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Lán Huàn | Xīchén | Zéwú-jūn ([personal profile] equivocations) wrote in [community profile] angryhearts2020-07-12 02:09 pm

camping shenanigans mingle log; open



WHO: the Lan-Wuxian-Jiang-Meng family + you!

WHAT: camping shenanigans mingle log! Join the family camp for food, conversation, etc

WHEN: spanning throughout the event in the forest

WHERE: the family camp + surrounding area

NOTES: none right now, will update as needed




Night hunts are practically routine where Lan Xichen's from, at least for cultivators, and exploring an unfamiliar forest with relatively unknown dangers doesn't seem any different just because it's in another world. There certainly seems to be something of a sense of ease as they travel, and then as they set up camp.

During the day, there's a flurry of activity as the camp's occupants drift in and out, setting up or taking down tents, making weapons or food, going off to collect firewood or go hunting or fishing, patrol the area or anything else that needs doing.

In the evening there's a roaring fire to ward off the chill, the scent of cooking food and the sound of conversation.

Someone - quite likely Lan Xichen himself - will invite anyone who happens nearby to come sit down, warm themselves by the fire and have something to eat.

At night, there's likely always someone up on watch who might need company, or who might come to investigate someone nearby.
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Nightwatch

[personal profile] sadflutenoises 2020-07-16 01:50 am (UTC)(link)
[It's been a while since he sat down to talk to Lan Xichen. Their last conversation had ended on a rather tense note, and... well he had to assume the man knew about his brother's recent impromptu proposal, though hopefully Lan Zhan had spared him some of the details. And it probably hadn't done a lot to endear himself to have been a little(okay, maybe a lot) too noisy last night, to the point that Zewu Jun had actually moved his tent.

He clears his throat, announcing his presence, so hopefully he won't take a spear to the face, then waves a friendly hand.]


Ah... just wanted to say... hello? Thought you might like a little company.
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[personal profile] sadflutenoises 2020-07-16 06:11 am (UTC)(link)
[If Lan Xichen thinks it's so easy to offend Wei Wuxian with a few harsh words, he clearly hasn't been around Jiang Cheng enough. His own temper might run hot at times, but he's usually quick to forget, especially so small a slight. It wasn't like he hadn't needed to hear it, anyway.]

Mm, why's that? My face isn't that thin Zewu Jun, you'll have to do much better than that to scare me off.

[He invites himself, sitting in a lazy sort of lotus pose next to the man and making himself comfortable. They would be family, soon enough, wouldn't they? If he couldn't play nice with Zewu Jun, he'd have no chance of gaining even a neutral standing with someone like Lan Qiren.

He coughs lightly behind his fist.]


Besides, I'm probably the one who should apologize for ah- disrupting your sleep.
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[personal profile] sadflutenoises 2020-07-17 12:49 am (UTC)(link)
[The quiet and the raised brow are enough to make him swallow nervously, then fill the remaining silence with soft laughter. It's a relief when Lan Xichen finally does smile, even if the things he says are just as bluntly embarrassing as his brother. If he were more like Wei Wuxian's brother, he'd absolutely never let him live that down.

He'd offer to make Lan Zhan happy a little quieter, but without the Lan silencing spell at their disposal, he wasn't sure how possible that was, so he just let it drop with a faint flush and a nod.

What would his Shijie say in a situation like this? Surely, she'd be diplomatic and smooth over any rough edges, and accept any compliments with polite grace. With any luck, she already had, but...]


Oh, that's- that's good.

[Perfect.

He wasn't any good at these serious emotional talks.]


You did? Right- ah, I mean- I will. I think we're at least a little alike that way.
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[personal profile] sadflutenoises 2020-07-18 03:42 am (UTC)(link)
[It's unfortunate that they haven't spoken more. Wei Wuxian thinks he could easily get used to Zewu Jun's smiles and sense of humor, and it only takes him a moment to realize that he'll have plenty of time to do so, since they're pretty much family now, right?]

I hardly think one of the top cultivators needs a promise of my protection in return, but it's there, for whatever it's worth.

[He grins, and even manages a laugh that isn't forced, glad for a bit of light conversation.]

I- Wait- Even then?! Tell me it was at least mostly my skill! I can't believe you were playing matchmaker!

