@memorystxrs sent: “ Isn’t it wonderful? ” (wwx @ lwj)
The air is filled with scents and spices, all mixing together into an olfactoric overload that apparently should whet Lan Wangji’s appetite but unfortunately achieves the opposite effect. He looks at the plates presented on their table, spotting all sorts of roasted vegetables, spicy looking meat dishes, seasoned tofu, noodles and other regional delicacies, until he lifts his gaze to Wei Ying who BEAMS like the sun itself. It’s fascinating how a man like him can be satisfied so easily with something as simple as food and drink.
He doesn’t respond as he watches him shovel some of the food into his bowl, looking as happy about it as a child might be about a piece of candy. The food doesn’t tempt Wangji very much, but he’ll try some of it to not be rude to the tavern keeper who offered it to them. For now, however, he sticks to his cup of TEA, enjoying its mild flavor and soothing effect.
Still, it is wonderful. It’s not what Wei Ying was referring to but Lan Wangji still sees SOMETHING that brings the faintest hint of a smile to his lips when he looks ahead. “Yes,” he says, curtly as always, his eyes resting on Wei Ying for a moment.