[ some of that fire does die off with that, though, and he seems to return to normal. san lang settles back into his usual roly-poly cute noodle self, rubbing at his nose. ]
...yes. I think so, too. The Watchers are able to tell us a little more, with each week that goes by - and I think that we will come to understand this game with time. If we are trapped in this system of loss for a little while longer...
...we at least know that those who have passed are able to contact us. [ thank you. qi rong. ] So all hope is not lost. Perhaps this 'loss' will only be temporary.
I am curious to know more about the place they went to, but the Watchers were unable to tell me much about it. It might be a sort of underworld where wicked souls are tormented, but that is better than lost forever.
[ Wow! A cursed eternity. This is just a theory, though. There is a small grumble and Niah yawns. ]
Well... we could write them, no? At least as a start. Not Qi Rong. But... Bertolt, and Mr. Marius, and Nine. Perhaps they will be able to shed some light on it for us, until then.
[ the last part makes xie lian laugh, a little, and he reaches up to scratch his cheek. ]
...Mine either. I'd rather solve a problem myself than sit on my laurels. [ this is such an understatement. ] So...I am doing all that I can do be proactive, now.
[ He never got to speak with dirty heterosexual Marius, but most people brought here have been... Too kind, really. Niah's tail thumps at the thought of that.
[ Joonghyuk merely looks at him? He's not even sure why Xie Lian chose to answer him if he's just like this. Xie Lian should have known. It's so PREDICTABLE. ]
but also. he does get it, kind of - it probably is smarter, not to tell anyone anything at all. xie lian is a bleeding heart, though, and even in the places that he isn't, he isn't much of a liar.
but, with that laugh-crying moment aside, he reaches for his belt, and shifts, turning his hip to pull just enough of the blade from its sheath that joonghyuk can see -- the blade itself is pitch black. ]
...This weapon that I have is not a weapon of my own. Rather, it is the blade of the creature that ultimately, caused the downfall of my kingdom. It has harmed many - in our realm, the aura that it gives off is as cold as ice, as it is truly full of resentful energy.
Now that it is in my hands, I have sworn to use it never to take a life. I suppose perhaps it is a little spiteful, but I want to prove that it can be used to defend others, instead of harm them - in kindness, instead of in senseless violence.
[ he lets the blade fall black into the sheath. even xie lian can be a little spiteful, sometimes, and his fierceness reappears here, for a moment, his conviction as strong as steel. ]
[ me having to close my eyes as Joonghyuk continues to be this way. Xie Lian really is in a crying-laughing situation. He may have came here to see how he was, but that doesn't mean more than that. ]
As beautiful as your words are, they are just words.
[ Joonghyuk is one that only listens when he sees words being fulfilled. Actions speak louder to him than anything. ]
I have no way of showing you beyond my actions of the time that we are in this place - nothing I can say to you in this moment will be convincing.
Even still, I like to think that so far, I have held true to my words. [ in avoiding harming bertholt during the trial, even when idi attacked him, but in catching killers when necessary, too. ]
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[ He's not saying he’s against it, considering he’s the one that also mentioned there usually is another way. ]
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[ he will find that third path; it doesn't matter, that this conflict might not be able to be eliminated. it just doesn't matter.
this entire situation is just adjacent of something that is too familiar, too personal. xie lian refuses to fail again. ]
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… We will need to play this game some more before we find a way.
[ Joonghyuk knows realistically that’s how it’s going to be, unfortunately. ]
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...yes. I think so, too. The Watchers are able to tell us a little more, with each week that goes by - and I think that we will come to understand this game with time. If we are trapped in this system of loss for a little while longer...
...we at least know that those who have passed are able to contact us. [ thank you. qi rong. ] So all hope is not lost. Perhaps this 'loss' will only be temporary.
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[ Wow! A cursed eternity. This is just a theory, though. There is a small grumble and Niah yawns. ]
Waiting is not my preferred method for anything.
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[ the last part makes xie lian laugh, a little, and he reaches up to scratch his cheek. ]
...Mine either. I'd rather solve a problem myself than sit on my laurels. [ this is such an understatement. ] So...I am doing all that I can do be proactive, now.
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[ He never got to speak with dirty heterosexual Marius, but most people brought here have been... Too kind, really. Niah's tail thumps at the thought of that.
He doesn't say more for a while. ]
Are you a Celestial, Xie Lian?
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Why do you ask?
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[ A hunch. ]
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xie lian glances at him, after another pause. ]
...I am. And you?
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You can make your guess.
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[ stubbornly!!! he's just saying!!!!!!
but he still will guess if asked so ]
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[ Joonghyuk merely looks at him? He's not even sure why Xie Lian chose to answer him if he's just like this. Xie Lian should have known. It's so PREDICTABLE. ]
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Do you think I have an intent to harm you?
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[ So, no, it isn't just Xie Lian. He's just squints at everyone. ]
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[ xie lian wasn't sure whether to laugh or to cry
but also. he does get it, kind of - it probably is smarter, not to tell anyone anything at all. xie lian is a bleeding heart, though, and even in the places that he isn't, he isn't much of a liar.
but, with that laugh-crying moment aside, he reaches for his belt, and shifts, turning his hip to pull just enough of the blade from its sheath that joonghyuk can see -- the blade itself is pitch black. ]
...This weapon that I have is not a weapon of my own. Rather, it is the blade of the creature that ultimately, caused the downfall of my kingdom. It has harmed many - in our realm, the aura that it gives off is as cold as ice, as it is truly full of resentful energy.
Now that it is in my hands, I have sworn to use it never to take a life. I suppose perhaps it is a little spiteful, but I want to prove that it can be used to defend others, instead of harm them - in kindness, instead of in senseless violence.
[ he lets the blade fall black into the sheath. even xie lian can be a little spiteful, sometimes, and his fierceness reappears here, for a moment, his conviction as strong as steel. ]
I have no intention of harming anyone.
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As beautiful as your words are, they are just words.
[ Joonghyuk is one that only listens when he sees words being fulfilled. Actions speak louder to him than anything. ]
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I have no way of showing you beyond my actions of the time that we are in this place - nothing I can say to you in this moment will be convincing.
Even still, I like to think that so far, I have held true to my words. [ in avoiding harming bertholt during the trial, even when idi attacked him, but in catching killers when necessary, too. ]