Eastbound Contact

[weifinder]

Wei Wuxian
missives | encounters

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[weifinder]

Ah, let me think... but I know, already, what he chose to call you.

Let it be so.

( money bro )

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( Once upon a time, he had money, bro. )

And agreement. If the Beastmaster or Huntress claims us: permitted, to do what needs done to fleetingly placate us.

[weifinder]

Agreed, with one exception.

No wine.

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( Months later, the sliver of recognition singes and stabs.

It strikes him: )


I wounded you last.

[weifinder]

Wine has always quieted my thoughts.

When it comes to them, quiet thoughts are not helpful. Wine doesn't solve, it drowns out. Even I've always known that much.

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Humbly, I thank your instruction.

[weifinder]

Mm, it's something that you'd have learned, if you'd, ah, had any tolerance for alcohol.

Though I wonder, did your brother never teach you how he burns the alcohol away? It's a waste of good alcohol if it were ever for the drinking, but he seemed to find it useful, at least when asking others to join him to drink. Or asking to join others. A bit hazy, there.

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I drink to recuse myself.

[weifinder]

Then, or now?

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Now, for your pleasure.

[weifinder]

Care to hold for after this particular leg of our adventures?

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You wish me to drink?

[weifinder]

Whatever is your preference, Lan Zhan.

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A fault of the body. Weakness to substance.

Spice. Drink. Perhaps more.

( Though he has yet to attempt the opiates or aphrodisiac brews that merchants peddle. )

I lack in calluses.

[weifinder]

Your hands speak otherwise.

We all train in different ways, Lan Zhan. If you wish this, I'm happy to help. If you don't, I see nothing callous within it.

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I wish to be my husband's equal.

[weifinder]

In all things not considered detrimental?

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What is right, and what is wrong?

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What is just, what is unjust?

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You are cure and poison.

I inure. Teach me wine.

[weifinder]

I'm going to find us the most exquisite, petite cups. Lessons to start then.

[downswing]

Then.

May I transgress against you?

[weifinder]

I should probably say no, but please, do.

1/2

[downswing]

Suffer each night through Cleansing.

Sizhui plays well. Your son.

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Seek Sizhui on nights alone. Jiang Cheng. Mistress Wen.

Else, I relinquish a layer of silks. Sleep.