[Chuuya looks so tired as Lan Wangji enters their meeting spot, which is probably just a spare room in Chuuya's place that he keeps for when visitors hang out... the actual private one, not the main one he'd take someone less familiar to. This one's a little cozier, more comfortable to just chill in, and Chuuya's already poured two glasses of wine.]
If I don't stop getting stupid packages, I'm going to just ask Shigure not to bring me any deliveries, I really am.
[but he gestures to the other side of the low table-]
[BUT HERE HE IS as always, considering they probably do this all the time. He sits dutifully, though he doesn't touch the wine just yet. HE MAY OR MAY NOT TOUCH IT AT ALL it depends on how the conversation goes, honestly. But he appreciates the gesture of hospitality anyway.]
[In response to the question, Chuuya pulls out a ribboned basket, which contains two scented candles, neon orange mittens, really fancy dog treats, bath bombs, a box of crayons (missing the green, red, and pink ones), and a smaller calendar with feb 2 circled in bright red with the words DON'T FORGET next to it.
[This is so fucking much. THIS IS EVEN MORE THAN WHAT HE PUTS SHIGURE THROUGH EVERY FUCKIN DAY. At least the shit he sends is mostly practical?? He slips in sentimental gifts now and then, but this is a whole different thing. Why are there orange mittens. WHY ARE CRAYONS MISSING no wonder Chuuya loves his wine if this is what he puts up with on a regular basis,,
He isn't the type of guy to clap Chuuya on the shoulder, but the look he's giving him is basically the same thing.]
[Graciously, Lan Wangji does not point out that if Chuuya truly wanted to, he could easily put a stop to this. It's not like he'd have any room to judge even if he wanted to, which he doesn't. BROS THAT PINE TOGETHER etc.]
What will you do?
[About the date, that is, not the packages. Or, y'know, in general. Whatever Chuuya wants to talk about, he's here to listen.]
...haven't decided yet. I haven't figured out what to get, either.
[Picking gifts for the guy you're sort of seeing but don't want to be serious with but do want to be serious with is pretty damn hard, as it turns out.]
I don't know if he's planning on inviting anyone from the other side, either, but I'd assume so.
[That's a wholeass mood honestly. Lan Wangji lucked out because Wei Wuxian doesn't ever not need provisions, so there's never a shortage of stuff to send--but those can hardly be called gifts. Despite what Shigure would say, he's a lot more sparing and conscientious about those.]
Nothing traditional, I assume. [He gets the feeling it wouldn't go over well. Nothing terribly sentimental, either, if they're going to be in public, especially if... yeah. Neutral zone or not, no Xian Les need to see the Mori family head throwing meaningful gifts around.]
Would he be hurt, if you asked to meet in private?
[It's probably part of his job to dissuade Chuuya from situations like this, but-- they're talking as friends right now, and Chuuya doesn't need him to give voice to what he already knows.]
I don't think he'd be hurt, exactly, but I think he'd try to get me there anyway... ugh, fuck, I'll probably have to do both.
[Something appropriate for putting in an appearance in public, a normal kind of gift nobody can read into... and then a proper gift in private, either earlier or later.]
How's your idiot doing, by the way-- not running into any trouble?
["Have to", he says, like it's an inconvenience, like he doesn't want to be spending as much time as possible with Baren. Then again, maybe Lan Wangji shouldn't project. Chuuya's got more on his plate than the rest of them combined, after all--even as a friend, he can't always tell what's on his mind.]
If you would like me to keep an eye out for something impersonal, I will do so. [He says that as if he has any clue what Baren might like; a feather duster? A drawing of Okuni stealing someone's hosiery?? WHATEVER if Chuuya wants him to, he'll do his best. THEY'VE GOTTA SUPPORT EACH OTHER IN THESE TRYING TIMES.
Speaking of which, at the question, he lets out a small huff of air that could be a laugh when it grows up.]
Isn't he always? [But it's soft, fond, no hint of annoyance or exasperation in his tone. Wei Wuxian must be more-or-less behaving, then.] I have not heard otherwise. But I have not been by lately to see.
[Never doubt his dedication for keeping everyone he cares about safe, even if he knows Chuuya would never give him shit for his visits. Truthfully, he doesn't think Xie Lian would give Wei Wuxian any trouble either, but... still. Can't be too careful.]
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If I don't stop getting stupid packages, I'm going to just ask Shigure not to bring me any deliveries, I really am.
[but he gestures to the other side of the low table-]
C'mon, sit.
I see your drunk lwj agenda
What did you receive now?
look chuuya just loves wine
and then he takes a long drink from his glass.]
At least Marshmallow will love the treats.
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He isn't the type of guy to clap Chuuya on the shoulder, but the look he's giving him is basically the same thing.]
How many does this make?
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[he SUFFERS. he suffers so much.]
It's like they think I can't get a hold of things I'd want myself-- who sends a guy scented fucking candles, Lan Wangji?
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I still would not mind checking your mail, you know.
[It's an old conversation, but he feels the need to say it again anyway, considering. That on the table.]
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[chuuya takes another long drink from his glass, there, then gestures at the calendar.]
It's not from anyone dangerous, I know whose birthday that is.
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What will you do?
[About the date, that is, not the packages. Or, y'know, in general. Whatever Chuuya wants to talk about, he's here to listen.]
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[Picking gifts for the guy you're sort of seeing but don't want to be serious with but do want to be serious with is pretty damn hard, as it turns out.]
I don't know if he's planning on inviting anyone from the other side, either, but I'd assume so.
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Nothing traditional, I assume. [He gets the feeling it wouldn't go over well. Nothing terribly sentimental, either, if they're going to be in public, especially if... yeah. Neutral zone or not, no Xian Les need to see the Mori family head throwing meaningful gifts around.]
Would he be hurt, if you asked to meet in private?
[It's probably part of his job to dissuade Chuuya from situations like this, but-- they're talking as friends right now, and Chuuya doesn't need him to give voice to what he already knows.]
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[Something appropriate for putting in an appearance in public, a normal kind of gift nobody can read into... and then a proper gift in private, either earlier or later.]
How's your idiot doing, by the way-- not running into any trouble?
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If you would like me to keep an eye out for something impersonal, I will do so. [He says that as if he has any clue what Baren might like; a feather duster? A drawing of Okuni stealing someone's hosiery?? WHATEVER if Chuuya wants him to, he'll do his best. THEY'VE GOTTA SUPPORT EACH OTHER IN THESE TRYING TIMES.
Speaking of which, at the question, he lets out a small huff of air that could be a laugh when it grows up.]
Isn't he always? [But it's soft, fond, no hint of annoyance or exasperation in his tone. Wei Wuxian must be more-or-less behaving, then.] I have not heard otherwise. But I have not been by lately to see.
[Never doubt his dedication for keeping everyone he cares about safe, even if he knows Chuuya would never give him shit for his visits. Truthfully, he doesn't think Xie Lian would give Wei Wuxian any trouble either, but... still. Can't be too careful.]