1 Doctor + 1 Jealous BF + 3 Gangsters = ?

[drqingmedwoman]

⌛ Who: Wen Qing, Jiang Cheng, and the Kinnporsche boys
⌛ What: Getting Vegas out of the hospital and bringing them to her house
⌛ When: Evening of Oct 3
⌛ Where: Hospital + Wen Qing's house
⌛ Warnings: A lot of growly boys probably, but will update as needed


It's getting dark outside when Wen Qing arrives at the hospital with Jiang Cheng in tow. She has a leather bag full of medical supplies strapped over one shoulder as they head toward the room Kinn told her. The building makes her uncomfortable, but she doesn't let it show.

She knocks on her patient's door and bows to whoever answers it.

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[unleashedpet]

Pete had been dozing off next to Vegas who was actually asleep. However, the knock stirred him and he looked to the door wondering who would be coming to visit. Surely the doctors wouldn't come now? It was getting to be dark and Vegas was in good enough shape to rest for the evening.

Grabbing the first thing he could find, the tray from the food earlier, he crept his way to the door. It wasn't much but it could slow someone down if they were dangerous. Opening it up though he saw a woman and a man.

"Uhhhh...hi?"

[drqingmedwoman]

"I am Wen Qing, a doctor and ally of Khun Kinn, and this is Jiang Cheng, a friend of mine. We're here to get you two to a safe place to stay and recover. Are you Khun Vegas' partner?" She doesn't make any move to enter the room yet.

"If you wish to contact Khun Kinn directly to verify my story, we will wait."

[unleashedpet]

That seemed like it could be the truth. But he knew better than to just trust someone at face value. Especially not when Vegas was so hurt and couldn't be easily moved out the window if they needed to escape. So he threw on a smile and gave a polite bow of his head.

"Excuse me. I'm going to call up Khun Kinn first. Thank you." And he quickly shut the door in their faces. Breathing out, he grabbed the device he was given and called up Kinn now that he had his contact information thanks to Vegas. As soon as he heard the line connect he started speaking.

"There's a woman here who claims she's a doctor sent by you. Can we trust her, Khun Kinn?"

[50000baht]

Kinn was still working on getting things moved from his meager apartment to the new place when his device rings. It's so old that it takes a moment to answer. Listening to Pete's voice, it dawned on him that Wen Qing and her friend were already at the hospital and he didn't have a chance to make it over there to forwarn his cousin and ex-bodyguard. "Wen Qing? Yes, that's the doctor I was speaking to you about. You can trust her. And Pete? She should be treated with the same respect as any of the family." That was a hint that Vegas needed to behave--Or else.

Cheng, in turn, looked to Wen Qing, arching a brow. "How...trustworthy are these people?" he murmured low, not certain he likes this idea. If they were this paranoid, what was going to happen to her in the house?

[drqingmedwoman]

Wen Qing didn’t seem at all surprised that the man a) didn’t confirm his identity and b) needed to contact Kinn. She would definitely have checked if it were her!

She looks up at Jiang Cheng when he spoke up. “I don’t know them. I’ve met one man, Kinn, once when he arrived.”

[unleashedpet]

Hearing Kinn tell him that she was safe meant a lot. After all, he knew Kinn and knew that he wouldn't lie to him about this. More than that, the man was more suspicious about things than he was. "Alright. I'll let her in. Thank you."

Hanging up then, he took a deep breath...

And remembered he had a 'weapon' still in his hand. Quickly scurrying to the table, he set it aside like he'd never had it then fixed his hair and clothes before opening the door again. "Thank you for coming. I'm Pete and the man in the bed is Vegas. Let me go wake him up because he'll take this better coming from me."

And then, yes, he gave her another bow. If Kinn said she should be respected like the family he knew just what to do.

[safesex]

See how good Pete is? Thinking of everyone's safety even though Vegas is basically harmless in his current state. That doesn't, however, stop him from starting when Pete wakes him and reaching for a gun that isn't there. Maybe he's just a little paranoid right now. As Pete knows, it's difficult for Vegas to be vulnerable. And now there are strangers here when he's all but helpless.

Vegas doesn't take his suspicious eyes off them.

"Pete, what's going on?"

[unleashedpet]

Quicky, he moved to block either of the other two from reacting to Vegas reaching for a weapon he didn't have. This was why he wanted to be the one to wake him. Catching Vegas' hands, he got him to focus on him even though he knew those eyes would never look at him. Not while his boyfriend didn't know what was going on.

"This is Wen Qing and her friend Jiang Cheng. She's a doctor and they're here to help us get you out of here and somewhere more comfortable where you'll be in her care. I already checked with Khun Kinn and she's respected by the family," he said that part very carefully to try and give Vegas the hint to be good. And then he smiled and leaned down to kiss his hand.

"I'm going to be with you the whole way."

