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[shangba]

( Midday, past lunch observed with Xichen: )


How fared the children this morning?

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[emperorssmile]

Stable.

I’d like to work more and now that we have help with A-Liang, I’ll be able to join the juniors on their night hunts more often. Or take some on myself whenever you have a free evening.

[shangba]

Do you wish to hunt alone, from time to time?

[emperorssmile]

Sure! Most of the stuff we see around here is simple to deal with, so I won’t always need a backup.

[shangba]

Perhaps... time alone would benefit Wei Ying's cultivation.

It is true that I cannot assist it.

[emperorssmile]

Without dual cultivation, I wouldn’t be making progress nearly as fast.

If I night hunt alone, I’ll be relying on demonic cultivation just as much as spiritual. I don’t mind mixing the two, but how do you feel about it?

[shangba]

Wei Ying's cultivation is Wei Ying's own.

[emperorssmile]

Great! I won’t hold back, then.

Not that I would have, anyway.

[shangba]

Then why inquire?

[emperorssmile]

Curiosity.

Last time we were on a night hunt together, it upset you.

[shangba]

It is not distrust.

[emperorssmile]

I know. You were worried.

Without the Yin Tiger Tally, I don’t have as wide spread control; but with a little blood, I could have more complete control over a smaller number of minions.

[shangba]

How much more blood?

[emperorssmile]

Not too much. Just a couple drops will do. That’s mostly for animating inanimate objects, but it works for corpses, too.

[shangba]

Will you accept Wen Ning's presence?

[emperorssmile]

If he wants to come, sure.

I’ll ask him when I see him. I already passed the place he’s been staying.

[shangba]

...you will write, as I write?

[emperorssmile]

To Wen Ning? Yeah, I could write him.

Or do you mean if I night hunt alone?

[shangba]

To me, if hunting alone.

[emperorssmile]

Of course. I’ll let you know if I need to focus on an encounter and can’t talk for a short while, too. Just like you do when you’re the one on the night hunt.

[shangba]

Do not forget you carry my soul,

[emperorssmile]

The most precious thing I carry.

I know when I’m in over my head and I’m not afraid to run away if I have to.

[shangba]

Because you are loved.

[emperorssmile]

And because I love the ones who loves me.

I’m glad you trust me to take care of myself. I won’t let you down!

[shangba]

I love you. Have I spoken so today?

[emperorssmile]

A couple times, but I’ll never get tired of hearing it.

I love you too, Lan Zhan. Lots and lots!