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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.

Comments

[silverneedles]

A noble cause. Why this group?

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Who else will champion the dead?

[silverneedles]

Wei Wuxian, for one. Are you picking up his habits now that you're married?

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He rules, does not command.

[silverneedles]

That's a cute way of agreeing.

You freed others. From what?

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Enslavement. You cannot claim it benefits.

[silverneedles]

I would not claim any benefit to that, especially now.
Even working under my uncle was fraught.

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...then?

Do you only oppose to voice objection?

[silverneedles]

I forgot that expressing concern over your health is seen as an objection in your eyes. I will refrain from such consideration in the future.

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...apologies. The manner in which you do so appears often as... criticism.

[silverneedles]

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SHE IS JUDGING HIM SO HARSHLY RIGHT NOW

SO MUCH JUDGEMENT

CAN HE FEEL IT? ]

Yes. That does not mean I do not care. [ Why does she have to explain this to a grown man?

She's going to get drunk at an inn after this. ]

Because you lack consideration for you own health.

Standing out in the rain while bloodied can lead to problems. That is my objection. Not whatever you did to end up bloodied.

[ Where is the nearest wine shop? ]

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...ah. ( W e l l then. ) A simply made error.

[silverneedles]

Do not be hasty to judge. Isn't that a rule of yours?

[ Said almost too politely. ]

And do get out of the rain, Hanguang-jun.

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...I fear, at times. I oft misjudge you.

[silverneedles]

You hold me to task for my clan's crimes.

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I hold you to task for my own deficiencies.

[silverneedles]

Somehow, that is even worse. We rarely change our deficiencies.

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I wish to.

[silverneedles]

You're Hanguang-jun, I'm sure you could manage anything you put your mind to.

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Do not condescend me, when I come sincere.

[silverneedles]

Do I have reason to trust your sincerity?

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...it appeared so.

[silverneedles]

It is my turn to apologize. I am quick to sharp words.

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Perhaps gentleness eludes.

[silverneedles]

It was unnecessary in my work, though many would argue it is helpful.