video | un: ouyang

[theatrics]

(( The sepia-toned face on the screen is that of a person lovely enough to be a woman. Well, perhaps less lovely for the severe (read: cranky) look carved into those delicate features. His lips are downturned and a deep crease resides between his brows. His long black hair is tied back in a topknot with braids worked throughout. The robes he wears speak of an older time, perhaps they're a distant cousin to the kimono he's seen so much since arriving.

There's a moment of silence before he finally speaks, a natural tenor though he tries to keep the pitch lower. ))

I understand we're encouraged to form bonds in this strange place. How fare those who choose not to?

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[Video; UN: gentlebreeze]

[gentledawn]

[Who would choose...not to? Xingchen doesn't quite understand and, as a result, he looks perplexed, his dark eyes wide.]

You will be safer if you make friends. I promise we are not criminals.

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I am not concerned if you're criminals or not.

[gentledawn]

Then you...choose...to be alone?

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I find it less of a burden.

(Video; UN: aloof)

[mourningjade]

(No, he isn't impressed by this newcomer's decision. Wangji glares, his features stern.)

They can't fare well. There is no point.

(When in Rome, do as the Romans do, right? Thus far, Wangji has avoided any sexual contact, but he has made...acquaintances.)

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Are you speaking from experience?

[mourningjade]

Kin arrived with me. (So no, not exactly.)

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(( His expression softens by degrees and he nods slowly. ))

You are fortunate.

{Video; UN: gambler}

[thescorpionking]

{Such a pretty face! Why must it reflect distaste? Xie pouts, attempting to procure a smile.}

With your beauty, it wouldn't take long for you to make...many...bonds! Of any sort you like, too.

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(( Something unpleasant flickers through his dark eyes, but his expression remains the same otherwise. ))

I have no interest in superficial bonds.

[thescorpionking]

They are only as superficial as you allow. {He has made a lasting bond - or so he hopes - with a certain Beauty.}

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Are you here alone? Did you find some lovely stranger to get friendly with?

[Video; UN: childofchaos]

[raisedinchaos]

[ The cranky look doesn't bother him, he's been around cranky quite a bit growing up. Though, he raises a brow. ]

Do you really want to test what this place may or may not do?

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Do you think it dangerous?

[raisedinchaos]

It could be. With this place? You never know.

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Have you been here long?

text; un: kishibe

[penpoint]

Honestly, do what you prefer.

It's encouraged, not enforced.

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That is good to know. Thank you.

[penpoint]

Of course. I know it can sound concerning, but they can't really make people form bonds.

(Video; UN: flowergirl)

[earlylight]

(Now, now, that expression won't do! She tries to mirror it, but any scowl on her face just looks ridiculous.)

I think you'll be fine! Maybe? Just lonely. Is that what you want?

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I do not find loneliness intolerable.

[earlylight]

Intolerable doesn't mean happy.

un: tapir

[dreamvour]

Do you not want to make friends? [a pause, and a considering look] Allies?

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I get the impression that most of you think allies are necessary here.

[dreamvour]

I don't. [she shrugs easily] But I thought I would pose it as an option to someone who may find the word easier to accept than "friend".