Lu. ]
Ah, Wang Lu. It's good to see you.
[ It is looking pretty dire here. He has his arms crossed, looking like he's thinking about something when he sees him. There is a small measure of comfort in seeing him since he's the closest person to Wang Lu's home there. ]
It is good to see you, too. I do wish it was during better circumstances. [ Not freshly after a death probably ] Are you heading some where in particular?
It is good to see you, too. I do wish it was during better circumstances. [ Not freshly after a death probably ] Are you heading some where in particular?
[ And yet for Wei Wuxian, someone who seems to be from such a similar place gives him a hint of unease, like he needs to be on guard to defend his own choices just like he was back home.
But he doesn't dislike Wang Lu, and so he resists that little instinct to keep his guard up. His flute, however, feels a tad heavier at his waist nevertheless. ]
The bar, actually. Care to join me?
But he doesn't dislike Wang Lu, and so he resists that little instinct to keep his guard up. His flute, however, feels a tad heavier at his waist nevertheless. ]
The bar, actually. Care to join me?
Don't mind if I do. Do you have any recommendations?
[ Wang Lu has been more focused on the fruity drinks for funsies. ]
[ Wang Lu has been more focused on the fruity drinks for funsies. ]
Oh, I've got plenty.
[ He's tried so many drinks here, it's been a blessing to have a bar. ]
What flavors do you happen to like?
[ He's tried so many drinks here, it's been a blessing to have a bar. ]
What flavors do you happen to like?
Usually, something mellow. Considering the week we have though I'm game for something stronger. I'll leave the choice to you.
[ He's in your hands! ]
Are you the type that can outdrink anyone?
[ He's in your hands! ]
Are you the type that can outdrink anyone?
[ Something strong, huh? Well, Wei Wuxian will think about that as they walk to the bar. ]
I am, actually. Are you asking because you're that sort of person too?
I am, actually. Are you asking because you're that sort of person too?
While I can hold my own against most people, I wouldn't doubt that you could beat me in a contest. There's usually always someone.
[ It sounds like he's thinking of someone in particular ]
Do you usually go drinking with the others in your sect?
[ It sounds like he's thinking of someone in particular ]
Do you usually go drinking with the others in your sect?
Haha! And I might be that person here.
[ …But ah, there’s that question. Of course Wang Lu was going to ask about his sect.
There’s still a smile on Wei Wuxian’s face, but his posture is firmer and less relaxed. ]
Not anymore. I used to often, so much so I would get in trouble for it.
[ …But ah, there’s that question. Of course Wang Lu was going to ask about his sect.
There’s still a smile on Wei Wuxian’s face, but his posture is firmer and less relaxed. ]
Not anymore. I used to often, so much so I would get in trouble for it.
It would be funny if someone unexpected could beat you. Like Little Xiao or one of the singers.
[ Imagine.
He does notice the subtle change, but he's not going to call him out on it. He'll keep the not anymore in mind, but focus on the last part. ]
Were you someone who got into mischief while drinking?
[ Imagine.
He does notice the subtle change, but he's not going to call him out on it. He'll keep the not anymore in mind, but focus on the last part. ]
Were you someone who got into mischief while drinking?
[ That change in topic does get him to relax just a little bit, and he even laughs at "Little Xiao". ]
That's right. So much so that I got in a lot of trouble for it as a teenager.
[ Totally worth it, though. ]
Were you like that as well?
That's right. So much so that I got in a lot of trouble for it as a teenager.
[ Totally worth it, though. ]
Were you like that as well?
Oh yeah? Got any wild stories to share?
[ Thinking about it ]
Were? I still get in trouble. My Master's motto is to bend the rules whenever possible.
[ Thinking about it ]
Were? I still get in trouble. My Master's motto is to bend the rules whenever possible.
Really? I'd love to meet your master.
[ He grins, making a beeline for the bar when it comes into view. ]
But yes, I do. A lot of us were invited to go study with another Sect that's extremely strict, so much so that their disciples aren't allowed to drink alcohol. So naturally, I snuck some in while I was there.
[ He grins, making a beeline for the bar when it comes into view. ]
But yes, I do. A lot of us were invited to go study with another Sect that's extremely strict, so much so that their disciples aren't allowed to drink alcohol. So naturally, I snuck some in while I was there.
While I do think she's amazing, I don't think anyone should have the misfortune of meeting her. [ There's a pause as he looks WWX over ] You have a face she'd like a bit too much.
