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text; first day of Sanguis (Oct 1)

[noneforyou]

[ It's much later than Xue Yang usually texts Xiao Xingchen, if he's going to text him at all. ]

Daozhang, are you still awake?

[blindforlove]

Yes, I am. No one else is here. And yes, you can come over.

[He already knows well enough what questions are coming next whenever "Candy" texts hi.]

[noneforyou]

[ Aww, it's so nice to have a routine. ]

Then I'll be there soon.

[ Xue Yang knocks on the door and patiently waits for Xiao Xingchen to open it. Once he's allowed in, it's obvious that the late hour isn't the only thing unusual.

Perhaps to a normal person it might not be noticeable, but to someone with an elevated sense of smell (say, a cultivator, and even more so a cultivator without sight), the scent of blood on him is distinct and unmistakable. Xue Yang doesn't acknowledge it. ]

Before you ask, I've already had dinner tonight.

[blindforlove]

[Xiao Xingchen notices the scent the moment he opens the door, his concern overriding his courtesy the moment the door closes behind him. Reaching out to touch the man's shoulder, his other hand carefully pats at his figure, searching for the trace of the blood.]

What happened?

[His voice is both concerned and serious, not about to treat the matter as casually as the man does.]

[noneforyou]

[ Well, not that Xue Yang didn't expect this, and he gives a soft exhale of breath that isn't quite a sigh. With his right hand he catches that hand that's patting him and laces their fingers together. He's gripping slightly more firmly than how he usually holds Xiao Xingchen's hand, both to deter him from touching more, and... because he wants to. He wants to keep hold of Xiao Xingchen. He knows it isn't entirely him feeling this but it's so much easier to give in to the impulse. ]

It's the Sanguis moon cycle, so I got in a small fight. It's nothing serious.

[ Except he's still bleeding slightly. But the smell is not entirely his own blood, at least...? ]

Text; after Sizhui gets xxc settled at Chez Lan

[wangji]

I understand you have learned the truth about Xue Yang and Song-daozhang. Please stay as long as needed.

[blindforlove]

Hanguang-jun, I am truly grateful for your hospitality. I will contribute to this household throughout my stay in any way that is needed.

[It takes a few tries, the voice-to-text not handling his words all too well lately. Every attempt to speak comes out a little mumbled and shaky if he's left to himself and his own thoughts for too long.

Speaking with other cultivators from the great sects also still feels so foreign after the years away from most of cultivator society. He was only involved with that world for a brief period of time, but his teacher had ensured that he understood the proper etiquette and decorum before leaving the mountain. Still, he feels like he doesn't belong-- almost like he has ever belonged anywhere.]

Please let me know what I can do to help.

[Without even the chance to night hunt around here, the sense of being out of place and helpless keeps growing stronger. He has to do something.]

[wangji]

Not needed, daozhang. You are our guest.

(( A second message follows after a short delay. ))

If you like, you can assist with the juniors' lessons.

(( It might good for them to have a teacher other than Lan Zhan all the time. ))

When you are ready, Xiao-daozhang.

[blindforlove]

I will gladly do so. Many thanks again, Hanguang-jun.

[He almost leaves it at that, but in the guest room on his own, his thoughts start to race even more. It's easier to ask this when not face-to-face with someone, regardless of what he can see or not.]

Forgive me for troubling you further. However, two young disciples identified me when they recognized Shuanghua. Do you know of any reason why they would know this?

[When he disappeared from cultivation society, he was sure he faded into obscurity and his fame disappeared along with it. It hadn't been too many years, but surely his impression wasn't that lasting...?]

[wangji]

I am almost there. I will explain then.

[ ooc: we can switch to action here or I can set something up for us shortly. ]

text; evening, halfway through Sanguis (Nov 3)

[noneforyou]

Xiao Xingchen, can I come over?

[ Xue Yang isn't going to be surprised if there is no reply.

Luckily, his moonblessing has been light so far this month, so he neither needs the help nor is being overly swayed by the emotions involved. But no matter whatever else might be true or said about him, he genuinely doesn't want Xiao Xingchen to die.

