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It took a minute for Wei Wuxian to realize Jin Ling was gone. They didn't spend a lot of time together and, honestly, he's been preoccupied with Lan Zhan. That man is a true distraction! But he did hear the news eventually and promptly began worrying about his sister. It was such a shame that she had both her husband and son again only to have them leave Nippon.

One evening at Sakuranbo, he caught Jiang Cheng and plotted to pay their sister a visit. At least they still had each other. That had to count for something when other family members abruptly vanish. Wei Wuxian even did his best to make an (overly spicy) rendition of Yanli's pork rib and lotus root soup.

"Shijie~," he called as he knocked at her door. "We're here!"

He wasn't that sad that the Peacock had left-but sad that Yanli did not have her husband here. But when A-Ling turned up gone... Cheng had raised the boy and having him not around was devastating. But it couldn't be as devastating as a mother losing her son-not by a long shot.

So in having Wuxian to commiserate with and find something to console, comfort and hopefully provide a somewhat genuine smile on their sister, he followed along, muttering about how much spice Wuxian put in the soup. That didn't matter though, did it? Family was coming together and that was what mattered over anything.

Zixuan being gone she'd gotten a bit used to. There had still been Jin Ling within the house. So, there had been noise. When her son had disappeared she'd focused on cooking, gardening, and training with her sword. Focused on the restuarant she helped run with Jin Guangyao. Something that she enjoyed. Her brothers were still there and doing good, so she was semi-good. She even had friends, like Wen Kexing and Atheva. That didn't, however, mean that she didn't miss her husband and son.

When she hears the knock, she gives a soft smile and shakes her head. Moving over to open the door, she steps back a bit. "You know that you two don't ever have to knock, A-Xian." She didn't mind her brothers coming and going as they pleased. "Come in and make yourselves at home."

Of course she missed them! How could she not? All of them knew a little something about missing family, in their own ways. That's why Wuxian thought it so important for them to be there for each other in Nippon. There were no guarantees that any of them wouldn't just vanish like others had.

Wuxian, naturally, made his way to the table with the pot of soup and then to find bowls for them to drink it out of. "We brought soup!"

As Wuxian walked in like he owned the place, Cheng moved to wind his arm around Yanli and offer one of his encompassing side hugs. "For the record, A-Xian brought the soup. I am bringing the medicine to counter the spice he generously dumped in it."

Yunmeng siblings to the end. He felt like keeping Yanli tucked up to him and he wondered how long she would tolerate it. To the table? All the way to being seated? Cheng decided to take his chances and see how long it would take before he was shrugged off.

As the eldest of the siblings she didn't mind her brothers walking into her home like they owned the place. There's a soft smile at the mention of bringing soup. Not that either of her brothers were all that good at making food, but they did their best. Something that she could appreciate. "What kind of soup?" Not that she really has to ask, since she probably knows.

She leans into her baby brother's side when he gives her the half hug, even lets him keep her close. At least, of course, until they get to the table and then she pulls away. "What do you two want to drink?" She'll sit down once they've got that.

Of course, Kexing ordered the chef's special. Even one spoonful of the lotus root and pork soup was enough to tell him exactly who prepared it! Which meant either she was working here or she was the owner (or both!). Keeping his face an impassive mask, he politely asked the server if he could speak to the cook. The server fussed as if something was amiss and disappeared quickly to fetch the proprietress. While he waited, Kexing let the soup cool and snapped open his folding fan to hide behind.

Wine slushies. What a brilliant idea. At least, that's what Kexing thought as he came back for his third or fourth... Yes, he promised not to spend Zishu's money quite so extravagantly, but surely his husband would understand his need to have a drink in hand. And the variety of flavors was utterly amazing!

Nippon, meet your newest wine ~~aunt~~ uncle.

On his fourth return, Cheng could only shake his head and pour another one. "I hope you're not drinking them all yourself," he stated, handing the next cup out.

What was it with these people reminding him of his brother all the time?

Ouyang is out doing what he so often does when he isn't accompanied by either of his partners: training. After being so thoroughly defeated by Runyu with a blade, he's been trying to mimic some of the dragon's moves (until he finally asks him for formal teaching; even if Runyu declined, Ouyang would understand). He's brought a striking dummy with him so he's not mutilating some poor tree, but it's not quite the same as having an actual sparring partner. Anyone who knows their way around a sword can tell in just a few moments that Ouyang is an extremely skilled warrior (for a regular old human).

