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[dazzlingdream]

Xue Yang. [He has nothing to hide; of course he is associated with the delinquent! This is totally normal. Nothing to worry about here. Please move on.] I wish to speak with you at your earliest opportunity.

[Then, in a softer tone, as Meng Yao moves to his art easel, lifting a brush gracefully.]

Zewu-Jun, Lady Yanli... May I offer my condolences? I have noticed...an absence. If I am mistaken, please correct me.

[Is he watching their house? Noooope. He would never.]

For everyone else, would you suggest purchasing a home in the city or outside of the city's limits?

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[ze_uwu_jun]

Thank you, Meng Yao, although I do believe it is not quite a matter of condolences. Eventually... they will be well.

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[dazzlingdream]

They are strong. It is you I worry for more. Being separated from family is never easy.

[He frowns faintly, gathering his courage.]

Would you let me take you to lunch?

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[ze_uwu_jun]

[ Ah.

Xichen's shoulders slump a little. It would be so, so easy, to lean on Meng Yao again. To bask in his company and let it soothe him.

He is...

Without his brother here, he is just a little lost.

And yes, he knows he is likely to incur Jiang Wanyin's arath with this answer, but, on his own, he has to figure things out without someone looking over his shoulder. And that will not happen by running away from any of it. ]

Thank you. I think I will like that.

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[dazzlingdream]

[Xichen has been under too much pressure by far. Meng Yao expects nothing and this is truly an offer without any strings attached. Of course he can't help being besotted with the man, but that isn't anything new.]

I know just the restaurant unless -

Would you prefer it if I cooked for you?

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[shuanghuas]

I am terribly sorry, Zewu-jun.

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[ze_uwu_jun]

... Daozhang. And to you as well.

Are you - have you been managing in this world on your own?

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[shuanghuas]

Poorly, I'm afraid. What about you?

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[jichengren]

[ If he knew how to make this private, he would. But alas, he does not. ]

I need to speak with you, regarding some alarming accusations I have heard.

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[dazzlingdream]

[What are brothers for? Meng Yao senses that this should be...

Between them.]

Have you heard the story in full?

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[jichengren]

[ If Jin Zixuan were a smarter man, a more observant man, he may notice the privacy lock on the conversation.

But he doesn't, and so he will learn nothing. ]

I have heard pieces. I thought I would give you the chance to explain yourself.

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[dazzlingdream]

[The privacy is so they can speak without interruption. Meng Yao has no problem speaking about his crimes in public. Therapy has...helped. With that.]

There is no explanation I can give that will make you feel better. I desired the affection and attention of our father and when I was denied, I sought to build the world I wanted by force. I even killed my own child to keep one of my many secrets.

[His voice isn't steady, but he is doing his utmost to remain calm.]

I am the reason Father died. I am the reason you perished too.

[xue_yang]

Is there something you need me to do? You're in luck. My schedule is wide open.

[dazzlingdream]

I need to make sure you are behaving yourself first of all.

[xue_yang]

Of course. I've been a perfect gentleman. Nothing has died in weeks.

[perfect gentleman might be a stretch but he has avoided killing things or stealing things or bothering people. Of course there was that one destroyed property when he was a nogitsune...but honestly who can blame a fox?]

[dazzlingdream]

Weeks is a good start. [He doesn't buy the first part, you sly fox! Don't make him collar you, Xue Yang. He can find one that is nice and tight.]

Come have dinner with me. We have things to discuss.

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[lotus_heart]

[Her heart aches, knowing that Wuxian is gone but she is glad that he's with Hanguang Jun. There's no doubt in her mind that he is, persistent and stubborn as her brother can be.]

Thank you, A-Yao.

It's already quiet without them. [Mostly Wei Wuxian.]

Are you doing alright?

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[dazzlingdream]

[He feels genuinely bad for her. This turn of events makes things easier for him, but - again - a good person must suffer for it.]

I'm sure. [Frowning as he considers what he can do...] You needn't worry about me. It is you who has my concern. Are you safe?

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[lotus_heart]

[He really can be very sweet and caring if given the chance.]

Perfectly safe, thank you. I still have one brother here, and A-Xian was making sure I was training regularly. To make up for what little I could do when we were home.

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[dazzlingdream]

[If he tries, he is almost human. It's when he lets the mask slip that the monster appears.]

I urge you to continue your training. I can't say what we might face in the future. However if you have need of protection, you can call on me.

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[angrygrape]

I would have thought you were behind it.

[That was his first assumption.]

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[dazzlingdream]

You are giving me far too much credit.

[Or far too little.]

I am not strong enough to hide them.

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[angrygrape]

I'm not going to underestimate you again.

[shuanghuas]

[ don't mind him, he just heard xue yang and went into kill bill siren mode. ]

[dazzlingdream]

Daozhang? [He sees you.]

[shuanghuas]

What business do you have with someone as dangerous as Xue Yang?