It's not Sanguis he's worried about. It's Cordis. ]

an hour or two later

[noneforyou]

[ ... No response. Well, he was expecting it, but Xue Yang is still a little bit nervous about it. When he gets a chance, he follows his previous message with another. ]

It will be Cordis again in a few days. If you don't have a plan yet, you should probably start making one soon.

[ He's not letting himself dwell on the possibility that Xiao Xingchen has already died. ]

the day of meeting Song Lan. voice or knocking on his door in person.

[sizhui]

Daozhang? Are you awake?

[ It's gentle and soft, but audible enough. Xiao Xingchen can choose to not answer, or he might actually be asleep, but Sizhui is there. ]

Probably more practical if in voice, I think

[blindforlove]

Yes, I am. Did you need anything?

[Though his voice is as clear and gentle as it usually is, there's that distinct "still lying in bed" sound to it.]

So noted

[sizhui]

Daozhang, [ still soft, but Sizhui's voice sounds excited, too, in a mild way, ] there is someone who has just arrived who wants to meet you. Yes, his hands are whole.

He was not sure you would want to, so I'm calling to ask, first.

[blindforlove]

Ah? Someone who wants to meet me?

[He can't think of who it could be. Only someone who perhaps never heard of him before, with Lan Sizhui having gone on about him enough to make him curious. No one who knows all of his old story would be all that interested.]

Well... why would he think I'd be opposed to it?

[sizhui]

Daozhang....

The sword on his back is Fuxue.

[ Like Shuanghua is recognizable, so is Fuxue. These are things Sizhui had known before he reached Yi City, too. And also, that Song Zichen had been looking for Xiao Xingchen.

He doesn't assume that Xiao Daozhang will agree, just like Song Daozhang doesn't. But, after all the deception, not asking with full honesty is just wrong. Xiao Daozhang deserves better. ]

text; first day of Three Moon (Nov 16)

[noneforyou]

[ The three moon cycle is not going nearly as nicely for Xue Yang as Sanguis went, and it's only the first day. He sends a message, assuming that Wei Wuxian still has Xiao Xingchen's phone. ]

Give Xiao Xingchen his device back. I want to talk to him.

[blindforlove]

[Xiao Xingchen still really doesn't want to listen to any messages from "Candy". He should ignore them. And yet, the part of him that still stops to listen to what else Xue Yang has to say speaks to him loud enough to reason... it's not like he can tell if the message was read, right? What if there's something important-- what if Xue Yang is going to threaten someone?

So he plays the message and... immediately has more questions. As he should have expected.]

Who else were you talking to on my device?

[noneforyou]

[ The reply immediately brings a small sense of relief. Not that he thought Wei Wuxian would be stupid enough to let Xiao Xingchen read some of the things said between them, but he was worried.

It's still in the back of his mind that this could be someone else, but right now, he's too... desperate? angry? something. Too something to care. ]

Wei Wuxian

So he probably didn't tell you about any of my other messages either?

[blindforlove]

[The one who volunteered to retrieve his device? Of course, it would makes sense because he had access to it. Still, what could he have said that he couldn't say on his own device? Xiao Xingchen has to keep it in mind to not assume the worst of anyone, especially when he's a guest of the man.]

No. There's no record of any messages I don't know on this device.

Tell me what you both talked about.

[He's still sure that it'll be some twisted version of the truth, but a weakness of his must be that he needs some kind of answer.]

text | un: gu_yun

[shiliu]

have you seen yourself latel

[ fuck


let's try again: ]

if you were going to hide somewhere in the city, where would that be?

[blindforlove]

[Even Xiao Xingchen still has to hold himself in check before saying "I see" from time to time.]

I recall that when you met me, I was actually trying to hide. Needless to say that I'm not the best to ask.

This is definitely an interesting thing to ask for someone to divulge so suddenly.

[It's amusing, in a bizarre way that makes him feel like this is some kind of lead up for a joke. But the possibility of this being something more serious hits him.]

Do you need somewhere to hide?

[shiliu]

[ .....he can't help chuckling at that, helplessly. ]

No.
I'm looking for someone.
I thought you might have some insights.

[ truly he is grasping at straws ]

[blindforlove]

Well, I have tracked criminals before. So I could offer my help there.

[He isn't sure if he can be as dogged in the chase as he used to, but he can try and help with that.

Plus, he definitely knows someone who can give him some additional insights there.]