ᯓ⭐ WEEK FOUR MINGLE

Heya, lovebirds! You're entering the final week and things sure are... great.

Right?

Well, whether you're feeling great or not, you're going to find yourself looking your best in formal wear this week! Suits, gorgeous dresses, fabulously outlandish outfits, you name it, you're stuck in it. No sweatpants or lab coats for anyone this week. We have standards.

And we also believe in telling the truth, one way or another!

That's right, if you're asked a question, any question at all, no matter how innocent or dire, you are compelled to speak your most truthful answer. It could be who you think is the hottest in the castle. It could be your opinion on orange juice. Whatever it is, there is no longer a brain-to-mouth filter in place!

And maybe you'll figure that out and all decide to be merciful, but Riri will be popping up every now and then. And Riri? Riri will not be merciful.

Except for one thing, and that's a note in the main room that states simply: You all suck at this, so this week, our good ol' lesbian duo can now speak normally. You're welcome. ♥

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[Girl...]

[ What? ]

What would possess you to utter such a name here?

[ She stares at him quizzically for a few moments before it clicks and her eyes go wide. ]

One didn’t realize…!

[ Her expression is a mix of mortification, panic, confusion, and fear. She has no idea what possessed her to say it. And she has no defense for herself.

Yes, they are old friends. Friendship does not necessarily exempt her from the wrath of the rock. It was not a formal contract, of course, but keeping his identity was a trusted agreement between them. Violating that is, in many ways, far worse.

She takes a shaky breath and bows her head. ]

One is deeply sorry, and will gladly accept whatever punishment you believe is owed.

[There is so much worse happening/about to happen and being said of his own unwilling volition.]

That is not necessary...

[He is not Rex Lapis anymore. Or... does not want to be. And everything is about to go sideways in just a few moments anyway.]

[ Slowly, she opens an eye and looks up at him. ]

One expected your reaction to be much more… severe.

[ A thought she would keep to herself usually, but not today! ]

It hardly matters at this point, Cloud Retainer... What secrets remain are all but negated at this point.

I would not be surprised if all in Liyue will now by the time of our return.

Matters or otherwise, one betrayed your trust. It will not happen again.

[ Although... ]

Why did you feel compelled to share your age in the first place?

I do not know...

[And he doesn't. It spilled out along with other things he would have cared not to say.]

Since playing this game I have wanted to go in with the mindset that the perfect match would, ultimately, not matter. But there was a hope, small though it may be, that it could actually mean something.

How could one not wish for something small though the chance may be? And that too, my preference, was spoken despite my wishes.

[And it all led to a horrible mess.]

You would not speak my name so carelessly... Nor I reveal my secrets without good reason.

You suspect some sort of outside influence?

[ That would make a lot of things make sense....... ]

I do...

[He'd have never spoken such things otherwise. Look at what it's cost? Feels like everything.

He glances her way, folding his hands in his lap.]

To emphasize the point I made the other night... I do long to return home.

[Now more than ever.]

[ Honestly, Xianyun cannot imagine how he must feel. She has much, much less at stake than he does here. But whatever happens when they return home, she'll be there at his side--to fight or otherwise. ]

One feels the same way. We haven't much longer here, at least.

[There is much at stake. Playing human comes at a cost and a heavy one at that. Since the Traveler returned and spoke to him of the goings in Fontaine... Though the Heavenly Principles have been silent they still enacted their wrath on the Nation of Justice.

And it has been proven just what it takes for an Archon to truly brake free of their Heavenly seat.]

Hopefully not all has been seen and heard. But we can determine the damage upon our return. If Rex Lapis must be resurrected then so be it... The ire from above is what concerns me most. I do not wish to see the harbor punished over my desire to be done with my duties.

It goes against the first contract of Liyue.

[To cleanse the land and defend their safe harbor.]

I fear that all that has been gained is an acute understanding that we are not very good at playing mortals as we may have thought.

We can only hope that is the case.

[ With any luck, Celestia cannot see them here and the Harbor will be safe as a result.

That last part gets a laugh out of her, although it's self-conscious and largely humorless. ]

One already knew that one had much to learn about "playing mortal," as you put it. One had previously believed you had the art mastered.

[It's a huff of a laugh, one that would hold more weight and mirth were the situation not currently what it was.]

There is always room for improvement, as they say. [Especially when you're not just dealing with basic NPC individuals.] Many aspects of this dance that can be improved upon...

[He pushes himself to a stand, a sigh deep and weary escaping him.]

Thank you for your company, old friend... But I will return to silent star gazing for the time being.

WEEK FOUR MINGLE

ᯓ⭐ WEEK FOUR MINGLE

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