[mingle] the space (january).

[fracturamods]

interim mingle

( WELCOME BACK, TRAVELERS. )

There's nothing but the clatter of train tracks, and the odd feeling of almost floating.

When you wake, it's hard to tell exactly what it is that you're missing - only that you are. There are pieces that aren't quite right, even if you're not sure where those pieces would normally be. Pieces of what, exactly....? Well, if you had to put a word to it, it would be - yourself, probably. Or did you get something back recently?

The place you've found yourself in is strange, certainly. It's probably worth exploring a bit. Though it just as easily seems that the only form of welcome or explanation that you have, comes from nothing more than a slab of marble. It might've changed since the last time you saw it.

You might have changed since the last time you saw yourself too - perhaps with a new emblem on your clothes, or a portrait on your skin.

There's no need to fret that much though. You've already gone through the ordeal once, and you might be able to see results from it. Even so, it's best that you don't get too comfortable, because there is still the unshakeable feeling:

There's still much more ahead of you.

Comments

[givethemhell]

[That gets another laugh for him because he KNOWS... God he knows right away. Who else could it be?]

Ah, Lan Zhan, that Lan Zhan. He worries enough to make up for anyone in the world who doesn't! I'll turn around one day and every single hair on his head will have gone grey.

[It's easy to tell he's fond in everything from his expression to tone to the actual words he speaks... Gross.]

[wisterin]

[ It makes her wonder the status of their relationship more than anything else. She notices the different name. If their fondness for each other doesn't cause harm to those around them, it's something that should be cherished. ]

That would be quite the stark contrast. [ She sounds amused. ] Wouldn't most of them be because of you?

[givethemhell]

Oh, of course not. That would be implying that I have a knack for getting into trouble or troubling the people around me!

[How he can even manage to say these bold and obvious lies with literally zero shame is a true feat in and of itself.]

[wisterin]

I would say you should feel ashamed for lying to me so easily when I've only been friendly to you, but I'll agree. It's more than a knack.

[ :) ]

[givethemhell]

[DRAMATICALLY PLACES A HAND TO HIS CHEST.]

Me? A lie has never blackened my tongue so much as even once in my entire life!

[wisterin]

[ Because his tongue is already black is at the tip of her tongue, but she will take the higher road here because she is mature (citation needed). ]

Of course, of course. You may continue to be like this at your own expense. I've received your insincere apology, and that will be enough for me today.

[givethemhell]

[CITATION NEEDED!!! SHE ALMOST MURDERED HIM WITH A SNOWBALL!! It's a moment he'll hold dear to his heart.

Either way, with a laugh and a wave:]

Thank you! This humble cultivator will remember your divine mercy for days to come!

[He's also immediately turning to flee after a polite little bow, just in case she changes her mind. MAKING A BEELINE FOR LAN WANGJI BYE.]

[wisterin]

[ is he really calling himself humble after the conversation they just had

the only thing that follows his retreat is this ]