[He's quiet for a second, actually seeming to give this some genuine thought.]
--Well! There are still people waiting on me to handle things. As you know, only a small number of us escaped from the demons alive, so I can't very well take my survivor's luck for granted and not do everything I can to get them out of there. Kagachi left his daemons in my care - that's ten lives that I became responsible for in one moment alone. And I still have a mess to clean up in my own world.
[Wei "the burden of all these people I care about shackle me to the mortal realm" Wuxian. He relies on other people relying on him and just bruteforces his way through...]
[they consider this for a moment, quietly pondering his words before their bandaged hand moves, a slight flick of their wrist before producing a yellow rose to set in front of wei wuxian. apparently it's a gift that he can either take or leave.]
Quite a burden for one pair of shoulders, isn't it. [but the answer seems to satisfy them.] People's dependence then. Caring about other people is both a blessing and a curse. But I suppose that's a better reason than some others I've heard.
[Thank you Tuxedo Mask. He blinks, but then huffs out a little laugh and carefully takes the rose by its stem. Hilariously, he has a long and stupid history of flower-gifting and flower-receiving, so this may hit him in his Fond Nostalgia a bit.]
It is what it is, yes? [A burden, a blessing, a curse. He'll take it, since he doesn't particularly know how to exist without being useful to others.]
What about you, friend? What is it that you rely on?
It is what it is. [softly repeated for lack of any other response, especially because they don't have an answer to that question and their visible pause shows.]
In terms of living? Or do you have another inquiry?
Ah. Isn't that an interesting question? [but there's a lack of energy to the cheerful sort of tone and they grow quiet again.]
I have my own set of responsibilities to handle, newest of all more than forty lives to take care of and guide back to their homes. To continue forward...I rely on hope still, despite how hopeless things seem now.
[Haha, reminds him of himself back when he had two living siblings.]
Mm, well. If that's the way it has to be, then that's the way it has to be, yes? [He gently bops Cinnabun on the back with this rose.] A good thing that you've ended up with a tenacious bunch here, too.
So I've noticed. Tenacious. Stubborn. Reckless. All the same, really! It's almost amusing. [you know. if murder weren't a thing.] Have you been getting along with others you've met here?
[cinnabun hops a little thanks to the rose bop, but they don't seem to mind otherwise.]
Those traits do go hand-in-hand, yes. [A NOD. He would know. He reaches out with his free hand to scritch Cinnabun's ears a bit.]
I have, yes! They're all quite enjoyable to be around and talk to, haha. If it weren't for everything else, I'd be glad for the chance to make more friends.
[He loves Cinnabun in specific, and spoils her with more pets.]
Mm, it's never been all bad, even if most of it is. [Even in the demon bang boat he made good friends, which he unfortunately cherishes in spite of all the horrific shit they all went through together.] The people are always the best part!
[Reasons why he's gonna be after Black Shadows' potentially nonexistent blood in one day.]
I think you and I can agree on that. [they seem pleased that wei wuxian is treating their bun politely.] I've always been fascinated by people, so...despite the circumstances it's been interesting meeting all of you.
Haha, we're a mess, aren't we? I do enjoy people too, though.
[Even if he tends to observe them at a safer distance now. He gives this bun a gentle little boop on the nose, rubs the bridge of it, and then pats her back once.]
Anyway! I said I wouldn't take up much of your time, but I've been chattering away for quite a while now, haven't I? I don't keep track of the minutes very well, I hope you can forgive me.
[HE LOVES THIS BUN!!! There's open fondness in his expression because he finds bunnies very cute, even if he threatens to eat them constantly.]
Well! If you put it so politely, how could I possibly say no? If it's no bother, I'll come back to say hello again sometime, mm. And I'll be sure to spoil your darling rabbit as much as I can, too!
[He would never eat a bun no matter how much he talks about how fat and tasty they look.]
Strawberries! I'll keep that in mind. [He smiles, pats the rabbit one last time, and then stands. He holds the rose carefully, gently twirling it between two fingers.] Thank you kindly, friend. Some other time, then! Do take care.