[jc_superstar]

Jiang Cheng didn't like the way Vegas woke up, didn't like the way the other held eyes with him, didn't like this one bit! As such, he shifted closer to Wen Qing, the low sound in his throat, almost purr-like. They were going to be living with Wen Qing? Of course, he knew he had no standing on refusing something like this. This was Qing's house, she was a doctor, and it was all her decision. BUT! He still didn't like it.

He turned to Qing, still keeping the other two in his line of sight. "We didn't bring a litter if he can't walk out of here."

[safesex]

So much for Kinn telling him all the family shit was irrelevant. He understood the order well: behave yourself. Even in another world he can't break free from the family and its hierarchy.

Vegas relaxed by degrees, gripping Pete's hand like it was a lifeline. Without a weapon, in this condition, there was no way Vegas could defend himself. Or Pete. Not that Pete needed defending. He might not seem it, but the man was hyper-competent. Vegas had to rely on him now. And Kinn's kindness, goddammit.

His eyes darted to Pete and he shook his head. "I don't think I can walk very far."

[drqingmedwoman]

Wen Qing stays back as the two new men converse. She doesn't bat an eye when her patient looks like he's reaching for a dagger. She does, however, look at Cheng when he starts making a rumbling sound. That can't be a good sign..

She reaches out and puts a hand on his arm. "A-Cheng," she whispers softly. "Would you go find one of those chairs on wheels?"

Stepping closer, she address the other two. "We won't have you walk, Khun Vegas. Would you allow me to check on your condition?"

[unleashedpet]

The man was growling at them. That wasn't about to set Vegas at ease so Pete kept himself where he was. But he made room for her so that way she could get closer. She was the doctor, after all.

Still, he didn't let go of the hand that he was holding, knowing Vegas needed him to be okay with any of this.

"Thank. We're grateful for your help. And for getting Vegas somewhere more comfortable." Them somewhere more comfortable really because he was not going to leave the man's side for anything.

[jc_superstar]

He didn't want to leave her here! But, if she was concerned, she wouldn't have sent him away, would she? Throwing her one final look, he glances back to the other men and then goes to look for the chair cart.

Cheng's looking for a while, probably long enough for the other three to get cozy and a little more comfortable.

[drqingmedwoman]

After her guests had medication, tea, food, and figured out where they were sleeping, Wen Qing was ready for the storm she knew was brewing between her and Cheng.

Quietly, she takes him by the hand upstairs to her bedroom where they could talk privately. Shutting the door behind Cheng, she draws a seal on the door to keep in any sound. As before, there's a soft hint of old ashes in the room but she picks up a stick of calming incense and lights it.

"Are you alright?" She finally asks when that's set and she can turn her focus back to the sect leader.

[jc_superstar]

Discussing things with Kinn had helped settle his nerves, even if it did seem superficial. One innocent in life generally did not get wounded in such a fashion and Cheng had a keen enough eye to know when someone is accustomed to fighting or not. He couldn't put his finger on it, really, but some strange vibe from them set him off.

"Yes?" Why would she ask if he was alright? He wasn't the one who was injured or had just what seemed to be blithely take in three strangers off the street, just because one was hurt. "Why wouldn't I be alright?"

[drqingmedwoman]

It's been difficult here in this world. She started off so fragile and afraid but gradually her confidence has been returning. The man in front of her has had a lot to do with that. Still, there's a balance she hasn't mastered between basking in the warmth of his protective nature and wanting to no longer appear weak and dependent on others.

"Because you were growling at the hospital and you just took their leader aside," she explains as patiently as she can. "Clearly you're upset and we haven't had a chance to talk about it until now."

[jc_superstar]

"I don't know them. And neither do you." He leaned in, eyes focused on Wen Qing. "Their family operates much like a sect. It isn't uncommon for sect leaders to convene, is it?" He straightened, sitting tall and looking every bit the sect leader he was.

"I wanted to make certain you were safe while you tend to the man. The man who was so gravely injured, it makes me wonder what happened to facilitate that."

[drqingmedwoman]

How can Jiang Cheng be so irritating and hot at the same time? She truly loves it when he is feeling confident and gets that air about him. At the same time, their roles are so confusing.

"A-Cheng.. I'm a doctor. I take people in who need care. I did it for you and I did it for Song-doazhang. I don't care what happened to cause those wounds. It was clearly a fight of some kind, but it's none of my business."

She sighs and comes over to sit next to him on the bed. "Besides, it's just me here. If others can use the space, what reason do I have not to offer it?"

[jc_superstar]

He looked at her out of the corner of his eye, leaning slightly towards her. "I know. You're going to do this anyway. I have no say in it. But I wouldn't keep you from helping people, either. But if these people are going to be tied to ours, I should know if they intend to cause trouble."

How Wen Qing uses her space was her business. He had no say in it in the least.

