Eastbound Contact

[weifinder]

Wei Wuxian
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[downswing]

The layer. I intend it for comfort. Scent.

As with children.

[weifinder]

( or dogs. he's heard this done with dogs.

but yes, children as well, and scents carry strength of memory, association. the phantoms of them sink claws into his heart, day to day. )

I'll sleep as well as I may, and somewhat easier, when you're around. Scent does not stand in for warmth. Memories are held close, but we know they aren't the same.

[downswing]

Seek others.

Else, I may carry a paperman abed.

[weifinder]

... You have some very interesting ideas concerning bedding, Lan Zhan.

[downswing]

Instruct how elsewise to satisfy you.

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I'll draw diagrams, it'll be a fun night, let's not have you threaten my spirit, ah?

Reminders to sleep is enough, so I don't forget when distracted chasing answers to questions asked and unasked.

[downswing]

Will that suffice?

I have earned honesty.

[weifinder]

Yes, as long as you're reminding me when you head to sleep, and you send word when you wake. If I don't respond at that point, I listened. If I do respond, I either didn't sleep, or encountered some reason to be awake early, which even here, usually isn't the case.

[downswing]

Done.

[weifinder]

You'll rest easier now?

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Irrelevant.

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Not to me it isn't.

[downswing]

We are too tautly bound. Best to test distance.

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( he raises an eyebrow at this, because... ah, the one this is for. he knows, understands, also doesn't get it. )

I'll sleep, alone, and I will be safe. Speak to me over this when you're ready to rest for the night, let me play for you before you sleep?

[downswing]

Please.

If you may, please.

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I will, Lan Zhan.

[downswing]

Play the song you cannot name.

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For the man who will not name it, done.

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Search your vaunted memory.

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My mind is like flowing water, everyone can tell you that!

( laugh with him, only don't laugh at all. )

Search it when?

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Today. Remember.

When was the song played?

1/2

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When was it, when was it...

2/3

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I don't know that I properly remember, just that it was this song, and it stuck in my mind, humming. Calming. That's why I was playing it for Wen Ning at Dafan Mountain. Which...

3 of tripping down memory lane into a faceplant

[weifinder]

Wait, yes, it was when we were stuck in the caves, it had to be. Wasn't it? Or am I confusing that, did you play it for me some other time?

While we're on it, how did you drag me out without me drowning? While you were injured!

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[downswing]

( 'Humming,' 'calming.' The ebb and tide of his work, his intent manifested. A yearning coiled, like whispers of sand curling around purpose to hatch a glimmered pearl. Tears of water. )

It is yours to play.