[A year since... It was hard to believe. And because so much happened... Wei Wuxian couldn't find the time to directly ask about the matter of Jun Wu's soul being consumed.
He just watched Jing Yuan distantly, carefully whenever he paid the man visits and during the apprenticeship. But because it's been a year since then. There wasn't any reason to keep putting this off.
So... Jing Yuan will receive a text.]
yuan'er~! you're never too busy to talk with your favorite Wei Ying, right? (*¯︶¯*)
no but fr, do you have time to talk about something? (°ｏ°)
[ ah, so he finally decided to make his move? In truth, Jing Yuan is surprised it took this long. surprised that he managed to dodge the conversation with those close to him, only ever speaking to Hua Cheng on the matter. but it was only a matter of time before the other pieces made their moves, slowly but surely encircling him until there was nowhere else to go.
but this old lion is never trapped, not truly. ]
Of course, A-Ying. I always have time for my dearest friend and mentor.
[Certainly not. In size and strength alone a mighty lion could never be trapped. But a clever fox could certainly maneuver around it. A crafty fey could ask it the right questions to get what it wants.
Jing Yuan had all three of those traits. Wei Ying only had two. But when has disadvantage stopped him?]
how are you feeling lately? anything strange? abnormalities? it doesn't have to be recently either. if you remember anything with your spiritual energy being off, i want you to tell me.
yuan'er is smart, i'm sure he knows why i'm asking. it's been a year.
[ Jing Yuan regards the board in front of him carefully, studies where the pieces lay and the moves available to them. to him. ]
I am aware, A-Ying.
I can assure you that throughout this year I have felt nothing abnormal about my spiritual energy. Nor has Hua Cheng from my understanding. Jun Wu hadn't the strength to pose a threat when I consumed him, if something were to happen it would have already happened.
i've seen these things build slowly overtime, yuan'er. excess of resentful energy manifesting in others and while not possessing them leading to qi deviation. and that was just from proximity.
that is the reason i worry.
[Even if he never knew Chifeng-zun personally, that entire situation, the knowledge of the Nie clan's sabers and how Jin Guangyao masterfully took advantage of the entire thing. Perhaps it was paranoid, but... things cropping up in Wei Ying's periphery recently had echos of past lives on the mind.
The consistent double-presence his Nephew brought home every day was another thing. Whatever immense power laid within Harumasa. Viktor becoming not quite possessed but still having some kind of manifestation.
Much has been building and Wei Ying felt himself tempted to dive into another investigation after the Jumanji situations. It was now or never, basically.]
i knew you had your contract price and i didn't ask you what it was for a long while. because i waited to see if you would tell me yourself. you wouldnt explain it unless i brought it to you, though, right?
[Truly one in the same in this regard, weren't they? Usually in matters this important, Wei Ying actually demonstrated tact and didn't pry. He left well enough alone.
I am, outside in the yard. [ hm, at the very least neither Blade or Dan Heng are home currently. he would not enjoy having to have this conversation within their ear shot just yet. ] Snowmoon can bring you to me when you arrive.
[He had to express excitement for his favoritest cats ever somehow, even if the situation was serious. As promised though, it's a short while later that Wei Wuxian arrived at his friend's house and taken to him on a whole ass Legendary Lion house cat Pokemon.
Yes, he also gave it treats. In right front of favther.]
Snowmoon will like me better than you at this rate, Yuan'er.
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He just watched Jing Yuan distantly, carefully whenever he paid the man visits and during the apprenticeship. But because it's been a year since then. There wasn't any reason to keep putting this off.
So... Jing Yuan will receive a text.]
yuan'er~! you're never too busy to talk with your favorite Wei Ying, right? (*¯︶¯*)
no but fr, do you have time to talk about something? (°ｏ°)
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but this old lion is never trapped, not truly. ]
Of course, A-Ying. I always have time for my dearest friend and mentor.
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Jing Yuan had all three of those traits. Wei Ying only had two. But when has disadvantage stopped him?]
how are you feeling lately? anything strange? abnormalities? it doesn't have to be recently either. if you remember anything with your spiritual energy being off, i want you to tell me.
yuan'er is smart, i'm sure he knows why i'm asking. it's been a year.
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I am aware, A-Ying.
I can assure you that throughout this year I have felt nothing abnormal about my spiritual energy. Nor has Hua Cheng from my understanding. Jun Wu hadn't the strength to pose a threat when I consumed him, if something were to happen it would have already happened.
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that is the reason i worry.
[Even if he never knew Chifeng-zun personally, that entire situation, the knowledge of the Nie clan's sabers and how Jin Guangyao masterfully took advantage of the entire thing. Perhaps it was paranoid, but... things cropping up in Wei Ying's periphery recently had echos of past lives on the mind.
The consistent double-presence his Nephew brought home every day was another thing. Whatever immense power laid within Harumasa. Viktor becoming not quite possessed but still having some kind of manifestation.
Much has been building and Wei Ying felt himself tempted to dive into another investigation after the Jumanji situations. It was now or never, basically.]
i knew you had your contract price and i didn't ask you what it was for a long while. because i waited to see if you would tell me yourself. you wouldnt explain it unless i brought it to you, though, right?
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You're right. I would prefer not to speak on it if I can help it, but I won't turn you away if you truly wish to know.
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This time, however.]
I think I've waited long enough.
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[ Jing Yuan takes a deep breath, moving one of the pieces upon the board and smiles softly to himself. ]
This is conversation better had in person. Is there anywhere particular you wish to meet?
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[He had to express excitement for his favoritest cats ever somehow, even if the situation was serious. As promised though, it's a short while later that Wei Wuxian arrived at his friend's house and taken to him on a whole ass Legendary Lion house cat Pokemon.
Yes, he also gave it treats. In right front of favther.]
Snowmoon will like me better than you at this rate, Yuan'er.