Eastbound Contact

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Wei Wuxian
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In summary, you're exactly right. And in some cases, people return. Not necessarily remembering being with us here before, but they return.

[reparo]

[she'll frame that for herself. "you're exactly right" will be the only artwork in her room.

but, alas, on the subject of people leaving, it makes her think of how many people here she will never see again, if this happens to her. will she remember them? will she forget them?]

Dammit. That's the rub, isn't it? I want to go back, I need to go back, but at the same time...

[weifinder]

Appreciating the people you encounter along your journeys while they share the same road is all the more important when you know the kinds of separations due come the end.

Not that I'm resigned to them, mind you, but it's an awareness to carry in our hearts.

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You were friends, weren't you? With Lily?

[weifinder]

I considered her akin to a daughter of my heart, yes. You were friends, ah?

[reparo]

Then I'm even more sorry to bring this to you, I know that it's bound to be difficult. I like to think that we were, yes - though we're from different times, and won't meet again.

[weifinder]

I've found myself in that situation here as well, for those from my world, or one very similar. I'm sorry you have that weight on your heart as well.

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How do you cope?

[weifinder]

I've lost much, and frequently, in my life. I move forward, I pay respect to the memories of those I've cared for and lost, and I take steps to ensure those I care for now are not lost to my negligence, where my care could save them, and to acknowledge when it is something beyond my control.

Nothing in it is easy. But having known them, having cared for them, leaves me better enriched than their loss leaves me hollowed.

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I hope you won't mind if I try to follow your example.

[weifinder]

I don't mind in the slightest, just advise you remember what it took me years to truly learn. You may not be surrounded by those of your home here, but you aren't alone. Rely on the connections you make. Bonds will stand stronger than one person, solitary, whatever and however strong that person may be.

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I agree with you on that - you won't have to struggle to convince me. I'm not a very good lone wolf kind of person, not anymore anyway.

[weifinder]

Wise to have learned that so young! Took me longer, you can ask Jiang Cheng about it sometime.

[reparo]

I don't think I've met Jiang Cheng to ask.

[weifinder]

He's rather loud! Also enjoys a... dog, as a companion. Long hair like myself and Wen Qing and Lan Zhan and Sizhui, and a handful of others. Does an excellent scowl.

[reparo]

Wei Wuxian...you've just described about twelve people.

[weifinder]

...

He likes wearing purple?

[reparo]

Finally. It is narrowed down.

[weifinder]

Really, I'm the most helpful, haven't you heard?

[reparo]

[pfff.]

I haven't - but you are.

[weifinder]

The heart of kindness, thank you, thank you!

In truth, if there's anything this old man can do to help ease that heart of yours, say the words. If it's in my capabilities, I'll do as I can.

[reparo]

Oh, come off it. You can't be all that old.

[weifinder]

Who knows? At least past four decades, positively ancient!

( meanwhile he knows people like xie lian, who lays claim to over eight hundred years )

[reparo]

You must be pulling me leg.

[weifinder]

We wear our age as we wear our accomplishments in cultivation from the times of our youth: well.