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Have you ever thought about getting married? {The topic has been on his mind since a certain wedding.} I know you should be in love when you do it, but is it strange to think about it even if you're not?

I'm a Cultivator, so I realize that it isn't likely that I will ever be married - unless I settle down. But it does seem nice and everyone has someone, don't you think?

{Or has he been lost in his daydreams for too long?}

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Marriage? I never thought I'd live long enough to reach drinkin age! I've never thought about marriage.

Guess it's okay for some. Nice for some, but I don't think it's somethin I'd be allowed.

You must live a dangerous life. {Like he is one to talk.}

Allowed...? Who would prevent you?

Yeah, something like that! [Gives a wide grin and then laughs at the next question, adding a shrug just for good measure]

I dunno? Fate? The Powers that Be? My own bad luck? Good things don't happen to people like me, buddy.

I don't see why good things shouldn't happen to you. {Sizhui will be stubborn if pushed, his brow furrowing in confusion.} What have you done to deserve such a grim fate?

[Duo laughed again, still smiling because what else can he do?]

Let's just say I've been a soldier and leave it at that, huh?

But what about you? You thinking of finding that one in a million?

{Nope, still confused.}

I have battled too and I will continue to do so as a Cultivator.

I -

I don't know. {Now he is blushing.}

Don't know what one of those are, sounds fancy!

[his smile gentles some]

It's nothin you have to rush into. Guess it doesn't hurt to think about.

Not many know of us. Maybe people like me are called something different on other worlds?

{He is of that special age where he notices others. Someone pray for him.}

I won't rush. It's just -

My fathers were married recently.

No idea, man. No idea what you do!

Ohh that's who got married, huh? And why you're thinkin about it now?

[Duo chuckles and tilts his head a bit]

Guess that'd get a guy thinking...

Oh sorry! Cultivators quiet or eliminate foul spirits, demons and other monsters. We protect people with spells and our swords.

{He gives a shy nod.}

I know they love one another. They're really bad at hiding it.

Uh... well I don't think we have things like that where I'm from. Guess the closest would be an exorcist... or a monk or something? Still it's impressive! You're gonna have to tell me about it more someday!

[Curious Duo is very curious, please forgive him, he's a Space Baby and the only demon he knows his... well... himself!]

Haha why would you hide the fact you love someone? Love is a good thing! Shouldn't hide somethin great like that, if you can find it!

We are akin to both - except we do not only deal with possession and we are not religiously affiliated. I would be happy to tell you more, but it's probably easier to explain in person.

{Be a good space baby demon, Duo, and Sizhui won't try to hunt you down.}

You're right. {Only...} I feel a little embarrassed sometimes.

Oh hey, so you have those where you're from as well? I'd love to hear more!

[He's a very good space baby demon, thanks very much! Sometimes... maybe... But hey, his smile is less the cheerful idiot one he uses on people and more a genuine one of curiosity so that's something as well!]

Ohh... they get lovey-dovey around you and make it awkward?

[He laughed, not that he'd ever experienced this first hand, but he'd heard stories]

Of course! Cultivators can't be everywhere all the time. Sometimes people need to call on exorcists.

{And prayers. Lots of prayers. Sizhui turns red at the shift in topic and he smiles shyly, ducking his head.}

I want them to be happy. I would never ask them to stop.

{But it's new for him to see them together. He had been raised by one and then the other after Wei Wuxian died. Now they are back together when he is an awkward teen.}

Guess you're right, if there wasn't a need you guys wouldn't exist!

[Can't help grinning when the guy blushes, it's cute, but no way he says that, no need to embarrass him more than he was!]

But still cringy to watch, huh?

[Duo assumed anyway, not having had parents of his own he couldn't say he'd experienced it. Though second-hand embarrassment when it happened to others was a thing.]

There is a great need in some places. I've seen some strange things.

{And he can face all of it, but when it comes to his mother and father becoming romantic, he scurries for the door.}

It makes my stomach feel weird.

{All wriggly and unsettled - like he has something hopping around in there.}

I feel like I'm intruding. I know they would say I'm not.

I bet! I'd really love to hear more!

[Duo blinks and then his smile softens a bit]

It's okay to feel like that, buddy. Guess in a way we all kinda want what they have, huh? Must be nice.

Don't think you'd be intruding though. You're their kid, that's gotta be an impossible thing if you're their kid.

There was a hand possessed by a demonic spirit. It was quite hard to track down because it could hide in the open.

{People don't usually focus on hands. Sizhui closes his eyes and calms his heart with a deep breath.}

I think it would be nice to love someone that much. I wouldn't regret it.

That...might be easy for me to say, though. Since I haven't been in love.

{He is always welcome in their arms. Not once have they ignored him or sent him away.}

They are very kind to me.

A demon hand?? That's... Yeah, not something you hear every day!

[And he resisted the 'armed and dangerous' joke that had been right there for the taking!]

No, I get it. I guess... I agree with you. It'd be nice. Its just not something I personally ever thought I could have for myself, y'know? But hey, things change, maybe it's time to be open minded?

You too! You're still young, cute, you'll definitely find a girl if that's what you're lookin for!

Yes! It attacked a whole family before we noticed the form it had taken. It was strong too; we had trouble binding it.

{Well that would be fitting!}

Having an open mind is good. We are visiting so many different worlds; I feel like anything is possible. We shouldn't limit ourselves.

{Annnd blushing. Harder.}

I haven't spoken to many girls.

Huh, now I think I've heard everythin! ... Mostly everything.

[He shook his head. He was learning so much just in the few days he'd been on the train.

Duo grinned at the guy blushing.]

Well now's the chance! You won't find love if you don't talk to people!

Starting something here...seems...unfair? I wouldn't want to break their heart if I left.

{And leaving is inevitable. Sizhui frowns pensively before smiling.}

But I can make friends.

You plan on leaving here soon, buddy?

Yeah, sure, you can make friends. But what's life without a little risk?

It doesn't matter what I plan. People can leave at random.

Risk is fine if it is thoughtful.

[Looks puzzled at the change in tone, but knows when to back off. He nods.]

Right... Guess not. Sorry.

Suppose you've a point there... Well, good luck with whatever you decide. Nice talkin to you.

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