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[Video; un: ImTayBitch

[Tay's wearing a silver chain necklace, a pretty silk robe that's been left open, has a couple rings on his fingers, and he's holding a coffee mug. If anyone recognizes it, the background is Gaura and Henry's dining room. He gives the screen a warm smile and speaks in a gentle tone.]

Alright ladies and gentlemen, my name is Tay. I'm new here and I need to know the essentials!

I need to know where the party scene is. What clubs do you recommend? Where has the best drinks and music? If you'd rather show me, even better. I promise you, I can keep up.

Also, anyone know where I can get some more modern clothes?

Whatever you can tell me, I'd be most grateful. Thank you and I hope you all have a lovely day.

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[He just... sits there. And stares. And really is wondering why he's not shutting the device down. Maybe there was a little truth in that social life thing. ]

Fine. Where do you want to meet?

[Oh! Oh! The cranky guy is giving in! He’s sure of it. Yay! Tay wins!]

Want to show me your club? Or if you know somewhere else we could dance?

...Dance?

[What the hell does Tay mean by that?]

There are already dancers employed by the club.

[Oh.. wow. Okay. Um..]

No, there are clubs where everyone dances. They aren't taking their clothes off like the dancers at your club, they're just dancing for fun. Well.. sometimes they do, but don't worry about that.

Want to try that or am I pushing my luck enough with the drink?

[ He looks more perplexed by the moment. ]

I've hired people to dance so they could be watched for fun.

[ That's as close to a comparison as Cheng could get. ]

Maybe the drinking should be the start. I don't know what you expect about dancing.

It always does, darling.

[Drinking should always be first for any activity.]

Don't worry about it, I'll show you after you've had a few. Give me a few moments to find a good rec and then I'll text you the address. And I warn you, if you don't show up, I'll be very disappointed.

[That earns Tay an eyeroll because he can't look flustered at being called darling]

I'm a master of disappointing people. Don't get the address wrong or else it'll be on you.

[It's about twenty minutes later when Tay finds a good spot someone recommends. He sends the details to Mr. Grumpy Pants and to be there at nine.

His outfit isn't exactly perfect, but he makes it work. He has a nice pair of suit pants, a plain white tank top, his black boots, and an oversized pink sweater that he is wearing off one shoulder and somehow folded the torso part in half so it's like a crop shirt- and, of course, his jewelry. This includes a little sparkly gem in his belly button that catches the light through the thin tank top.

He goes to the bar to lounge on a stool to wait for his guest.]

[ Cheng already had this one sized up. He was from the future. So any traditional hanfu from his time would probably be inappropriate. So he chooses some little used clothing, something along the lines of what future people would prefer. Dark eggplant shirt, black slacks, those weird shiny shoes, and his hair in one long, thick braid that started at the crown of his head and wove down. Wallet in place, he heads out and meets the other. Spotting the other, he's not certain if he wants to continue. The way Tay is dressed! And... he's so familiar. Suck it up, Cheng. ]

Tay?

[ He looks like he's about to cross examine a murderer. ]

[Tay's cool, laid-back demeanor shifts immediately to warm and friendly. He sits up straighter and smiles, patting the seat next to him invitingly.]

Hi there, handsome! The bartender was just telling me they make the best Kyoto sours in the city. Care to try one with me?

Kyoto sour? Sure. You drink first, though.

[He has no idea what that is. But he comes over and sits. ]

My name's Wanyin.

Sure.

[He smirks with a shrug. This guy is paranoid! He signals to the bartender and holds up two fingers. The guy nods and immediately starts fixing the drinks.

His smile brightens even more.]

Wanyin, that has a nice ring to it. It's a pleasure to meet you officially.

[He holds his hand out delicately.]

[ Oh. right. These people like touching. He shakes Tay's hand, careful not to crush it.]

How long have you been here, Tay?

[Because just settling in and partying in a place that's kidnapped you seems weird to him. ]

[He lets his fingers brush lightly along Wanyin's as he draw their hands back.

At the question, he puts his finger to his cheek as if needing to do some hard calculations.]

This will be my third night. How about you, handsome?

[Taking a golden box from his pocket, he opens it with a little click. Taking out a cigarette, he holds it out for Wanyin to take one if he wants.]

[He doesnt smoke poppy. Cheng shakes his head slightly.]

Over a year.

