Deploy your sorcery. ( Five's trick, illustrated even during the first of their encounters, back when Lan Wangji still anticipated they could come to something close to a like mind. They've orbited each other since, settling into the fine, well-worn lines of complacent tolerance, helpfulness, complicity. If not akin in thought, at least they are so in action.

The rain that gallops down, for one, seems to draw both their displeasure, Lan Wangji's mouth downturned and sour. If he is to procure another umbrella for them, his natural appeal — looking at once attractive and haggard &mdash will only get them so far. )

I wish the girl's wishes known. We first locate her.