[He's doing his best! And by that I mean he's mostly hanging back and letting 9S do his thing. He meets the sister's gaze calmly, but only until the little boy starts talking, and his attention is diverted.
Men in fancy clothes, huh... from out of town? That's... Bad, to put it lightly. Lan Wangji doesn't like that at all. Not only do these people seem to be targeting Middleton, but if they're snatching up kids--well.
He doesn't ask why they're not back in Xian Le territory. If they're not with their family, then they must have a reason, especially since the girl seems to be alert and somewhat or fully conscientious of the situation. And if she's too afraid to keep talking...
Smoothly, Lan Wangji gets to his feet. He rests a hand on 9S's shoulder, leaning down to speak quietly to him.]
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Men in fancy clothes, huh... from out of town? That's... Bad, to put it lightly. Lan Wangji doesn't like that at all. Not only do these people seem to be targeting Middleton, but if they're snatching up kids--well.
He doesn't ask why they're not back in Xian Le territory. If they're not with their family, then they must have a reason, especially since the girl seems to be alert and somewhat or fully conscientious of the situation. And if she's too afraid to keep talking...
Smoothly, Lan Wangji gets to his feet. He rests a hand on 9S's shoulder, leaning down to speak quietly to him.]
We can't let them stay here. It isn't safe.