[Video]

[yilingdaddy]

[ Have a somewhat subdued Wei Wuxian, doing his best to muster up a smile for people. There may or may not be a white rabbit or three hopping around him just in view of the screen. ]

For anyone who knew him, Hux has gone home. [ To die, he doesn't add. ]

He said good-bye. [ No he didn't, Hux was an asshole to most people. ]

I only knew him a few months, but if you need some company, or just to talk, just let me know.

[ One more grimace of a smile and he ends the feed for now. ]

Comments

[video]

[notyuvan]

[The weird thing about not being good at being sociable and being kind of distant is that she can't relate too well. But she likes him enough that she tries.]

Hey.

Uh... sorry. Didn't know him but it still sucks.

[video]

[yilingdaddy]

[ She tries, and that's what matters to him, so the smile she gets is a bit less forced. ]

Thanks. He was a good friend.

[video]

[notyuvan]

If you need anything-

I'm not so great at this but I can spar or something?

[yilingdaddy]

[ She's a good friend, no matter what she thinks of herself. ]

In a few days? He gave me a lot of things to go through. [ Because Hux is a jerk. ]

I want to get through it before I let myself play.

[notyuvan]

That's alright with me. I'm sure you'd want time anyway, right?

Just send me a message whenever.

[yilingdaddy]

Thanks, Tenno. [ Yup, actual smile! ]

[notyuvan]

Anytime. It's what friends do, right?

[She trying.]

[He'll get a private text later though without context:]

Nara.

[yilingdaddy]

It is.

[ He knows it's not easy for her, after the memories of hers he'd seen. She gets one more smile before he ends the feed.

The text later has him blink, and eventually respond. ]

Nara?

[notyuvan]

My name.

A friend should have that, right?

[yilingdaddy]

[ Oh.

...Oh.

Now he's smiling stupidly at the texts. ]

It's a nice name. Thank you for this gift.

[notyuvan]

you're probably one of the only people alive anymore who knows it.

Anyway.

Hope you'll be okay.

[yilingdaddy]

I won't tell. Not unless you say it's alright.

I will be. Promise.

[notyuvan]

I don't mind. I'm not telling Regor but that's mostly because I hate him.

[yilingdaddy]

I won't tell him.

[ Not that he's even talked to Regor but that's beside the point. ]

[notyuvan]

Hope it drives him nuts, someone knowing something he doesn't.

[Can he tell she's laughing? Because she is.]

[yilingdaddy]

[ Oh good because he is too. ]

You going to tell him you've told me? ;)

[notyuvan]

Soon as I find a way to slip it in. I don't think it'll bother him much to start but it'll probably start to bug him eventually. Hopefully.

Gotta get under his skin somehow.

[yilingdaddy]

[ So many reasons she's a friend~ ]

Let me know if I can help some other way. I have a knack for getting under peoples' skin.

[notyuvan]

I might have to take you up on that.

[Just because they have a truce doesn't mean the Tenno won't be a shit. There's just less destruction involved this time.]

text;

[flightforfreedom]

oh thank fuck

this is the best news i’ve had in months

i’m going to throw a party

text;

[yilingdaddy]

[ ...technically he knew Hux wasn't the most popular guy, but he hasn't actually met anyone who doesn't - didn't ....doesn't? like the man.

Now he gets this text. ]

then you are morally obligated to invite me

don't forget the liquor!

[flightforfreedom]

you gonna throw a punch when i start singing victory songs?

[yilingdaddy]

that's why you should provide plenty of liquor. i don't punch people who buy me drinks

[flightforfreedom]

answer me one question first

how did you know this guy, anyway?

you're obviously not from home

definitely not first order

who are you?

[ Poe, that's two questions. ]

[yilingdaddy]

two questions, but i'll be nice and answer both

ran into each other at a bar, he bought me liquor all night
we kept meeting up after that to drink

wei ying, courtesy name wuxian

[shuanghuas]

Was he a friend of yours, nephew?

