"Don't call me Perverted Cultivator! Find a better word. Hedonist Cultivator. Libertine Cultivator. Refined and Experienced Cultivator of Exceptional Taste." Huaisang takes his hand, tugging at him. "Are you ready? Let's go. We can get a drink, then go shopping, then get more drinks, then go back to my place and make out."
They are here together, and it has been years since Huaisang has had the opportunity to have fun with his friend. He's not missing the opportunity now.
When Huaisang begins to pull, Wuxian goes along, his teasing and singsong voice coming out with a hint of a laughter undertone. It sounds like a fun day.
Though, at the end, Wuxian stops, his smile dropping.
"Wait."
He urges Huaisang to face him, his smile trying to soften what he says because Wuxian worries it will be taken as a punishment instead of a sincere desire to see his friend make the best decision.
"I had a lot of fun when we kissed." That's very true. Huaisang is an unfairly skilled kisser. "But we probably shouldn't do it against until you see there's nothing in me that you should be afraid of."
Reaching out, he strokes a hand through Huaisang's long, silky hair. It's not that he doesn't want to kiss him, but it's dangerous if his friend keeps kissing men that scare him. Beyond that, there's a small bit of Wuxian that wonders if Huaisang would feel comfortable pulling away or saying no if he didn't want to kiss. While he likes to think it's obvious he won't force anything on anyone, he also thought it was obvious he was different than Xue Yang.
"I can't tell you not to kiss him, but I want your kisses with me to not hold any fear at all."
[Lan Zhan makes a lot of personal choices and decisions that are questionable to the rules and upbringings of the Lan Sect which he built his foundation on. But if there is any regret that he has broken some rules, there isn't any. More and more, he didn't want Wei Ying to sleep alone by himself. Since he has no roommate, his bed is empty and more than anything, he has a simple desire for his company.
He opens the door to his apartment when Wei Ying comes just on time.]
Huaisang blinks as his Wuxian stops him. Looking up at his friend, Huaisang studies his eyes in confusion at first, then a fond smile as he continues.
"Wei-xiong," he murmurs, soft and teasing. "That's what I've been trying to say. I think you are a frightening and dangerous person, but I have never in my life been afraid of you. I trust you, and I don't believe you would ever hurt me, not even if you were very angry." Leaning in, Huaisang gives him a soft kiss. "I know he is also a frightening and dangerous person, and I was afraid of him at first because of that. I no longer fear him. If I quarrel with him or no longer wish to have a relationship with him, I'll be very careful, and I'll come to you for help if I feel afraid. But I do not think he will hurt me. I think he likes being sweet to people who are sweet to him. I feel safe with him."
Hugging his arms around Wuxian's neck, Huaisang presses close. "And I feel even safer with my best friend."
"Mhm. I can keep you company while you make dinner, and then we can eat together before going to sleep."
Was Wuxian supposed to make a choice there? He chooses all of the above.
"You know, since we don't have roommates, we should just stay together more."
Now inside, Wuxian moves further in, nabbing Lan Zhan's hand and pulling him along. Possibly, the best thing about dating Wuxian is that he'll put you where he wants you to go. No guessing.
"It's very dangerous for two handsome Submissives alone."
It's also entirely an excuse. Wuxian isn't afraid at all.
"Why am I the weird one when I have friends like this?"
Despite his words, there's a fondness in his voice. Maybe he doesn't understand completely, but it's good to know a man he considers a friend doesn't actually fear him.
Bending lower, Wuxian plants a quick kiss on Huaisang's lips. It's a bit fun to tease his friend.
"For putting me through so much, it's only fair if you buy the very good alcohol."
Reassured, Huaisang smiles back at him. He immediately nods agreement, glad that Wuxian accepts his words, even if they don't fully understand each other. "Of course. I'm gonna spoil you."
Letting go, Huaisang takes his hand again, weaving their fingers together as he heads for the door. His grip is tight. He's a little bit worried that Wuxian might pull away. He's already lost his friend once, and their conversation has left him a little bit rattled because he's worried that he's displeased Wuxian. "Any requests for where we go? We'll find a nice place in the Up. I haven't really found any good wine shops yet, though I did find a liquor store that sells liquor in glass bottles, the finest glass you've ever seen and thick as your thumb, in all different shapes and colors, and yet it's all cheap. It's just the cost of the liquor, and there are so many different kinds, we're going to have to try all of them."
A friendship that shatters after a single disagreement is no real friendship. They may have disagreed, but they'll likely disagree again. That doesn't change their feelings and concern for each other. Even mid 'fight', Wuxian would have defended Huasiang if danger had stuck.
"Have you been to a bar? It's a modern tavern. You can buy all a lot of different kinds of alcohol all in one place. I bet the bars in the up are even better."
