inbox | eastbound

[downswing]

lan wangji
missives | encounters

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[downswing]

( Too sweet. )

They will suffice.

[weifinder]

( This lying liar who lies — but no matter, there is a Plan. )

What about olives? Tomatoes? How well do you tolerate these cheeses?

[downswing]

( Well, isn't this titillating conversation. )

...no.

[weifinder]

( The thrills one has when one is cheap! )

No what?

[downswing]

Respectfully decline cheeses.

[weifinder]

Yes, they're a bit hard on the system, you wouldn't believe how terrible it's been in the — ahem. No cheeses!

What about spreads? Herbs and things like that?

[downswing]

You wish to see a friend, not dine.

[weifinder]

Pssh, who can't do both? Come now, why not answer the question?

( again, a note of pleading in his voice. please. he's asking, and please, he knows. )

[downswing]

...pomegranates. Their fruit.

[weifinder]

Pomegranates! Okay, okay, I can work with that.

( he's................... going............. to look like murder on his hands from peeling one, but that's fine, it's what you do when you care for someone.

and besides, lethe is getting a whole chicken. )

When will you be free?

[downswing]

...within the shi. Apologies. Messalina's — requirements.

[weifinder]

( softly, with a steel beneath aimed at her, not at lan wangji: )

I know.

( to the brighter, more chipper: )

Not so long! I'll see you then!

[downswing]

...Wei Ying?

[weifinder]

Mm? Lan Zhan?

[downswing]

In some time, is this the first thing you name your own?

[weifinder]

... Well... I guess it is?

[downswing]

...relish it.

[weifinder]

.......................... You know, Lan Zhan, that makes everything sound ominous... are you in trouble with Mollassesina?

[downswing]

I am supporting my husband.

[weifinder]

You are, of course you are, I just worry too, ah? Since I can't be in the same place, not right now. I don't like walking out of step when it's not our choice.

[downswing]

We are of a mind.

Lethe. Pomegranates.

[weifinder]

You, within a shi or so. Yes.

[downswing]

...yes.

[weifinder]

In the meantime, are there any teas you won't drink?

[downswing]

...Wei Ying. Between us, there can only be hot water.