[LMFKSJHGJKSHG STOP DON'T POINT IT OUT I DON'T WANNA THINK ABOUT IT
And listen this is innocent handsy-ness okay!!! He's gonna pull his hands away as soon he's sure there's no obvious wounds, though he's still not happy. At least this doesn't really register on his radar of "wow what a badly timed coincidence" since it's absolutely possible that Wei Wuxian pushed himself too hard... maybe in a few weeks he'll look back on this and stare into the camera.
BUT FOR NOW he just lets his hands drop, pressing down the urge to smooth his fingers through Wei Wuxian's feathers like he normally might. Instead, he steps back around, holding his hand out for Wei Wuxian to take so that he can pull him over to the tree he'd been lurking behind earlier.]
Rest today.
[Guess who's taking a break now, that's right, it's Wei Wuxian!! Lan Wangji's not going to take no for an answer, but he probably won't have to, because he has BRIBES.]
[Yeah it'd be a much sketchier situation right off the bat if he mentioned flying causes him extreme pain but LOOK. Sometimes even in the middle of a meteor crisis, you don't like bothering people dear to you! Lan Wangji is already fussing and fretting and he doesn't even know the half of how bad it is!!
He carefully folds his wings back up once Lan Wangji lets go, grateful for the level of ache to drop. He even gives his hands a grateful and affectionate little squeeze, silently glad for the good he's tried to do, and lets himself be led off to god knows where.
BUT WAIT A SECOND--]
I can't rest today! Lan Zhan - I'll stay on the ground if that's what you mean, but there's far too much work to be done for me to spend the entire day resting.
Not all day. [HE'LL CONCEDE THAT unless Wei Wuxian wants to, which he may or may not try to coax him into doing with Love and Affection and also Booze.
Speaking of--as they approach the tree, Wei Wuxian will probably notice two cloth-wrapped objects, though the small cup beside them probably makes it obvious what they are. It's the wines he purchased from Beau!! He doesn't let Wei Wuxian zoom over to them, though, holding onto his hand and tugging him down to sit. LET HIM SPOIL or else he'll just keep fussing and then they'll never get anywhere.
Though, Lan Wangji hasn't totally lost control of the brain cell, because he adds--]
[GOOD THING HE DID HOLD ONTO THIS STUPID MAN'S HAND because he absolutely perked up and started nyooming over the second he realized what those objects were-- HIS DRINKS!!
But he'll blink over at Lan Wangji as he's tugged down to have a seat instead, and lets himself be tugged. He doesn't like being fussed over when he's in serious pain or having real trouble, so having something else to talk about is a welcome distraction...
Disgostingly, he tries immediately to curl up against his side, keeping his wings carefully folded so they don't get bumped or jostled.]
With what? I'll give you whatever help I can - just say the word. Need something delivered? Or someone? Want to take a trip down the river?
[HIS DRINKS!! But god they're truly disgostin--Lan Wangji's more than happy to wrap one arm loosely around him. He'll do his best not to be GRABBY like usual, since he's still partly convinced that some of that pain is his fault.
But Wei Wuxian's rambling makes him smile, very softly. The enthusiasm is appreciated, but mostly, he's just--so fond. So gay. STUPID.
Unfortunately, it's also distracting!! Which means he's not quite paying attention as he reaches for the cup with his free hand, and speaks.]
I need to find--
[CRACK!
--Welp, so much for the cup!! There it goes, shattering in his grip...]
[WELL, CONSIDERING THAT'S THE KIND OF STRENGTH HE HAS, it's no surprise he thinks he hurt Wei Wuxian accidentally... He starts a little, mildly surprised, and immediately shifts to CHIDING.]
Lan Zhan ah, look at you! How worried am I going to have to be now? Let me see--
[His hand!! He reaches for it so he can brush away shards of the cup and check to make sure there are no cuts.
Also so he can kiss Lan Wangji's palm. God, kill one of them.]
