Audience: Wei Wuxian

[gatonina]

Comments

[gatonina]

I didn't know you were supposed to grow mead in the ground. [what. but they'll examine the jar.] But thanks. What's the occasion?

[givethemhell]

You ferment it in the ground! Like pickles. [HE'S YE OLDE DON'T JUDGE HIM. He reaches out to pat the jar, though.]

No occasion! I just thought you might like it, if you like sweet drinks. --Are they your favorite, though? The sweet ones?

[gatonina]

...you ferment pickles in the ground? [HELP???]

I appreciate the gift then. They're...nice. I like them a lot.

[givethemhell]

[YEAH WHAT OF IT. He props his chin up with a palm, grinning.]

You ferment a lot of things in the ground, if you come from a place without electricity. [Glad they like this... jar of dirt mead, though. Hm.]

Though I do have one thing to ask of you, friend!

[gatonina]

Oh. Yeah, okay, that makes more sense. [does it.]

What do you have to ask today then?

[givethemhell]

You're the kind of person who likes to watch out for others, right?

[HE SAYS, WITH A BRIGHT SMILE.]

[gatonina]

Well yes. It's my job, isn't it? That's sort of what it means to be a director, not to mention...a guidance counselor, I guess?

[givethemhell]

[WHY DOES PURPLE HEART HAVE SO MANY JOBS. WHY IS HE A DIRECTOR AND HUMAN RELATIONS AND NOW A GUIDANCE COUNSELOR.

He huffs out a little laugh, fluffing Cinnabun's bunbun mane.]

So it is, so it is! And you do seem to take this job very seriously, friend. [He lifts the bun off his lap to set her on the desk.] --So it shouldn't be too much trouble, then! Just that, on the off chance there ever comes a time when I can't, I hope you'll keep an eye on them for me.

[gatonina]

[LOOK!!!! leave them alone they like to stay busy...cinnabun fluffs up but doesn't mind at all, though there's an almost-indignant squeak as she's set on the desk.]

Of course I will. [whoever they are.] It's only fair to know they aren't about to be forgotten, isn't it?

[givethemhell]

Hah - sorry, dear.

[The rabbit, that is... He reaches out to give her a gentle pat before focusing his attention back on Purple Heart.]

Thank you, though. They'll stick together through the worst of things here, I'm sure, but it always helps to have an extra eye on them - especially when so many cause so much trouble.

[SAYS WEH WUSHYAN, ULTIMATE TROUBLEMAKER.]

[gatonina]

[thank you for your pats.]

This coming from you feels very misleading, I think. [WEI WUXIAN???] But of course I'll keep an eye on them. And everyone.

I imagine you'll be with us for some time though.

[givethemhell]

[He does his best for these rabbits that he loves, even if he is a gremlin.]

No idea what you mean! [As he flashes a BRIGHT GRIN, which softens a little after that.] ...Thank you. I know you will. [And then, with a chiming laugh:] Though you have unreasonable faith in my longevity, friend!

[HE DIDN'T MAKE IT THROUGH HIS 20S THE FIRST TIME!!]

[gatonina]

[they settle for giving him a curious look before bowing their head.]

Should I not? You survived the first time well enough. And I assume everyone needs a little faith from someone now and then. How else do people get through things like this?

[givethemhell]

[He just laughs again - but this time, a softer one.]

Mm, I suppose! Kind of you to offer that faith. [He reaches out to scritch Cinnabun's ear again before standing.]

--Anyway! It's a terrible hour and I still have things to do, so I'll get out of your hair. Enjoy the drink, yes?

[gatonina]

...yeah, I will. [no comment on the hour, but they seem a bit puzzled.] Thank you again.

[givethemhell]

Mm, think nothing of it! Bye, friend.

[And with one last pat for Cinnabun and a cheery wave for Purple Heart, he's on his way back out the door.]