Alternately, you might find him practicing his archery or doing some sort of fetching game with a certain raven.

Having been a slave for a good part of his life and having to work doubly hard for everything he had after, Ouyang is deeply moved by Zhou Zishu's offer to build a stable and aviary. The General by no means thinks these items are his, nor the animals that will be housed in them (though he will care for them as if they are). He's sure it's a costly endeavor. And so it is that he seeks out the Lord of the Manor to find out how he can possibly help.

Silver couldn't cook to save his life (unless you count making tea as cooking). So, he spends a lot of his time exploring the local restaurants and the various cuisines he's able to find. He's yet to find anything he recognizes as distinctly English, but that's surely to be expected in another world.

He's chosen some sort of fish with the lotus root and pork rib soup. Both have him humming in approval and declaring to anyone within earshot how delicious it is.

Really, he should have remembered to include stables in the initial redesign when he'd won housing. He'd just been so focused on the Manor itself, with the defenses and gardens along with the array of rooms, that the stables had been left off. Now he has plenty of reason to rectify that, and he's gathered helpers to fund the work.

Today has him working on clearing out the area he has in mind for the new building in preparation for the delivery of building supplies that are due to arrive soon. He might be a Lord, but he's familiar with hard work (even if his silly beloved claims he's lazy!) and isn't above doing what is needed around his own home.

He glances up when he spies Ouyang approaching and nods in hello as he straightens.

The one thing about working in a restaurant, running it with Jin Guangyao, was that she enjoyed what she did. Both of them loved to cook. Loved to put Yunmeng's specials out on the tables. Sure, they might have to find alternatives to some, but some couldn't be altered. Like her soup. That? It's a recipe that she'd never change. So, when she's asked to be seen, she heads out toward the table involved.

Of course, she gives a slight bow not realizing who it is at first," How can I help you?"

Yanli, even though she cooked, liked to walk around the restaurant to make sure that the patrons were enjoying their food. So, when she hears Silver going on about his approval and declaring that the food was delicious she can't help but smile a bit. She lets him be for a bit longer before approaching his table.

A slight bow and she gives him a smile," I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying your meal."

Despite having claws and fangs now, Mingjue doesn't allow himself to fall to the wayside in practicing. Most of the time? He trains with his soulmate. However, Xichen also needed time with his baby brother. He's sure that the two of them could find something to do between the two of them. Later on, he would probably go and visit Guangyao and finish off his day with him.

For now? He watches as Ouyang trains, not saying anything at first. That doesn't, however, mean that his presence isn't obvious.

Edited 2022-06-01 10:15 (UTC)

The raven, in question, had taken flight overhead. It should be no surprise, to Ouyang or Runyu, that he'd decided to do this for his lover. Even with how painful a shift could be he didn't mind. If anything? Flying like this was freeing. Something he would have to eventually do with Runyu. However, for now? He was having fun playing fetch with Ouyang.

Hell, it was probably the easiest ways for Ouyang to retrieve his arrows too. It meant he didn't have to retrieve them himself. Even after a few are grabbed he flies back to his lover and drops the arrows in his hand before perching on his shoulder.

Ouyang nods in return. He knows what hard work looks like and isn't afraid of it. SO he approaches with confidence and asks, "How can I help?"

Before he was the General of the Prince of Henan's armies he was a slave subjected to hard work under brutal conditions. Not only can he put the strength he gained during his life to work, he hates sitting idle.

No, indeed, Nie Mingjue's quiet presence isn't hard to miss. There's a silent sort of intensity to him that Ouyang can't ignore. After finishing another round with the striking dummy, the General takes pause and turns his attention to the other man.

He wonders if he's an actual dragon, like Runyu.

"Would you care to join me?"

It's much easier doing this sort of thing with a bird who has human awareness. There's less training involved and more simply explaining. Retrieving arrows is a good start to actual hunting. And, well, this is a fun way for Ouyang to spend time with Mingye.

Once the arrows are returned, Ouyang takes his time to find a new target and fire one after another at a different tree.

( open ) June catch-all

Atheva Lavellan

Henry Silver

General Ouyang

Wen Kexing

Wei Wuxian

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( closed to Zhou Zishu )

( open, @ Lotus and Peony )

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