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Wei Wuxian
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[un: sprite bulb] voice;

[bearshermark]

I spoke with Arha, thinking I could help settle his army's spirits if I just spoke to him about their... current state.

[Another sigh]

He didn't take it well, so I'm being held captive. Archeval knows where I am, and he's only waiting until tomorrow before he tries to come after me. Neither him or Hendrik are subtle men..

[weifinder]

Arha im...prisoned you? Where is he holding you? In the canyon walls?

[bearshermark]

No- no. Just.. in one of the tented caravans. I'm all right otherwise.

[So far, he doesn't say, because that's a layer of anxiety he's already spent far too long on]

[weifinder]

You've been given water? Are your bindings preventing proper flow of blood? This is not acceptable, not from anyone, living or dead, and this isn't his realm to force this on.

( He's not happy. Significantly not pleased with how the youths he's taken to watching out for are being endangered here; stolen away, in this and that form. Some beyond reclamation. (Mina.) )

Archeval will have me with him sooner than the morrow if you're harmed in any way, Eleven. You contact us immediately. Agreed?

[bearshermark]

Yes, of course. I don't want to cause any conflict, so I haven't told Hendrik the details, but should it come to that..

Goddess, but I pray it doesn't. I wish my guards would tell me anything.

[weifinder]

I don't wish for it either, but having plans in place helps ensure that should worse happen, you have a course to follow.

In this case, their silence serves you better. Even the dead will speak should things be moving toward dangerous directions. People can't help themselves, living or otherwise.

( though the twice living of Unhalad and Anurr's are a bit... different. Depending. )

[bearshermark]

[A slightly unsteady, steadying breath]

I'm sorry for worrying you, and for getting myself into this situation. I swear I don't mean to burden everyone.

[Yes, clearly far too much time alone to think]

[weifinder]

You're not a burden, Eleven, you acted in a way you believed in, for a cause that holds meaning. Would I have recommended caution? Yes, but think of it this way. Congratulations! You've been temporarily imprisoned by a ghost who refused to hear he was one in the first place. You can brag about it later in life, it'll be one of those stories people will laugh over when you tell.

( Said with a touch hinting at levity, though if his face were visible, it'd be apparent he has little actual levity on it. Arha is slipping. What, or who, else may be too? )

[bearshermark]

[It helps to hear; having only his own voice in his head for hours telling him he's an idiot and everything is his fault hasn't been pleasant]

Yeah. He overreacted a bit, didn't he? If I'd thought this would happen, I definitely would have.. well, probably brought someone with me, at least.

[weifinder]

Backup is a good idea in most things, or all things I'd say, so yes. Next time, you will, yes? This is a learning experience!

[bearshermark]

[A low, agreeing hum]

I have a protector for a reason, after all. And now I've just put him in a difficult position.

[weifinder]

Which means we've had a valuable learning experience, right? More to the point: here, acting without backup has even more hidden dangers than those we might have run into back in our homes. You're okay, and that goes a long way for your protector's sake, and yours, doesn't it?

The moment anything changes, good or otherwise, contact Archeval and myself, please. If you'd like to keep talking, I'm here to do that too.

[bearshermark]

No, it's- I'm okay. [For all he deserves it, he doesn't feel up to beleaguering the point further. He has excuses, but they're just that]

I'll keep you informed. Thank you.

[weifinder]

Mm, you're welcome, Eleven. Please, reach out.

( One last nod to the end of it, and also, the forgiveness for it all. Wei Wuxian understands impulse and righteousness and belief and the troubles all can land you in far too personally to pretend otherwise. )