"We're gonna find out." Huaisang grins, practically bouncing as they head to the elevator. He's restless as they wait for it, annoyed by the time it takes to arrive, but the other transportation options are slower. Pulling Wuxian inside, he finds a spot along the wall and pulls his friend close, putting Wuxian like a shield between him and the rest of the elevator. Then he nuzzles at Wuxian's shoulder, anxious about the strangers crowding around. "Kiss me some more."
It's going to be a ten minute trip once they get started, after all, and Huaisang has already discovered that the elevator gives him anxiety.
Lan Zhan managed a small smile. Day by day, he is slowly breaking out of his stoic shell. His expression is softer, his looks are tender and more lingering, and he is looking only at him and nobody else. He takes pleasure in pleasing him. It's a luxurious feeling to be close to him, opening up, more connected, and they become relaxed and more intimate too. He admires Wei Wuxian for having good ideas, being an innovator, being brave, and Lan Zhan tends to agree with him.
"Mn. I would like that. Then move in with me when you could." At his remark, he only nuzzled at his cheek. "Dangerous, but if you're afraid, I'll be by your side." Despite their lowly rank, he won't let that stand in the way. His feelings for Wei Ying only continue to grow.
In the meanwhile, "I'll make you spicey noodles then. You...do you have your flute with you? You can play while I work."
"I can stay over more. If we share the bed, it still leaves one open."
Neither of them have a roommate so really, they can stay in one room and move into the other if someone gets assigned to the empty bed. Wuxian doesn't know the rules about Submissives living with Submissives, but they'll play it off as staying over instead of actually moving in.
"Hmmm...more than afraid, I can protect you, too." While he does like to tease and make excuses to be closer to Lan Zhan, his pride is too great to pretend to need protection. "If I'm nearby, nobody can cause you problems." Aside from Wuxian himself.
Finding a place to sit near the kitchen, he removes his flute from the band tied around the waist.
While Huaisang hasn't been a shrinking violet before, the sudden and aggressive pull is a surprise. Wuxian doesn't hesitate, but there's still the question of why the sudden need on an elevator.
After a moment of hesitation, Wuxian smiles and places a quick kiss on Huaisang's lips before pulling back, intentionally keeping it short.
"I know I'm very handsome, but this is very sudden."
"How is this very sudden?" Huaisang blinks up at him, keeping him close and smiling at each of the swift, playful kisses. "We kissed before."
He laughs a little, pleased by Wuxian's teasing. "I liked kissing you. I want to kiss you when we're not locked in a room."
Ducking his eyes shyly and dodging the next kiss, Huaisang reaches for Wuxian's lapels and gives them a shy little tug. "Don't you know I've always had a crush on you?"
Wei Wuxian's plan is as good as any. There are loopholes in the rules and laws of the Down. It's one of the several ways they can stay together.
He sees his flute. It's Chenqing. Lan Zhan remembers how Wei Ying uses the flute. To summon the dead. To control the fierce corpses. To evoke darkness and madness. "Mn. Your flute. Play for me. A soft song, perhaps. Try play something soft and sweet."
For once, Lan Zhan seems distracted. He seems focused on his work by the kitchen counter preparing their meal, but he is also daydreaming. Lost in a fantasy. "Mn. You're strong and handsome Wei Ying." He managed to tease...and tries his best to flirt. He'll let Wei Wuxian believe he's strong, but in the end, he does most of protecting him. Wei Ying protects his soft insides and the tenderness of his love for him that he hides away from others beneath the stoic exterior.
Lan Zhan is very touched and for once, he has a rare feeling of feeling content. It's something he always wanted to do. Cook for him, care for him, it's a simple pleasure of serving him. For him, it's almost akin to being married as he does everything to care for him.
The meal is prepared as Lan Zhan set the dishes on the table, which bowls of noodles. "Wei Ying, dinner is ready. Come eat." It's a simple meal, made of cheap quality, but it's good and hot, and fulfilling, and Lan Zhan made it himself. "I made yours spicy."
"In the room, we did it to allow the door open, and then you only kissed me quickly back in our room. Now that we're in an elevator, we're even more enthusiastic."
Wuxian was prepared to tease Huaisang about enjoying the idea of discovery when he hears the words that shock him. He'd had a crush? As someone prone to flirting and ignoring physical boundaries, it isn't like Wuxian didn't know some people crushed on him, but the idea of his male friends is a new one to him.
"You had a crush on me? It's not that I blame you for good taste, but I didn't know. Why didn't you say anything?"
"I didn't think you were interested. I had a crush on almost everyone when we were studying at Gusu. I couldn't help it when everyone was so attractive and skilled. You most of all. But every time I tried to hint about some guy being attractive, you never seemed to notice. Even for Lan Wangji, and you were obsessed with him."
