[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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[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.]