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[shangba]

Pledge you do not sleep in the vanquished cave.

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[shangba]

Then, let us attempt.

[emperorssmile]

Sure!

I know there’s a lot that I don’t remember clearly. All those conversations we had when we were young.

And that time you were there for me after what happened at the Nightless City. I know that one isn’t going to be pleasant, but I can handle it with you there with me.

[shangba]

I do not know that is best remembered.

[emperorssmile]

Yeah, you’re probably right. How about next time you remember something I can’t, we can try it then?

[shangba]

...so be it.

[emperorssmile]

Are you worried?

[shangba]

Always.

[emperorssmile]

We can do nice memories first just to see if it works. There’s no harm in that, right?

[shangba]

After experiencing the benevolent memories, you will think the sour ones easily born.

[emperorssmile]

You think it would be easier to remember the bad stuff than the good stuff?

[shangba]

I believe Wei Ying will overestimate himself.

[emperorssmile]

I guess I’m guilty of that at times.

I don’t need to remember all the bad stuff, so I won’t try to do it behind your back or anything.

[shangba]

Is my concern so stifling?

[emperorssmile]

Stifling? I thought you’d appreciate the reassurance.

[shangba]

Not in Wei Ying's nature to give it.

[emperorssmile]

It’s because I considered it, but knew you wouldn’t be happy with me. I know you wouldn’t forbid me from doing it, but I don’t want to make you sad or worried.

[shangba]

I suppose, thank you.

[emperorssmile]

I just made it weird, didn’t I?

Oh well, now I can’t go off and do it on my own because I won’t break our vows!

[shangba]

I am not ungrateful for Wei Ying's sincerity.

[emperorssmile]

I know. I really am trying to be better.

At least when it comes to me, you, and our family. I don’t care about anyone else enough to bother with.

[shangba]

What is it you would wish me to say?

[emperorssmile]

You don’t have to say anything, Lan Zhan.

No thanks or apologies needed, right?

[shangba]

Agreed.

[emperorssmile]

Good!

I don’t feel stifled by you, either.

[shangba]

I love you.

But I did not enjoy the terms of our conversation.