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eschewings) wrote2022-03-02 03:01 pm
eschewings) wrote2022-03-02 03:01 pm
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// qinghe
TEXT • AUDIO • VIDEO
XIMILIA
[There's a lot that the two of them could talk about. A lot left unsaid, questions left unasked and unanswered. The weight of Wei Wuxian's life and death hang over them both like a shroud, but Huaisang had already made it clear that he has no interest in punishing him for his past.
And he's always been able to talk to Huaisang as a friend, about girls and porn and all the stupid things that mattered to them before the war. If Huaisang has no desire to live in the past, then Wei Wuxian sees no reason to treat him as anything but the friend he always was.
Also he just really needs to yell at someone who will understand why he's so thrilled.]
I discovered showers. Have you taken a shower? Nie-xiong, please take a shower, it's wonderful. They have some sort of piping system that filters water into the rooms at all times and the water is heated. I'm not sure how it works or where the water comes from but Nie-xiong, showers.
And he's always been able to talk to Huaisang as a friend, about girls and porn and all the stupid things that mattered to them before the war. If Huaisang has no desire to live in the past, then Wei Wuxian sees no reason to treat him as anything but the friend he always was.
Also he just really needs to yell at someone who will understand why he's so thrilled.]
I discovered showers. Have you taken a shower? Nie-xiong, please take a shower, it's wonderful. They have some sort of piping system that filters water into the rooms at all times and the water is heated. I'm not sure how it works or where the water comes from but Nie-xiong, showers.
[ the response comes after an hour of the initial message — as if he's read it, and then promptly done exactly as suggested. ]
Wei-xiong! I can't believe it took you this long to tell me! Ahhhh, I've wasted so much time when I could have been enjoying a hot shower instead...
I'm going to go take another one!
Wei-xiong! I can't believe it took you this long to tell me! Ahhhh, I've wasted so much time when I could have been enjoying a hot shower instead...
I'm going to go take another one!
Don't get me wrong, I love baths, Nie-xiong, but the convenience!
Edited 2022-03-07 07:52 (UTC)
Not to mention, think about all of the different activities one might accomplish while in a shower instead of a bath tub. Extremely convenient, am I right?
[It feels a little foolish to fall back on such topics given the state he'd left their world in, but even if it's been a long time since they were boys reading spring books in secret at the Cloud Recesses, it feels...nice to play into that old part of himself again.]
[It feels a little foolish to fall back on such topics given the state he'd left their world in, but even if it's been a long time since they were boys reading spring books in secret at the Cloud Recesses, it feels...nice to play into that old part of himself again.]
Ah, ah, Wei-xiong! You truly are an unparalleled genius! Indeed, the convenience proves superior.
[ it isn't as if he can't guess — it's a shred of normalcy, one that he's more than willing to give wei wuxian, if it helps him. it's not a hardship... but slowly, he thinks back to the last decade and knows a camaraderie like this has not been found there. after da-ge's death, he had been well and truly alone... and even this, now, is built on wei wuxian not knowing anything of his future.
well. he might as well enjoy it while it lasts. ]
[ it isn't as if he can't guess — it's a shred of normalcy, one that he's more than willing to give wei wuxian, if it helps him. it's not a hardship... but slowly, he thinks back to the last decade and knows a camaraderie like this has not been found there. after da-ge's death, he had been well and truly alone... and even this, now, is built on wei wuxian not knowing anything of his future.
well. he might as well enjoy it while it lasts. ]
[A gentle smile steals over his face. He's grateful for the indulgence, even if Huaisang must surely understand what he's doing.]
Have you discovered any other conveniences yet since your arrival? There are so many things to understand, I don't even know where to start. Where are you staying? Later we should meet. I'll show you where I'm staying in case you ever need to look for me.
Have you discovered any other conveniences yet since your arrival? There are so many things to understand, I don't even know where to start. Where are you staying? Later we should meet. I'll show you where I'm staying in case you ever need to look for me.
[There's an extremely harried knock on Huaisang's door sometime in the evening. When he opens it, he will find Wei Wuxian with an irritated expression on his face, holding up a talisman in his hand.}
Nie-xiong. [Why does he sound like that? Is that stress? Frustration? A desperate need to be told he's cool?]
Can you do this? [And then he slaps the talisman on his chest and immediately turns invisible. Sorry Huaisang, he's having a day. If Nie Huaisang can turn invisible now, he is flinging himself into the darkness of space.]
Nie-xiong. [Why does he sound like that? Is that stress? Frustration? A desperate need to be told he's cool?]
Can you do this? [And then he slaps the talisman on his chest and immediately turns invisible. Sorry Huaisang, he's having a day. If Nie Huaisang can turn invisible now, he is flinging himself into the darkness of space.]
Wei-xiong, what —
[ that's about as far as he gets before wei wuxian barrels on with his question and the demonstration that follows — which is quite impressive, actually! ]
E — eeehhhhh?? Wei-xiong, where did you go??!
[ he looks right, then left, then right again, then up towards the ceiling...
and forgets to answer the question entirely, but maybe his surprise is enough of an answer. ]
[ that's about as far as he gets before wei wuxian barrels on with his question and the demonstration that follows — which is quite impressive, actually! ]
E — eeehhhhh?? Wei-xiong, where did you go??!
[ he looks right, then left, then right again, then up towards the ceiling...
and forgets to answer the question entirely, but maybe his surprise is enough of an answer. ]
[He knew he could count on you Huaisang 😭 Forget Gwen and Itachi, you're his only friend now. After taking another moment to revel in the feelings of validation that he is finally getting, he taps Huaisang on one shoulder, grinning even though his friend can't see it.]
