return from lanling

[shangba]

A full moon, unblinking.

You did not sleep, to see?

Comments

[shangba]

No. Set your bounds.

I only wish no dismissal or derision. One son was raised in the spirit. Unless we leave — speak now — a second will follow.

They cannot be shamed.

[emperorssmile]

It's a good upbringing.

Like I said, two of my three favorite people were raised with the Lan precepts. My fourth will be raised with them soon, too.

[shangba]

Shall hold you close to thank you, shortly.

[emperorssmile]

Even though the Lan doctrines aren’t the right thing for me?

[shangba]

For that reason, not despite it.

[emperorssmile]

I think I get it.

I guess I’m a little hard on the Lan way of doing things.

[shangba]

Shall speak to uncle.

[emperorssmile]

What for?

I’m guess I need to be a good Lan example for A-Liang…

[shangba]

You are already.

But if Wei Ying believes the rules extreme, he has been stifled.

[emperorssmile]

I just want him to be able to be who he is. If he wants to laugh in public, he should be able to laugh. I guess Jingyi is still accepted, so there’s nothing really to worry about.

[shangba]

We depart at any sign of your or our children's unhappiness.

I pledge on my mother's peace.

[emperorssmile]

You really mean that?

It’s too soon to make any big decisions. We’ll see how happy A-Liang is once he’s in classes.

[shangba]

Thank you.

Your house will assist. We may visit tomorrow.

[emperorssmile]

What are you thanking me for, Lan Zhan?

I just want what's best for the kids, like you.

[shangba]

Wei Ying yet learns fatherhood. Should his effort not be praised?

[emperorssmile]

Shouldn’t I be the one thanking you? You said we could leave if a Lan upbringing isn’t what’s right for A-Liang.

I’m sure it’ll be fine to raise him in Cloud Recesses. I like that we have options, just in case.

[shangba]

...cute.

[emperorssmile]

Me?

Lan Zhan, are you teasing me?

[shangba]

An earnest Wei Ying is cute.

[emperorssmile]

You really think so?

[shangba]

I do.

[emperorssmile]

Only you would think something like that is cute.

But it does make me want to be serious more often.

[shangba]

My heart could not bear it.

[emperorssmile]

Mine couldn’t either, to be honest.

What else makes you think I’m cute?

[shangba]

When Wei Ying crawls, cat-like. Half sits, half pounces. Cute.