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[shangba]

Pledge you do not sleep in the vanquished cave.

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[emperorssmile]

No, no, I just meant that he and the other Lan elders would never tolerate Wen Ning’s presence let alone respect him as a person. He deserves to be treated better.

[shangba]

Our new home will provide shelter.

Liang must befriend him, also.

[emperorssmile]

Let’s introduce them next time Wen Ning comes to Gusu. He’ll have to come soon enough if he wants to take Sizhui to see the garden.

[shangba]

He can be gentle with infants?

[emperorssmile]

He was always gentle with A-Yuan. I think it should be okay. He might decline to hold him, since he’s so small.

[shangba]

As long as he is patient.

[emperorssmile]

He’s the second most patient person I know.

I might head back to the inn soon. It’s colder tonight than it has been.

[shangba]

Will your body bear it?

[emperorssmile]

Not as well as if you were here with me.

I think I’ll put on something warm and spend the rest of the night under the blanket.

[shangba]

With your second husband?

[emperorssmile]

That’s one way to warm up!

I’ll consider it. You don’t mind if I use it without you?

[shangba]

If you tell me, I am in part involved.

[emperorssmile]

Then I’ll let the second husband of Gusu Lan keep me warm tonight.

[shangba]

Walk me through it.

[emperorssmile]

Gladly. But I could use your input, too.

[shangba]

Direction?

[emperorssmile]

I’d like that. It’ll feel more like you’re here that way.

[shangba]

Perhaps as you bathe tonight.

[emperorssmile]

I already did! But soaking hot water does sound pretty good.

Just got back to the inn and I’m warming my hands and feet before I undress and get into the tub.

[shangba]

Have you oils?

[emperorssmile]

Oils, salve, and the second husband. Ready for my second bath!

I’m getting into the tub, now.

[shangba]

Linger until you are soft and prone, thawed for sleep.

[emperorssmile]

I should have known you’d make me relax first!

Okay, okay, I’ll rest for a little while.

[shangba]

Rested, you open like a flower.

[emperorssmile]

Do I?

Would you kiss me if you were here, Lan Zhan? It’s only been a day, but I miss your arms around me.