return from lanling

[shangba]

A full moon, unblinking.

You did not sleep, to see?

Comments

[shangba]

These are activities we do beside each other. But together?

Perhaps train in archery once more.

[emperorssmile]

We could spar or night hunt, too. I could teach you how to play mahjong. We could gamble for kisses.

[shangba]

If I win, three kisses.

If I lose, two.

[emperorssmile]

I’d want to let you win.

If I win, I’ll give you two kisses and drink a cup of wine.

[shangba]

Drink or affection. Wei Ying will be troubled.

[emperorssmile]

I won’t insult you by letting you win.

[shangba]

I accept Wei Ying's conditions.

[emperorssmile]

I’ll buy tiles in Caiyi sometime.

Are there any things you’d like to do together??

[shangba]

Perhaps honour our dead.

( ...well then. ) Apologies. Unromantic.

[emperorssmile]

No, it’s alright. I should do that more but I don’t always remember to.

[shangba]

And perhaps... garden. Together.

If Wei Ying will teach me.

[emperorssmile]

Gardening is different depending on the climate. We can learn together.

Do you want to eat what we grow or are you more interested in aesthetics?

[shangba]

Wish to grow lotus flowers for Wei Ying.

[emperorssmile]

It’s not the right time of year, but we can store some seeds for spring.

I’ll ask Jiang Cheng if he can get me some from Yunmeng. If he responds to my letter, anyway.

[shangba]

If he answers, do not ask quickly. Let him not assume your interest.

[emperorssmile]

I know. Things are going to be rocky before they get better.

I want to draw your portrait soon. It’s only fair if I get to carry you around with me, too.

[shangba]

Without indecency?

[emperorssmile]

I hadn’t thought about it. Now that you mention you being a nude model, I want the indecent one.

[shangba]

Declined.

[emperorssmile]

Awww, not fair.

What about a non-indecent one?

[shangba]

Wei Ying will seek revenge for my interest in his portrait.

[emperorssmile]

Only because you deserve it!

If I have to draw it from memory, it won’t be as good.

[shangba]

You may have me.

[emperorssmile]

You have me but you still wanted a portrait.

[shangba]

Cold feet.