PC: GU YUN

[headmt]

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[liuli]

I'll have to get on your level - I haven't rung them once! Maybe that's why they were willing to chat.

[ that's a yes, though! one of the first people he spoke to. ] Pride seems an interesting person, to say the least, though they do have good taste in wine.

[headmt]

Oh, we spoke. They don’t seem to be very fond of me, but I’m sure we’ll work through it.

[He also looks smug about this. But, anyway, he just sits there quietly for a long moment before he turns back to looking at the constellations.]

Wrath and Lust are rather nice, however.

[liuli]

Haha - we have the same taste. [ though, at this point, is this even surprising? ]

I had a good time with Wrath. They're rather warm. [ which, for gu "my circulation is utter garbage i have corpse fingers" yun is always nice. he hums, thoughtfully. ] I haven't had the chance to speak to the others, but I think I'll try to later this week.

From what I gather, they've been stuck here for a while. Apparently, it's been boring.

[headmt]

I got that impression too. Lust was rather eager for a diversion.

[Now just enjoying his Weed, lazily closing his eyes to talk Shit about the NPCs.]

Reminds me of a friend, so I . . . well I couldn’t possibly say no.

[liuli]

[ for all they know, it could be people they knew - at least gu yun had thought over the idea. still, most of them seem magically inclined, and... again, he is not.

he doesn't say that though, instead giving up and flopping backwards to join him. he's still dangling the joint between his fingers, having not taken a second puff. ]

What's your friend like? [ like lust, obviously, but besides that. ]

[headmt]

Jester?

[That should explain a lot right there.]

Sweet. Funny. Knows a good joke or two in Infernal. I think everyone loves her, but it isn’t hard to see why.

[liuli]

[ oh, that name rings a bell. ]

The one who laughs at your deadly insults. [ that must be what that language was, infernal. sounds... hellish. (heh). ]

[headmt]

That’s right.

[Heh!]

She’s tiefling too.

[liuli]

Sounds like a nice girl. [ he just pictures someone who looks exactly like molly but like. in a skirt. i'm sorry jester he's ancient that's the best he got.

it gets an unexplained burst of snickering out of him, though that might just be the weed. ]

[headmt]

Very nice! Very blue.

[Snickering right back? It’s cute when he starts to laugh. Honestly he just goes quiet for a bit, staring up at the stars. No thoughts, just vibes.]

[liuli]

Oh, you come in color ranges! Fascinating.

[ the gigglesnorts continue for another minute or so before he settles again, still smiling, letting his eyes flutter shut for the moment and feeling... relaxed, actually. it's kind of nice. this was a good idea. ]

This - [ gesturing with the joint ] - seems an odd present from someone named Wrath.

[headmt]

[ Molly barks a laugh at that too coming out of the blue. Just laying there thinking of Wrath, huh?]

They’re quite sweet unless you tease too hard. And even then they seemed a little embarrassed about it.

[liuli]

[ it's relaxing!!! feels very off brand!

that has him grinning, though, gesturing with the joint again. ] Agreed, agreed. Apparently, [ here, he rolls onto his side and props his chin in his free hand. dramatic. ] they seem to think me charming.

[ because you are which is horrible. ] Despite an immunity to charm effects. Whatever that means, but I believe I'll take it as a compliment.

[headmt]

[ He is being very charming right now? Rolling over to match his posture, facing him. He laughs, a little with him, a little at him, but extremely fond right now. ]

Can’t be Charmed? But I’m so good at that one. Does seem to end up backfiring a lot, though. People can be so shirty about it when they come out from under the effect.

[ this is not gonna mean anything to someone who has no idea about magic ]

[liuli]

[ what ]

Well, you are rather charming.

[ maybe he just didn't hear the last part? who knows. (no he just has no idea what he's talking about. again. non magic discrimination) ]

[headmt]

[ wehehe ]

Oh. Well, only sometimes. I have a spell called Charm as well.

[liuli]

[ he makes a face. ]

See, I don't need that. [ you MAGIC USERS and your SPELLS and your HANDICAPS ] Can't say there'd be much reason for me to, either - I spend all my days surrounded by soldiers.

[headmt]

Charmed plenty of soldiers.

[ aha ha ha . . . ]

Though, no, I can’t imagine you’d need it. Even for free drinks.

[liuli]

[ childishly, gu yun sticks out his tongue. ] I can't say I'd ever want to charm a single one of mine.

[ they're stinky!!!! besides if his men love him, it's not because he's cute, it's because he's very, very good at his job. ]

But, I suppose being in charge does occasionally have its perks, charm not included. [ like free drinks! sort of. ] I'm not the type to lord it over anyone, though - they're good men, even if we're all stuck together far too often for far too long.

[headmt]

Charm has more uses than just the obvious! For example, a sticky border crossing.

[Still, the way Gu Yun talks about all this soldier stuff—- seems the cards were right that he’s an important man?]

I’ve never been in charge of anyone in my entire life, and I’d like to keep it that way. Too much responsibility.

[liuli]

Well, I spend most of my time guarding the border of Great Liang, and no one has ever attempted to charm their way across it, as far as I know.

[ then again, the barbarians are not what he would call "charming". molly could probably do it successfully, so, he sees the point.

gu yun hums, at that. responsibility... ] Hmm. I can't say I've ever not been in charge of someone, for as long as I can remember. [ so his cards were exactly right. ] It isn't so bad, but I don't get many chances to relax.

[ like ever ] So.. this is nice. [ relaxing. ]

[headmt]

Suppose you can't know what it is to truly relax unless you've felt the opposite, yeah?

[Molly hums to himself and then moves over to lay closer, lazy and relaxed, reaching to touch a piece of Gu Yun's hair between his fingers.]

This is nice.

[liuli]

[ he's welcome to! his hair's very, very silky, and very long, so there's plenty to play with. gu yun watches him do so for a moment through lazy, half lidded eyes. ]

Even now, I don't think I truly am. [ relaxed, that is. even like this, with the soft scent of smoke in the air, and in a place designed to indulge, gu yun's spine is still ramrod straight.

there's a beat, and he smiles, teasing gently. ] Suppose it's a good thing I've found myself with an expert.

[headmt]

[He will just keep playing with it then, tucking it behind Gu Yun's ears and just enjoying that soft, stoned feeling of a nice texture in your hands. Then again, he's also just taking this opportunity to climb across his lap? Hello?

He smiles a bit about the comment about being an expert at relaxation. Maybe? Maybe not so much. Maybe it's trying to chase a feeling you crave rather than one you've mastered before for him as well. He doesn't say anything in response.]

Maybe I'll grow mine long.

[liuli]

[ yea that's fine. gu yun laughs a little when molly's suddenly half sprawled across him, shifting his weight so he's a little more steady. gu yun tilts his head down a bit more if molly wants more hair to play with, so it falls around them like a curtain.

... if molly's lack of response goes noticed, he doesn't say anything - but then again, gu yun probably understands better than anyone, the subtleties of what it means to play pretend. ]

It's odd to see so many people with it short. At home, the longer your hair, the more well respected you are, typically. [ absently, he reaches out to return the favor, brushing his fingers through his hair. it feels nice like this? extra nice. hm. weed. ] It'd look nice on you. Maybe with a hair crown.