WIP Wednesday
More from my bb!
“Yinyin is better at a chang gun,” Wei Wuxian said, and Jiang Wanyin glared at him. Lan Qiren gave him an appraising look. “You have used a chang gun before?” Jiang Wanyin nodded even though he looked unsure. “He used to compete in gunshu!” “Wei Wuxian,” Jiang Wanyin hissed. “We have a gun,” Lan Qiren said and went to the backroom. While he was in there, Nie Huaisang watched his brother and Jiang Yanli go through several forms with the battle axe. It flowed just as well as when they were in the gym – even though that axe was larger than she was. There was art to it. He wondered if she had competed as well. Lan Qiren emerged with a staff and handed it to Jiang Wanyin before stepping back to watch. Jiang Wanyin blushed. “Do a form,” Wei Wuxian urged. Jiang Wanyin nodded before testing the weight of the gun, balancing it and twirling it. He then jumped, twirled the staff, and landed in a crouch. “Another!” Wei Wuxian enthused. “It’s been too long,” Jiang Wanyin muttered, standing again. “Do it anyway,” Lan Qiren said. “A gun might be more efficient for you than a crossbow. If you can use one but not the other, use the one that will save your life.” Jiang Wanyin blushed and looked at Nie Huaisang, who gave him an encouraging look. Jiang Wanyin nodded and sank into a crouch before he did the most complicated routine Nie Huaisang had ever seen. It was like a dance. There were jumps and crouches and a fucking flip all while jabbing and twirling the staff. It was sexy. The competence. The economy of movement. The biceps flexing and the cords on his arms… Delicious. “Told you,” Wei Wuxian said smugly. Jiang Wanyin breathed heavily and was slightly flushed. Nie Huaisang couldn’t tell if it was from performing in front of people or the exertion from the performance itself. “That was beautiful,” Nie Huaisang enthused. “A bit rusty,” Lan Qiren said with a nod, “but it’s something we can work with. Better than learning to use a crossbow from scratch.” Jiang Wanyin nodded, looking down. “I thought the flip was inspired,” Nie Huaisang added with a smile. Lan Qiren gave him an irritated look.
