[The silencing spell has never been placed on him and so it is understandable that he panics, writhing like a puppet, only able to puff out defiant breaths. Dark eyes are wide behind his mask - his only defense from the powerful Lan standing before him. There is no chance for forgiveness; no chance for grovelling or begging. Lan Wangji has pushed him down as surely as Nie Mingjue and Jin Guangshan. Here is another danger - another person to silence permanently.
But later. He doesn't have the might to accomplish that task. So he must make himself humble. The struggling ceases and he peers up at the other man, waiting to be given the instructions that will surely brand him as nothing more than a pathetic nuisance. All nobles are the same.
Except for Xichen. His fists tighten at his sides and he nods, once.
Lan Wangji cannot stop Xichen from seeking him out, however, and Guangyao will make it worth the man's time.]
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But later. He doesn't have the might to accomplish that task. So he must make himself humble. The struggling ceases and he peers up at the other man, waiting to be given the instructions that will surely brand him as nothing more than a pathetic nuisance. All nobles are the same.
Except for Xichen. His fists tighten at his sides and he nods, once.
Lan Wangji cannot stop Xichen from seeking him out, however, and Guangyao will make it worth the man's time.]