constellates | [ what's up with nie anyway ]

...mm. It would have been a very different place, if she weren't here.

[he has

stopped trying to sound less fond, at this point. they agreed they didn't care about any kind of subtlety and also that it might be funny to exaggerate pda around people who dislike one or the other of them for kicks, it's fine.

this is why they get along, god.]

I'm sorry that you couldn't be here with her, as well, but I've... tried to support her, as much as I was able.

[TRULY THE BEST.]

Mm, I know. [She nods!! Nie has her approval, and so she can't be mad or jealous] I think you are very sweet together.

[it's just

too bad that beau is such a lesbian]

Молодец. You did good job. Very happy you were here.

[ah, hm. there's a little shift in his expression when she says they're sweet together, smile fading just for a very brief moment.

he puts it right back, though.]

I would say the same, but I can't say I'm glad that any of us were trapped here to begin with.

[Oh....

Well, she's watching him closely enough that it's hard for her to miss that.]

Ah - did I say something wrong...?

-no, no. You've said nothing wrong.

[he shakes his head quickly, there, keeping his tone as reassuring as he can.]

[HMMMMM.

She looks thoughtful at that before offering:]

But - you did not look entirely happy when I said....

[ . . . ]

Something happen between you and Beau? Разрешение? Is it okay to ask? Is there way I can help...?

It isn't anything like that. We're still close, there's no need to worry.

[but... hm.

well, it's the end of things. it isn't as if it's been hard to see, for anyone who's looked.]

We're simply- incompatible, in certain ways.

[she's

about to ask nhs what he means

but then something clicks - and she GASPS]

You are - someone who 'straight up tells Beau they love her but you are dude'!

[YOU CAN TELL THAT SHE PIECED THAT TOGETHER FROM BEAU'S LANGUAGE]

[ - wait

oh god she didn't mean that, she's just going to immediately bow her head in apology]

Sorry, sorry - I did not mean to say so...

[shE WAS JUST SO SURPRISED]

She told you about that--?

[HE LOOKS EQUALLY SURPRISED?

-but he can't exactly blame her. he's refused to speak about this to anyone else until just now, but he knows beau has others she's leaned on, that it's something people might speak about.

it's just not something he really expected to hear.]

[she lifts her head then, pouting]

We were talking about dokidokis...

[AND NOW SHE FEELS BAD.]

Mmm... Glad you are still close but - душа? Is your heart okay?

Ah... it will be fine, Anya. You really don't need to be concerned.

[you know. sometimes you meet someone who gets you in literally every way no one else does but it's never gonna work out and that's

totally fine.]

I've always known that was the case, after all.

[so really, whose fault is it that he caught feelings anyway.]

[ . . . she gives his hands a squeeze then, then reciting something:]

"What is given and received can't be controlled. Never won't last, and it is not always when you want it, and it's not always what you want either."

... Someone told me that yesterday, about love.

Even if you know... You cannot help what you feel. I know it will be fine but... понятно. I hope you can still take care of your heart, and your feelings.

You should be happy too.

[there's a faint little huff of a laugh, there, actually.]

My feelings are more resilient than that, I promise.

[they have been through A Lot. he's very used to just setting them aside. using them when he needs to. also fine.]

We'll be fine, despite that. I've already given her my family name-- that isn't something that will be so easily broken.

[wh

what]

Ehhhh? Family name - you are married?! Adopted?!

[whICH ONE IS IT]

I- no, no, not quite... either of those.

[another very quick headshake.]

Absolutely not adoption. It's more-- acceptance into my sect. Acknowledgement of her as one of our own.

[...there's a pause, though, before he continues.]

We both have our own duties to return to. But if there's any way to meet, after that, there's no one else I would rather lead the QingheNie Sect with.

[so, you know. maybe platonic marriage later. if it's possible and she agrees.]

[Oh.... That actually gets her to relax a little, nodding in some kind of understanding.]

Ah.... I see. [a beat] Монтаж. I think... leading family with you would fit Beau very well.

[

and she smiles, perking up a bit - ]

If there is way to visit after this, I was going to see if I could come to see Ling - so even happier to meet Beau there.

I think it would, too. She'd do well.

[there's a bit more of that fond smile again, especially at the mention of her wanting to visit jin ling.]

And I think it might do him some good if you're able to, as well. That boy really never has had any friends, at home... you would get along well with some of the other junior cultivators too, I'm sure. Has he told you much about the GusuLan Sect?

She is amazing - she can do anything. But will be happier to do it with you, I think.

[anya just loves beau so much it's unreal. though at the question, she's just going to shake her head]

Нет. No... Do not know much about cultivation still too. [jl just yells things and she rolls with it] But he told me he does not have my friend. Does he have more people he knows at home?

There are a couple of them I'm aware he spends time with, as well as his dog.

[JIN LING REALLY JUST DOES NOT HAVE FRIENDS it's terrible.]

Lan Sizhui and Lan Jingyi. You and Sizhui would be friends, I believe... the Lan Sect has something of a focus in music-based cultivation.

Ah - want to meet Fairy!!

[but all of that - she looks very fascinated and smiles brightly]

Eh? Sounds lovely... В восторге. Then I am very excited to go - it will have to be after I talk to Mama and Papa but...

[though that seems to remind her of something - ]

Oh... do you know anything of Ling's Uncle Jiang?

Jiang-xiong--? I studied with him when we were closer to Jin Ling's age, yes. Him and his brother both. I mainly see him for Sect business these days, though...

[a curious tilt of his head, there.]

Why do you ask?

Oh...! Friends in teens? Милая. That is sweet.

[she gives a smile though - even though it's a little bit embarrassed? anya?]

Mm... Maybe jumping too ahead - but Ling said something where I think I might have to meet him...

You two don't have any romantic involvement, do you...? Mm, though I suppose Jiang Cheng would want to meet any girl Jin Ling knew.

[a brief pause.]

I do have to tell you, Jiang-xiong is absolutely terrible with girls, so please don't let him offend you too much-- he really is like that with everyone.

[wow he just

asked

and anya looks even more embarrassed, actually blushing a bit this so rarely happens but it's happening now as she laughs....]

Ah... сложный. Hard to explain. Maybe....

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