Wei Wuxian (
acrookedpath) wrote2021-07-08 12:04 pm
[pfsb] it's so FLUFFY
In Wei Wuxian's defense, it isn't as if he forgot one should never eat free food unless it came from Madam Bar or the waitrats. It's simply that after nearly a year where he has -- only on occasion, mind you! -- accepted food and drink from strangers with no ill effects, he may have let his guard slip. Just a little.
Besides, he was so absorbed in his work that for all he knew, a waitrat had deposited the little bowl of animal-shaped desserts on his table. It wouldn't have been the first time he failed to notice one of them trying to get his attention.
So when he absently picked up a cracker to nibble on it as he worked through a particularly thorny set of talisman calculations --
Well.
The little black rabbit that now sits on the table, a red ribbon looped around one ear, just wants it emphatically known that this was not his fault.
Besides, he was so absorbed in his work that for all he knew, a waitrat had deposited the little bowl of animal-shaped desserts on his table. It wouldn't have been the first time he failed to notice one of them trying to get his attention.
So when he absently picked up a cracker to nibble on it as he worked through a particularly thorny set of talisman calculations --
Well.
The little black rabbit that now sits on the table, a red ribbon looped around one ear, just wants it emphatically known that this was not his fault.

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"Mn."
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"All right," he says, as he fetches the jar of chili oil from the table's center. "How about this: I will design a translation talisman, and should either of us turn into rabbits, the other will swear to stay human, protect him, and keep the talisman close. And should we ever wish to be rabbits at the same time, we will stay where it is safe!"
...Maybe he could design some protection talismans as well, that would remain active even if they are not human. Then they could still have adventures in the forest! Hmm.
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When Lan Zhan sets down the tea, Wei Wuxian catches his hand in a squeeze, briefly linking their fingers. Just because he can.
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He kisses Lan Zhan's knuckles.
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Even as he says it, he touches Wei Ying’s cheek, just for a moment.
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He tips his head into Lan Zhan's caress.
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“Eat,” he suggests.
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Wei Wuxian picks up his chopsticks and digs in.
After a few bites, he adds, "So would you like to hear how El-ahrairah got his name? Or how he and Rabscuttle outsmarted the cruel king who kept them from his lettuce garden?"
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Once he has swallowed: "Lan Zhan, how did I know you would say that!" His eyes sparkle merrily. "Which would you like to hear first, then?"
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After another sip of tea to wet his throat, he begins the tale just as the rabbits told it to him. Wei Wuxian's memory may be poor, but he has always had a good head for stories, if nothing else. Perhaps there are a few extra embellishments here and there -- who can say? It is a thrilling, joyous legend nonetheless.
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(Wei Wuxian is quite biased, believing that Lan Zhan is adorable in most things he does, but nevertheless.)
From the end of that story of El-ahrairah's hated enemy, it takes but a small hop -- pun very much intended -- to segue into how the Prince With a Thousand Enemies got his name. A shorter tale, without the same excitement as the first, but quite pleasant to share over breakfast.
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A small smile curves his lips. "That is quite a tale."
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(Hopefully he did not worry Lan Zhan too much when he explained his fear of dogs. Or perhaps he just wants to ensure Wei Wuxian won't forget to eat, before he must return home for the day!)
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"...Maybe I could write down the rabbit stories for A-Yuan," he says, eyes newly alight as the idea strikes. "As I collect other tales to form into a book for his birthday."
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