return from lanling

[shangba]

A full moon, unblinking.

You did not sleep, to see?

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[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.

[emperorssmile]

I like indulging you! You hardly ever ask for things for yourself.

I’ll see what sort of ingredients I can get my hands on. If they don’t have everything I need, you’ll have to be patient until we get home.

[shangba]

Unnecessary.

How fares Liang?

[emperorssmile]

That just makes me want to do it more.

He looks a lot more awake than I feel. Just like his big brother.

[shangba]

Kiss his cheek for his father.

If you seek your midday meal at a market, pry a stick of tanghulu for Sizhui.

[emperorssmile]

I’ll tell them both that you’re spoiling them through me.

[shangba]

Not spoiling, if it is their due.

[emperorssmile]

Payment for taking care of their mom through their travel?

[shangba]

Their due as beloved children.

No need for them to toil or earn. They are loved.

[emperorssmile]

They know they’re loved. But I’m sure they’ll like their treats anyway.

Sizhui had two and a half bowls of rice, I had two, and Liang had some smashed rice in milk.

We’re getting ready to travel again. I’m pretty sure I have enough qi to fly for a little while at least.

[shangba]

And after?

A donkey.