video | un: ouyang

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(( 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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[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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[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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[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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[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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[penpoint]

Honestly, do what you prefer.

It's encouraged, not enforced.

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

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Are you speaking from experience?

[gentledawn]

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

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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.

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Do you think it dangerous?

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That is good to know. Thank you.

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I find it less of a burden.

[gentledawn]

I can understand to a certain degree. But this is a world that is unknown to you.

[mourningjade]

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

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Why should I change for this world when I would not for my own?

[thescorpionking]

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

[gentledawn]

For your safety. [He bites his lip.] There are powers at work that have forced undesirable circumstances on us.

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

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

You are fortunate.

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Such as?

[gentledawn]

Recently, a friend of mine was imprisoned and tortured. We could not find him no matter how hard we looked.

[mourningjade]

(He nods in agreement. His brother is and has always been dear to him.)

I reside with him. We watch over one another.

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What good did knowing he was missing do if you were unable to find him?

[thescorpionking]

No, there are a few from my world. However I have made other acquaintances and I do not regret it.

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I once was somebody's brother...