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WHO: Song Zichen & Wei Wuxian + Song Zichen & Lan Wangji
WHEN: A month overdue, that's when.
WHAT: Zichen is visiting the pair in order to ~~be a mother hen~~check on them.
WHERE: Gazin
WARNINGS: TBD

[Wei Wuxian]

He had heard that Xingchen's nephew was in Gazin and he knew Xue Yang had interacted with him, however, for some reason, he was hesitant to greet him in person. So much had happened and Zichen knew that not everyone would support his decision to give Xue Yang a second chance. It was hard enough for him to be open and honest with Xingchen about it; he really didn't want to encounter the negative opinions of others.

But it was foolish to let such a selfish wish keep him from checking on the other man. So he set out, inquiring here and there about where Wei Wuxian might frequent or stay. He finally tracked the man down and walked towards him, giving him a low bow when he was near enough. The stitches pulled slightly and there was a faint wince on his already pale features.

"Wei Wuxian."

[Lan Wangji]

The unknown Lan intrigued him too and he sought him out next. Zichen recognized the man's style of attire immediately and when he was within view of Lan Wangji, he bowed just as lowly as he had to Wei Wuxian.

"Greetings. I'm Song Zichen." his heart raced to say that much - the ice he had hidden behind for so long had truly thawed, leaving him open to whatever awaited him.

"May I speak with you?" he glanced up and slowly straightened, hoping the other man gave his consent.

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He had known Zichen was around, but after snapping and lashing out at Xue Yang, Wuxian wasn't so sure that the other would have wanted to speak with him after learning how close those two had become. Though Wuxian was reluctantly giving the seemingly reformed murderer a chance, albeit with a very close eye on him, but a chance all the same.

So it comes to his surprise when Zichen comes up to him, let alone addresses him, even if he had seen how courteous the other was as a fierce corpse. He returns the bow, but catches the faint wince, drawing some concern for the man.

"Daozhang, a surprise to see you. I didn't think you'd want to see me after I snapped at th-- at Xue Yang." He stops himself from calling Xue Yang a brat or delinquent, if only just because of who he's speaking with. He knew he wouldn't want to hear someone bad-mouth Wangji in front of him, and could only assume Zichen would feel the same. "Are you alright?"

Xue Yang is perfectly capable of fighting his own battles and he has little reason to ever hold a grudge. Zichen will only intrude on said disagreements if they become violent. His husband - and their world - has more than enough of that and it solves nothing.

Since Wuxian is trying, he has Zichen's respect. It warms his heart when Xue Yang tells him about making good friends, after all. How can he not encourage that?

"Snap at him all you wish. Nothing will be solved if you hide your emotions." he catches the slip and smiles faintly, his gaze lowered, "I am sore, I admit. I was overcome by bandits on the road. I saw to them, but not without suffering injury."

Friendship will take time but isn't impossible, he'll have to just learn to accept it, but isn't ready to accept similarities between them just yet. Even if he's already been able to see some of them already.

He can't help but give an awkward chuckle at the call-out to keeping things in, the second person now to point it out to him, but that fades as Zichen answers.

"Bandits? They must be strong here to be able to overtake you of all people." He doesn't doubt the man, but he's shocked that someone so strong could be overtaken by simple bandits. "Is he aware of your injuries? Xue Yang that is."

"There were many. I was not expecting them and they tried to kill my horse." Zichen has a soft heart when it comes to animals and when he saw his stallion panicking, he had moved to protect them, accepting the stabs into his body instead.

Then he had cut the bandits down, showing them just as mercy as they had shown him.

"He is the one who stitched them closed." he smiles a little, "I am not supposed to be out of bed according to him. He has been very good to me."

"They were either brave or stupid to go after the horse." He'd have done the same, and despite being told he handles small animals roughly, Wuxian too has a soft heart for animals. If anyone tried going after Little Apple, he'd be furious.

"I would agree with him, you shouldn't be out of bed if you're still healing." Heavens forbid if Wuxian even tried that when injured, Wangji wouldn't let him. Though he is glad to hear from someone else that Xue Yang is actually being good, quieting some suspicion he's still had of the man. "Is there anything I can help you with? You shouldn't stress your injuries and worry him."

He's at least trying to behave, and this does give him a chance to get to know Zichen better than what little he'd seen before. As well as get to know how Xue Yang himself had changed in this place.

Zichen looks like he believes the latter about said bandits. Anyone who hurts an animal as a ploy to weaken their opponent deserves all of the ill that befalls them. And then some more for good measure.

"I have already made you wait long enough." he explains, flushing faintly at the idea of worrying Xue Yang, "A small walk will not harm me. May we sit?"

He motions at some benches and moves towards them, settling himself there after a small pause.

"I'm sure you have questions. I will try to answer them."

He can't help but sigh just a little bit at the man, but nods nonetheless to be seated. The concern is still written on his face, although he does not protest with that concern. Zichen is right, Wuxian has many questions.

"I have many, Daozhang." He fidgets as he sits down, looking at the ground first and then back to Zichen. "If I may ask? What made you trust Xue Yang?"

He's been wondering this for a while, and maybe an answer from someone else could help him trust the other as well, even if the question may have been a little bit uncomfortable and sudden.

Wangji's eyes widened slightly, but he cupped his hands and returned the greeting without hesitation.

"Song Zichen daozhang." He did not sound as though the name was strange to him. He hesitated, then, assuming by the introduction - and that the man had a tongue for it, and was not a fierce corpse - that whatever else may be, the daozhang did not know him, he followed with an introduction of his own. "Lan Zhan, courtesy name Wangji."

Then, a nod. Wangji would listen first, before trying to decide if a warning was needed about Xue Yang.

No, he was not a Fierce Corpse and hopefully he would avoid that fate in Gazin. However he was quite sore from his encounter with the bandits, one of his hands resting against his abdomen when he straightened. The stitches held and that was all that mattered. He could manage the pain.

"It is an honor, Lan Wangji." he did not presume to be too familiar with the other man without permission, "You are...close...to Wei Wuxian? He is the nephew of Xiao Xingchen."

And, thus, in a way, his nephew too.

"Mn." Wangji was thoughtful, considering the things he knew, his mind going through several steps in a bound, and.

"You do not fear Xue Yang."

Because Song Zichen daozhang did not seem as though he had recently arrived, and so probably had met Xue Yang, and. Well. This was the conclusion he reached. There was no judgement or surprise clearly attached to the statement, either. He merely needed to understand.

"Wei Ying is husband." There were many other words that fit there. Beloved, beautiful, brave.

The only one it could ever be.

Edited (tenses) 2020-12-03 19:23 (UTC)

"No, I do not." Zichen states without hesitation, standing up a little straighter, a little prouder. Why should he fear his husband? ~~Besides his horrific past and the fact that he turns him into a Fierce Corpse.~~

"Then you understand." he allows himself a faint smile, "I too am married. To Xue Yang."

The ceremony happened in Gazin and Zichen doesn't regret it. Xue Yang has proven himself to be a great comfort and support. Zichen is proud of his progress and he loves the man his once-murderous delinquent has become.

Edited 2020-12-04 06:51 (UTC)

Wangji watches that reaction, pale eyes fixed on him, but does not question it further. There are many ways in which he can liken himself to Song Zichen daozhang, he has gathered. And determination seems to be one of them. So arguing will bring no avail.

But he is ... concerned that Xue Yang is deceiving the daozhang - daozhangs, apparently, when Xiao Xingchen daozhang is here - all over again.

Doing so for years is, as evidenced, not beyond him at all.

He will keep watch. But not break something that might, conceivably, not be broken at this time.

"What do you do, in this place?"

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