i mean. xie lian cannot climb as well as he normally can, but that has not stopped him today, and it probably won't stop him the rest of the week, so! when he spots a familiar face - after a strange day - xie lian's glad to join him, coming up and announcing his presence by clearing his throat. ]
Good evening, Claude. [ with a little smile. ] Do you mind some company?
Of course I did - I'm hardly an invalid, you know! [ he says with a smile, waving a hand - despite the fact that he was, in fact, trampled by a horse man last week, xie lian's not really seeming to react to it all that much. he's had worse. ]
Besides, the view up here is quite wonderful - I think it would be a shame to miss out on it.
[ that...and... it's been kind of a weird day, and he has something he wants to be a little nosy about with claude, so. ] How are you this evening?
[ hello, claude. xie lian thought he might find claude somewhere outside, and his intuition was correct!
when he finds him, he's holding a bottle of cold green tea between his hands, and xie lian clears his throat as he approaches, bowing his head but not really saying anything, just giving him a small, gentle smile in greeting.
(Always assume Claude is outside when he needs to collect his thoughts! It helps him think.
It's easy to tell that he has thoughts on his mind, and when he thinks he's alone, he lets his shoulders drop and his head hang a little lower. When Xie Lian gets close enough, he'll probably be able to tell that the air around Claude feels much heavier. He still has his usual drive but it's muted by grief that he quickly tries to shrug off as soon as he notices Xie Lian.
A leader is always strong. At least, that's what he'd been told was expected of him. He doesn't completely agree with that but he understands the expectation. He's used to putting on a strong face and carrying a certain weight (more than anyone truly knows) and he can set aside his own feelings easily enough,)
Ah, Xie Lian. (He smiles in greeting, warm and friendly! But eyes betraying the way it doesn't quite reach,) Did you come to check on me?
[ he gets that, really. xie lian spent so much of his immortal life sleeping under the stars, that even now, it can be kind of soothing.
he watches for a little while before he does approach, and feels the way that his emotions sort of fade away. it's met with a quiet sense of empathy - xie lian has certainly been there before, and that reflects in his expression as he nods, and comes to join him properly, moving to go settle down on the ground.
there's a beat, where he opens his mouth, and then closes it, and offers him the tea bottle instead. here! this is for you.
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xie lian can't not say something. ] ...was worried 'bout ya. [ okay, a little weird, but that could've been worse. ]
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(He figured it was for him and yet, he wasn't going to reach for it unless it was offered. So he accepts it, holding it in both of his hands and turning it over thoughtfully.
He raises an eyebrow at Xie Lian. What's that? It didn't quite sound right but...)
You're not the only one. I've had a few come and check on me. (And he laughs lightly, just a little embarrassed,) I didn't expect so many...
(He isn't used to being the one that gets checked on.)
[ knock knock!! there's somebody at your door, claude.
it's xie lian! he'd spotted claude wandering around yesterday, but he seemed to be lacking... well, speech, and there are many important things to be said that require words, so. patiently, he's waited until today to catch his attention.
he wants to make sure he's okay, first of all. other things after. ] Claude? Do you have a moment?
(Sometimes you lose your voice because you ran your mouth all weekend and deserve to stay quiet for a bit. But by Tuesday, he's back to normal! Albeit... totally lacking his sense of smell which has, in turn, thrown off his taste. Breakfast was pretty weird this morning.
Anyway, he's in his room!! Changing out of one set of clothes after running around the jungle all day. When he hears someone at the door, he calls out,)
Just a moment-- (And after a minute or so, he hops over towards the door and cracks it open. He's still... half putting on his shirt, it's no big deal.) Ah, Xie Lian.
[ xie lian has a friendly smile for him when he opens the door, and nods his head in polite thanks as he invites him in. good think he's not one of the 95840294690 girls that has a crush on you claude you could kill someone (like ochako) doing that!
but xie lian is just xie lian and not even aware, so. ] Mm! I was going to come by yesterday, but it seemed like you lost your voice, right...? This effect is so utterly strange, this week. I haven't been able to smell anything for the past two days, but it seems as though I got off lucky.
it's not that he's unused to being haunted by his own memories. it's not like he doesn't dream about the 800 years of life that he's had, and every traumatic moment that has happened within them - and there are many.
but having to share those traumas with others is affecting him more than he'd like, and... in particular, the one that jumped out when he touched one of those bubbles early in the week has left him feeling more shaken than he really likes.
claude, in his snooping, will find xie lian meditating on tuesday evening. he's sitting against a gravestone in the graveyard of the wild wild west with his back to it, eyes closed, sitting cross legged with his hands resting at his knees, at peace.
...sort of. he looks like shit, actually, and his brows are perpetually furrowed, even as he tries to find his calm. if claude bypasses him once, or twice, he may notice that xie lian hasn't moved for like an hour.
