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theafflicted2022-06-26 07:01 am
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06 - week six
WEEK SIX
Sunday starts with more aches and pains than you might be used to. Florence patched people up after Saturday’s lesson, sure, but it’s not a complete cure - not to mention it doesn’t ease the sting of betrayal. Some classmates that you thought would cooperate wound up breaking your trust in the end, and this week will be interesting with the fallout.
It’s hard to say what this week will have in store otherwise. Things are changing, and it’s not clear what this means for all of you. On the bright side, however, the creatures and places you once knew from home have suddenly disappeared, so that's less that you need to worry about. There are new areas for you to look at as well.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
FLORENCE / LORELEI
It’s hard to say what this week will have in store otherwise. Things are changing, and it’s not clear what this means for all of you. On the bright side, however, the creatures and places you once knew from home have suddenly disappeared, so that's less that you need to worry about. There are new areas for you to look at as well.
FLORENCE / LORELEI
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First, Xingqiu's fingers lightly rest on the ones clutching the handicraft, brushing across them underneath until he carefully, but gently takes the handicraft from Chongyun which has been shaped in the very same fashion as the swirls etched on his crest. The inscription is read quickly as well as his eyes roam it quickly, and his warm gaze, like a pleasant breeze on an indian summer, turns back to Chongyun. ]
—It's only natural that I can think the same. I cannot imagine a time where we'd never be considered as close as the wind and the air, the earth and the sun—and the stars that hang in the night sky.
[ This time, though he will reach out to the other male's hand so he can intertwine their fingers if he would allow it. ]
It is an honor of a lifetime—one that I will share with you. Of course I shall accept.
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Thank you, Xingqiu. I don't have words for the joy that sings in my heart, but it is there. How loud and fierce the voice sings.
[ Perhaps, the only person here who hasn't properly understood Chongyun's intentions is Chongyun himself, though he means every word to a ridiculous degree.
It'll probably take him another half dozen years, give or take, to realize he'd just proposed in this moment. When Xingqiu entwines their fingers, his beam turns just slightly confused, but he doesn't let go. He won't let go. ]
I never knew it could sound like this. [ A hand over his heart. ] It's almost like - an adrenaline rush. I'll have to be careful...
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[ Because Xingqiu absolutely feels the very same.
...this is funny because he is entirely sure that Chongyun does certainly know what he's done. The amount of affection and happiness that wells within him is nothing short of a mountain. ]
I'm sure you will be just fine. If you ever feeling too overwhelmed, just lean into me, and I will help guide you and get you what you need post-haste.
[ This is going to be real hilarious when Xingqiu eventually does offer a small, but more overt display of affection. ]
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That's rare for you to say, as someone who appears to be collecting all the words in the world - well, I guess it's worlds now. Impressive as always, Master Xingqiu.
[ Are they just going to stand there holding hands? It's new, but not uncomfortable. Awkward, but in a fascinatingly addictive way. In fact, Chongyun doesn't think he's ever held anyone's hand like this before. He brings their entwined hands up to marvel at that fact. Whoa... he likes it...
His heart is beating a little too fast. ]
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Why thank you. I'll take the compliment given, of course.
[ He notices the way Chongyun brings their hands up a bit to look at it as if...entranced, and he feels another smile, a bit softer come across his face, but with still a touch of mischievous as an idea of sorts pops along his head. ]
You appear to be quite happy about our current position, which, naturally I do feel the very same way. Though, I might have a way to make it a little better...
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[ He is intrigued and suspicious. When Xingqiu says better, sometimes it is really better and sometimes it's just pure mischief and mayhem. ]
It'll be hard to top the satisfaction I feel right now, but I suppose... you're welcome to try.
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His heart hasn't been pounding all that fast, though he will say with a light jocular tone: ]
What about this? I suppose you can consider a moment like this something like a 'heart to heart'. A play on words, naturally.
[ But once he thinks that Chongyun is sufficiently distracted, he will lean forwards to plant a gentle, soft peck against his cheek. ]
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done
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Oh well, he'll have to help him up at least... ]
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!! ]
XINGQIU. [ LOUD. ] XINGQIU, YOU'RE HERE. QUICK, WE NEED TO GO.
[ Forget helping him up, Chongyun clumsily but swiftly scoops Xingqiu into his arms, lifting him into in a bridal carry. It's a disorienting fluster of frenetic limbs and confused loudness. ]
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Now, now, Chongyun, what are you doing?
[ He's holding onto him now, though, because he doesn't want to accidentally fall to the ground if he is dropped given his disorientation. He really has flustered him now, huh? ]
How about you just slow down a tad? I'm not so sure you should be moving too suddenly.
[ He uses one hand to pat his shoulder a bit. ]
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WE NEED TO - I NEED TO SAY THE WORDS. I HAVE TO LET EVERYONE KNOW.
[ And in that instance, he decides they need to go up. All the way up. He books it for the stairs, bypassing the second floor and kicking open the door to the roof. It’s like he has all the adrenaline in the world. ]
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What words are you talking about, exactly?
[ This is extremely alarming! And a little exhilarating; but he will keep a close watch on the situation. Maybe even wrangle him back downstairs for a nice treat to calm him down.
But will that really calm him down from what he's done?? Only time will tell. ]
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It's almost evening now, and hopefully everyone is busy with dinner or distracted by other things elsewhere because Chongyun is about to be real loud. He's not just talking loudly, he's shouting now. ]
HELLO, WORLD!! PLEASE LISTEN TO WHAT I HAVE TO SAY!! I NEED TO LET YOU KNOW - [ he takes a deep breath ] - XINGQIU IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PERSON IN THIS WORLD! IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ME, YOU'RE WRONG AND I WILL FIGHT YOU! AND WIN. HE'S EXTREMELY INTELLIGENT! HIS HEART IS BIG AND GENEROUS! HIS HAIR IS SO SOFT, AND SOMETIMES WHEN HE SMILES, HIS EYES CRINKLE JUST SO-
[ Wow, is he ever going to stop - ]
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It's a foreign place still and will never be as comfortable as Liyue or as beautiful, in his opinion. Yet, looking from where he is now, even with the strange aspects of this world seems like quite an experience. Being held in Chongyun's arms, and at this point, maybe even getting more than a little comfortable—
And then he's shouting. Oh my god.
He'll reach over to gently tug on some part of the clothing of the other male's front. ]
Chongyun, please. You're going to distract everyone all at once! I am sure that they understand full well what you're trying to say. I certainly do.
[ It's embarrassing, but he can't allowing a little laugh. It's...certainly something, and for once his own cheeks are colored a bit. ]
...And, I am honored, trust me. Can you just look at me for a moment?
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[ And then Chongyun stops short because Xingqiu does laugh and somehow, out of everything, that catches his attention. It's just a little laugh, but to Chongyun's ears, it's wondrous. Mellisonant.
He gazes down at Xingqiu as asked though his eyes are still wild and bright. He doesn't seem to be present, but he's finally looking and listening, maybe. But Xingqiu is blushing and - ]
Wow...