Wen Kexing is a refreshingly positive young master.
[ Positive to the point of being aggressive about it, which makes Xichen smile. Everything said is true, even if it makes Xichen feel like a bruised, forgetful version of himself not to have had his heart insist upon all of it without the prompting. ]
As long as my brother is by my side, that is my priority. And our extended family.
[ Pretend he didn't pause before adding that on.
He flicks back his sleeves and reaches for a taller cupboard, bringing dried ingredients to his nose to sniff. Chamomile? Pleasant. He offers it to Wen Kexing, going on conversationally. ]
I was in seclusion before I came to this realm, it's very uplifting to meet such a buoyant soul as yourself.
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[ Positive to the point of being aggressive about it, which makes Xichen smile. Everything said is true, even if it makes Xichen feel like a bruised, forgetful version of himself not to have had his heart insist upon all of it without the prompting. ]
As long as my brother is by my side, that is my priority. And our extended family.
[ Pretend he didn't pause before adding that on.
He flicks back his sleeves and reaches for a taller cupboard, bringing dried ingredients to his nose to sniff. Chamomile? Pleasant. He offers it to Wen Kexing, going on conversationally. ]
I was in seclusion before I came to this realm, it's very uplifting to meet such a buoyant soul as yourself.