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[lansizhui]

{Sizhui is acting strange. He is sitting as properly as ever - his posture is always good - but it seems...stiff. There are also an odd combination of objects around him.

And, more suspiciously, there is a bottle of alcohol sitting at his side.

It seems to be half-empty.

He observes his communicator and then rearranges the odds and ends as if that makes some sort of weird...sense. Of course it doesn't. Why would some string go into a vase anyway?}

Mm. {Suddenly he rises and begins to...run. From one end of the compartment to the other.

Someone help this poor drunk boy!}

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[radishlobbyist]

[ She wrinkles her nose in doubt at seeing him wield the spices. ]

Good at first and the next morning, it's going to taste of regret. But Wei Wuxian can deal with that.

[ It will be good for him, or something. He has plenty of experience with hangovers, after all. ]

What are you doing with the spices? Don't eat them.

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[lansizhui]

{He looks perplexed as if he is considering her words carefully. The truth is, he is barely hanging onto the conversation.}

Mother...can?

{Oh yes! He likes to drink, doesn't he.}

I like the way they smell. Do you want smell them too, Aunt?

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[radishlobbyist]

Her lips twitch.

No, no, I think I'll sit this one out. Thank you. Are you feeling well? Do you need me to come over?

[ He seems to be a happy enough drunk for now, and as long as he isn't unwell she is content to let him enjoy his buzz. If he shows signs of doing badly there will be fussing, though. ]

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[lansizhui]

I feel fine! {Except... The room is spinning a bit. He sits down clumsily and a bothersome strand of black hair falls into his eyes.}

Why is the train moving so fast?

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[radishlobbyist]

[ Oh no. It's hard not to laugh and fake sternness. ]

The train's moving at the same speed as always, A-Yuan. Maybe you should try drinking less next time when you're on a moving train.

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[lansizhui]

I'm always on a moving train. {Well. Usually. Lately.} Unless we're on another planet.

Are you nervous about that, Aunt? {He picks up a box and tucks some yarn inside. Why? He doesn't even know.}

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[radishlobbyist]

About what? That the train is moving? Or traveling to other planets? I mostly just try not to think too much about the entire thing. It is very strange, isn't it?

[ And maybe it will feel more real once she has gone on one of these much-discussed missions but so far it just strikes her like fanciful stories. ]

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[lansizhui]

Yes! {He breathes out the word as if he has been keeping it a secret for a long time.} I'm trying to stay calm, but it's hard! I don't know what we will face or when. It makes me nervous.

{Regardless he frowns, steadying himself visibly.}

That's how Night Hunts will be.

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[radishlobbyist]

[ Oh. Oh, this sweet boy...

She gives him her best reassuring smile, though she wishes dearly now that they were speaking in person instead. ]

Yes, it is how Night Hunts will be. There will always be uncertainty and enemies you didn't expect. But you are well-trained, and you are smart. As long as you listen to your elders and act wisely, I know you can handle all dangers, both in Night Hunts and here on the train.

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[lansizhui]

Father trained me himself. I...help lead the other juniors. {Drunk or sober, Sizhui takes pride in that.} I always listen. Or...I try to, Aunt. The dead can be terrifying, but I've never run.

{He seems so gentle, however in battle, he will make do with the weapons he has on his person. The Ghost General has been teaching him some new techniques too.}

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[radishlobbyist]

[ Her smile is gentle, full of affection. ]

Of course you wouldn't run. You are far too brave to run from danger, or leave behind those who need your protection. You are better than that. It makes you a good leader, and most of all a good man.