[yilingdaddy]

[ Uncle! He brightens a little, good job Xingchen. ]

He was. Very good drinking friend. Not a bad listener either.

[shuanghuas]

[ HE LOVES HIS NEPHEW. ]

Then I am sorry for his departure. I cannot offer you companionship during drinking, but I will always listen to you if you feel lost.

[yilingdaddy]

[ HE LOVES YOU TOO ]

We should talk more, not waste this chance.

Are...you alright?

[shuanghuas]

At your earliest convenience, nephew.

[ a pause that goes on too long. ]


I am well enough. I have not encountered any particular difficulties.

[lanofsizhui]

[Mother...? Son worries for you.]

Will you be all right?

[yilingdaddy]

[ Baby! Wuxian manages an actual smile for him, doing his very best to reassure - he can't help it! ]

Aah, Sizhui, I'm fine.

[lanofsizhui]

Be sure to get some sleep. And don't forget to eat and drink.

[Up until now, Sizhui has been quiet too. With Jin Ling gone home, it's only him, Jing Yi, and Miu.]

Do you like rabbits?

[yilingdaddy]

I will, I will.

[ Just as Sizhui asks that question, a black rabbit hops up and Wuxian obligingly scoops it up with a fond little smile. It has a red ribbon tied around it's neck. ]

I do. I got three rabbits for the house...Lan Zhan got another two.

[lanofsizhui]

I like them too. We have a lot of rabbits back home in Gusu.

Do the rabbits need anything? I can bring their food and we feed them if you like.

[yilingdaddy]

I didn't think that was allowed?

[ Except he knows better, those bunnies are special! ]

Mm...Only if you're not needed somewhere else. I don't want Lan Zhan scolding me for distracting you.

[lanofsizhui]

Dad...Hanguang-Jun. He wouldn't mind.

I help out caring for the rabbits too. Someday, I will go look for more rabbits to add some more.

May I join you? I can bring over carrots and treats.

[yilingdaddy]

I know, I've seen you with them.

[ He is proud mama! ]

I'll see you soon.

[ Meaning yes, yes of course baby can come spend time with him and the bunnies! They're just in the back of their new house, easy to find. And Wuxian will be buried under bunnies by the time Sizhui comes. Save him! ]

[lanofsizhui]

[Sizhui came over to the back of the house to keep him company. Playing and caring for rabbits is a good distraction.]

They don't eat much, so it's important to don't overfeed them. I brought carrots.

[He manages to smile. It's good to see Wei Wuxian in better spirits. He brings over a basket of rabbit food and their treats. In small portions.

He kneels beside Wei Wuxian, scoops up a rabbit to cuddle with on his lap and feeds a small carrot stick for the rabbit to nibble on]

[Video]

[dazzlingdream]

Wuxian, are you certain...? [He had an interesting relationship with Hux. Villains like other villains.]

[Video]

[yilingdaddy]

He's been gone long enough I got a letter from his lawyer. [ His mouth scrunches up at the strange word. ]

Apparently there's a typical period of time between when someone leaves, and when it might just be temporary. That time passed.

[Video]

[dazzlingdream]

I see. [The news is upsetting and he doesn't bother to hide it.] I liked speaking with him and I was worried about his leg. I know too what he has returned to face.

[Video]

[yilingdaddy]

[ The smile Meng Yao gets is a little wry when he sees the other is upset by the news. ] That makes two of us.

He didn't leave you anything, by the way. But I guess sharing a drink with you wouldn't make him unhappy.

[Video]

[dazzlingdream]

I wouldn't want him to leave me anything. [Hux understood him; neither of them were - or are - particularly sentimental.] If that is what you wish. I don't want to be an imposition.

[yilingdaddy]

In that case, I'll think about it.

[ Mostly because he's not really up for Meng Yao's company if the man's going to give him an out. ]

[dazzlingdream]

I'm sorry for your loss, Wuxian. And I'm sorry for his fate. I hope he finds peace.