return from lanling

[shangba]

A full moon, unblinking.

You did not sleep, to see?

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[shangba]

Apologies for failing to sleep, disciplined.

Unnecessary. The time is soon to break fast.

[emperorssmile]

We’re a mess when we’re apart, aren’t we?

You’re sure you don’t want my company for a little while longer? I won’t be able to sleep until I warm up my hands and feet.

[shangba]

The sooner Wei Ying sleeps, the quicker his rise.

The more efficient his journey to me.

[emperorssmile]

That’s true.

I still don’t like leaving you alone to insomnia, but I don’t think it would be a good idea to go another night without sleep.

I’m going to check on the kids and get into bed.

[shangba]

Write upon flight.

Shall collect Wei Ying flowers throughout travel.

[emperorssmile]

[At mid-morning:]

Lan Zhan, why did you raise Sizhui to be so cruel?

I’m still tired!

[shangba]

A wise son.

Wei Ying, indolent. You have eaten?

[emperorssmile]

I should have known you’d be on his side

Sizhui made some rice and I’m eating it with some dried meat. He’s having dried fruit instead.

[shangba]

Add a second bowl to his tray. Egg and pickles. Three are permitted.

[emperorssmile]

3 eggs or 3 pickles? Or do you mean the usual 3 bowls of rice?

[shangba]

Three bowls, beloved.

To hear you, he has only taken one. Feed him more.

[emperorssmile]

Right, right. Don’t worry, I’ll nag him to take more food.

Did you get anymore sleep last night?

[shangba]

Rested with meditation.

Will not be a risk to others in flight. At ease.

[emperorssmile]

Better than nothing! I was worried you’d be sitting around bored. Should have known you’d take the opportunity to meditate.

We could sleep in a little tomorrow.

[shangba]

The Patriarch will release me from lovemaking?

Mercy, mercy.

[emperorssmile]

We both know it’ll be me begging for mercy before you.

If you’re too tired to sleep with me tonight, I can find it in my heart to forgive you.

[shangba]

Wei Ying lacks qi.

[emperorssmile]

I could always just fly back on your sword with you.

[shangba]

You would not find discomfort in the sharing?




( Given how Wei Ying's last instances of sword flight went, among the Wen. )

[emperorssmile]

I can manage if it’s with you. I trust you.

Not that I wouldn’t enjoy dual cultivating with you tonight if you’re up for it.

[shangba]

We may test the night and our strength.

[emperorssmile]

Sounds good.

Regardless of whether we sleep together or not, I’m going to fall asleep in my Lan Zhan’s arms.

[shangba]

Entrapped. Other than securing my soup.

[emperorssmile]

You and your soup. I haven’t forgotten.

[He may have forgotten.]

[shangba]

Apologies. Mere indulgence.

The bruising has faded.