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⠀ᴹᵉᵐᵉⁿᵗᵒ╱ 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐈 @veilofmortality.bsky.social · 25d

0 ——— fool.

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丹恆 @cloudhymmed.bsky.social · Sep 12

back on the table when you’re done. I’ll leave you be when you’re finished.”

丹恆 @cloudhymmed.bsky.social · Sep 12

you will find me being here uncomfortable.”
It’s said simply. Blunt and almost tired. But he does at least shift further away— Slowly inching toward the seats of the car so that he could at least be as far away as he can so that there was at least some semblance of privacy.

“…. Just put the bowl +

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丹恆 @cloudhymmed.bsky.social · Sep 12

together as he slowly forced himself to relax again. Blade didn’t need a reason to possibly lash out right now— Not when he was trying to get him fed, to ease Welt’s concern and, admittedly, a twinge of his own.

“Even if I were to turn away and wait somewhere else in the main car of the Express, +

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丹恆 @cloudhymmed.bsky.social · Sep 12

he took a few more steps back, arms still crossed and hands gripping slightly against the folds of his elbows when the distance carefully kept between them slowly grew smaller. A sharp, silent breath held in his throat as jade eyes flickered down to the bowl as the other took it, lips pressed +

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丹恆 @cloudhymmed.bsky.social · Sep 12

Dan Heng knew that he could take advantage of the distraction— Knew that, because of their shared history, it would probably even be justified to retaliate in some kind of way. To lash out against the older with the intent to hurt like Blade’s done to him over the years.

But he didn’t.

Instead, +

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ichorveins.bsky.social @ichorveins.bsky.social · Sep 12

I am lost in a void with your ghost and our memories.

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just another quotebot. @wcrdplay.bsky.social · Sep 12

so , if you are too tired to speak , sit next to me , because i too , am fluent in silence .

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જ⁀➴ ꓄ꃅꍟ ꍟ꓄ꍟꋪꈤꍏ꒒ ꃴꂦꀤꀸ ⋆⁺₊⋆ ☀︎ ⋆⁺₊⋆ @mysticknowledge.bsky.social · Sep 12

Just because I carry it so well doesn't mean it's not heavy.

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丹恆 @cloudhymmed.bsky.social · Sep 9

him to keep at least some distance between them. You could never be too careful. Not with them.

“…. They’re dan dan noodles. And everyone else ate the same thing, besides the amount of chili oil in this.”

丹恆 @cloudhymmed.bsky.social · Sep 9

been coming to Dan Heng about his lack of eating habits.

“Thank you.”

He couldn’t exactly relax. Not yet. Reaching out, he gently nudged the food just a bit closer; lips pressed together as he glanced to the slowly cooling noodles inside, then easily taking one, full and proper, step back for +

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丹恆 @cloudhymmed.bsky.social · Sep 9

Not among the Nameless.
Really, it’s only Mr. Yang and himself— Ever since he was left here with them, the roles to keep an eye on the other man had quietly fallen to the two of them, if not mostly the older man just to keep the Express’ Guard safe.

Even then, it’s only been recently where he’s +

$animafracta.bsky.social$

¬Ც l a ძ e @animafracta.bsky.social · Sep 9

He's not sure what's irritating him more; the fact that Dan Heng is giving him that knowing look, the fact that he's being lectured or the fact that he's being monitored and reported among the Nameless.

Either way, he's more uncomfortable now than he was earlier.

As much as he wants to simply~

丹恆 @cloudhymmed.bsky.social · Sep 9

“They had their fill. I only added to it so that 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦,” a pause— Letting that linger for a moment. Almost reluctantly looking back to him properly as the…. Older. Glanced down to the bowl between them. “I wouldn’t be forcing it if you would actually eat. Me. Yang’s kept me informed of the +

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丹恆 @cloudhymmed.bsky.social · Sep 9

with just mentioning the Xianzhou alone.

“…. You need to eat. I would rather not have anyone come across a corpse and need me to monitor you so you don’t lose control once you wake up again. I doubt you would enjoy that experience either.”

丹恆 @cloudhymmed.bsky.social · Sep 9

fact you haven’t eaten like you should. Asked me if there would be anything I could make that might be more palatable. Seeing our shared homeland.”