[The way Tay touches him is...its confusing. He leans back a bit with a slight frown.]

Three days isnt a long time. You're aware of what this place does to a person?

[Tay nods and puts the box away. He takes out an equally fancy lighter. He waits to answer until he's taken a puff.]

Of course not. How would I? Although one of my housemates has ears and a tail of a fox. It's really weird looking but kinda cool too.

[He gestures to his pants.]

I had to borrow these from him and get our other roommate to alter them. Otherwise, I'd be walking around with a big hole in my ass for his fucking tail.

[ Okay, that was a little funny. He tries to keep his smile to himself and unfortunately, doesn't have a glass or a long sleeve to hide it completely. He should have gotten a fan. ]

The sacrifices we make for fashion.

[It's a deadpan delivery. ]

[Tay grins as he sees that begrudging smile.]

No pain not beauty as they say, right, handsome?

[Their drinks are delivered in two tumbler glasses with an ice cube, slices of grapefruit, and a sprig of mint. Whenever or if ever Wanyin tastes it, he'll find it tart, sweet, and spicy.

Tay lifts his glass and quietly cheers Wanyin, even though he's not drinking yet. He takes a sip and slowly nods with approval.]

Not bad. I could use a little more hot sauce. I'd ask if you like things spicy but..

[He looks Wanyin up and down with an assessing eye.]

I wouldn't believe you if you said no.

Wanyin.

[He corrects softly, not sure he likes the familiarity coming from a stranger. Once Tay takes a drink, he tastes his own, eyes lighting up. It's the first time he's taken a drink that was 'modern,' and it wasn't what he expected at all. The sip becomes a gulp and soon it's gone. ]

Yunmeng is home to spice. I never thought to mix spice into alcohol.

[Wuxian would love this! ]

Hm? Alright, alright, Wanyin.

[Despite all his flirting, he's genuinely pleased to see the liquor choice was a good one. You never know, but the bartender had been very confident he could make it well.

He laughs when he sees how fast the silly grump drinks.]

Really? Home to spice. Sounds like my country. I'll have to remember that. Would you like another one of these or would you like another spicy drink I know of?

[Cheng nods, setting the glass down.]

I can try a different one.

[ No way is he letting this man pay for the drinks he takes. The whole thing was confusing to him. He's not certain how he likes how easy they-he's...slipped into something comfortable. ]

What else are you looking for?

[ He knows there's better company out there than him. ]

[He nods and signals to the bartender again, although he pouts a bit when he sees the man is busy with a few other people for the moment.]

The one we just tried was made of sake and has a more mellow spice. A Spicy Paloma is made with tequila and is spicier, but sweeter. Are you not normally a cocktail drinker?

[Tay is absolutely not planning on paying for any of these.]

That's a very open ended question, han- er- Wanyin. Sorry. You might need to be more specific since there are lots of things a boy like me looks for.

No, usually wine.

[Probably hard liquor, if he was in the mood for it. But the temptation of a spicier drink, this time with a name labeled on it, did capture his attention. Sure, he'll take another one! ]

I'm not bedding you. So why invite me out here? You were resourceful enough to find this place.

[ He knows the look. The posture, the buttering up, the pet names. Many of the patrons at work do this, but Huaisang also did. And this man looks and acts similar to him--though he knows that Tay is not. It's hell on his senses and heart. ]

[Tay looks at Wanyin with surprise. He laughs lightly and shakes his head.]

I see. Well, thank you for letting me know where your mind is! And thank you for the compliment.

[He winks.]

However, I am here to make a new friend. I don't know too many people here and I wanted to see what the nightlife has to offer. I find you fun to talk to and, well, you are easy on the eyes. But no, I have no plans on fucking you like some cheap whore.

[That of course is right when the bartender shows up and Tay smirks at what part of their conversation that man overhears.]

[The wink has him rolling his eyes to cover up his flustering. And the last bit as the bartender returns has him straightening out his clothing, trying to look anywhere else but at the two people.]

I'm not fun.

[ There's the whisper of a growl as he stares back at Tay, his gaze intent as he wants to make it clear he wasn't one of these 'johns' he heard people use as a term. ]

And I wouldn't pay you, cheap or otherwise.

[He thought he was clear on the term that he wasn't paying for sex. Cheng's completely unaware that the intense stare and deep, rumbling voice could be misconstrued for anything else.]

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