[ There's the bar with it's collection of drinkware. He'll give a wave to the robocats. Gotta be polite to them because you never know when they will rise up to kill everyone]
I don't think I could survive in a place like that. Did you get caught?
[ There's the bar with it's collection of drinkware. He'll give a wave to the robocats. Gotta be polite to them because you never know when they will rise up to kill everyone]
I don't think I could survive in a place like that. Did you get caught?
Because I'm so handsome?
[ He laughs lightly, settling in on one of the barstools. ]
Of course I got caught. I got punished too, but not for the drinking. I dragged one of their brightest pupils outside of the boundaries after curfew. [ He shakes his head. ] It's not my fault they've got so many rules.
[ He laughs lightly, settling in on one of the barstools. ]
Of course I got caught. I got punished too, but not for the drinking. I dragged one of their brightest pupils outside of the boundaries after curfew. [ He shakes his head. ] It's not my fault they've got so many rules.
Looks are important to her. She also enjoys guys she can push around.
[ Is Yiling Daddy easy to boss around? He'll snag a couple of the leis being used as decor before settling down next to him. ]
At least you got away with that. [ Take a win where you can. ] They didn't even stick up to you? How many rules do they even have?
[ Is Yiling Daddy easy to boss around? He'll snag a couple of the leis being used as decor before settling down next to him. ]
At least you got away with that. [ Take a win where you can. ] They didn't even stick up to you? How many rules do they even have?
Ah, then she would hate me!
[ He might be (mostly) easygoing, but he doesn't take well to getting pushed around either, not unless it's in some sort of push-and-pull dance. ]
Nope! They have three thousand rules, all written down on this rock wall just outside the entrance to the Cloud Recesses.
[ He might be (mostly) easygoing, but he doesn't take well to getting pushed around either, not unless it's in some sort of push-and-pull dance. ]
Nope! They have three thousand rules, all written down on this rock wall just outside the entrance to the Cloud Recesses.
You do seem the rebellious type. You might be safe then.
[ It could be interesting to see ]
Three thousand? [ Hello? ] How do they even memorize it all?
[ It could be interesting to see ]
Three thousand? [ Hello? ] How do they even memorize it all?
Well, when you have that many rules, what else do you even have to do other than memorize them?
[ That's Wei Wuxian's theory, and honestly, he thinks it holds up. ]
[ That's Wei Wuxian's theory, and honestly, he thinks it holds up. ]
Sounds like a boring life they lead. Think they have that many because people kept finding loopholes? [ How fun would it be to find ways to toe those lines ] How bad was the punishment?
I was beaten with a plank.
[ He sighs, requesting a drink from one of the robots. ]
I could barely walk afterwards! After a certain point, it’s just too strict. [ He glances at Wang Lu. ] Tell me a bit more about your Sect.
[ He sighs, requesting a drink from one of the robots. ]
I could barely walk afterwards! After a certain point, it’s just too strict. [ He glances at Wang Lu. ] Tell me a bit more about your Sect.
[ He's going to wince at that ]
Bet that left a mark. Just for stepping out at night?
[ Wow. He can't really get over how strict it is, but his own Sect might be something of an outlier ] Well, we don't have three thousand rules.
Bet that left a mark. Just for stepping out at night?
[ Wow. He can't really get over how strict it is, but his own Sect might be something of an outlier ] Well, we don't have three thousand rules.
[ That comment earns a laugh. ]
I’d hope not. But what was it like? My own Sect was near a beautiful lake and lots of people going about their business every day.
[ He misses it, truthfully, but that doesn’t matter anymore. ]
I’d hope not. But what was it like? My own Sect was near a beautiful lake and lots of people going about their business every day.
[ He misses it, truthfully, but that doesn’t matter anymore. ]
Beautiful, but a bit too far from people for my liking. It's on top of a mountain range away from normal people. I'm a bit envious of you for that. [ He wants to be where the people are ] The Spirit Blade Sect is one of the top five Sects out there. What about yours? Was it impressive?
Ah, but it sounds like a beautiful vacation destination at least.
[ On top of a mountain without three thousand rules? Sign him up! ]
The Yunmeng Jiang Sect was also one of the top five, actually. Are you one of the top disciples of yours?
[ On top of a mountain without three thousand rules? Sign him up! ]
The Yunmeng Jiang Sect was also one of the top five, actually. Are you one of the top disciples of yours?
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