text | un: qishan (forward dated to after the poisoning)

[silverneedles]

Thanks to Lady Vannozza's largesse, I have managed to gain access to the hunting grounds owned by Don Bonaccorso. I extend the offer to any of our company who can be discreet and quiet— you can be smuggled inside. The grounds may offer up mysteries and there is game afoot that might be of potential use.

There are two others attending besides myself: Lily Evans and Wei Wuxian, who will be offering a blessing of fertility in the forest.

If you do join us, you will need to be ready to adapt a compromising position with your closest ally, should any outsiders to our company be present.



[ ooc: wen qing has managed to get access to the hunting grounds post-poisoning and will sneak in people who wish to help catch the owl, cause general mayhem while insisting they can be quiet and on their best behavior, and/or explore the place.

It's supposed to be an orgy, though. So uhhh... kiss your neighbor if/when someone else shows up.

Threadjack at will! ]

Comments

[beitangmoran]

[What makes you think he doesn't read texts, Xunxian? What makes you think he doesn't keep tabs on everyone.]

Why do you need to be there?

[topoiran]

[ ... stars, Moran. Yes, he will reply in the same format as Moran responded to him - even with a bit of a smile, though the fact that he is less, ah, energetic than usual is difficult to miss. The tone is very normal, at least? ]

Well, who else would you trust to locate an elusive animal?

[beitangmoran]

[Xunxian, for Stars' sake....]

... Even though you are indisposed?

[topoiran]

[ Yes, yes, he knows, he is working on the not dying thing! ]

I made a promise - so doing everything I can to fulfill it, under the circumstances, is the best course of action I can think of.

[beitangmoran]

[Bringing this up now is unfair, Xunxian.]

... Does your promise include not telling me what is going on?

[topoiran]

[ Why is the truth about what he's doing here unfair--

Ah. ]

No, that is my selfish wish to spare you things that others can take care of when you are already exhausted.

[beitangmoran]

I can decide that for myself.

[topoiran]

[ Softer. ]

Yes, my Lord.

But you cannot decide for your power. If I told you and that triggered more visions, depleting you even further - what then?

And if you have not had a vision about it yet, all I could assume is that there will be a solution that would make worrying you absolutely in vain.

[beitangmoran]

Xunxian, enough.

We'll discuss this later. Do what you have to do for now.

[topoiran]

Yes, of course. Until later, then.

[weifinder]

Master Moran, would you entrust him to my care if Master Xunxian insists on helping in this course?

[beitangmoran]

[he hates this situation, but also...]

I cannot be seen helping out, and I can hardly move around without being noticed.

I am trusting you with my life here, Master Wei.

[topoiran]

[ ... oh. Oh. ]

[weifinder]

Then he is as family to me. TH\here is none I fight for so fiercely as family.

[beitangmoran]

Care for yourself as well. I do not wish for us to lose anyone.

[silverneedles]

We will make sure everyone returns.

[beitangmoran]

Thank you, my Lady.