[Yeah!! Yeah!!! Lan Wangji, for his part, just kind of sighs. HE'S TIRED. Obviously he's been dealing with this for a little bit, since he's apparently not surprised.]
It's fine. I'm sorry.
[There is probably the tiniest of cuts on his palm, barely bleeding--hardly anything worth mentioning for creatures as sturdy as they are. Still, the kiss makes him smile, and he lets Wei Wuxian inspect as he will. THEIR CUP, THOUGH. He didn't bring a spare since this isn't for himself... now Wei Wuxian has to gulp his wine like a gremlin.]
And now Wei Wuxian's going to think that maybe his weird predicament is related to the weird things happening to people across the board today GOD.]
Don't apologize. [Another kiss for his palm!] Just take care! Be more careful! Look at this - you've cut yourself. [A THIRD.] Does it feel any better now?
[I guess the misunderstandings have to happen somehow...
But first there's just going to be this fucking. Awful cursed content. Because Lan Wangji's going to stare at him for a minute, and then shift his hand to thread their fingers together, leaning down for a proper kiss. And then shifting to scoot Wei Wuxian into his lap.]
[STOP WITH THE HANKY PANKY. I HATE THIS. THREE THREADS AND WE'RE CURSED IN ALL OF THEM im telling dana that wwx has to die immediately i hate this i will take it upon myself to set us free
Anyway, he'll just SETTLE IN I GUESS WOW BUT STOP, STOP-- His one braincell activates and reminds him that Lan Wangji was talking about ????? something before all of this stupidity happened, so he leans away. Just a bit, though. Not enough to actually make a difference. Kill them.]
Surely this can't be what you needed help with. This is no way to rest up either, you know?
[The problem here is Lan Wangji's--I mean for one thing he's Lan Wangji, but also he's currently thinking that if Wei Wuxian is. "Relaxed". It'll be easier to convince him to rest afterwards. AND ALSO HE HAS NO SELF-CONTROL so there go his hands, terrible, bad, awful, kill them]
It is not urgent. [Yeah, if Wei Wuxian's not actually moving away then he's not deterred.] Don't worry.
[(pixi voice from like an hour ago) yeah they won't bang outside don't worry it's fine!! /clown music playing in the background]
WEI WUXIAN'S NOT GOING TO STOP HIM SO HERE WE ARE!!!!!!! i can't believe we have to fucking ftb in 2 out of 3 of our threads already and now ftb timeskip so we can actually get to plot wow i really am telling dana to kill them immediately bye]
ANYWAYS at some point they're going to be situated so that Wei Wuxian can lay on his side with his head on Lan Wangji's leg, Lan Wangji's fingers combing through his hair as gently as possible. Honestly it's for the best that they learned about Lan Wangji's super-super-strength before this happened because otherwise there would be broken bones, and that would've been a VERY embarrassing trip to a doctor, and it would have to be Ray because Shinobu is too smart.
ANYWAYS.
MORE IMPORTANTLY, after Lan Wangji's let Wei Wuxian get into the wine (he's not touching it okay he spent money on that), they're back on track--]
Wei Ying. I need to find the Maou.
[His voice is normally fairly serious, but there's an added weight to this.]
THIS IS TERRIBLE THOUGH. He's really being spoiled all the time and he really does not deserve any of it, wow. He's curled up comfortably with his bottle in one hand and his wings still neatly and carefully folded, letting his fingers trace nonsense shapes across the parts of Lan Wangji's abdomen and thigh that he can reach. Also kissing. i wish they were not like this
NOW THEY'RE TALKING PLOT AND ALL HE WANTS TO DO IS NAP or maybe bang again which absolutely cannot happen.]
--For any particular reason that's more or less pressing than anyone else?
[Since they'd all woken up from that dream with the vague urge to do so, but with how Lan Wangji's talking, he assumes there's something more pressing. Then, curiously:]
[I'm in tears IF NOTHING ELSE THERE'S PROBABLY THICK BLANKETS AROUND HERE SOMEWHERE god I'm tired. Normally he'd be brushing his hand down Wei Wuxian's back or smoothing over his feathers, but he's careful not to let his hand stray further than Wei Wuxian's shoulders, rubbing his neck very lightly. HE HATES SUPER STRENGTH he wants to hold his bae :(
Wow though fucking cursed THAT ABSOLUTELY CAN'T HAPPEN YET PLEASE!!! At least let them finish their conversation I hate this so much]
Mm.