[AND AWAY HE GOES... Someday he will return, when he's done being assblasted about his government assigned murder role.]
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Haha, I do know what you mean.
[But SOMEONE had to disturb his eternal slumber so he could solve a mystery and didn't take his extremely bad luck into account!!]
With a little fortune, we'll actually move in a decent direction this time, but. [RAISES HIS ARMS.] You know. Our luck.
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Luck is such a fickle thing as it is. But perhaps...something, something, fortune and the bold.
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I do know someone who'd kick my shins for talking about relying on luck here and now, anyway. Funny man who loved numbers and probability!
[JUNPEI WHERE ARE YOU PLEASE BE SAFE IN THE VOID.]
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What is it that I rely on to what, exactly? In life in general, to get through the day without embracing the earth...?
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Yes. In life in general to avoid death's loving, cold embrace.
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--Well! There are still people waiting on me to handle things. As you know, only a small number of us escaped from the demons alive, so I can't very well take my survivor's luck for granted and not do everything I can to get them out of there. Kagachi left his daemons in my care - that's ten lives that I became responsible for in one moment alone. And I still have a mess to clean up in my own world.
[Wei "the burden of all these people I care about shackle me to the mortal realm" Wuxian. He relies on other people relying on him and just bruteforces his way through...]
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Quite a burden for one pair of shoulders, isn't it. [but the answer seems to satisfy them.] People's dependence then. Caring about other people is both a blessing and a curse. But I suppose that's a better reason than some others I've heard.
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It is what it is, yes? [A burden, a blessing, a curse. He'll take it, since he doesn't particularly know how to exist without being useful to others.]
What about you, friend? What is it that you rely on?
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In terms of living? Or do you have another inquiry?
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In terms of living, or just of continuing forward - either way.
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I have my own set of responsibilities to handle, newest of all more than forty lives to take care of and guide back to their homes. To continue forward...I rely on hope still, despite how hopeless things seem now.
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Hope does die last.
[Kind of, anyway. The last time he'd been in a truly hopeless situation, he'd died just a few months later.]
It's good that it still exists here.
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[hope is very strange, and yet they seem to feel strongly about this.]
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Mm, well. If that's the way it has to be, then that's the way it has to be, yes? [He gently bops Cinnabun on the back with this rose.] A good thing that you've ended up with a tenacious bunch here, too.
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[cinnabun hops a little thanks to the rose bop, but they don't seem to mind otherwise.]
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I have, yes! They're all quite enjoyable to be around and talk to, haha. If it weren't for everything else, I'd be glad for the chance to make more friends.
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I suppose it isn't all bad then. That's good to know.
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Mm, it's never been all bad, even if most of it is. [Even in the demon bang boat he made good friends, which he unfortunately cherishes in spite of all the horrific shit they all went through together.] The people are always the best part!
[Reasons why he's gonna be after Black Shadows' potentially nonexistent blood in one day.]
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[Even if he tends to observe them at a safer distance now. He gives this bun a gentle little boop on the nose, rubs the bridge of it, and then pats her back once.]
Anyway! I said I wouldn't take up much of your time, but I've been chattering away for quite a while now, haven't I? I don't keep track of the minutes very well, I hope you can forgive me.
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It isn't any trouble at all. I...have enjoyed your company, actually. Despite not being your director I hope you'll consider visiting again soon, hm?
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Well! If you put it so politely, how could I possibly say no? If it's no bother, I'll come back to say hello again sometime, mm. And I'll be sure to spoil your darling rabbit as much as I can, too!
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She likes strawberries. [the tone is quiet.] But it would never be a bother. My time is yours whenever you'd like.
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Strawberries! I'll keep that in mind. [He smiles, pats the rabbit one last time, and then stands. He holds the rose carefully, gently twirling it between two fingers.] Thank you kindly, friend. Some other time, then! Do take care.
[AND AWAY HE GOES... Someday he will return, when he's done being assblasted about his government assigned murder role.]