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[diabolique]

(( The face on the screen is of a young man who isn't quite perplexed, but almost. There's definitely a question on his mind and there's only a brief pause between the image flickering to life and the question he has to pose. ))

Has anyone else encountered someone from their world who isn't the way you remember them? For example, they remember things happening that you don't.

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[gentledawn]

He does and I know you will. You're both dear to me and I know there's an answer for him.

[diabolique]

There must be an answer for him. (( There's an unmistakable determination in his voice. Wuxian spent much of his first (and a good part of his second life) trying to prove people wrong with regards to what can and can't be done. Doing the impossible is what he's good at. )) I'll find it, shishu.

[gentledawn]

I believe in you. [Always. Even if this fails, his belief in his nephew will remain untarnished. Xingchen's love is like that: it's not easily - if ever - broken.]

Be safe? Don't take risks unless you are confident.

[diabolique]

Of course. The last thing I want is to harm Song-xiong.

[gentledawn]

I was not concerned about him. [Silly nephew.]

[diabolique]

(( Wait what? He's not used to recognizing other people's concern for him... Wie Wuxian flounders for a moment before nodding to Xiao Xingchen. ))

I will be careful.

[gentledawn]

[Be careful or daily hugs will happen.]

You are precious to me.

[diabolique]

Uncle... (( Colors highlights his cheeks and Wuxian ducks his head. ))

[gentledawn]

[His smile is soft and loving.]

Nephew.

[diabolique]

You're embarrassing me!

[gentledawn]

Should I apologize?

[diabolique]

You don't have to.

[gentledawn]

I don't feel like I want to if I am being honest.

[diabolique]

You can always speak your mind to me. Even if it makes me feel... silly.

(( Wuxian isn't quite used to familial affection from anyone except his shijie. It's... nice, but still a little strange coming from someone else. ))

[gentledawn]

I don't mind sounding silly. [Xingchen can laugh at himself. For the most part.] If it means my nephew feels valued, that's all that matters.

[diabolique]

When I came here - just before I arrived here, that is - everyone in the cultivation world wanted me dead. My own nephew had just stabbed me when I found myself here. So it's strange to feel valued for anything.

[gentledawn]

I can't believe you would ever deserve such poor treatment. There must have been a grave misunderstanding. [He is sure of that.]

[diabolique]

There was a lot of miscommunication. (( Or a complete lack of it. Wei Wuxian knew whatever justifications he could give would fall on deaf ears once the leaders of the cultivational clans decided he was no longer useful. ))

[gentledawn]

Once decisions are made, those in control do not always listen as they should. [Rumors become facts without proof.] I like being on my own - or with my Zichen - for that reason. Our minds are clearer.

[diabolique]

Well, wouldn't they lose face if they suddenly changed their minds?

[gentledawn]

Pride is dangerous. A humble man wouldn't mind.

[diabolique]

People in power tend toward pride.

[gentledawn]

And that is foolish. We are only mortals, no matter our station.

[diabolique]

(( Wei Wuxian knows all too well what the price of hubris is. His own and others'. ))

It's easier to see that from outside the politics of the great clans.

[gentledawn]

I wished to start a clan... With Song Zichen. Could the politics be avoided?