[He shakes his head, but he's already in better spirits. He'd always thought of himself as pretty smart, pretty skilled, but pretty oblivious should be added to the top of that list as well. Just how long had everyone but him known?!]
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[personal profile] sadflutenoises 2020-07-20 04:58 am (UTC)(link)
[Wei Wuxian loves the subtlety in Lan Zhan's smile, how he's learned to read his glances, or take note of the twitch of his lips. They're all things that make him special and dear, but is he ever grateful that the rest of Lan Zhan's family is a bit easier to read. Lan Xichen's smile is open and honest and it's impressive that he can put others at ease with so simple a gesture.

When Lan Xichen had asked them along to investigate the aqua demon, they'd only known each-other a matter of what, days? Weeks perhaps? He'd formed a bond with Lan Zhan right away, though he'd been sure then that it was all one-sided and that someone like Lan Wangji was nothing but annoyed by him and his antics.]


I suppose I should be even more flattered then.

[He laughs.]

That even with all the trouble I caused, Zewu Jun still approved.
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[personal profile] sadflutenoises 2020-07-21 04:45 pm (UTC)(link)
I-

[He still finds it rather baffling that Lan Zhan might have liked him, even then, with all his childish teasing. Though, his young and impatient way of showing affection had hardly had any other outlet but to bother Lan Zhan to the point of exasperation and constantly seek out his attention.]

You know, for wanting to have a nice talk, you're awfully good at making me short on words, Zewu Jun. Don't tell Lan Zhan, okay?

[He gives a short laugh, one that cuts off abruptly as he seems to realize something.]

Oh-! I should've been a bit more suspicious, given that you sent me to the cold pools right when Lan Zhan was there too!
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[personal profile] sadflutenoises 2020-07-26 07:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[Lan Zhan, of course, had plenty of other ways to make him speechless, and did, frequently, but he'd already tortured Lan Xichen's ears enough for one family outing. He might be shameless, but even he has his limits. Instead he just grins, and nods his thanks, because it's always felt strange to say aloud.

As for how to address his new soon-to-be-brother-in-law, he supposes that's true, that Zewu Jun is a lot more formal. Wei Wuxian has never done things by halves, and now feels no different. If Lan Xichen wants a bit less formality between them, he's happy to give it, especially since he's been given such express permission.]


Old habits are hard to break, but I'm happy to call you Dabo.

[His smile is a bit crooked, the word unfamiliar on his lips, but he doesn't let the moment linger too long, before sitting up a bit straighter, hand diving into his robes, searching.]

Oh- right, that's- I swear, I did come over here for a reason...

[He trails off before pulling out a little man-shaped scrap of paper, and holding it out toward Lan Xichen. It flickers to life as the spells woven upon it activate, waving for a moment before it flutters into stillness once again.]

Most of my abilities are pretty useless here. But. I thought it might be helpful, if anyone gets separated, that way I can find you, right?
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[personal profile] sadflutenoises 2020-08-08 07:58 pm (UTC)(link)
[Seeing that surprised expression, even briefly, makes him wonder if he's gone a bit too far. Maybe just Lan Xichen instead of Zewu Jun would've been better, but Wei Wuxian isn't the sort to go back or regret. Even if the smile that follows takes a while to appear, it does, and that's far more than he'd gotten from Lan Wangji in the early days of their friendship, testing out what names fit best, before he'd finally been called Wei Ying, and felt like he could use Lan Zhan.

His own smile remains, as ever, and he rubs at the end of his nose as Lan Xichen evaluates the gift. Maybe it's silly, but there's no way to know if their Empathy devices are monitored or safe, and he'd much rather be able to rely on his own strength to know his family and friends were all right. Though, he can't take complete credit for the idea. With how Lan Zhan has cautioned him, and with all the struggles they've had lately, it seems foolish not to.]


You... oh?

[He hadn't been prepared for that. His papermen weren't much of a gift, really, just a practical tool. That Lan Xichen had something for him, even if it was inherited from another's abilities, now it was his turn to be surprised.]

That's- Mm, we need all the luck we can get. You have my gratitude!

[He wants to ask if he's sure Lan Xichen can spare it, but it seems rude to dismiss the first gift his soon-to-be brother-in-law has offered.]

How does it work?