It's cool, right? I made a talisman for it. I thought it might help people on missions. [Well.] Some people. You know, people who can't just go invisible on their own like it's no big deal.
It's cool, right? I made a talisman for it. I thought it might help people on missions. [Well.] Some people. You know, people who can't just go invisible on their own like it's no big deal.
[ 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.
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.
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.
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.
[ he actually jumps a little when he feels the tap on his shoulder, spinning to look at where the touch is coming from — and the voice, soon after. ]
Wei-xiong, this is so weird, I don't know if I'm looking at you or at your shoulder... [ after the two seconds of pouting, he's back to excitement though. ] It's incredible! It's another of your inventions? That's so useful! Imagine everything it could be used for... I could have sneaked out of so many saber practices with this!
Wei-xiong, this is so weird, I don't know if I'm looking at you or at your shoulder... [ after the two seconds of pouting, he's back to excitement though. ] It's incredible! It's another of your inventions? That's so useful! Imagine everything it could be used for... I could have sneaked out of so many saber practices with this!
[ 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.
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.
[Having mercy on him (perhaps fueled by the validation,) Wei Wuxian peels the talisman off of his chest and lets out a loud laugh.]
It's really useful, isn't it? Forget getting out of saber practice Nie-xiong, imagine all of the drinking we could have done in Gusu! We wouldn't have ever had to deal with that pesky curfew!
Alright, alright. I've still got a few tweaks to do on this one to make it last a little longer, but you'll be the first one I supply when I'm done. I've got to go get to work, bye Nie-xiong! [And then just as quickly as he'd arrived, he's gone again.]
It's really useful, isn't it? Forget getting out of saber practice Nie-xiong, imagine all of the drinking we could have done in Gusu! We wouldn't have ever had to deal with that pesky curfew!
Alright, alright. I've still got a few tweaks to do on this one to make it last a little longer, but you'll be the first one I supply when I'm done. I've got to go get to work, bye Nie-xiong! [And then just as quickly as he'd arrived, he's gone again.]
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!
Ah, Gwen, I would never ask for quality entertainment elsewhere. But just your wonderful company is enough!
Ah —
[ there is SO MUCH TO SAY THAT, but then wei wuxian is leaving and huisang is stuck there staring at where he just was and then wasn't again and — ]
Wei-xiong!!
[ but he's gone. ah well. huaisang turns around and shuts the door and goes back to reading. ]
[ there is SO MUCH TO SAY THAT, but then wei wuxian is leaving and huisang is stuck there staring at where he just was and then wasn't again and — ]
Wei-xiong!!
[ but he's gone. ah well. huaisang turns around and shuts the door and goes back to reading. ]
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. 〉
〈 american men, you’re on notice. not that they weren’t before, but. 〉
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. ]
[ 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. ]
Can I humbly request a cup of tea as soon as we're back?
〈 if she ever sees a pill again it'll be too soon. except she's on antidepressants. fuck. 〉
〈 if she ever sees a pill again it'll be too soon. except she's on antidepressants. fuck. 〉
[ OH is it ever a relief to hear from her. ]
Just tell me which kind!
Just tell me which kind!
Mm… Surprise me!
〈 then, as it occurs to her that she is talking to a real life buzzfeed "what tea am I" quiz— 〉
Actually — I have a challenge for you.
If I were a tea, what flavor would I be?
〈 then, as it occurs to her that she is talking to a real life buzzfeed "what tea am I" quiz— 〉
Actually — I have a challenge for you.
If I were a tea, what flavor would I be?
Ah, ah, ah — and what a good challenge that is, Gwen-guniang!
I have to say... the diānhóng gōngfū tea. Of the highest quality, the leaves are both gold and black, and the taste is very robust but sweet, unless left for too long or boiled in too hard water, when it becomes bitter... like a completely different taste.
I have to say... the diānhóng gōngfū tea. Of the highest quality, the leaves are both gold and black, and the taste is very robust but sweet, unless left for too long or boiled in too hard water, when it becomes bitter... like a completely different taste.
Damn. Good analysis.
〈 she is staring into a mirror and it is tea. 〉
If you have it or any like it, I'd love a cup of me.
That sounds wrong. You know what I mean.
〈 she is staring into a mirror and it is tea. 〉
If you have it or any like it, I'd love a cup of me.
That sounds wrong. You know what I mean.
Text: un Wei Wuxian [1 day before everything goes down]
singlelogbridge
2022-07-07 10:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[He might not know what's going down or when, but he knows something is coming, probably sooner rather than later. He knows where most of his friends are and how they're preparing, but there's one he hasn't spoken to yet, and so—]
tell me you're holed up somewhere with a sturdy door keeping yourself safe?
tell me you're holed up somewhere with a sturdy door keeping yourself safe?
[ he can't help but be touched that wei wuxian is actually checking up on him — it's sweet, and also exactly what he needs. as long as both wei wuxian and xichen-ge believe he needs to be hidden away from all battlefields, he's doing his job right. ]
Well, I'm not sure how sturdy the university doors are, but I think they'll hold in an emergency!
[ he figures the university is the last place anyone will fight in, so might as well stay at his office there. ]
Well, I'm not sure how sturdy the university doors are, but I think they'll hold in an emergency!
[ he figures the university is the last place anyone will fight in, so might as well stay at his office there. ]
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