[Video] Kazoo 1

[ayao]

[Since he enjoys cooking, he can be found in the kitchen, following through on the chore set for his team. While he waits on various ingredients to thaw, he addresses the train as a whole:]

To those who are new to our ranks, welcome. To those who have lost loved ones, I hope my soup will bring you some comfort.

[His hands are light and gentle as he adds broth into a pot. He is also good with a knife. A little too good.]

My name is Meng Yao and I am happy to keep you company if you feel lonely. I know many stories that could, for a time, distract you from your pain.

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[stardustofdawn]

[Xingchen understand Xue Yang, they were right for each other. Perhaps it's a soulmate thing]

Ah, thank you for the concern, but...I will never see Song Lan again. If the train decides to let me go back, then he won't see me like this. This train gives me life and...it's only borrowed time. I can only wish to see him again here or wait out and reborn in another lifetime.

[He hasn't murder anyone on the train in the present] I think you do matter and we are at peace, are we not?

Even if you have nothing to look forward to, carry a wish in your heart. It's what kept me going. I wish everyone's wishes do come true. Mine did. I wish for your dreams too.

[ayao]

[Isn't that nice for his murderous friend!]

That's what I meant. He could be waiting to board at one of these stops. I would use my time wisely with him if I were you.

[Much how he is attempting to do with Xichen.]

For the time being. [He sets the bread on a plate and carries it to the table.]

Daozhang, you are incredibly kind and I am honored you would think of me, but I was the one who ruined my wish.

[stardustofdawn]

If there's a chance, even slim, I would do so. I am hoping and praying even if my luck hasn't been good as of late.

[The soup and bread looks really good and yummy, but putting together a dinner and meal is hard work! He can sense the man's guilt and regret. He's not sure if his advice is any good...]

It's not too late to fix it even if it's broken. With the time you have, you should tell them how you feel without regret.

[ayao]

How can I help make your luck better? [He knows he has a lot of work to do if he wishes to balance out his future sins. If they can be balanced out.]

I have tried. It's difficult because they are from my future.

[stardustofdawn]

My luck...? [That's very sweet, but for him, it's complicated] I don't think punching the train to help me find Zichen will help, especially when it ask me and Xue Yang to go on missions for its cause.

Oh...I know that's difficult. [He and Xue Yang don't have a future] It's going to be okay. Let's forget our troubles and eat this wonderful meal you made.

Just for today, let go of worry.

[ayao]

Are you concerned about how Daozhang Zichen will react to Xue Yang? [He can imagine that will be difficult.] I'm not strong enough to punch a train, but I am good at learning and listening.

[Meng Yao catalogues any weaknesses he finds - any inconsistencies. Maybe he will discover a way to draw Song Lan to them?]

Agreed. [His features soften and he bows to the other man.] Thank you.

[stardustofdawn]

Oh no, don't do that or I'll see to it that I'll treat your hand in the medic car as a patient.

[at his question, his heart jumps, speeding up]

No, it's not that. I had seen Xue Yang changed and I'm starting to have feelings for him, and he promised not to hurt him. I'm more concerned that I'm going to break his heart when I really don't want to exclude him.

[With that explanation, he nods and sits to finally wind down, slow down his workaholic mind and...eat in the same space as him]

You're welcome.

[ayao]

I wouldn't mind being under your care.

[Is he flirting? Oh maybe slightly. He, like Xue Yang, is inexorably drawn to good men and he likes being in their favor.]

Then be open with him and honest. Don't try to hide how you feel.

[The situation sounds akin to his connection with Xichen and Mingjue. Jealousy can't be avoided, but it can be tempered.]

[stardustofdawn]

You'll get hurt anyway, so don't go punching trains. [He means that in good faith.

It's sweet of him to flirt, but he knows Xue Yang is possessive and...he's potentially dangerous when he gets jealous and angry, and he was in the past driven by revenge. Even though now he's in a pure, innocent state free from his sins now, Xingchen's heart is gentle and strong, and steady, and the love he has for him is solid]

We don't have much to look forward to. He's really driven to fulfill his missions. One day, when the train has enough of us and we fulfill it's a purpose, it will...it will send us back home.

So I told him while we have the time left and given, while I have time.

[ayao]

I shall try not to. [His lips twitch, amusement warming him from head to toe. If only the dear daozhang knew of his history with Xue Yang. But it might be best if he doesn't.]

Or it could send us to another world. That is a possibility, Daozhang.

[Poor Xingchen. Meng Yao sighs and rests a hand on the man's arm.]

Be strong. We cannot determine our fate, but we can make the most of the days we are given.

[stardustofdawn]

[Xingchen by his nature is too faithful to his detriment. It's perhaps why Xue Yang has no fear, not even death or dying, other than loosing him should the train send him away back to his time, where he is dead by his own mistake and regret]

Do you think it could? I wonder what other worlds are like. I hope in some of them, I managed to live long enough and come back.

[Even he isn't sure of himself]...I'll try.