[As with everyone else he's spoken to, it's tempting just to leave it at that. Yes, that's the favor he wants, and yes, it is for a special reason--but how is he supposed to explain the compulsion in his chest? How is he supposed to explain this instinct he has, that even Lan Wangji isn't sure he trusts? Meteor showers, prophetic dreams, and the evolution of an ability that used to cause him more grief than anything else, until he fought for control with his own hands?
He'll try, though. For Wei Wuxian, he'll try.]
...I want to help. [...] I believe I can.
[But not alone. Never alone--not when he has Wei Wuxian by his side, a bond of absolute trust between them. This isn't something he would ever dream of keeping secret.]
[wwx and lwj both respectively hating their curse/blessing because they cannot effectively bang this way is cursed in itself and i hate them both
He still seems content enough even like this, at least. PANTSLESS AND BLANKETED BECAUSE TEEJ IS RIGHT, he hums out as Lan Wangji talks, reaching up with his free hand to gently stroke over his cheek.]
If you believe you can help, then I believe you can, too.
[It's not the strange compulsion he'd trust - far from it, actually, considering he doesn't even trust the dreams that may or may not be acting as omens, and doesn't trust the compulsion to search for the Maou that he woke up with after that. Anything foreign, any feeling he can't pinpoint the root of within himself, inspires immediate distrust.
But he trusts Lan Wangji more than anyone save his own siblings, and there's no hesitation in his words.]
How is it that I can help you, Lan Zhan? Let me know and I'll do whatever I can. Do you need a safe way to move them? Should I let my contacts know to be expecting guests?
[Does he think Lan Wangji already knows who they are?? Not really, since he assumes he'd be told if that were the case - but if Lan Wangji says "I need to find the Maou", then he will find them, sooner or later. Wei Wuxian knows of his bullheaded determination.]
[We're no longer allowed to thread them being anywhere that isn't public and broad daylight. FROM NOW ON THEY'RE MEETING EXCLUSIVELY AT TAKA'S BAKERY.
The easy confidence warms him, though--it's not like he'd thought Wei Wuxian wouldn't support him, but it always stirs his heart, every reminder that Wei Wuxian's support and loyalty is a solid, sure thing. He pauses to turn his face towards Wei Wuxian's hand, but the kiss he presses to his thumb is chaste, thank god.]
Not yet. [The question of what he's going to do once he finds them is difficult to answer without knowing their identities. Also, while Lan Wangji doesn't have the experience of Wei "TRY AND CATCH ME NOW, COPS" Wuxian in this world, he's self-aware enough to know that his conversational skills are... lacking. He'd love to believe that the Maou are hapless victims of circumstance, eager to prevent calamity, but he's not that naive. There's no guarantee they'll want to speak to him if they're found, and even if they do, the chances of Lan Wangji failing to secure their assistance is... nonzero, let's put it that way.
That's getting ahead of himself, though. He needs to find them, first.]
I visited Puji shrine, earlier. Xie Lian is willing to offer his assistance. [Which, by extension, probably means that Hua Cheng will be roped in. A good start, but not much of one.] He suggested beginning with confidants. But I do not know how to proceed, after.
[LAN WANGJI ONLY HAS LIKE FIVE FRIENDS, PLEASE HELP HIM.]
He huffs out a little laugh, because yeah, Lan Wangji's conversational skills really are lacking. THEY DON'T NEED A CATCH ME COPS MOMENT FOR HIM TO KNOW THAT... Though it's one of the things (the many things, gross) that he finds unconventionally endearing about him. He's earnest and watching him do his best is cute, okay...]
