๋࣭ 𝓧𝚞𝚎 𝓨𝚒𝚗𝚐 •* ₊⋆

Drinking night, with soju and other spirits.

I’ll make it worth your while. Uh…somehow. ❞

❝That’s comforting to know,
at least. ❞

Least now he can somewhat take comfort in her direction. He winces slight, earlier scuffle testing him just a little the more he walks on.

❝Xue Ying. Thanks, Yuffie. Sorry to just sorta spring this on you, all of a sudden. Though you did volunteer…still->

❝ As is. ❞

Answering plainly, with a shrug.

❝ Things go as they are. I haven’t found it within me to seek anything else. Just keep what I have safe, sacred, and continue living. Maybe in time, things like ‘redemption’ can come into play. ❞

❝Too lazy for the seductive stuff. I’ll spoil you a bit though, maybe. ❞

❝ Some jobs outside the area, soon. ❞

❝ Lucky me. ❞

A smirk.

Stepping closer, and yes, he’s going to pull her in for a little press towards him a moment.

Wordlessly, doting.

her offer. Less reserved, and more relaxed in his features.

❝ Oh, actually, yeah. I’d like that. It’ll help me get more familiar visually instead of fumbling around…thanks. ❞

Grateful, he nods and seems to let out a sigh of relief.

❝ Appreciated..❞

Even though he wore a pretty serious face, he seemed to be much more visually approachable now due to—

I don’t mind taking. I just go through the motions. ❞

❝ That’s good. To show some value in your life is just proof you’ve moved on from whatever doubts were gnawing at you. As for myself? Yeah, you could say that. ‘ No good deed goes unpunished.’ That’s essentially very poignant with me. I’ve made my bed, and I’m lying in it. It’s a path—

Lighting up a cigarette while music is faintly heard from wired earbuds around his neck, just in one ear to stay alert.

It’s a slow day.

accommodating amenities. I’m down for any of those. Hopefully, not too basic for your taste, hm? ❞

❝ Something extravagant means pricier, but I’d say we deserve it. ❞

Contemplating, he eases his phone up while pondering suggestions that drifted through his mind.

❝ Could always go for some gourmet noodles, with the works. Or maybe a hotpot. Third option is a dinner steak with the usual —

❝ You’re holding up well, seems like. Been as busy as I have? ❞

Crossing arms, he finally lets his chill smirk emerge.

❝ Oh. Uhm. ❞

He didn’t expect to look so out of place..but given the area /was/ totally foreign to him, he might as well give in and admit it. He’s not from here, that much is confirmed.

❝…Do you know where they sell medical supplies? And possibly…somewhere to eat too..❞

A little deeper.

His mind wondered through several scenarios, but he won’t truly know until she shows up to meet him. He’ll suggest maybe a cafe to enjoy while he gathers what’s up.

could relate.

Whatever the reason, it seemed as if he was possibly adding a third job to the list.

Was it protection? Company? Both?

Truely, his appearance alone that seemed to sport a dour face with a blade over shoulder was enough to deter many a person.

But he had a feeling it may be —

@celeste.off.camera —

Scrolling through his phone, perhaps waiting for the moment she would arrive. Short notice, but it seemed important.

Celeste’s demands and expectations were me with poignancy, as he knows her to be a busy woman. He himself, with his two very unusual and pressing ventures, —

Well, that much is obvious.

❝ Hello to you too—.❞

Now why would she do that-.

He’s finishing up work. He’ll be around soon.

❝ Knock before coming in, will you? ❞

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❝Ah…I see. Sounds like a great guy. Sorry, that must still be pretty awful to live through..❞

❝Wait. Again? How many husbands do you usually get..?❞

❝ Uh. Hm. ❞

❝ Kabobs. Or hotpot. ❞

❝ Somewhere unusual, but pretty. I want to gaze at art that brings peace, life, and wonder. Something to contrast the bloody sights, and dark presences. ❞

Even since long ago, his eye has always been keen for pretty things. Vastly usual, being a Heilong with such weight to his name.

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It’s okay, Xue Ying. He’s been stood up before.