Shared past, their history. The similarity in taste due to it. In preference. But none of that needed to really be said, not with how implied it was +

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丹恆 @cloudhymmed.bsky.social · Sep 9

“They had their fill. I only added to it so that 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦,” a pause— Letting that linger for a moment. Almost reluctantly looking back to him properly as the…. Older. Glanced down to the bowl between them. “I wouldn’t be forcing it if you would actually eat. Me. Yang’s kept me informed of the +

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¬Ც l a ძ e @animafracta.bsky.social · Sep 9

He continues to stare him down, unwilling to budge.

The comment on the dish itself and its apparent inedible state to anyone else does make his gaze drift to the bowl, eyes narrowing in a mix of suspicion and curiosity now.

"...a mistake on your part then." He gruffs. "...why are you forcing this~

丹恆 @cloudhymmed.bsky.social · Sep 9

Once again, Blade’s reaction was met with a steady gaze— And another small, vague shift if his weight from one foot to the other, fingers twitching around his bicep with that usual urge to reach for something- anything- whenever he had that intense stare on him.

“…. I heard you say that +

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丹恆 @cloudhymmed.bsky.social · Sep 9

already. I’m not sure how much clearer I have to be either. Eat.” Nods down to the bowl of noodles again. Brow quirking up a little, clearing his throat.

“No one else will be able to eat this anyways.”

丹恆 @cloudhymmed.bsky.social · Sep 9

Once again, Blade’s reaction was met with a steady gaze— And another small, vague shift if his weight from one foot to the other, fingers twitching around his bicep with that usual urge to reach for something- anything- whenever he had that intense stare on him.

“…. I heard you say that +

$animafracta.bsky.social$

¬Ც l a ძ e @animafracta.bsky.social · Sep 9

The threat makes Blade's body go rigid, his head snapping sharply to face Dan Heng with a scowl, a frustrated growl rolling up his throat.

It's bad enough that he's in this situation to begin with, but to be so casually reminded that he has no freedom here by HIM of all people? It's infuriating.~

丹恆 @cloudhymmed.bsky.social · Sep 9

“I could always make it a rule.”

Whether or not he’s serious about that, he’ll have to figure that out on his own. Dan Heng’s expression doesn’t exactly give away anything, though.
Standing there, he shifted his stance and slowly lifted his hands up to cross his arms- taking a few small steps +

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丹恆 @cloudhymmed.bsky.social · Sep 9

cooperation and make this easier for both of us or…. I guess I will just stand here until you eventually do.”

丹恆 @cloudhymmed.bsky.social · Sep 9

back from the bowl so that he had the room to come get it. Though, the way he said his name made him shift. A slight squirm. Barely there, but enough to show his unease.

“All this is, is me waiting so I can take the bowl to wash it with the rest of the dishes. So you can continue with your +

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丹恆 @cloudhymmed.bsky.social · Sep 9

“I could always make it a rule.”

Whether or not he’s serious about that, he’ll have to figure that out on his own. Dan Heng’s expression doesn’t exactly give away anything, though.
Standing there, he shifted his stance and slowly lifted his hands up to cross his arms- taking a few small steps +

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¬Ც l a ძ e @animafracta.bsky.social · Sep 9

"How unfortunate for you..."

Blade isn't budging, rooted in place as though he were welded there against the wall, unable to move even if he wanted to (which he did not).

"You waste time, resources and energy better spent elsewhere, 𝘋𝘢𝘯 𝘏𝘦𝘯𝘨. I may be trapped on this vessel but my cooperation~

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︎ ︎ ،،̲ ︎ ︎ ︎ ︎ HELL'S ︎ ︎ ︎ ꒷꒦ ︎ ︎ BELLS. @devouringink.bsky.social · Sep 9

tonight, something's hanging off of your tongue.

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丹恆 @cloudhymmed.bsky.social · Sep 9

☆ : I say that with all the love. I’m gonna punt him into the sun ☆

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丹恆 @cloudhymmed.bsky.social · Sep 9

☆ : I want to punt him into the sun

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丹恆 @cloudhymmed.bsky.social · Sep 9

it a suggestion.”
Pauses— Hands patting at his pockets a moment before pulling out a wooden case to place it down next to the bowl. Chopsticks. For whenever Blade comes to take the food.

“As I said…. He’s currently busy. And I am the guard of the Express. This is my job, unfortunately.”

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丹恆 @cloudhymmed.bsky.social · Sep 9

While that may be, it isn’t exactly like the Vidyadhara feels much better about their arrangement, despite having agreed and vouched for him like he did. Even if he himself isn’t cornered, it didn’t mean they weren’t unfortunately in the same situation.

“And I said it wasn’t a question. Nor was +

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