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lan wangji
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[lonelydream]

Did neither of them tell you the specifics of what we did?

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We were acquainted, not familiar.

[lonelydream]

Ah. That makes a lot of sense.

[ After all, Zishu wouldn't have spoken to anyone about the Nails himself if he wasn't so aware that he's desperately running out of time. ]

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Yet I wish for your recovery.

[lonelydream]

As do I.

[ A brief pause, and then he continues: ]

If it doesn't work out, though, I know Sect Master Lan will take care of Wen Kexing. I am aware your relationship is contentious but I'd ask for your patience. If I die, he is unlikely to take it well.

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Be at ease.

Brother's care for the weak or helpless will never be objected.

[lonelydream]

[ did he...just...call Wen Kexing... weak and ..helpless...? ]

Have you described him this way to his face?

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Unnecessary. The hearts of all grieving are weak and helpless.

A lonely hurt.

[lonelydream]

[ Oh, when it's put THAT way... ]

Thank you for your kindness, then.

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Undeserved gratitude.

It is brother who serves example.

[lonelydream]

He is very kind, your brother.

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You honour the sect.

[lonelydream]

It's a little more personal than that.

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I am certain he requires no gratitude.

[lonelydream]

I don't know the men of Gusu Lan. I only know Lan Xichen, and now, Lan Wangji.

[downswing]

Understood.

Seek the healers. May the Heavens guide.

[lonelydream]

You have my gratitude. My thanks, Master Lan.