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( Behold the beautiful view of one [1] Lan Wangji, blood-drenched in one of the dusty, downtrodden streets of Hatthevar, while rains weep down — clear, for a change. In the hand that isn't holding his pendant, his sword's drawn, bloodied. )

Slave masters know little of the man Matthias. ( A pause, then almost sheepish: ) When they yet speak. Their victims recall with difficulty. Shall search the waters for signs of his whereabouts.

( Small chance of it, but carrying on ) Beware wish makers. They tempt with that which is not theirs to give.

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What if resolving your heart troubles involves another person?

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Then resolve with permission. But take responsibility.

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Take responsibility for their heart, got it.

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You jest.

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Yes, I'm kidding. Take responsibility for your own heart, talk to them about it, I guess?

if only pot could see kettle now

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...Mo Ran. What part of relations between men so challenges you?

they would not recognize each other

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I'm not challenged by relations between men! Why would I be challenged? I've slept with plenty of men.

Re: they would not recognize each other

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Relations. Of the heart.

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[ He's dumb and horny, okay. What else was he going to think about? ]

Oh. Those relations.

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Those critical and pure relations.

That you consider above all.

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They are important relations.

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...Mo Ran.

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Senior?

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If you were my son, I would send you to read your disciplines.

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For that mistake? You're as strict as Shizun.

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Then he must be a loving man.

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A harsh man, but there was kindness in his actions.

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'Harsh.' A cruel student.

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He would not accept praise or think I was lying if I refuted such.

I was deserving of harshness.

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...no. You are merely restless.

But absent of malice.

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I'm not so sure about the latter, Senior.

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Do not contradict seniors.

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How old are you, Senior?

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...shameless.

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I ask out of genuine curiosity! Are you like a shy maiden, unwilling to speak her age?