video: average sighren

[lanclan]

[ The scene is one of steam and muffled, echoing male voices from elsewhere, tiles covering walls. Xichen's face is in shot, hair unbound and soaked where it falls down his bare shoulders, pink from the hot water (no fear, he has a thin robe shrugged off but tied about his waist out of shot) where he is leaning over the edge of the bath. ]

This is rather unorthodox, in many ways, as first meetings go. Pardon my appearance, robes are somewhat contradictory to my surroundings. [ But he's out of seclusion, in a strange realm, and this is the only way he knows to prove the bathhouse is safe: by using it. ] Some of you already know my younger brother, Lan Wangji. You may call me Lan Xichen.

[ He sighs, nasal and soft. More of an exhale. His smile hitches back up. ]

I now live above the bathhouse. Technically, [ here he glances over blandly to a pair of guffawing sailors in the background, lips pursing as he holds back his real opinion, ] this is a private residence, but it would be rude to deny access to those who wish to use the downstairs, so I would like to invite over anyone who wishes to bathe in something other than cold lake-water — if my housemates wouldn't mind, I should like to meet all of you, too.

There is a separate area for women, of course. Please use the rinsing stations before entering the main baths and wear something discreet, for the sake of others.

[ Xichen glances around as someone calls his name and there is a momentary wider shot of him soaked to the waist as he straightens to nod in answer, raking back his hair so it isn't stuck to his chest you're welcome. He looks again to the video and smiles warmly, tilting his head in apology for the break in his attention. ]

It is seemingly busier in the afternoons.

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[downswing]

It is your due.

[lanclan]

Wangji is as opaque where he stands before certain others, like the waxing moon.

[downswing]

I but wish to lift my head to see the shine.

[lanclan]

Being away from the frost suits you.

[downswing]

As it will you.

[lanclan]

[ Emotions. His breath is stolen with a sigh, a ghost of a laugh. ]

Hence, a bath.

[downswing]

Perhaps we require our cold waters.

[lanclan]

Nothing would compare. The heat is not so bad, it is cleansing.

[downswing]

Only different. We may embrace novelty.

[lanclan]

Mm, I'm enjoying the new experience.

[downswing]

And familiar company.

[lanclan]

The unfamiliar is proving interesting too.

[weifinder]

Not to mention endlessly educational.

( said wryly, after his husband has voluntold him for tea and he's been told, generally speaking, he's not Clean. despite being the one who has repeatedly insisted on bathing with warm water up to this point! he's on to you, lan zhan! he sees the favouritism!

doesn't think it odd or off, but sees it!!! )

[lanclan]

Hmm, Wei Wuxian?

[ Watchu say. ]

[weifinder]

You'd find it otherwise, in a world not our own, facing the further unknown while masquerading as people of some land native to this place wherever we roam?

( still sounding gently amused, because at the heart of everything, he is not dimmed by the endless wandering toward home.

his home is a shambles and nestled in the hearts of a very few people. if anything, he has found himself here with the intention of rediscovering that self in their world at the time he finally makes it back.

after all those he cares for have made their ways back, even if that includes wen qing. )

[lanclan]

We will always seek to understand the unknown, to be unaffected is to be uncaring.

[ His smile quirks. ]

Wei Wuxian is a master of many things, but not that.

[weifinder]

( he snorts into a laugh at that, with: )

Depending on who was asked, so I hear. As it stands, I'm also well acquainted with tubs and bathing waters, whereas Lan Zhan is more acquainted with fleeing them. Try coaxing him for me, ah? He'll listen to you!

[lanclan]

[ What can he say to coax over Wangji? Hmm ... Team Lan-Wei is combining their power today. ]

It is quite lonesome, having no company when bathing publically.

[downswing]

Sizhui may accompany.

[weifinder]

If it were in the afternoon. Lan Zhan may accompany in the mornings, when we're unceremoniously kicked out of the holy cave anyway. Knowing your schedules, you'll both be up, and then I won't wander sleepily into the rivers and lakes!

[lanclan]

Wei Wuxian is welcome to sleep in at the home above the bathhouse.

[weifinder]

Lan Zhan has decided he defends the ladies we dwell with, so as much as this Wei would adore to sleep in... alas. Duty calls!

To bathe. Lan Zhan.

[lanclan]

No, no, I understand that. Once you have left the cave for the morning, I mean, if you would still like to rest now and then, my door is open. The ... apartment is quite peaceful.

[weifinder]

I think Lan Zhan will ensure I stay awake if we're bathing, though! Zewu-jun, are you good with brushing hair?

[lanclan]

Brushing hair? [ Confused, he answers amiably enough. ] I fixed Wangji's hair when I arrived, I would say I'm capable.