Nie Mingjue 🔞

Medium wide shot centered on Nie Mingjue in layers of silvered grey detailed in black standing in a wide, open doorway opening out into a courtyard behind Mingjue in which it appears that disciples are training. The building/wall beyond the courtyard is crafted of materials that rather echo the fabrics used in Mingjue's robes.

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Somehow, I don’t believe that’s true. Spill.

Mn, savor it while you can.

What about us? Please finish your sentence.

You can put that on your list for tomorrow. We’re resting for the rest of the day.

What were you working on before? Just so I know where to pick up later?

Don’t worry about it. We’ve got time.

[He had no interest in moving anytime soon. Maybe a break wouldn’t be so bad. Especially when Meng Yao looks so content there.]

I’ve got you.

Mn, you are.

[Theres no heat in his voice, a smile curling his lips.]

Rest then, no use overworking yourself.

You’ve planned this.

[A pause and he raises a hand to bury a hand in Meng Yao’s hair.]

You doing alright?

And push you off? Absolutely not.

Well, guess I’m taking a break now.

I’m simply saying the truth.

Sometimes.

You’re a menace.

Do you hear yourself?

In a room in the Unclean Realm, Nie Mingjue sits, somewhat leaned forward with his body position indicating he is likely leaning on his left elbow, his right arm somewhat pulled back and positioned so that his right hand is resting palm down on perhaps a chair arm or nearby table. His expression gives the impression that he is mulling over some information.

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We both know you’re as mischievous as they come

Do you want me to come with?

I’m not going to take offense to that though I’m sure we’ve had fun since. Go raid the kitchens, find a river, go read. Do something other than work.

I’m not chastising. Am I not permitted to express my concern?

I know you do, however I know you have a tendency to push yourself as well.

Don’t bullshit me.

Ah- well. You deserve more.

Absolutely and you would drag him into it too.

[He takes her hand, noting the heat all but radiating off of her. He begins leading them back indoors, to some shade.]

It will take time. For now, we do what we can.

Go, have fun. You deserve a day off.

Ensure you take plenty of breaks as well.

You saying that makes me worry.

[He’s untangling himself from Xichen, reluctantly so. He’s stepping past the small throng of people to dig through their stores, gathering fruits and other small light dishes that would be acceptable.]

Do not act so surprised, A-Huan. You’re a competent leader.

Because you haven’t met anyone leading Qinghe before me.

[He’d been painfully young when he’d been thrust into the role of sect leader.]

Not everyone is meant for it. I think you do a fine job.