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[soakedinvinegar]

(( The sepia-toned face on the screen is pale with dark, curious eyes. There's something in the curve of his lips that isn't quite a smile, yet it is. Overall it's a pleasant expression on a pleasant face. ))

I'm curious. Who else got up close and personal with the Emperor at his, ah, party.

Comments

[gentledawn]

Only refuse me if you feel I am harming you.

[soakedinvinegar]

A-Chen, I don't think you're capable of harming me.

[gentledawn]

I don't want to harm you.

[soakedinvinegar]

I'm glad.

[gentledawn]

Am I scary?

[soakedinvinegar]

I think you could be... if you were angry.

[gentledawn]

I was angry once.

[soakedinvinegar]

I'm sure it was frightening.

[gentledawn]

It didn't feel good.

[soakedinvinegar]

What made you angry?

[gentledawn]

Xue Yang. He tricked me into killing my Zichen. I don't know why I let him live.

[soakedinvinegar]

If he ends up in Nippon, I'll happily kill him for you. That offer always stands.

[gentledawn]

I know. I have spoken to A-Shu and he made a good point: why do I need to face Xue Yang alone? I could use your support.

[soakedinvinegar]

I will just as happily stand at your side.

[gentledawn]

As I would stand by yours if you faced someone who hurt you.