Smiling at the memory, Huaisang ducks his head, cuddling close to him for safety and pressing his face against Wuxian's shoulder. "I hate this elevator thing."
Wei-xiong: Two things No, i've changed my mind already, three things i am so glad to be back in the city and out of that metal box xue yang, xiao xingchen, and i i know you saw us together on the metal ship we have agreed to be romantically and sexually exclusive third thing: i know your deadline to get a dominant is in a little over a week let me help? it won't be romantic or sexual, but you're my friend and i want to take care of you
[This happens after the dom/sub finder went up and Lan Zhan realized they're running out of time.]
Wei Ying.
I made a contract with Xue Yang. It is done. He made a promise on his honor to abide by the rules and laws. So don't worry about me, I'll be fine. It's taken care of.
Make your decision quickly before the deadline.
[Lan Zhan is worried, but he trusts Wei Ying to be sensible in the choices he makes. His guidance is available.]
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They are here together, and it has been years since Huaisang has had the opportunity to have fun with his friend. He's not missing the opportunity now.
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[ Remember Lan Zhan, you chose this. ]
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When Huaisang begins to pull, Wuxian goes along, his teasing and singsong voice coming out with a hint of a laughter undertone. It sounds like a fun day.
Though, at the end, Wuxian stops, his smile dropping.
"Wait."
He urges Huaisang to face him, his smile trying to soften what he says because Wuxian worries it will be taken as a punishment instead of a sincere desire to see his friend make the best decision.
"I had a lot of fun when we kissed." That's very true. Huaisang is an unfairly skilled kisser. "But we probably shouldn't do it against until you see there's nothing in me that you should be afraid of."
Reaching out, he strokes a hand through Huaisang's long, silky hair. It's not that he doesn't want to kiss him, but it's dangerous if his friend keeps kissing men that scare him. Beyond that, there's a small bit of Wuxian that wonders if Huaisang would feel comfortable pulling away or saying no if he didn't want to kiss. While he likes to think it's obvious he won't force anything on anyone, he also thought it was obvious he was different than Xue Yang.
"I can't tell you not to kiss him, but I want your kisses with me to not hold any fear at all."
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[Lan Zhan makes a lot of personal choices and decisions that are questionable to the rules and upbringings of the Lan Sect which he built his foundation on. But if there is any regret that he has broken some rules, there isn't any. More and more, he didn't want Wei Ying to sleep alone by himself. Since he has no roommate, his bed is empty and more than anything, he has a simple desire for his company.
He opens the door to his apartment when Wei Ying comes just on time.]
Have you eaten anything? I can make dinner.
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"Wei-xiong," he murmurs, soft and teasing. "That's what I've been trying to say. I think you are a frightening and dangerous person, but I have never in my life been afraid of you. I trust you, and I don't believe you would ever hurt me, not even if you were very angry." Leaning in, Huaisang gives him a soft kiss. "I know he is also a frightening and dangerous person, and I was afraid of him at first because of that. I no longer fear him. If I quarrel with him or no longer wish to have a relationship with him, I'll be very careful, and I'll come to you for help if I feel afraid. But I do not think he will hurt me. I think he likes being sweet to people who are sweet to him. I feel safe with him."
Hugging his arms around Wuxian's neck, Huaisang presses close. "And I feel even safer with my best friend."
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[ Wuxian greets him with a smile and slips inside. He's fully dressed, and his hair is still up. It's clear that he really hadn't been asleep .]
Huh? You'll cook now? Even though it's late?
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Lan Zhan softly smiles back and greets him with a quick kiss. He then closes the door.
"Mn. I can cook now or keep you company...and talk."
Talk isn't his strong suit, but he definitely wants Wei Wuxian to talk.
"Or I can help you sleep."
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Was Wuxian supposed to make a choice there? He chooses all of the above.
"You know, since we don't have roommates, we should just stay together more."
Now inside, Wuxian moves further in, nabbing Lan Zhan's hand and pulling him along. Possibly, the best thing about dating Wuxian is that he'll put you where he wants you to go. No guessing.
"It's very dangerous for two handsome Submissives alone."
It's also entirely an excuse. Wuxian isn't afraid at all.
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Despite his words, there's a fondness in his voice. Maybe he doesn't understand completely, but it's good to know a man he considers a friend doesn't actually fear him.
Bending lower, Wuxian plants a quick kiss on Huaisang's lips. It's a bit fun to tease his friend.
"For putting me through so much, it's only fair if you buy the very good alcohol."
