[ Xichen's eyebrows rise sharply, thinking of Jin Ling's... attitude towards Hanasik Miu, but then again, he knows Lan Jingyi very well. He knows where the junior's heart is, and hurting others - for all he can be loud and sharp - is not what he wishes.
After a moment, his expression eases, growing more... thoughtful, instead. Speculative, even, if Wangji happens to be paying attention. ]
Not sister, but close? [ Not quite teasing, but it is... curious, and he would like to see if his guess is correct.
But the traces of mirth fade into soft certainty. ]
Of course it is. [Referring to his brotherhood with Sizhui.] I do not need anything to tell me that I am supposed to be there when he needs me. It is just that Miu—
[He stops halfway through his response to Zewu-Jun, mind blanking. He had not had a reason to blurt such a thing out to begin with. It is just when he thinks of the idea, he does not like it, and that is that. So, earnest and almost without pause, he explains (oblivious of any other way it could be taken).]
I really do not think of her as a sister.
[But they are both looking at him and he does not want them to think he does not like her, or does not approve of the fact that she is now family, so he has to make sure they know. He looks between Zewu-Jun and Hanguang-Jun so he can watch both of their faces for approval.]
But I am glad you are adopting her! Just like I am glad that you are training her. She needs to be trained. [And adopted.] And I do not think that she could have better teachers.
[Which brings him to Zewu-Jun, who he gives a wide grin.]
I would very much like to be adopted by you, Zewu-Jun. Not just because you are an excellent teacher. You are also slightly less scary to demand hugs from, which I assure you that I am going to do if you claim me as a son.
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Date: 2020-03-21 05:35 pm (UTC)After a moment, his expression eases, growing more... thoughtful, instead. Speculative, even, if Wangji happens to be paying attention. ]
Not sister, but close? [ Not quite teasing, but it is... curious, and he would like to see if his guess is correct.
But the traces of mirth fade into soft certainty. ]
I would be happy with such a choice. Jingyi.
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Date: 2020-03-21 08:45 pm (UTC)[He stops halfway through his response to Zewu-Jun, mind blanking. He had not had a reason to blurt such a thing out to begin with. It is just when he thinks of the idea, he does not like it, and that is that. So, earnest and almost without pause, he explains (oblivious of any other way it could be taken).]
I really do not think of her as a sister.
[But they are both looking at him and he does not want them to think he does not like her, or does not approve of the fact that she is now family, so he has to make sure they know. He looks between Zewu-Jun and Hanguang-Jun so he can watch both of their faces for approval.]
But I am glad you are adopting her! Just like I am glad that you are training her. She needs to be trained. [And adopted.] And I do not think that she could have better teachers.
[Which brings him to Zewu-Jun, who he gives a wide grin.]
I would very much like to be adopted by you, Zewu-Jun. Not just because you are an excellent teacher. You are also slightly less scary to demand hugs from, which I assure you that I am going to do if you claim me as a son.
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Date: 2020-03-26 07:04 pm (UTC)Xichen having to receive and give hugs. He was right - this would be a good arrangement for his Brother. ]
Mm. Then it is agreed.
[ And he gently pushes the papers toward the two of them. ]