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[shangba]

( Midday, past lunch observed with Xichen: )


How fared the children this morning?

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[shangba]

It is what Wei Ying seeks. No satisfaction.

[emperorssmile]

Lan Zhan…

Well, I think you’re amazing in so many ways even if it doesn’t make you blush to hear it!

[shangba]

Too sweet. Disarming.

[emperorssmile]

That's better!

If tonight goes well, I'll have myself measured for a custom longbow.

[shangba]

Do so either way. Arm yourself.

Sword or longbow: decide.

[emperorssmile]

Only one or the other?

I guess it's not that expensive, so I should get a longbow altered to fit me today and have one made from scratch if it goes well tonight.

[shangba]

You may have both. But should begin focus on one.

You know so, already.

[emperorssmile]

I know, I know. I don’t mean to stop doing my sword forms daily.

I don’t know if I’ll reach the mastery I had in my last life for either, but I know the sword will come in handy more than the bow.

[shangba]

Easier on rooftops.

[emperorssmile]

Oh! Did you still want to have a dual tomorrow before the night hunt?

[shangba]

Today.

You will want rest after landing on your back.

[emperorssmile]

We’ll see who lands on their back.

After cultivation tonight or do you need a handicap?

[shangba]

You are certain you will stand after cultivation?

[emperorssmile]

If Lan Zhan’s up for it. You’ll probably be ready for bed after that, though.

[shangba]

Do not treat me as if I am an elder.

I am your acting clan leader.

[emperorssmile]

Okay, then. Duel tonight, after cultivation.

You know, we could always mess around again after the duel.

[shangba]

Cast me on my back, and you may take me after.

No blood spilled.

[emperorssmile]

And if you cast me on mine, you can take me again. Unless you have another prize in mind?

[shangba]

Another.

Wei Ying must handle bathing. At length.

[emperorssmile]

Sounds fair. Does that include combing out your hair after?

[shangba]

And your own. Selecting salts. Cleansing sheets.

All elements of care.

[emperorssmile]

Lan Zhaaaan. That’s going to take forever! Now I really have to win.

[shangba]

I accept your attempt.

[emperorssmile]

I’ll do my best. If you can best me!

[shangba]

When.