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farsickness2020-12-16 12:49 am
cantseeyoursin) wrote in farsickness2020-12-16 12:49 am
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Fire and Water
WHO: Xiao Xingchen and OTA
WHEN: December 15th onward
WHAT: Event Fun
WHERE: Gazin
WARNINGS: N/A but will update as needed.
In town
Xingchen was surprised when he stepped out of the house and the bitter cold air hit his body and his boots sank into the cold snow on the ground. He can't see the winter wonderland that has been laid out before him but all his other senses can tell that it is there. He smiles softly as he thinks about what it must look like. He is sure it is quite lovely. The snow doesn't bother him as he heads off towards the direction of town. He has walked this path many times since his arrival and has learned how long it takes and what directions to go.
And so he can be found at any time walking through town, speaking with vendors and investigating what is going on with the excitement he can feel buzzing in town about the time of year.
Hot Spring
After wandering through town, Xingchen headed towards one of the hot springs that he had been told about. He had asked several people about what all the festive airs seemed to be about and what there was to do in the area. When they mentioned the hot spring Xingchen was very curious and figured he would investigate it.
It wasn't a hard trip to make and being as careful as he could, he made his way to the waters edge. He drops his hand into it and feels the warmth of it on his fingers. He doesn't hear anyone else in the area so he decides to try it out as the townspeople had suggested. He removes his layers carefully, feeling the cold air even more so when he got down to the last thin piece of cotton. Leaving his under layers on, he steps into the water and lowers himself down into it.
The warm water feels good, helping to ease away some of the tension in his body he hadn't realized had been building up. He sighs softly as he relaxes against the side.
Bonfires
After leaving the hot spring, Xiao Xingchen realized that getting in water in his under layers was probably not the smartest move. Because he now had to make it back to the house in wet clothing. Trudging through the snow and cold was a bit more difficult now.
But as he was making the trip he felt the heat of fire and heard it crackling along with the voices of many people being gathered around it. Deciding to warm up again, he moves closer, offering a smile to any that is around.
"The fire feels wonderful."
Those around him voiced their agreement and placed a cup into his hands. He thanked them for the drink, not questioning what it might be as he lifted it to his lips. Certainly it is something that will help warm him up after being out in the cold.
He realizes after about half of it is gone that what he is drinking is definitely warming him up. He can feel the warmth in his cheeks and a lightness in his head that he realizes is caused by the alcohol in his hands. Perhaps he should have asked what he was drinking...before this light weight actually started drinking it.
WHEN: December 15th onward
WHAT: Event Fun
WHERE: Gazin
WARNINGS: N/A but will update as needed.
In town
Xingchen was surprised when he stepped out of the house and the bitter cold air hit his body and his boots sank into the cold snow on the ground. He can't see the winter wonderland that has been laid out before him but all his other senses can tell that it is there. He smiles softly as he thinks about what it must look like. He is sure it is quite lovely. The snow doesn't bother him as he heads off towards the direction of town. He has walked this path many times since his arrival and has learned how long it takes and what directions to go.
And so he can be found at any time walking through town, speaking with vendors and investigating what is going on with the excitement he can feel buzzing in town about the time of year.
Hot Spring
After wandering through town, Xingchen headed towards one of the hot springs that he had been told about. He had asked several people about what all the festive airs seemed to be about and what there was to do in the area. When they mentioned the hot spring Xingchen was very curious and figured he would investigate it.
It wasn't a hard trip to make and being as careful as he could, he made his way to the waters edge. He drops his hand into it and feels the warmth of it on his fingers. He doesn't hear anyone else in the area so he decides to try it out as the townspeople had suggested. He removes his layers carefully, feeling the cold air even more so when he got down to the last thin piece of cotton. Leaving his under layers on, he steps into the water and lowers himself down into it.
The warm water feels good, helping to ease away some of the tension in his body he hadn't realized had been building up. He sighs softly as he relaxes against the side.
Bonfires
After leaving the hot spring, Xiao Xingchen realized that getting in water in his under layers was probably not the smartest move. Because he now had to make it back to the house in wet clothing. Trudging through the snow and cold was a bit more difficult now.
But as he was making the trip he felt the heat of fire and heard it crackling along with the voices of many people being gathered around it. Deciding to warm up again, he moves closer, offering a smile to any that is around.
"The fire feels wonderful."
Those around him voiced their agreement and placed a cup into his hands. He thanked them for the drink, not questioning what it might be as he lifted it to his lips. Certainly it is something that will help warm him up after being out in the cold.
He realizes after about half of it is gone that what he is drinking is definitely warming him up. He can feel the warmth in his cheeks and a lightness in his head that he realizes is caused by the alcohol in his hands. Perhaps he should have asked what he was drinking...before this light weight actually started drinking it.
No possibility whatsoever.
And his nostrils flare slightly. The drink smells of spices and something else sharp. Unfortunately, it does not smell of the wine that he knows...
... so he accepts a mug of his own.
"Fire will help." He does agree, eventually.
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And it is good to listen to such happy sounds once in awhile. He hears so few of these sounds at Yi City. Not that his companions don't keep things lively. He pauses as he realizes he now knows the identity of his little friend and it is still taking some getting used to.
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But then Wangji observes the change in ... something about the daozhang, tilting his head.
"You know now."
Not... quite a question.
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"I do. Or...I know a little." He is sure the whole story is being kept from him but perhaps it is better that way. He was already overwhelmed by the few things he did find out upon his arrival.
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"Song Zichen daozhang assures Xue Chengmei has changed." Whether Wangji believes the truth of that or that Xue Yang is playing a different game, well.
He is sure Song Zichen daozhang believes it, anyway. But also. "Whether that is so or not, he will protect you. Should you need it."
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"So far they both have taken good care of me since my arrival."
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But also. "If you need aught. You can turn to us, too. Wei Ying will not hesitate to help."
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He didn't really know his mother so he can't be as helpful as the man wants. But it is good to learn more about each other and what they have lived through.