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[shangba]

( Midday, past lunch observed with Xichen: )


How fared the children this morning?

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[emperorssmile]

I could say the same about you, husband.

Shoes have been acquired and we’re going to shop around a little more before heading back.

[shangba]

See yourself to a gift.

I intend to have you work for it.

[emperorssmile]

Can I get myself anything I want?

[shangba]

Without exception.

[emperorssmile]

Then I’m going to commission the best artist I can find to draw me a portrait of you! You’ll have to pose for it soon.

[shangba]

( Not.......... as planned. )

My word is my bond.

You will earn it through night hunt. I invite the Patriarch.

[emperorssmile]

I’ll keep it close so I can see your face any time I want.

Then you’ll have him. Just name the time and place and I’ll be there.

[shangba]

A spirit plagues an eastern village's crops to wither.

A trifling challenge. Less than a day's ride.

[emperorssmile]

Just the two of us? Don’t worry, Lan Zhan. This Patriarch will keep you safe.

[shangba]

Thought perhaps Wei Ying might enjoy the work.

Liang cannot come.

[emperorssmile]

We can make arrangements for him. It’s been a while since we went night hunting together.

[shangba]

Pleased?

[emperorssmile]

Extremely!

I have the best husband in the whole world.

I’ll wrap things up here soon.

[shangba]

Purchase supplies for hunt. It has been some time for Wei Ying.

[emperorssmile]

I think I’m good on supplies, but I’ll top off my blank talismans.

It’ll be nice going on a night hunt as a cultivator and not as a chaperone.

[shangba]

You may yet chaperone me.

[emperorssmile]

I’ll make sure you don’t get into trouble!

[shangba]

Watch for my back.

[emperorssmile]

Always.

Are we still doing archery before the night hunt?

[shangba]

Yes.

We may, then bid farewell from our children and depart tomorrow. Would it not suit?

[emperorssmile]

No complaints here!

That gives us plenty of time for our date tonight.

You’re not sore from this morning, are you? I could pick up some more salve.

[shangba]

You think to have exhausted me?

[emperorssmile]

Just making sure. I wasn’t as careful as I was last time.

[shangba]

You bear this each night.

[emperorssmile]

That’s the thing. I’m used to it and you’re not.