[drqingmedwoman]

She's quiet for a couple long moments. "You do have a say in it, A-Cheng," she admits softly. "I care what you think and feel. Whenever you feel ready or if you ever feel ready, this place will belong to you as much as it does me. We're both doing what we need to in the meantime and that's okay."

If that means filling up this house with strangers so it doesn't feel so lonely and quiet, that's what she will do. She tries for a smile. "I don't mean to keep you. You've already helped so much tonight."

[jc_superstar]

He looked at her, his expression unreadable. "Wen Qing...When I moved into the Unclean Realm, he had a room made for me. All dark woods, lotus motif, everything. And I thought it was the most amazing thing ever. After years of building homes for everyone else, to have someone make a home for me was... special."

Cheng turns, looking at the floor before him. "But over time, it became more a prison. Or.. more like a golden cage. Pretty, but still confining." He shrugs a bit. "I don't want to trap myself like that, again. Logically, I doubt anyone else would do such a thing, conscious or unconscious, but I don't want to take that chance, either."

It was probably cowardly, but he wanted to protect himself as best as he can.

[drqingmedwoman]

She's quiet for a few long moments, reeling silently before training her face to a perfect calm. "I see." Being with her is a risk he doesn't want to take because it'll feel like a trap. She didn't do these awful things to him, but that hardly matters.

Still, she's just frustrated enough and tired enough to give that another push- even though she realizes it's probably a bad idea. "A-Cheng, I'm not Nie Huaisang. You're the one with the key. You're the one choosing which side of the door you're on if you lock it."

She stands and steps away from him, giving him the space he seems to want. Or perhaps, it's what she needs to protect herself. "I have no say."

[jc_superstar]

Jiang Cheng sat there, probably looking like the stupidest person on earth. He had thought that he was communicating his concerns (he was a terrible communicator and he knew it.) He hadn't moved in because he was afraid. He was afraid of being trapped, afraid of being thought of as someone who simply slept their way into homes and couldn't provide for himself. Which, he was currently with his sister, so how was that any different?

But her words? They cut. He had thought they were progressing forward! Cheng had no confidence in this department and what little he had built had been so easily shattered by someone who was no longer here. But it looked like Wen Qing wasn't interested in that. It felt too much like before when she returned the comb to him and didn't want the protection or help he could provide. And why would she? There were two capable men now with a third she could take care of. There was no reason to have Cheng around anymore. He had already dropped everything, made certain she had the proper supplies for her charges-there was no reason to keep him around if he wasn't 'putting out.'

Right. Not like Nie Huaisang at all. He wished things could have returned to a few days prior before all these idiots showed up. He had thought things were changing, hoping for something that...He guessed he was just being hopeful again.

If anything, he still had his pride and wrapped that around him like a mantle. He stood up gracefully, looking in her direction but not at her. "My apologies for keeping you. I've monopolized your time."

He bowed, still not looking directly at her. "You are strong and capable. I know these men are in good hands. Rest well, Wen Qing."

No need to stop him. He knows his way out.

[drqingmedwoman]

Wen Qing's hands curl into tiny fists when she turns around, she flings some spiritual energy into keeping the door shut.

"You're the most frustrating person I've ever met!" She snaps. "I don't know what you want from me! I've never done this before with anyone. I want you to ask me what I want too and to hear me when I say I'm not trying to push you to do anything. I'm doing my best to say the opposite. I want you to tell me what you really think and for you to care what I think."

[jc_superstar]

"I'm the most frustrating person?" He swung around, this time looking at her. "Well, what the fuck do you want? Me? The guy who qi deviated because some other idiot broke his heart? You want me to move in with you because you don't trust me to take care of myself? You don't trust anyone else to take care of me?"

He lifted his arms and then let them flop against his sides. "You say you're not pushing, but then you're snapping. I dropped everything to make certain you had this place ready for three strange men because you asked; you're a doctor, and a damn good one, and that one guy needs your help. I want to make certain you're safe in their presence and I'm the one with the jealous streak. Because I growled." Damn this kizuna magic! He could feel himself get upset with every breath he took, his mind spinning wildly.

"You want me, but then you don't. I tell you I'm not ready, that I'm afraid of the same shit happening again and then I'm frustrating because I'm not meeting your expectations? Please, please tell me what your expectations are, but I will not be another bed warmer. I want someone who likes me, and I will assure you I am not a likable person at all. Ever. I love two people and ..." His anger fades just a bit, the realization of what he just said dawning on him. "And they don't want me for who I am. How can I be jealous? I love two people." Cheng's lip trembled as he repeated the statement, not understanding why he still felt this unbalanced. Was it because of his core or something else?

He opened his mouth to say something else but stopped, not knowing what he wants to say after all that. "My problems are my own. You didn't cause them. But you sure as hell take them personally."