eastbound inbox.

[lanclan]

inbox for the mirror pendant of 'Average Sighren'.

“Please leave your message and I will attend it as soon as possible.”

Comments

[lanclan]

Please do not.

What can I give you in exchange for a fish?

[wifedup]

Your company.

And the promise that if you don't know what to do with it once I bring it you'll let me take care of the cooking. Ah-Xu tried once and broke it's gallbladder. Poor Chengling was almost sick to his stomach.

[lanclan]

[ Why is cooking so hard??? ]

... Perhaps if you bring the fish, I can barter for a little wine.

[wifedup]

( Pfft. You'll learn. )

It's a deal. Though do not pressure yourself. I'm a little worried the merchants will take one look at you and take advantage.

[lanclan]

I have Shuoyue with me. My robes are not as fine as they were months ago but she cuts an imposing sight, in a pinch.

[wifedup]

I'm sure Lan Huan is imposing indeed, but that matters very little to the shrewd. You look like a gentleman. Gentlemen are often very stupid.

( Says the man pretending to be one. )

[lanclan]

Then I will endeavour to be "savvy" like Wen Kexing.

[wifedup]

See to it. If I get a reputation here because I have to threaten a vendor on your behalf I'll be upset.

[lanclan]

That will be unnecessary, I don't want you in trouble on my account. I suspect if your zhiji were to arrive, he would have some appropriately harsh words for me.

[wifedup]

Ha.

Please, Ah-Xu wouldn't care. As long as I'm not hurt he's fine. Even sometimes if I am, especially if he's cruelly assuming I deserved it.

[lanclan]

You sound very happy together. It's good to know you have a happy home awaiting you.

[wifedup]

( Does he? He hopes so. If he can find a cure for Zhou Zishu's illness then that's all that matters. The rest of his problems seem immaterial. But still, every now and again he's seized by the fear that something will go terribly wrong. )

It is, isn't it? I'm very lucky.

[lanclan]

You and Hua Cheng give me a sense of peace, knowing you are respectively well taken care of.

[wifedup]

Are you a guardian of the besotted then?

[lanclan]

It's my new goal in life, to see all the people I care for happily paired up.

[wifedup]

You're very sweet, do you know that?

[lanclan]

Thank you. It's flattering to be thought of like that.

[wifedup]

Mm. Anyone with sense in their heads can tell as much. It's hardly flattery if it's a truth.

[lanclan]

Nevertheless, I am flattered.
I will come and find you soon, I promise.

[wifedup]

All right, until we speak later!

I'll be seeing you.

( And if Lan Xichen tries to hide well, Wen Kexing is very skilled. )

[silverneedles]

[ The day after Lan Wangji drops off the sketch, Wen Qing leaves a note for Lan Xichen, dropping it off in the middle of the night so she doesn't run into him. ]

Your artistic talent is appreciated, Sect Leader Lan. You have my gratitude for your kindness.

[lanclan]

Lady Wen is most welcome. If you would like anything else painted, please let me know and I would be happy to accommodate.

[silverneedles]

I would not want to impose, Sect Leader.

[lanclan]

No imposition. The offer stands, kindly intended.

[silverneedles]

Do you have stories about him, from his youth?