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[jinlingers]

Does anyone know how to aid one to sleep. I don't feel well and every time I try to sleep... I keep having...

It doesn't matter. Does anyone know how to make me sleep?

[ He's feverish and sleep-deprived and okay maybe a little freaked out and panicky but he'd never admit that. ]

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[fated_dance]

[ He tries not to laugh at the threat. He really does! And manages to contain it to a grin as his shoulders shake silently, his gaze dropping to the basket as he busies himself in pulling out everything he'd brought.

When he's mostly composed, he turns and bows once again. ]

Aah? Then I should introduce myself so your uncle knows who to hunt down if I do anything of the sort. I am Zhou Zishu. I can be found at the Four Seasons Manor.

When you're ready, please, have a seat and we will begin.

[jinlingers]

Jin Ling is not unaware of the fact that he is being laughed at! He scowls but he also manages not to say anything rude... this man is trying to help him then, after all, right?

"His name is Jiang Cheng, Sect Leader of Yunmeng Jiang." Yes, he's proud of his uncle. "Don't worry, he'll find you."

Jin Ling says and he moves to sit down, tense and and moody as he has been.

[fated_dance]

More threats. Zishu just smiles tolerantly, more amused than at all concerned.

"You and he are welcome to visit any time. I offer training in hand to hand, blade, and herbal lore. I think you might like my disciple, you remind me of him." Spoiled. Stubborn. Bristling at the slightest hint at insult.

Well.

Chengling ended up not being as much of a spoiled brat as he'd first thought.

He takes a seat beside Jin Ling and reaches for a wrist, gently tugging the sleeve up before pressing two fingers to the pulse point.

[jinlingers]

These threads are serious! You should take them seriously!!!

"Mm," Jin Ling huffs a little. "Could you offer me anything I don't know about hand to hand and blade combat?" Jin Ling asks haughtily (even though he should and does know better). His arrogance is hard to stifle and his pride is already a bit needled with being ill and lack of sleep.

He glances down as the other's fingers press to the pulse point. He scowls a bit and looks away. Moody teenagers.

[fated_dance]

Somehow he doubts informing this child that he's being tended to by an assassin will at all sooth him.

"You can always learn something new. Even masters can be surprised and learn something."

Zishu studies the energies he can feel through Jin Ling's pulse, considering for a moment. Then pulls back.

"My primary concern is your lack of sleep. The incense I brought will keep you asleep until it burns out, or is snuffed out, so I suggest you don't light it until you have arranged for someone to wake you."

[jinlingers]

It definitely would not at the moment. At a later time he might find it interesting and cool -- even if he also might pretend to be unimpressed. Time will tell.

"I guess that's true... A lot of old people I know are kind of stupid about some things."

Jin Ling chews on the inside of his cheek as he waits for the other's conclusion.

"It will really work? No matter what?"

[fated_dance]

He'd rather his Lao Wen not go on another rampage, thank you. Especially just on a child and his uncle.

Zishu finally laughs, grinning at that. "You're right." He wishes this boy could meet Ye Baiyi. That would be a delight to watch.

He sobers at the questions, understanding just how desperate Jin Ling is to sleep. And he knows it in his bones. He nods. "If it doesn't, there is something more going on and I would suggest you speak with Wen Kexing, Xiao Xingchen, or Wu Xi. Those three can heal pretty much anything." He should know.

[jinlingers]

Jin Ling would be really irritated if he knew he was being considered a child! He's no child. He's a Sect Leader and an adult.

A very childish adult at times. He would definitely offend and mock Ye Baiyi if he ever came across him, honestly...

"Mm," Jin Ling nods, perhaps this is strong enough to counteract the anxieties caused by the curse that are keeping him awake. "Thank you."