#chapter 320

[donnovien]

Does this behavior befit a legendary host?

While incineration possesses a certain elegance, physical violence does not. Such brutality is beneath a host of his standing. “신입사원 교육용 비디오에 나오는 용과 여우가 토끼한테 얻어맞는 걸 봤어요.” “I saw a dragon and a fox getting beaten up by a rabbit in a training video for new employees.”

[fei-ren-zai]

Chapter 320: There is a beast whose form resembles a pig with spurs on its feet. It makes a sound like a dog barking. It is called the Lili. If seen by people, it is an omen that there will be much public earthwork construction in the district.*

*T/N: this is the Lili's entry in Shanhaijing (山海经), or the Classic of Mountains and Seas. The translation is by Richard Strassberg, from A Chinese Bestiary: Strange Creatures from the Guideways Through the Mountains and Seas, which can be found here.

Notes: this chapter corresponds to season 2 episode 28 of the donghua.

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[misquoted-ranma]

[afternoonteawithme]

back on my overthinking game but this panel totally made me try and remember how many times Clara speaks to/can understand creatures no one else can?

Gonna have to reread to check (no hardship) and honestly this could just be a cute totally in character moment that has no other meaning. But then again this manga sure does love to sneak in little hints all over the place

[fungusbollocks]

NO FANSERVICE SUPREMACY

[everyyamato]

[mhacentral]

[aristocraticvision]

Chapter 320: Secret Romance

“So will I see you tonight?” Ted asked as he prepared to leave Jack’s hotel room. Despite their passionate night together, he was still hungry for more.

“I’m afraid not,” Jack replied. “All I have to do is sign my new contract this morning, and I’ll be done with my business here. If I don’t return to Torenth today, my father will start asking questions.”

“Just tell him you want to do some sightseeing while you’re here,” Ted replied.

“I suppose I could,” Jackson said. “But I’m not in the same position you are, Ted. I’m not out to my parents. I’d really rather not give them any reason to be suspicious.”

Ted shook his head.

“I’m tired of sneaking around, Jack,” he said. “I spent half my life hiding who I was, and now I have to hide from your parents, too?”

Jack turned away, frustrated.

“I’m sorry,” he said. “I know how hard this is for you. But as the youngest of three sons, I’m not going to inherit a title or money. My parents have given me a roof over my head while I built my writing career. I can’t jeopardize that – at least not yet. This contract gets me one step closer, but we’ll have to see how sales of the book go before I start making any long-term plans.”

“I know,” Ted replied. “But you know that I’m here for you, right? If things go badly, you can always stay with me.”

Jack turned and smiled, taking Ted’s hand.

“Thank you,” he said. “But our relationship is still pretty new. I’d rather not add any unnecessary pressure. I promise, when the time is right, I’ll tell them. But until then, let’s just enjoy our time together.”

Ted sighed.

“So you’ll be leaving today?” he asked, sadly.

“Yes,” Jack said. “But it’s for the best. In Torenth, we’re both pretty anonymous, but here, you’re a Prince of Weston. Chances are, the press would eventually get wind of our relationship. I’d rather not go public that way if we can avoid it.”

“I guess you’re right,” Ted said, shrugging. “But promise me that, when I get back to Torenth, you’re mine for a couple of days.”

“I already told my parents I was planning to go skiing with some friends,” Jack said. 

“Good,” Ted said, pulling Jack back into an embrace. “Then I’ll see you when I get back to Torenth next week. Until then ….”

Ted kissed Jack deeply.

“Don’t you have a garden party to get ready for?” Jack whispered.

“Don’t remind me,” Ted replied.

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