But he recognizes the Xie Lian is having a moment and well.
Like knows like.
So while he lingers a considerable distance away, it's only for the shortest moment before he sits down next to him, legs crossed, hands holding onto his ankles casually,)
[ honestly claude with ur turbo drive brain... maybe you should learn
anyway. xie lian hears the sound of footsteps, and identifies claude as he's sitting, so he's expecting the voice that comes. he inhales, and then exhales, and it comes out on a huff of a laugh. ]
...Something like that. I don't think I'm finding many, though. [ he sounds tired, and xie lian's usual cheer is falling a bit flatter than normal, but he gives him a small smile in greeting, anyway. ] I could ask you the same question, my young friend.
(Wow maybe he did learn and he just forgot? Have you considered that because his whole morning routine has been off for awhile for some reason!)
From the dead? Maybe you should try writing. There is a letter in front of the inn again this week. (As of today, even!) ... Or you could just tell me.
(Guess who left the note........)
It's faster to talk to the living, though. Even if we don't always have the best answers.
But Claude is probably making his way back towards the inn to grab some things! In fact, he's probably on his way to his room, even? It's where his bow is and all. )
Xie Lian? (What is this? He frowns, clearly concerned but looks alert,) What's wrong?
[ yup yup that's fine. xie lian goes immediately, and shuts the door behind him. he's not running, or anything, but it is clear something is wrong, and he speaks with that same quiet urgency, utter seriousness to his voice: ]
(And here's something he didn't expect at all. His immediate thought is, "Who told you?" Because why else would he come to him but that isn't important? Maybe.)
[ once everyone's had some time to come down from their wonderful reunions, xie lian's happy to seek out claude with hua cheng, calling him in to meet in xie lian's room for a celebratory cup of tea.
when he opens the door, xie lian has a smile for him!! ] Claude!
[ ...he also has a black eye? i'm sure that's fine. ] Come in, come in.
(Your eye? He's going to come in!! But he's also going to go right for Xie Lian, getting right up in his space and holding a hand out to check his face?)
xie lian blinks, and then laughs, his expression shifting to a sheepish smile, immediately going to wave him off. ] Ah... it's nothing, it's nothing! Don't worry, it doesn't hurt.
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Week 2, Wednesday
But Claude can be found at the top of the fort, looking up at the sky. Whether it be stars at night or clouds during the day, he's loves skygazing.
And he seems to be in a good mood? )
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i mean. xie lian cannot climb as well as he normally can, but that has not stopped him today, and it probably won't stop him the rest of the week, so! when he spots a familiar face - after a strange day - xie lian's glad to join him, coming up and announcing his presence by clearing his throat. ]
Good evening, Claude. [ with a little smile. ] Do you mind some company?
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Ah, Xie Lian. Good evening. Did you make it up here all by yourself? You should have called... I would have come down.
(But actually low key did you get up here all by yourself? Did someone help him up? If so, is it that guy?)
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Besides, the view up here is quite wonderful - I think it would be a shame to miss out on it.
[ that...and... it's been kind of a weird day, and he has something he wants to be a little nosy about with claude, so. ] How are you this evening?
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(Just going to prop himself on the ledge now. Is it dangerous? Yes. Knock him over and get the kill, xl.)
It's nice, isn't it? I'd rather see the sky out here than in the planetarium. Maybe it's not as clear as those lights but it feels more impressive.
(His little dreamer heart...)
I'm well. And you?
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w2 post deda... sighs
when he finds him, he's holding a bottle of cold green tea between his hands, and xie lian clears his throat as he approaches, bowing his head but not really saying anything, just giving him a small, gentle smile in greeting.
hi, buddy. you ok. ]
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It's easy to tell that he has thoughts on his mind, and when he thinks he's alone, he lets his shoulders drop and his head hang a little lower. When Xie Lian gets close enough, he'll probably be able to tell that the air around Claude feels much heavier. He still has his usual drive but it's muted by grief that he quickly tries to shrug off as soon as he notices Xie Lian.
A leader is always strong. At least, that's what he'd been told was expected of him. He doesn't completely agree with that but he understands the expectation. He's used to putting on a strong face and carrying a certain weight (more than anyone truly knows) and he can set aside his own feelings easily enough,)
Ah, Xie Lian. (He smiles in greeting, warm and friendly! But eyes betraying the way it doesn't quite reach,) Did you come to check on me?
You didn't have to.
(He's fine.)
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he watches for a little while before he does approach, and feels the way that his emotions sort of fade away. it's met with a quiet sense of empathy - xie lian has certainly been there before, and that reflects in his expression as he nods, and comes to join him properly, moving to go settle down on the ground.
there's a beat, where he opens his mouth, and then closes it, and offers him the tea bottle instead. here! this is for you.