Ah, I see. Well! A good start, getting Xie Lian to help. That's two strong supports already. [Because yeah he assumes that anywhere Xie Lian goes, Hua Cheng will be closely following behind. He hums a little after that, considering quietly.]
For my end, I haven't picked up too many leads just yet... But have you heard the rumors of humans turning into demons after those meteors fell? Keep an eye out for a black cat the size of a small dog - it seemed interested in that matter. I'm looking to see if I can find a case myself, and I'll let you know if I do. Anyway - beyond that, Hua Cheng keeps a strong pulse on Umite's underground and Wen Ning has a handle on the lands between the sea and mountains. They would both be good places to start if you want to see if anyone else has noticed anything suspicious, too.
[Also the whole fuckin time he's talking he just reaches up to nab one of Lan Wangji's hands so he can cuddle it, terrible. THIS IS IMPORTANT YOU FOOLS]
[Youkai world, at the mercy of Lan Wangji's social ineptitude.
He absolutely just lets Wei Wuxian steal his hand, though, I HATE THIS. Fortunately he keeps his hands loose and relaxed instead of being super grabby--which means Wei Wuxian has total freedom to do what he wants with them, so actually this is bad. GOD.]
Mm. I will speak with Wen Ning myself. [Later... Lan Wangji wants to make these requests mostly in person. Xie Lian and Hua Cheng don't count, though. Lan Wangji's grand technique of matchmaking is "get them in the same place and they'll figure it out", which he apparently still has time to think about even with this busy schedule of cuddling and banging and also saving the country or whatever.
ANYWAY. Who else...]
Izumi watches the forests closely. He would be the first to notice something amiss there.
[And that's. Basically it, for people he trusts with this kind of thing. It'll take some time, but all he can really do is hope that their networking skills are more productive than his own.
A black cat the size of a large boulder the size of a small boulder though? Hm. He thinks back, but if he saw it himself, it escaped his notice at the time. He'll have to be more attentive in the future.]
YEAH THAT IS BAD THOUGH, WOW. At least he's keeping his hands to himself and also Lan Wangji's hand to himself in a non-lewd way for now, using his palm to pillow his cheek.]
Mmhm, he's a good one to contact. The bookseller Ash sees plenty of people too, and I know of a few who seek him out when they're looking for information through text.
[As for the boulder cat though, he just smiles.]
Didn't hear of it! That cat's a patron of mine. That was the first time I'd ever heard it speak - asked if anyone strange had come through for a ride, and when I asked for clarification, it mentioned humans turning into demons. Quite a fickle kitty, though, so I can't guarantee I'll run into the dear again before you do. It's an easy cat to spot, at least - double tails, each with a blue flame.
[Ah yes, Ash... Lan Wangji's gone to his bookstore before, but only ever as a regular customer. He's a scholarly nerd!! But he files that information away with a quiet hum, stroking his thumb over Wei Wuxian's cheekbone in a gesture of thanks. He'd pull him back up for a kiss but I personally refuse to let them get sidetracked again STUPID FUCKS
But, oh, that's interesting. Lan Wangji makes note of that, as well, picturing what the creature must look like in his mind. Cat demons, huh... "fickle" is one word for them, at any rate.]
Where should I look?
[He generally doesn't ask Wei Wuxian about his customers or their destinations (unless he's being a dumb jealous fuck about it), but Wei Wuxian travels all over, while Lan Wangji barely leaves his mountain. He's got a much better chance at guessing a starting point. Still, if he doesn't have one, that's fine too--Lan Wangji doesn't mind putting in the legwork. If this truly is his ~divine duty~, or whatever, then he's willing to do what he does best, and work very hard.]
["I REFUSE TO LET THEM GET SIDETRACKED" but what if Wei Wuxian takes this opportunity to kiss Lan Wangji's palm and fingertips. HE HAS THIS HAND!! It's a good pillow, but also, they're cursed horny. At least he's just being cursed tender for now...]
Umite during the day, in spots cats would like to sun themselves. Yamate at night, but you'll probably have a harder time finding it then since I believe that's when it prefers to hunt.
