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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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[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.

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Work is not living.

[silverneedles]

It was, for a time. Perhaps it's time to let go of such habits.

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Find purpose, Wen Qing.

[silverneedles]

I will take your advice, Lan Wangji.

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Will you linger here?

[silverneedles]

When this is over? Likely, yes. Unless it has the power to change my death. But even then, there is more for me here. Do you intend to return home?

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The choice is not my own.

[silverneedles]

I you have the choice, return home. See that Wen Ning does not suffer at the hands of the clans who continue to try to control him.

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At times, I believe Wei Ying would benefit to linger.

[silverneedles]

His name doesn't live in infamy here.