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lan wangji
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[lonelydream]

If you are free for tea, I'd like to meet. Your brother spoke highly of you and your husband both. You can, if you'd like, consider it recompense for the troubles Lao Wen has no doubt caused.

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Apologies. In travel across the citadel.

There is much amiss?

[lonelydream]

None at all. If Master Lan is busy, I won't bother you any further. I simply wished to widen my circle of acquaintances, I suppose.

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A natural compulsion.

You arrived safely?

[lonelydream]

[ Mostly, he wanted to know the people who have made an impression on Wen Kexing--for better or for worse. Also, he found Lan Wanji and Wen Kexing's conversation on Wen Kexing's post earlier in the month somewhere between exasperating and hilarious. ]

Well enough. Things are complicated, outside.

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( One does not bring up another's sickness unprompted, and so. )

May the Heavens ease your burden.

[lonelydream]

[ One does not bring up another's apparent ability for resurrection unprompted, so... ]

I think the Heavens have had quite enough of me. Though I suppose my troubles are much less divine-sent and rather more earthly in nature.

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Take care. Strength will be required here.

[lonelydream]

My strength will hold out as long as it does.

[ He knows Wen Kexing--and by now, probably Lan Xichen as well--has mentioned his problems to Lan Wanji. ]

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We number healers. Perhaps they may assist.

[lonelydream]

Perhaps. There were a few suggestions, but my problems are difficult to explain to those who do not know how qi circulation through meridians work.

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Many possess compatible sorcery, previously unencountered.

[lonelydream]

If I may be frank? The damage is very carefully and specifically targeted.

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Trust cannot be forced.

I only recommend their ability.

[lonelydream]

Would you be willing to share names?

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Anduin, Wen Qing, perhaps Emilia. Hermione possesses sorcery for every purpose.

Mayhap more.

[lonelydream]

The elder Master Lan suggested I speak with Lady Wen Qing as well, as did Wen Kexing. Thank you.

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Your circumstances may require care beyond qi medicine. Would suggest the others.

[lonelydream]

Your brother also suggested I see if I can cultivate a golden core.

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If the body possesses natural ability.

[lonelydream]

It does seem unlikely. If it was possible, surely someone would have done it by now. There would be sects dedicated to the study.

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How long do you yet have?

[lonelydream]

[ There's another long pause; have you ever read such a reluctant text? ]

Much less than Wen Kexing thinks I do.

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Months or years?

[lonelydream]

He thinks there's still a few years. At the very least, a bit more than one.