[Lan Wangji realized he gotten a little lost and distracted on the initial subject of Important Things a chivalrous gentleman should know in how to please a spouse from a book made and printed with paintings intended for an audience of a married couple. He didn't want to ask Wei Ying and question on his infinite wisdom on the subject.]
I wasn't hoping to get married. Any future wife of mine with a discerning temperament will have to put up with mine. The village matchmaker once said my temperament is like that of a tiger. And anyway, you said so yourself. My lifestyle is dull and boring.
[Not to mention unfun. Didn't Wei Ying mention that meditation and learning the Way of the energy is boring? Except this tiger is even gentle enough to raise the Cloud Recesses wild rabbits that hops around his home and he kept a few as pets in his jingshi. Lan Wangji just admitted a vulnerability.
A pause, a beat. Lan Zhan attempts reading a book. Which he studies so many times, even the book is boring because he already memorized it.]
[ despite what many might think, Wei Ying can be serious when the need arises. and, to him, letting Lan Zhan know that he is not quite as boring or alone or strange was far more important than teasing him about the enjoyment that could be found in less than savoury scrolls on pleasure. honestly, marriage wasn't something that he had thought about much himself, simply because he was, well, Wei Wuxian, reckless and loud and too flirty and kind of a nobody in the grand scheme of the cultivator world. besides, why marry when you can go out into the world?]
You? A tiger? I think they didn't quite know you well enough Lan Zhan! And just because your lifestyle is boring and dull does not mean you are, I think we have had fun at least twice together. Maybe three times.
[ so he will tease a little bit, because it has certainly been more than that. Wei Ying finds himself having fun with Wangji more often than he would think. ]
Ah Lan Zhan, we should go on a night hunt together soon! To make sure you don't get too dull, of course.
[Wei Ying if only you can see him pink at the tip of his ears. He was wondering when he will ask him. He was relieved at the change of the subject. Lan Zhan wasn't sure if there is anyone more interested in the practice and science of cultivation, considering besides his brother, he is the expert on the subject. To ever find a capable cultivation partner, the only person he finds being his true equal in that was...
The person talking to him and whom he grew fond of and greatly respected. Though it doesn't seem like it with his usual stoic exterior, Lan Zhan truly value his friendship and his opinion, even on absurd subjects.]
Not dull. If you ever wanted to go on a night-hunt, I'm usually free in the evening. Wherever you wish to go.
[Or do something other than night-hunts. Like chatting the usual nonsense. He's up for that too.]
[ it is probably for the better that Wei Ying couldn't see that. then again, there was nothing saying that he would notice it, depending on what else was going on. most of the time he was very aware of Lan Zhan, of every facial twitch and finger curl, but not always. sometimes he misread things (sometimes or most of the time, for someone as brilliant as he was, he was also kind of stupid, why do you enjoy his company again?)
though it is with complete honesty that Wei Ying wishes for Lan Zhan to find someone to walk with, to find someone he considers good enough to have that place, even if the thought leaves a bitter taste in his mouth. like a louts seed eaten too early.]
Ah, what about tonight then, Lan Zhan! We should be able to find something worthy of your skills I am sure, we could go into town in a while if you want, see if there are any rumours we have missed about ongoings.
[ spend more than just the evening night hunting then. ]
[Why Lan Zhan enjoys his company? That's a mystery to unravel. Even Lan Zhan himself is drawn to him, moreso than the others. Perhaps, it's a matter of preference.]
I'm not busy in the evening. There are no night-hunts being scheduled for today.
[Lan Zhan text him the coordinates of a village town in Gusu near Cloud Recesses and indicated the time and place to meet him.]
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I wasn't hoping to get married. Any future wife of mine with a discerning temperament will have to put up with mine. The village matchmaker once said my temperament is like that of a tiger. And anyway, you said so yourself. My lifestyle is dull and boring.
[Not to mention unfun. Didn't Wei Ying mention that meditation and learning the Way of the energy is boring? Except this tiger is even gentle enough to raise the Cloud Recesses wild rabbits that hops around his home and he kept a few as pets in his jingshi. Lan Wangji just admitted a vulnerability.
A pause, a beat. Lan Zhan attempts reading a book. Which he studies so many times, even the book is boring because he already memorized it.]
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You? A tiger? I think they didn't quite know you well enough Lan Zhan! And just because your lifestyle is boring and dull does not mean you are, I think we have had fun at least twice together. Maybe three times.
[ so he will tease a little bit, because it has certainly been more than that. Wei Ying finds himself having fun with Wangji more often than he would think. ]
Ah Lan Zhan, we should go on a night hunt together soon! To make sure you don't get too dull, of course.
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The person talking to him and whom he grew fond of and greatly respected. Though it doesn't seem like it with his usual stoic exterior, Lan Zhan truly value his friendship and his opinion, even on absurd subjects.]
Not dull. If you ever wanted to go on a night-hunt, I'm usually free in the evening. Wherever you wish to go.
[Or do something other than night-hunts. Like chatting the usual nonsense. He's up for that too.]
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though it is with complete honesty that Wei Ying wishes for Lan Zhan to find someone to walk with, to find someone he considers good enough to have that place, even if the thought leaves a bitter taste in his mouth. like a louts seed eaten too early.]
Ah, what about tonight then, Lan Zhan! We should be able to find something worthy of your skills I am sure, we could go into town in a while if you want, see if there are any rumours we have missed about ongoings.
[ spend more than just the evening night hunting then. ]
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I'm not busy in the evening. There are no night-hunts being scheduled for today.
[Lan Zhan text him the coordinates of a village town in Gusu near Cloud Recesses and indicated the time and place to meet him.]
I'll be here if you want to meet up with me.
[Wei Ying will find him there.]