[Wei Wuxian will help his ~divine duty~ by providing as much help as he can! They should absolutely never work together though, since all he'll do is fucking distract Lan Wangji.]
[STOP STOP STOP DON'T INDULGE THEM WHEN THEY'RE ALMOST DONE TALKING PLOT AND WE HAVE NO EXCUSES LEFT!!! Because Lan Wangji is the more cursed one between them and will just trace Wei Wuxian's lips with his fingertip. AWFUL. Wei Wuxian doesn't have to try to distract him because he's always being a cursed piece of shit anyway!!!!]
Mm. I will tell you, when I learn something.
[When, not if. He doesn't have confidence in his skills so much as in his determination--you can't lose if you just keep going until you win, right?]
[RANDY YOUR PLOT....... THEY TALKED PLOT FOR 2 DAMN SECONDS IN THIS ENTIRE CURSED THREAD AND GOT LITERALLY NOTHING DONE and now Wei Wuxian's already gently biting his finger and staring up with them big ol' eyes so they're fucking goners.]
How soon do you need to start looking? Can it wait a little while...? Just a little - I'll only ask for a crumb of the esteemed Hanguang-jun's time. Won't you spare me another kiss, good sir? Two more, if you're feeling generous. Can I ask that of you?
[Peppering this fool's palm and fingers with kisses and little teeny bites between words, he is TERRIBLE.]
Because Lan Wangji's going to pretend to look like he's thinking very seriously, even as he reaches over with his other hand to grab Wei Wuxian's arm (gently!!!) and tug him all the way back up to smooching range. WEI WUXIAN NEVER EVEN PUT HIS PANTS BACK ON]
Hm... it is a very serious matter. But I could be persuaded.
[I'm saying it again they're not allowed to have any more threads in private]
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And listen this is innocent handsy-ness okay!!! He's gonna pull his hands away as soon he's sure there's no obvious wounds, though he's still not happy. At least this doesn't really register on his radar of "wow what a badly timed coincidence" since it's absolutely possible that Wei Wuxian pushed himself too hard... maybe in a few weeks he'll look back on this and stare into the camera.
BUT FOR NOW he just lets his hands drop, pressing down the urge to smooth his fingers through Wei Wuxian's feathers like he normally might. Instead, he steps back around, holding his hand out for Wei Wuxian to take so that he can pull him over to the tree he'd been lurking behind earlier.]
Rest today.
[Guess who's taking a break now, that's right, it's Wei Wuxian!! Lan Wangji's not going to take no for an answer, but he probably won't have to, because he has BRIBES.]
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He carefully folds his wings back up once Lan Wangji lets go, grateful for the level of ache to drop. He even gives his hands a grateful and affectionate little squeeze, silently glad for the good he's tried to do, and lets himself be led off to god knows where.
BUT WAIT A SECOND--]
I can't rest today! Lan Zhan - I'll stay on the ground if that's what you mean, but there's far too much work to be done for me to spend the entire day resting.
[EVEN WITH BRIBES. Probably.]
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Speaking of--as they approach the tree, Wei Wuxian will probably notice two cloth-wrapped objects, though the small cup beside them probably makes it obvious what they are. It's the wines he purchased from Beau!! He doesn't let Wei Wuxian zoom over to them, though, holding onto his hand and tugging him down to sit. LET HIM SPOIL or else he'll just keep fussing and then they'll never get anywhere.
Though, Lan Wangji hasn't totally lost control of the brain cell, because he adds--]
I need your help.
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But he'll blink over at Lan Wangji as he's tugged down to have a seat instead, and lets himself be tugged. He doesn't like being fussed over when he's in serious pain or having real trouble, so having something else to talk about is a welcome distraction...
Disgostingly, he tries immediately to curl up against his side, keeping his wings carefully folded so they don't get bumped or jostled.]
With what? I'll give you whatever help I can - just say the word. Need something delivered? Or someone? Want to take a trip down the river?
[MAYBE LET HIM TALK.]
