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[fated_dance]

"I'm a bit busy at the moment, leave a message."

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[Voice]

[gentledawn]

I left you a small token of my gratitude at your door.

[For the robe, for the hair-styling, for the affection... All of it. Outside of Zishu's door, there is a bouquet of beautiful fresh flowers in a pretty vase. Yes, they were plucked during his date with Zichen and arranged sometime...later.]

[Voice]

[fated_dance]

[ It's a bit later when Zishu answers, but there's a clear smile in his voice. ]

They're beautiful. I was happy to help - always am.

Did your Zichen like the robes?

{Text; UN: gambler}

[thescorpionking]

Gu Xiang is here. She is at the hospital and in poor shape.

[Text] un: fated

[fated_dance]

[ He just stares at this for a moment - but then he shakes himself. ]

With the nails out, I'm barely back on my feet. Have you told Kexing?

[Text]

[thescorpionking]

{He feels he is doing his duty in spreading the word - and she doesn't want him to help her.}

I have. I'll help where I can, Zishu, but you know why she detests me.

[Text]

[fated_dance]

I know you will.

Remind me.

[Text]

[thescorpionking]

I am the reason she perishes on her wedding day.

[Text]

[fated_dance]

[ That...makes horrible sense. His reply takes a while in coming - partially because he's trying to make sure his soulmate isn't about to go after Xie and kill him on the spot. ]

I do not believe you would make that kind of mistake again.

[Text]

[thescorpionking]

{He expects death. As he told Kexing, he gives his life to them to do with as they wish.}

No, but why does it matter? She died. Many others did too.

[Text]

[fated_dance]

[ What would Xie's death here solve? ]

You said you wanted to learn to be better. I think you have been. You have this one last chance to make something good of yourself.

[Text]

[thescorpionking]

You're very kind. I had a chance, you're right, and I tried. But this has always hung over my head. I knew someone would arrive who knew.

[Text]

[fated_dance]

You have shown yourself worthy of kindness since being here.

I'm still waiting for Prince Jin to arrive. It feels inevitable at this point.

[Text]

[thescorpionking]

Am I worse than your prince?

Let Kexing do as he likes. Let Xiang do as she likes. I don't think death is permanent and if it gives them peace of mind, I am ready.

[Text]

[fated_dance]

You acted to try and win another's love. He acts out of greed.

Would letting you die over and over again not be failing you?

[Text]

[thescorpionking]

Why do you care about failing me?

I'm a murderer.

[Text]

[fated_dance]

If I fail you, I feel I would be failing myself.

And I'm not? Is Lao Wen innocent of murder?

[Text]

[thescorpionking]

Spoken like a true leader.

You've done good to balance it out.

[Text]

[fated_dance]

I never asked something of another that I would not do myself.

Through torturing myself, yes. I'm guilty now of finding a way to escape it and stay alive.

[ For his Lao Wen. Everything, anything for his beloved soulmate. ]

[Action]

[gentledawn]

[He sneaks into the apartment one morning, tiptoeing to Zishu's bed. The sight that greets him is adorable and he beams, wasting no time in removing his shoes and crawling into the bed. He came to check on the man, but since he is still slumbering, this is obviously the next best option.

Or maybe the best option period.]

[Text]

[thescorpionking]

The torture wasn't the good you did.

The good you did can be seen in Wen Kexing's eyes and his smile.

The good you did can be seen in Gu Xiang.

Even I have benefited.

[Text]

[fated_dance]

I murdered my own disciples, Xie. I tricked them and made them drink poison.

[fated_dance]

[ Zishu has the habit now of snuggling whomever he ends up in bed with, whether he's awake or not. Now is no different. It helps that his subconscious recognizes Xingchen's presence as safe and warm. So when Xingchen slips under the blankets with him, he only rolls over to snuggle into the comforting warmth and slipping back into a deep, healing sleep. ]

[Text]

[thescorpionking]

You wouldn't do that now.

[Text]

[fated_dance]

Neither would you.

[Text]

[thescorpionking]

They know you. They don't know me.