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[construing]

[ the voice on the other end is SERIOUS. ] I have an important matter to discuss with you.

I…don't know about tea.

[ a crime. she knows. she is deeply apologetic over any offense she may have caused. ]

And I would like to surprise Wei Wuxian with a tea set. But I don't know how to identify a good set. Which is why I have come to you.

Help me, Nie Huaisang, you're my only hope.

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[eschewings]

Gwen! [ there's a gasp of — well, not quite offense, but certainly something like horrified surprise, or incredulous dismay... and though the reference flies over his head entirely, he's 200% serious when he answers: ]

Ah, you are right... this is a matter of utmost seriousness. But you have come to the right person! There is no one who has a finer eye for the artistry that a tea set should be.

[ said in an entirely matter-of-fact tone, because it is true... but he adds, finally a laugh breaking through his voice, ] Gwen, you've just become my favourite person on this station.

[construing]

[ she retains a measure of solemnity long enough to say, ] It is a title I am deeply honored to receive, [ before it proves too much, and she dissolves into giggles. ]

Seriously, though, thanks a million. I know the culture shock is real, [ to say nothing of what it must be for wei wuxian and nie huaisang both having to adapt to all new technology too, ] and having something that reminds him of home… It helps.

And if you ever need anything, I'm a text, call away. Even if it's outside my area of expertise, I can at least provide quality entertainment.

[eschewings]

If it is for Wei-xiong, and you, I am happy to help, [ he says entirely sincerely, not adding that he didn't do it when he should have — or that as it is, he owes wei wuxian everything, anyway, so he might as well do whatever is in his power to help him now. ]

Ah, Gwen, I would never ask for quality entertainment elsewhere. But just your wonderful company is enough!

[construing]

Man, I need to keep you guys close always. It’s like having my own self-esteem boosters.

〈 american men, you’re on notice. not that they weren’t before, but. 〉

[eschewings]

It's what we're known to be good for.

[ a quip, but not entirely a lie — he is very charming and good at talking, everyone in qinghe knows that... and wei wuxian has a special quality that either makes people love him, or hate him. only one or the other. ]