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But Wei Wuxian's rambling makes him smile, very softly. The enthusiasm is appreciated, but mostly, he's just--so fond. So gay. STUPID.
Unfortunately, it's also distracting!! Which means he's not quite paying attention as he reaches for the cup with his free hand, and speaks.]
I need to find--
[CRACK!
--Welp, so much for the cup!! There it goes, shattering in his grip...]
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Lan Zhan ah, look at you! How worried am I going to have to be now? Let me see--
[His hand!! He reaches for it so he can brush away shards of the cup and check to make sure there are no cuts.
Also so he can kiss Lan Wangji's palm. God, kill one of them.]
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It's fine. I'm sorry.
[There is probably the tiniest of cuts on his palm, barely bleeding--hardly anything worth mentioning for creatures as sturdy as they are. Still, the kiss makes him smile, and he lets Wei Wuxian inspect as he will. THEIR CUP, THOUGH. He didn't bring a spare since this isn't for himself... now Wei Wuxian has to gulp his wine like a gremlin.]
It has been this way since this morning.
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And now Wei Wuxian's going to think that maybe his weird predicament is related to the weird things happening to people across the board today GOD.]
Don't apologize. [Another kiss for his palm!] Just take care! Be more careful! Look at this - you've cut yourself. [A THIRD.] Does it feel any better now?
closes my goddamn eyes
But first there's just going to be this fucking. Awful cursed content. Because Lan Wangji's going to stare at him for a minute, and then shift his hand to thread their fingers together, leaning down for a proper kiss. And then shifting to scoot Wei Wuxian into his lap.]
No.
[Welp
Days since last hanky panky: 0]
pokes ur cursed damn eyes
Anyway, he'll just SETTLE IN I GUESS WOW BUT STOP, STOP-- His one braincell activates and reminds him that Lan Wangji was talking about ????? something before all of this stupidity happened, so he leans away. Just a bit, though. Not enough to actually make a difference. Kill them.]
Surely this can't be what you needed help with. This is no way to rest up either, you know?
[HE'S NOT WRONG.
HE'S ALSO NOT MOVING.]
STOP IT'S NOT MY FAULT
It is not urgent. [Yeah, if Wei Wuxian's not actually moving away then he's not deterred.] Don't worry.
[(pixi voice from like an hour ago) yeah they won't bang outside don't worry it's fine!! /clown music playing in the background]
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I MEAN
WEI WUXIAN'S NOT GOING TO STOP HIM SO HERE WE ARE!!!!!!! i can't believe we have to fucking ftb in 2 out of 3 of our threads already and now ftb timeskip so we can actually get to plot wow i really am telling dana to kill them immediately bye]
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ANYWAYS at some point they're going to be situated so that Wei Wuxian can lay on his side with his head on Lan Wangji's leg, Lan Wangji's fingers combing through his hair as gently as possible. Honestly it's for the best that they learned about Lan Wangji's super-super-strength before this happened because otherwise there would be broken bones, and that would've been a VERY embarrassing trip to a doctor, and it would have to be Ray because Shinobu is too smart.
ANYWAYS.
MORE IMPORTANTLY, after Lan Wangji's let Wei Wuxian get into the wine (he's not touching it okay he spent money on that), they're back on track--]
Wei Ying. I need to find the Maou.
[His voice is normally fairly serious, but there's an added weight to this.]
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THIS IS TERRIBLE THOUGH. He's really being spoiled all the time and he really does not deserve any of it, wow. He's curled up comfortably with his bottle in one hand and his wings still neatly and carefully folded, letting his fingers trace nonsense shapes across the parts of Lan Wangji's abdomen and thigh that he can reach. Also kissing. i wish they were not like this
NOW THEY'RE TALKING PLOT AND ALL HE WANTS TO DO IS NAP or maybe bang again which absolutely cannot happen.]
--For any particular reason that's more or less pressing than anyone else?
[Since they'd all woken up from that dream with the vague urge to do so, but with how Lan Wangji's talking, he assumes there's something more pressing. Then, curiously:]
Is that what you want help with?
