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[shangba]

( On the way to midday and polite hours for Wei Ying, who would by now often have written a note with his Lan Liang's latest adventures, but is instead silent — )


Master Liang has exhausted his humble servant?

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[emperorssmile]

I’ll let you know as soon as I know.

I can’t stop thinking about how sluggish he was this morning. He usually has so much energy. The poor thing must be feeling pretty bad.

[shangba]

Wei Ying also kittenish when ill. The absence of a core tells.

[emperorssmile]

It’s not as scary when it’s me. I’m not as fragile as a little baby.

[shangba]

No. A different wilting.

[emperorssmile]

Lan Shufu says he’s going to talk to the doctor.

[shangba]

To what end?

[emperorssmile]

Not sure.

I did mention she kicked me out because he was sleeping.

You don’t think he’s going to convince her to let me stay with him?

[shangba]

He may. And also, hover.

[emperorssmile]

Couldn’t blame him. I want to hover, too.

[shangba]

Then, trail after him.

[emperorssmile]

I think I will. I’m not feeling very hungry.

I forced myself to eat most of it, but everything tastes like I’m eating bark off a tree right now.

[shangba]

Wei Ying. If it is mere season's sickness, we must learn to bear it, as he does. Stronger.

[emperorssmile]

That’s why I forced down most of my breakfast.

Once I know he’s okay, I’ll eat a lot to make up for it.

[shangba]

I apologise. Should have been with Wei Ying.

[emperorssmile]

You can’t be two places at once! And you’re on your way now.

[shangba]

Has Sizhui calmed?

[emperorssmile]

He’s been hiding how worried he is behind a calm exterior this whole time.

I can tell he’s rattled, though. I haven’t pointed it out or anything.

[shangba]

Both my sons are wounded.

[emperorssmile]

The doctor let me in!

Lan Shufu and Sizhui, too.

He doesn’t feel as hot as he did this morning.

The doctor won’t let me take him home yet, though. Honestly, I’d rather have him here instead of home until he’s feeling better.

[shangba]

He was awakened?

[emperorssmile]

Not completely. He stirred a little when I touched him, though. When he wakes up all the way, I’ll try to feed him.

The doctor said he hasn’t soiled himself since I brought him in and that it’s a good sign.

[shangba]

Unless he has no more waters to give. Poor heart.

[emperorssmile]

He looks peaceful right now. I hope he doesn’t hurt.

[shangba]

They would offer him poppy milk, if he did.

[emperorssmile]

They gave him a little when I dropped him off. He’s sleeping it off.