[ bud. san lang chitters unhappily and butts his tiny ferret hand under kaeya's, and then starts climbing him, up up up until he can curl up around his neck like a scarf, insistently nuzzling against his jaw.
xie lian himself makes a soft, affirmative noise, and nods, but his brows are knit, frowning. ]
You don't have to thank me. [ but he will accept it nonetheless. ] ... We came back, on the same sort of occasion. We'll be ready to receive him, and any other missing, in the morning.
[ oh no stop what the fuck that's cute. kaeya just scritches under his chin attentively for a moment. ]
This is going to be a long night.
[ between yuri and monika having just returned to them and the fact that the library is ominously quiet with just their group, well. it's a bit of a sobering atmosphere. ugh. he just glances at the array of drinks and raises a brow. ]
I'm surprised you decided to brave the 11/7 again.
Monika always brings us snacks, so... I wanted to ensure that I returned the favor.
[ he gestures to the drinks, smile a little sheepish, as san lang continues fussing. he's like, patting gently at kaeya's hair like he's trying to groom it into place and soothe him. there, there. ]
There was none of that odd blue drink, even still. I bought.. a few things, and Baraqiel will surely be kind enough to provide you alcohol, if you wanted some.
[ 8( ] And, you're right - but, we all have each other to lean on. It is something, at least.
[ the patting is... so cute. it's killing him. he will allow this and polaris will eventually pad over, stretching slowly, front legs and then back to bump his head against xie lian's leg, his own form of comfort and thanks. at this point, everyone that returns from these tasks... these ventures out into who knows where, has become dear.
but it always finds a way to hurt even worse each time.
still, he'll turn one of the drinks over in his hands. ]
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xie lian himself makes a soft, affirmative noise, and nods, but his brows are knit, frowning. ]
You don't have to thank me. [ but he will accept it nonetheless. ] ... We came back, on the same sort of occasion. We'll be ready to receive him, and any other missing, in the morning.
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This is going to be a long night.
[ between yuri and monika having just returned to them and the fact that the library is ominously quiet with just their group, well. it's a bit of a sobering atmosphere. ugh. he just glances at the array of drinks and raises a brow. ]
I'm surprised you decided to brave the 11/7 again.
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[ he gestures to the drinks, smile a little sheepish, as san lang continues fussing. he's like, patting gently at kaeya's hair like he's trying to groom it into place and soothe him. there, there. ]
There was none of that odd blue drink, even still. I bought.. a few things, and Baraqiel will surely be kind enough to provide you alcohol, if you wanted some.
[ 8( ] And, you're right - but, we all have each other to lean on. It is something, at least.
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but it always finds a way to hurt even worse each time.
still, he'll turn one of the drinks over in his hands. ]
I think... I'm good without tonight.
[ something is wrong????? ]
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xie lian frowns at this, but. as Polaris comes over, he reaches down to pet him, scratching gently behind the ears. ]
It’s bad for you, anyway. Best to have a clear head to prepare for tomorrow. We will have much work to do.
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That's what I'm told, but I just can't quit.
However, I don't like to drink when I'm on the job. So.