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Wow though fucking cursed THAT ABSOLUTELY CAN'T HAPPEN YET PLEASE!!! At least let them finish their conversation I hate this so much]
Mm.
[As with everyone else he's spoken to, it's tempting just to leave it at that. Yes, that's the favor he wants, and yes, it is for a special reason--but how is he supposed to explain the compulsion in his chest? How is he supposed to explain this instinct he has, that even Lan Wangji isn't sure he trusts? Meteor showers, prophetic dreams, and the evolution of an ability that used to cause him more grief than anything else, until he fought for control with his own hands?
He'll try, though. For Wei Wuxian, he'll try.]
...I want to help. [...] I believe I can.
[But not alone. Never alone--not when he has Wei Wuxian by his side, a bond of absolute trust between them. This isn't something he would ever dream of keeping secret.]
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He still seems content enough even like this, at least. PANTSLESS AND BLANKETED BECAUSE TEEJ IS RIGHT, he hums out as Lan Wangji talks, reaching up with his free hand to gently stroke over his cheek.]
If you believe you can help, then I believe you can, too.
[It's not the strange compulsion he'd trust - far from it, actually, considering he doesn't even trust the dreams that may or may not be acting as omens, and doesn't trust the compulsion to search for the Maou that he woke up with after that. Anything foreign, any feeling he can't pinpoint the root of within himself, inspires immediate distrust.
But he trusts Lan Wangji more than anyone save his own siblings, and there's no hesitation in his words.]
How is it that I can help you, Lan Zhan? Let me know and I'll do whatever I can. Do you need a safe way to move them? Should I let my contacts know to be expecting guests?
[Does he think Lan Wangji already knows who they are?? Not really, since he assumes he'd be told if that were the case - but if Lan Wangji says "I need to find the Maou", then he will find them, sooner or later. Wei Wuxian knows of his bullheaded determination.]
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The easy confidence warms him, though--it's not like he'd thought Wei Wuxian wouldn't support him, but it always stirs his heart, every reminder that Wei Wuxian's support and loyalty is a solid, sure thing. He pauses to turn his face towards Wei Wuxian's hand, but the kiss he presses to his thumb is chaste, thank god.]
Not yet. [The question of what he's going to do once he finds them is difficult to answer without knowing their identities. Also, while Lan Wangji doesn't have the experience of Wei "TRY AND CATCH ME NOW, COPS" Wuxian in this world, he's self-aware enough to know that his conversational skills are... lacking. He'd love to believe that the Maou are hapless victims of circumstance, eager to prevent calamity, but he's not that naive. There's no guarantee they'll want to speak to him if they're found, and even if they do, the chances of Lan Wangji failing to secure their assistance is... nonzero, let's put it that way.
That's getting ahead of himself, though. He needs to find them, first.]
I visited Puji shrine, earlier. Xie Lian is willing to offer his assistance. [Which, by extension, probably means that Hua Cheng will be roped in. A good start, but not much of one.] He suggested beginning with confidants. But I do not know how to proceed, after.
[LAN WANGJI ONLY HAS LIKE FIVE FRIENDS, PLEASE HELP HIM.]
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He huffs out a little laugh, because yeah, Lan Wangji's conversational skills really are lacking. THEY DON'T NEED A CATCH ME COPS MOMENT FOR HIM TO KNOW THAT... Though it's one of the things (the many things, gross) that he finds unconventionally endearing about him. He's earnest and watching him do his best is cute, okay...]
Ah, I see. Well! A good start, getting Xie Lian to help. That's two strong supports already. [Because yeah he assumes that anywhere Xie Lian goes, Hua Cheng will be closely following behind. He hums a little after that, considering quietly.]
For my end, I haven't picked up too many leads just yet... But have you heard the rumors of humans turning into demons after those meteors fell? Keep an eye out for a black cat the size of a small dog - it seemed interested in that matter. I'm looking to see if I can find a case myself, and I'll let you know if I do. Anyway - beyond that, Hua Cheng keeps a strong pulse on Umite's underground and Wen Ning has a handle on the lands between the sea and mountains. They would both be good places to start if you want to see if anyone else has noticed anything suspicious, too.
