[ he's not really sure if he's going to laugh or cry for a moment, because xie lian can't exactly answer with "well, that's because i've spent the past eight weeks getting to know a version of you from the future", now can he? but, that's okay. xie lian will roll with the punches.
san lang sits, and xie lian smiles at him, shifting comfortably where he's settled. up this close, he looks very tired - there are dark circles under his eyes, which probably isn't very surprising to the little spirit fire who has been accompanying him this long. sleeping with the feather given to him by baraqiel obviously doesn't really help anymore, and back in his own realm, xie lian just... hasn't been sleeping, as he's trying to keep together the fraying edges of his life and his family.
even still, his warmth and kindness are genuine, and light up his whole expression. ]
We've spent much time together. [ considering! the ghost fire. that will have to do as an answer. ] But, truly, how nice it is to see you face to face. How are you feeling?
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san lang sits, and xie lian smiles at him, shifting comfortably where he's settled. up this close, he looks very tired - there are dark circles under his eyes, which probably isn't very surprising to the little spirit fire who has been accompanying him this long. sleeping with the feather given to him by baraqiel obviously doesn't really help anymore, and back in his own realm, xie lian just... hasn't been sleeping, as he's trying to keep together the fraying edges of his life and his family.
even still, his warmth and kindness are genuine, and light up his whole expression. ]
We've spent much time together. [ considering! the ghost fire. that will have to do as an answer. ] But, truly, how nice it is to see you face to face. How are you feeling?