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[strikingchords]

"What is left undone." Impossible not to attempt.

[quiet for a moment...]

At that time. Would ask only your willing consideration.

[rootsforyou]

[inclines her head]

Of course. I will give everything its due consideration. I would prefer it if we found a solution that everyone is pleased with.

[strikingchords]

[squeezes her hand back...]

Would not willingly displease you.

[rootsforyou]

...I've been too careful with my words. What you and A-Xian wish to do is well-intentioned. Although I have my own obligations here, and have worries about what the reception might be for our potential return, I am aware that you will think it through carefully. Even if what is decided upon is not exactly what I wish, I could not possibly be displeased with it.

[strikingchords]

...

Young Madame Jin.

Please understand. I had wished to speak with you.

[rootsforyou]

...You said that before as well. Is there something else on your mind?

[strikingchords]

We had not conversed.

However, several years ago. I participated at Phoenix Mountain. You defended Wei Ying then.

...

You have your concerns. Continue to consider them. As well, possible remedies.

To think things through properly, we must value your counsel.

[rootsforyou]

...I promise to consider carefully. You have my word. Once I have thought on it more I may have questions for you regarding how you believe Zewu-Jun will respond to certain proposals. Your insight will be invaluable.

[lets go of his hands to prepare them some tea. this seems like a tea kind of talk]

I admit that I'm a little surprised. You remembered the incident at Phoenix Mountain. While it didn't seem like you were on bad terms then, that was what everyone had been saying since the war. Have you always viewed him fondly, or did something change your opinion of him?

[strikingchords]

Skilled action is memorable.

[when you are about to draw a sword on a dude and then a tiny lady fixes it by apologizing to him politely instead, you remember it.

he'll recognize the "I'm going to put on tea for us to sit and have tea" signals and sit while he watches her...]

...

It has not changed.

[rootsforyou]

[pauses in the middle of getting out tea leaves]

...Did you also think that your meeting was like something out of a poem?

[it isn't even teasing, just openly curious to see how his memory of their meeting stacks up with Wei Wuxian's recounting]

[strikingchords]

"To overturn Heaven and Earth."

...

Perhaps, "when they mingle."

[rootsforyou]

[forgets to steep the tea for a second. this is so much more than she expected]

I'm not familiar with the second. But believe I understand your meaning all the same.

[strikingchords]

[she probably would be familiar if he quoted it properly but this is also too much. he is now embarrassed. he needs the secondary layer of stupid wordplay, which is unworthy of him: tfw your tendency to be piningly dramatic briefly intersects with your crush's self-obscuring nonsense and you have to drag yourself about it]

...

Regardless.

[rootsforyou]

[nerd]

Regardless. I did not realize it had been for so long.

[strikingchords]

It is not relevant.

[rootsforyou]

It is perhaps more relevant than you think.

[sets tea down in front of him and also sits]

It would be important to present a united front upon our return. But there is no guarantee of success at that. Even if Zixuan was agreeable to the idea, Jin Guangshan's would likely not wish for LanlingJin to back down unless he was facing the combined efforts of other sects. We do not currently have such backing, and would only have a limited window in which to obtain it.

[strikingchords]

...

[ah. he had not expected her to be blunt, in her own way, or willing to cooperate without great feats of convincing. he is very used to Wei Wuxian.]

For GusuLan, "possible." Though not without qualification.

Wei Ying's visit would assist. To my brother, if not Gusu.

Perhaps, the young Madame Jin. Lianfang-Zun would hear quickly.

[rootsforyou]

[it is a very straightforward nod to the very, very large hurdles they would need to overcome, and the things they could potentially use to their advantage. she has not even begun to dig too deeply into it]

It's difficult to say if such a conversation would work in our favor. Lianfang-Zun has always been kind to me. However...it is no great secret that he seeks Jin Guangshan's favor, and is eager to remain in his good graces. Madame Jin is...strict with him. Though he is a kind man, practically speaking, he will be inclined to side with Jin Guangshan.

I believe the more practical approach would be to have Zewu-Jun persuade Chifeng-Zun to try for a peaceful resolution. And I can speak to A-Cheng. LanlingJin may be able to obtain the backing of some smaller sects, but they will not be able to make a move as easily if the other three stand firm. It would give Zixuan and I time to discuss it internally with them. Even this sort of plan doesn't give me high hopes. But it is a start.

[strikingchords]

[flatly]

Chifeng-Zun is very unwell.

[... reviews that statement, actually...]

Had not considered this.

His improvement would change much.

...

An opportunity to address the weakness in Nie Sect's cultivation should be taken. Alliance aside, they are worthy of aid.

[rootsforyou]

Unwell?

[this does take her by surprise; the last time she saw him he seemed to be doing fine]

That might change things as well. He was very critical of A-Xian's actions in the past. And he isn't the kind of person who would be willing to help because he feels indebted, I think...I would have to defer to your brother on such matters. He would know him best.

[strikingchords]

He becomes more erratic. The Nie Sect difficulties.

...

It is worth doing. Help, no. Neutrality, perhaps. And, it is right.

...

My own position is ambiguous.

[rootsforyou]

I don't disagree that it is worth helping. Instability within the sects at this time would be a great blow after everything that has happened. And the Nie Sect has done much for us over the years; it would be only right to repay a kindness with kindness. I would only urge caution in wasting precious time upon our immediate return unless a solution is readily available. It is not a matter of if they are assisted, but when.

As for your position. Who is aware that you helped A-Xian?

[strikingchords]

A wish as means. To be considered.

...

[with quiet certainty]

My brother, uncle, and thirty-three elders of our sect.

[rootsforyou]

[there's a knowing look in her eye as she looks him up and down; Lan Wangji was included in Wei Wuxian's list of people he wished to help with a wish. it is easy to guess that there were some repercussions for his actions, even if specifics are beyond her]

...You are confident that no one else saw you leave with him in the chaos? If only the members of your sect are aware, it is a great boon to us.

[strikingchords]

Too soon for talk. Yes.

[if there were repercussions he's utterly opaque about them; doesn't seem to register her interest]