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[shangba]

Pledge you do not sleep in the vanquished cave.

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[shangba]

...the gag reflex. Truly.

[emperorssmile]

You seem to enjoy it, too.

[shangba]

Undeservingly so.

[emperorssmile]

You deserve to feel good and it makes me happy that I can make you feel good.

[shangba]

Would that I could return this kindness.

[emperorssmile]

I like your attempts. I don’t mind that we have to do something else for me to finish.

[shangba]

I do.

[emperorssmile]

You don’t have to do it if it makes you feel upset.

[shangba]

Does not upset me. Only pushes me to persevere.

[emperorssmile]

Then carry on practicing until you’re satisfied.

Or is it until I’m satisfied?

[shangba]

Both.

[emperorssmile]

I’m okay with that.

I’m happy you’re so patient with me, Lan Zhan. I’m feeling less… divided.

[shangba]

For both our sakes, you must start to believe.

[emperorssmile]

Believe what?

[shangba]

That you are worthwhile. Exceptional. Preferred.

[emperorssmile]

As I am.

I just needed the reminder.

[shangba]

So be it. Know that I love you.

[emperorssmile]

I know you do, Lan Zhan. All my doubts were about myself, not about your love for me.

[shangba]

Do not drink tonight. May sadden you.

[emperorssmile]

I drank earlier with my meal.

[shangba]

Already?

[emperorssmile]

Well, it was earlier. I haven’t had any since then, but I wanted you to know.

[shangba]

I thank your sincerity.

[emperorssmile]

Now that we’re talking about it, I feel thirsty.

[shangba]

Take water.