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[downswing]

( 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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[soulsrob]

Oh dear, you've got a little something on you, you know!

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[matermali]

I am able to assist those who struggle with recollection, to guide them through their memories, if you happen upon any more such victims.

[ She's openly amused at the state of him, although even that's a subtle lift. (It has nothing to do with how tasty he looks!) ]

Slaver's blood [ she is assuming ] may attract creatures who crave more than what the rain offers. I would suggest avoiding a swim while near the water.

[downswing]

( Ah, so good of Winnie to mention it. He knows, rather awkwardly, exactly what she's referring to.

Allow him to flick this one clear raindrop of actual water off his cheek. )

Gratitude.

perma video, I cannot deny you this sight

[downswing]

Waters purify. ( This is fine. )

a goodly service for all (especially her)

[matermali]

It may take a bit more than water to clean that off, Wangji.

this face

[downswing]

What fortune. It rains.

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[inkfire]

How do you know they offer that which is not theirs to give?

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[silverneedles]

[ Have a tired stare. ]

At least you generally don't get sick. Right? [ Do you still have your core, Lan Wangji? ] But do try to avoid the blood. It's not a great look.

[downswing]

A man's heart should never be another's to resolve.

[downswing]

( You know, madam.

You know.

He's just going to slowly, slowly, slowly —

drag a finger down the bloodied mess of his collar and.

Slip another layer's fold over it, to hide it. )

Done.

this face but no one can see so it doesn't matter

[matermali]

To fight fire with fire, I see. I continue to admire your daring nature.

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[nochnaya]

[ She can already guess the answer, but she feels like she has to ask, considering all the blood— ]

Are you alright?

[downswing]

Physically. ( A short, snapped look to his sword, awkwardly setting it behind himself. ) Apologies for your delicate sensitivities.

[downswing]

...why?

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[consignation]

[ there's several seconds of like. unfortunate breathing noises as jiang cheng decides whether or not he's actually going to say words. ]

Actually, I'd argue it's one of his better ones.

[ yes this is all he has to contribute at this time. not jiang cheng once again romanticizing the only time in their lives he and lan wangji actually got on some. ]

[matermali]

Would you prefer condemnation?

[downswing]

Merely fail to understand.

Abiding duty and honour is no virtue.

[downswing]

Concern unnecessary.

[matermali]

Freeing vulnerable souls from a slaver's shackles could be seen as virtuous enough.

And I have always admired those who never stray from duty.

[downswing]

Men oft admire their lackings. Is that so?

[matermali]

[ Vanessa would never have called herself honorable or duteous even in life. She's often the first to remind people of her lack of grace. ]

Women too, I suppose.

[consignation]

It's not concern. It's... a compliment. [ sort of. ]

Been that long since you got one? What are our brothers up to? [ you know, the likely culprits of complimenting wangji. ]

[downswing]

Then, you deny duty?

[downswing]

Survival. Meditation. Contentment.

Perhaps ask your own.

[matermali]

Duty is not what keeps me here.