January Catch-all

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⌛ Who: Zhou Zishu and open! Some closed prompts within
⌛ What: Catch-all for January
⌛ When: January
⌛ Where: Various
⌛ Warnings: Smut and canon warnings


Cursed spoons: Locked to Wen Kexing
Of all the things he'd received or expected from this world, a set of spoons was utterly unexpected. He waits until getting home before opening the package though, then has to draw in a breath as a wave of heat washes over him. He closes his eyes, one hand moving to his head as he tries to figure out what happened, teeth gritted.

"Lao Wen!" He calls, voice rough as he says the only name that comes to mind. The only person who is always in his thoughts.


Spar: Open to Four Seasons Manor + guests
Zishu trains every day, not just with his student Chengling, but alone, to keep his skills strong and practiced. He meditates, just as if he were back home. But also, even after a couple months of being back to full health, he is a man who is well aware he'd slipped during his long 'illness'. He has some strength to rebuild, and health to regain.

And it shows. He no longer has to use a disguise to appear healthy. He can go out as himself, and feel like others aren't staring at him or waiting for him to keel over. Kexing's good meals every day, along with the efforts of those around him, have done wonders as well.

He'll grin if someone makes a move to join him and indicate them to begin - just forgive him for using live steel!


Gardening: Open to Four Seasons Manor + guests
He's a warrior, true. But he's also the lord of the Four Seasons Manor, with all the beautiful display of flowers and so of course he's someone familiar with how to tend to everything on his property. He enjoys the work, too. He moves between the trees, checking on the health of every single one as well as each bush. Anything that seems to be lacking, he tends to. Daily.

He's not a man afraid to get his hands dirty by digging into the ground. He also gathers herbs, and makes medicines out of them for the clinic Xingchen works in, and for their daily use. Sometimes he still has dreams that wake him, even with his soulmate's company.


Wandering various cities Open to all
Zishu still finds time with his busy schedule to explore the various cities, too curious about everything that is to be offered. And he enjoys the speed of travel that is freely given. So he can be found anywhere, heavy winter robes and cloak wrapped around him. Selling some of his medicines and taking orders for others.


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[baeyuan]

There is an intense wave of relief that washes over him at that news. If Wu Xi hadn’t still been here he would have right from the start decided to drink and sleep for his stay. He’d rather be unconscious than live without his partner.

Zishu’s grip draws him from those thoughts and he hums knowingly, “Yes, bribes are a must. More so with the animals than Wy Xi, though.”

He laughs quietly and draws the other man in for a hug, “I’m happy to see you. And to see you as well as you are. Have you been taking care of mine as well?” Wu Xi, he means.

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Relief that he understands. Has felt (briefly) for himself, back when he'd first arrived. And he'd have helped Beiyuan wile away his time, had Wu Xi vanished. But it's unnecessary.

Zishu sighs at the embrace, leaning into it and hugs back with another soft smile. "I'm well thanks to Wu Xi, Lao Wen, and Xiao Xingchen. And of course I've been looking after yours." Making Wu Xi sleep, obviously. "We've been drinking through your stash of wine," this comes with a smirk.

[baeyuan]

Beiyuan's mouth opens in a 'Oh Really?' expression before the laughter comes.

"Hopefully not all of it!" He smiles and hooks his arm through the other mans, "How about you quit early and walk with me. It makes me happy to know you're more yourself now. And, it will help me relax so I can face my little venom."

[fated_dance]

He grins at the laughter, feeling it unlatch a little more of the part of him that's missed his friend almost as much as Wu Xi has.

"As you command," he teases instead of reassuring Beiyuan that there's some wine still left. He obligingly turns their path towards where the appropriate treats tend to be sold.

He sobers next though, keeping the pace moderate and perfect for a rather lazy stroll. "You've been gone a couple months, Beiyuan," he murmurs.

[baeyuan]

Of course the laughter would eventually die out. Seriousness would take its place. Such was life. But Beiyuan was still content to walk with his friend in that weighted silence.

He nods slowly and looks over, "I truly didn't mean to leave. Here. You. Him." He takes a deep breath and sighs, "I won't be leaving again anytime soon. Don't worry."

But he does feel heavy with worry, "How badly has he taken my absence?"