[Also the whole fuckin time he's talking he just reaches up to nab one of Lan Wangji's hands so he can cuddle it, terrible. THIS IS IMPORTANT YOU FOOLS]
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He absolutely just lets Wei Wuxian steal his hand, though, I HATE THIS. Fortunately he keeps his hands loose and relaxed instead of being super grabby--which means Wei Wuxian has total freedom to do what he wants with them, so actually this is bad. GOD.]
Mm. I will speak with Wen Ning myself. [Later... Lan Wangji wants to make these requests mostly in person. Xie Lian and Hua Cheng don't count, though. Lan Wangji's grand technique of matchmaking is "get them in the same place and they'll figure it out", which he apparently still has time to think about even with this busy schedule of cuddling and banging and also saving the country or whatever.
ANYWAY. Who else...]
Izumi watches the forests closely. He would be the first to notice something amiss there.
[And that's. Basically it, for people he trusts with this kind of thing. It'll take some time, but all he can really do is hope that their networking skills are more productive than his own.
A black cat the size of a large boulder the size of a small boulder though? Hm. He thinks back, but if he saw it himself, it escaped his notice at the time. He'll have to be more attentive in the future.]
Where did you hear of the cat?
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YEAH THAT IS BAD THOUGH, WOW. At least he's keeping his hands to himself and also Lan Wangji's hand to himself in a non-lewd way for now, using his palm to pillow his cheek.]
Mmhm, he's a good one to contact. The bookseller Ash sees plenty of people too, and I know of a few who seek him out when they're looking for information through text.
[As for the boulder cat though, he just smiles.]
Didn't hear of it! That cat's a patron of mine. That was the first time I'd ever heard it speak - asked if anyone strange had come through for a ride, and when I asked for clarification, it mentioned humans turning into demons. Quite a fickle kitty, though, so I can't guarantee I'll run into the dear again before you do. It's an easy cat to spot, at least - double tails, each with a blue flame.
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But, oh, that's interesting. Lan Wangji makes note of that, as well, picturing what the creature must look like in his mind. Cat demons, huh... "fickle" is one word for them, at any rate.]
Where should I look?
[He generally doesn't ask Wei Wuxian about his customers or their destinations (unless he's being a dumb jealous fuck about it), but Wei Wuxian travels all over, while Lan Wangji barely leaves his mountain. He's got a much better chance at guessing a starting point. Still, if he doesn't have one, that's fine too--Lan Wangji doesn't mind putting in the legwork. If this truly is his ~divine duty~, or whatever, then he's willing to do what he does best, and work very hard.]
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Umite during the day, in spots cats would like to sun themselves. Yamate at night, but you'll probably have a harder time finding it then since I believe that's when it prefers to hunt.
[Wei Wuxian will help his ~divine duty~ by providing as much help as he can! They should absolutely never work together though, since all he'll do is fucking distract Lan Wangji.]
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Mm. I will tell you, when I learn something.
[When, not if. He doesn't have confidence in his skills so much as in his determination--you can't lose if you just keep going until you win, right?]
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How soon do you need to start looking? Can it wait a little while...? Just a little - I'll only ask for a crumb of the esteemed Hanguang-jun's time. Won't you spare me another kiss, good sir? Two more, if you're feeling generous. Can I ask that of you?
[Peppering this fool's palm and fingers with kisses and little teeny bites between words, he is TERRIBLE.]
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Because Lan Wangji's going to pretend to look like he's thinking very seriously, even as he reaches over with his other hand to grab Wei Wuxian's arm (gently!!!) and tug him all the way back up to smooching range. WEI WUXIAN NEVER EVEN PUT HIS PANTS BACK ON]
Hm... it is a very serious matter. But I could be persuaded.
[I'm saying it again they're not allowed to have any more threads in private]
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