[ They have but a little time to figure out a backstory and rather than trying to engage Jiang Yanli in conversation about it, Wen Qing reaches out to her via the network to decide this. ]
We should brave this new place together, as we are the only two from our world in this house.
I admit, I lack familiarity with many of the skills that would be of use here. My uncle brewed his own wine and I remember some of his process, if that is of use.
We appear to have been placed with people who enjoy various forms of merriment, so I believe this will be advantageous.
If you can tell me what you know at some point, we can align our knowledge and solidify a story.
—Or perhaps it should be up to you to be the technical speaker. Not to speak vainly, but I believe my skills are more utilized being personable, not stating facts and technicalities.
Lady Jiang, I apologize for the disturbance while we are undercover but is there a chance you have heard from either Wangji in the last few days? Or has Master Wei mentioned Wangji by chance?
As they were assigned different Families here, I hope that... nothing of concern has happened. Both would be able to defend themselves and it is unlike Wangji to not communicate with me when we are able to through the network...
I know that if they are together they are in capable hands — on most occasions. This world is so different from what we know, and what they're capable of may well be incongruous with the technology of this world.
If they are well, however, it is unlike Wei Wuxian to not at least tell me not to be worried, and so I am.
[Bright and early on the morning of the 25th, Clara drops off a tiny package for Yanli. She just leaves it there to be found, doesn't knock or alert anyone of its presence.
Inside the package is an ornate hair comb she traded for on their first mission, along with a note.
I thought that something as beautiful as this deserves to be worn by the prettiest face on the station.
- Clara ]
text | un; lanxichen (after the malnutrition network post)
❰ and so she approaches the trading post just after dusk has hit. her shortened hair is tied up high on her head, mostly for convenience sake, and her dress is very plain and simple. there's a tiredness to her gait and the expression on her face, like someone who's only slept wearily for quite some time.
whether he's already there or not, she's moved to prop up the outside wall of the trading post, eyes closed in a state of rest. ❱
[xichen doesn't send confirmation, but he's there as the twin suns of badrock slowly settle beyond the horizon.
he's not there first, but arrives carrying a bundle under his arm since he cannot carry and pull things out of his qiankun pouch easily here.] Lady Jiang. [he says when he is close, calling out only because it seems it is only the two of them now and no residents near by.
he pauses then, not sure if she is using an alias here so he does not take the risk to repeat it if she takes a moment to respond. jiang yanli looks tired as he approaches, but it's understandable. the mission is taking much out of them all.]
❰ here eyes open at the sound of her name. she's gotten more accustomed to being on guard, but she's worn out enough to not even pay much heed to lan xichen's approaching footfalls. they then fall to what he's carrying, curious as to the full intent of the meeting. ❱
Zewu Jun. ❰ she dips in a bow, also unfamiliar with his own alias' specifics. she's kept her own name here, sure it's unrecognizable. in all of these places, nothing overlaps. who is to say whether or not she's jiang yanli? it's hard to answer that question herself, at times. ❱ I hope the travel over wasn't too hot.
❰ even being accustomed to layered robes, these often non-breathable fabrics combined with the tasks required to exist here...it can get warm quickly. ❱
[he pauses, taking in her change of appearance for the moment. she looks different than the young woman he remembered and learned once again, hair short and dressed in local garb.
then again, he is dressed in attire that matches their alien counterparts too and while his hair is still long, he hasn't been using spiritual energy to keep himself clean shaven. by many standards, lan xichen looks haggard.] Not too hot, not. The suns are, thankfully, more bearable at this time.
[at least they have that.] Thank you for meeting with me. [he says after a beat, then getting to the point of this meeting.] Given Doctor McCoy's announcement regarding the quality of the food here.. I wanted to make sure you had spare rations. [which is what the bundle he is holding is, which he holds out to her.]
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We should brave this new place together, as we are the only two from our world in this house.
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If we become sisters, it will be natural enough for us to speak on topics of family. Do you have any inspiration?
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If you can tell me what you know at some point, we can align our knowledge and solidify a story.
—Or perhaps it should be up to you to be the technical speaker. Not to speak vainly, but I believe my skills are more utilized being personable, not stating facts and technicalities.
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I also do not know if this makes me feel better or worse about the fact that I have not been able to get in touch with my brother for about two days.
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Ah--- that is reason for concern.
As they were assigned different Families here, I hope that... nothing of concern has happened. Both would be able to defend themselves and it is unlike Wangji to not communicate with me when we are able to through the network...
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If they are well, however, it is unlike Wei Wuxian to not at least tell me not to be worried, and so I am.
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Inside the package is an ornate hair comb she traded for on their first mission, along with a note.
I thought that something as beautiful as this deserves to be worn by the prettiest face on the station.
- Clara ]
text | un; lanxichen (after the malnutrition network post)
And are you available this evening?
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I do have the evening off, if you'd like to meet — preferably somewhere in town.
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Yes, perhaps near the trading post?
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❰ and so she approaches the trading post just after dusk has hit. her shortened hair is tied up high on her head, mostly for convenience sake, and her dress is very plain and simple. there's a tiredness to her gait and the expression on her face, like someone who's only slept wearily for quite some time.
whether he's already there or not, she's moved to prop up the outside wall of the trading post, eyes closed in a state of rest. ❱
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he's not there first, but arrives carrying a bundle under his arm since he cannot carry and pull things out of his qiankun pouch easily here.] Lady Jiang. [he says when he is close, calling out only because it seems it is only the two of them now and no residents near by.
he pauses then, not sure if she is using an alias here so he does not take the risk to repeat it if she takes a moment to respond. jiang yanli looks tired as he approaches, but it's understandable. the mission is taking much out of them all.]
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Zewu Jun. ❰ she dips in a bow, also unfamiliar with his own alias' specifics. she's kept her own name here, sure it's unrecognizable. in all of these places, nothing overlaps. who is to say whether or not she's jiang yanli? it's hard to answer that question herself, at times. ❱ I hope the travel over wasn't too hot.
❰ even being accustomed to layered robes, these often non-breathable fabrics combined with the tasks required to exist here...it can get warm quickly. ❱
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then again, he is dressed in attire that matches their alien counterparts too and while his hair is still long, he hasn't been using spiritual energy to keep himself clean shaven. by many standards, lan xichen looks haggard.] Not too hot, not. The suns are, thankfully, more bearable at this time.
[at least they have that.] Thank you for meeting with me. [he says after a beat, then getting to the point of this meeting.] Given Doctor McCoy's announcement regarding the quality of the food here.. I wanted to make sure you had spare rations. [which is what the bundle he is holding is, which he holds out to her.]