.....
xie lian can't not say something. ] ...was worried 'bout ya. [ okay, a little weird, but that could've been worse. ]
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He raises an eyebrow at Xie Lian. What's that? It didn't quite sound right but...)
You're not the only one. I've had a few come and check on me. (And he laughs lightly, just a little embarrassed,) I didn't expect so many...
(He isn't used to being the one that gets checked on.)
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w3, tuesday afternoon!!!
it's xie lian! he'd spotted claude wandering around yesterday, but he seemed to be lacking... well, speech, and there are many important things to be said that require words, so. patiently, he's waited until today to catch his attention.
he wants to make sure he's okay, first of all. other things after. ] Claude? Do you have a moment?
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Anyway, he's in his room!! Changing out of one set of clothes after running around the jungle all day. When he hears someone at the door, he calls out,)
Just a moment-- (And after a minute or so, he hops over towards the door and cracks it open. He's still... half putting on his shirt, it's no big deal.) Ah, Xie Lian.
(He was looking for him yesterday, right? )
I was hoping I'd see you today. Come in.
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but xie lian is just xie lian and not even aware, so. ] Mm! I was going to come by yesterday, but it seemed like you lost your voice, right...? This effect is so utterly strange, this week. I haven't been able to smell anything for the past two days, but it seems as though I got off lucky.
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Ah, that's me today... I haven't been able to smell anything all day which you wouldn't think would be a problem until you start eating.
(Anyway he'll close the door behind them and immediately--)
I owe you an apology. You and Hua Cheng. I don't... know what happened last week.
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week 4, tuesday evening
it's not that he's unused to being haunted by his own memories. it's not like he doesn't dream about the 800 years of life that he's had, and every traumatic moment that has happened within them - and there are many.
but having to share those traumas with others is affecting him more than he'd like, and... in particular, the one that jumped out when he touched one of those bubbles early in the week has left him feeling more shaken than he really likes.
claude, in his snooping, will find xie lian meditating on tuesday evening. he's sitting against a gravestone in the graveyard of the wild wild west with his back to it, eyes closed, sitting cross legged with his hands resting at his knees, at peace.
...sort of. he looks like shit, actually, and his brows are perpetually furrowed, even as he tries to find his calm. if claude bypasses him once, or twice, he may notice that xie lian hasn't moved for like an hour.
(bottles trauma) im fine ]
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But he recognizes the Xie Lian is having a moment and well.
Like knows like.
So while he lingers a considerable distance away, it's only for the shortest moment before he sits down next to him, legs crossed, hands holding onto his ankles casually,)
Looking for answers?
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anyway. xie lian hears the sound of footsteps, and identifies claude as he's sitting, so he's expecting the voice that comes. he inhales, and then exhales, and it comes out on a huff of a laugh. ]
...Something like that. I don't think I'm finding many, though. [ he sounds tired, and xie lian's usual cheer is falling a bit flatter than normal, but he gives him a small smile in greeting, anyway. ] I could ask you the same question, my young friend.
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From the dead? Maybe you should try writing. There is a letter in front of the inn again this week. (As of today, even!) ... Or you could just tell me.
(Guess who left the note........)
It's faster to talk to the living, though. Even if we don't always have the best answers.
(He's here. He's willing to listen.)
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surprise!!
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w4 thursday before curfew
where are you claude! who cares. xie lian is seeking you out with a sense of urgency. ] Claude -- I need to speak with you. Right now.
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But Claude is probably making his way back towards the inn to grab some things! In fact, he's probably on his way to his room, even? It's where his bow is and all. )
Xie Lian? (What is this? He frowns, clearly concerned but looks alert,) What's wrong?
(Just gonna usher him into the room,)
Tell me what's wrong.
(Because something is clearly wrong?)
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What do you know about splintering nova?
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It... depends on what you want to know.
(The truly unfortunate answer.)
Why are you asking?
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w7 post reunion. honestly i couldve done this in ohana pc but here i am
when he opens the door, xie lian has a smile for him!! ] Claude!
[ ...he also has a black eye? i'm sure that's fine. ] Come in, come in.
[ GESTURING!!! ]
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(Your eye? He's going to come in!! But he's also going to go right for Xie Lian, getting right up in his space and holding a hand out to check his face?)
What happened?
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xie lian blinks, and then laughs, his expression shifting to a sheepish smile, immediately going to wave him off. ] Ah... it's nothing, it's nothing! Don't worry, it doesn't hurt.
[ he's fine ] Come on, the tea will get cold.
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(ARE YOU SURE? He isn't going to press it if Xie Lian insists because he can be the same way but... hm.
Fine, he'll come in for tea though. Settle in and everything.)
... Today turned out well, huh.
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