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Letting go, Huaisang takes his hand again, weaving their fingers together as he heads for the door. His grip is tight. He's a little bit worried that Wuxian might pull away. He's already lost his friend once, and their conversation has left him a little bit rattled because he's worried that he's displeased Wuxian. "Any requests for where we go? We'll find a nice place in the Up. I haven't really found any good wine shops yet, though I did find a liquor store that sells liquor in glass bottles, the finest glass you've ever seen and thick as your thumb, in all different shapes and colors, and yet it's all cheap. It's just the cost of the liquor, and there are so many different kinds, we're going to have to try all of them."
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"Have you been to a bar? It's a modern tavern. You can buy all a lot of different kinds of alcohol all in one place. I bet the bars in the up are even better."
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It's going to be a ten minute trip once they get started, after all, and Huaisang has already discovered that the elevator gives him anxiety.
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"Mn. I would like that. Then move in with me when you could." At his remark, he only nuzzled at his cheek. "Dangerous, but if you're afraid, I'll be by your side." Despite their lowly rank, he won't let that stand in the way. His feelings for Wei Ying only continue to grow.
In the meanwhile, "I'll make you spicey noodles then. You...do you have your flute with you? You can play while I work."
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Neither of them have a roommate so really, they can stay in one room and move into the other if someone gets assigned to the empty bed. Wuxian doesn't know the rules about Submissives living with Submissives, but they'll play it off as staying over instead of actually moving in.
"Hmmm...more than afraid, I can protect you, too." While he does like to tease and make excuses to be closer to Lan Zhan, his pride is too great to pretend to need protection. "If I'm nearby, nobody can cause you problems." Aside from Wuxian himself.
Finding a place to sit near the kitchen, he removes his flute from the band tied around the waist.
"I keep it with me. Do you have a request?"
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After a moment of hesitation, Wuxian smiles and places a quick kiss on Huaisang's lips before pulling back, intentionally keeping it short.
"I know I'm very handsome, but this is very sudden."
Another one, just as fast.
"If you tell me why, I'll keep kissing you."
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He laughs a little, pleased by Wuxian's teasing. "I liked kissing you. I want to kiss you when we're not locked in a room."
Ducking his eyes shyly and dodging the next kiss, Huaisang reaches for Wuxian's lapels and gives them a shy little tug. "Don't you know I've always had a crush on you?"
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He sees his flute. It's Chenqing. Lan Zhan remembers how Wei Ying uses the flute. To summon the dead. To control the fierce corpses. To evoke darkness and madness. "Mn. Your flute. Play for me. A soft song, perhaps. Try play something soft and sweet."
For once, Lan Zhan seems distracted. He seems focused on his work by the kitchen counter preparing their meal, but he is also daydreaming. Lost in a fantasy. "Mn. You're strong and handsome Wei Ying." He managed to tease...and tries his best to flirt. He'll let Wei Wuxian believe he's strong, but in the end, he does most of protecting him. Wei Ying protects his soft insides and the tenderness of his love for him that he hides away from others beneath the stoic exterior.
Lan Zhan is very touched and for once, he has a rare feeling of feeling content. It's something he always wanted to do. Cook for him, care for him, it's a simple pleasure of serving him. For him, it's almost akin to being married as he does everything to care for him.
The meal is prepared as Lan Zhan set the dishes on the table, which bowls of noodles. "Wei Ying, dinner is ready. Come eat." It's a simple meal, made of cheap quality, but it's good and hot, and fulfilling, and Lan Zhan made it himself. "I made yours spicy."
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Wuxian was prepared to tease Huaisang about enjoying the idea of discovery when he hears the words that shock him. He'd had a crush? As someone prone to flirting and ignoring physical boundaries, it isn't like Wuxian didn't know some people crushed on him, but the idea of his male friends is a new one to him.
"You had a crush on me? It's not that I blame you for good taste, but I didn't know. Why didn't you say anything?"
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Smiling at the memory, Huaisang ducks his head, cuddling close to him for safety and pressing his face against Wuxian's shoulder. "I hate this elevator thing."
[Voice] April 11th
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Two things
No, i've changed my mind already, three things
i am so glad to be back in the city and out of that metal box
xue yang, xiao xingchen, and i
i know you saw us together on the metal ship
we have agreed to be romantically and sexually exclusive
third thing: i know your deadline to get a dominant is in a little over a week
let me help? it won't be romantic or sexual, but you're my friend and i want to take care of you
text ; un: hanguang-jun
Wei Ying.
I made a contract with Xue Yang. It is done. He made a promise on his honor to abide by the rules and laws. So don't worry about me, I'll be fine. It's taken care of.
Make your decision quickly before the deadline.
[Lan Zhan is worried, but he trusts Wei Ying to be sensible in the choices he makes. His guidance is available.]
[Text]
also that time... sorry
[ Wuxian's voice appears, musical enough to display his good mood. ]
You're fine! <3
If I may be blunt? I would like to offer you a contract with me.