#nevereigned

[goldencored-arc]

          Soaked to the bone, Mo Xuanyu stands in the doorway of his half brother’s chambers, trying not to shiver as his wet robes simultaniously cling and weigh him down and his hair hangs limp and dripping. The subtle white powder he’d applied to his face has been almost entirely washed away, and his eye shadow and kohl leave red and black streaks running down his fair cheeks.

          Jin Zixuan’s reaction has him flinching almost violently, curling in on himself to try and make himself smaller, or as if expecting a blow that thankfully doesn’t come.

          “Dage, I— I mean— Jin Zixuan—” He’s quick to salute his older brother, trying not to make too much of a mess. “I really am sorry. I... should’ve knocked, but the storm came so fast and I—” He’s not sure what to say to quell his brother’s anger, stumbling over his words. “It won’t happen again. Please... let me stay until it passes?”

                                                     // @nevereigned​ *

[lotuslightmaiden]

insert a very nervous zixuan, trying to offer her a bouquet of freshly picked peonies. ( nevereigned )

                                                                          She was admitted a touch startled when she heard footsteps, she expected Madame Jin the two were suppose to have tea together. So to find herself face to face with Jin Zixuan was a surprise. There was a startled hand that fluttered to her chest. The smile was genuine though and she titled her head to the side offering the smallest bow.                                                                                             It was always with measured expression that she intereacted with him. As she did not wish to upset the young lord. The peonies made her face brighten and she took them bringing them to her nose to smell. The smile touching her lips lightly. "Thank you, they are beautiful." she praises his gift. Seeking one of the brightest among them. She pulls it free and offers it in return holding the flower to him. "Will you be joining your mother and I for tea ?"                                               @nevereigned

[lotuslightmaiden]

Bad Weather

[continued]

The weather reminded her of how the sudden storms might blow up out of no where and so she had been alert to watch for them. It was something else that remind her of her home. It reminded her of the joys of the season. So while her esteemed other, might not be use to it, and think he would be fine, she was waiting for the rain.  The dash to her porch had her rising to see who she might need to offer something warm too, since as heavy as the rain was they were sure to be soaked through.

She stood and looked at him as he was dripping wet on her porch. He looked awkward standing there so soaked and miserable. She held a hand out and took initiative to move over to him. Bowing once she was at proper distance. "Please, come inside Jin Zixuan." she invited "I will put on some tea and we will try to dry you out--Alright ?" she asked softly.her gaze taking in the soaked man. Mostly the last thing she wanted was for Lady Jin to yell at him again. She tended to do this often--worse it was on Yanli’s account many times.

"I was not sleeping." she offered "I often enjoy sitting and watching the weather, this weather is as it is as home, I was just reading." she still held a hand out in invite to the inside. Before the rain slated and began to soak the porch and her unexpected guest all over.

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[lotuslightmaiden]

✋ ( nevereigned )

ꕥ--- It was always loud and rowdy at these meetings and she did not want to have others critiquing him or her either for that matter. However, if they were going to do so she would do her best to protect the man at her side. She didn't need to remind him of etiquette he was quiet elegant. The issue was he didn't like people and his arrogance could flash through when he felt irritated.

So when the hand slipped across hers. She did not pause their stride. she flicked her sleeve to cover both their hands, her fingers coiled around his giving a gentle squeeze within his grasp. Her other sleeve brought up as she spoke him to him softly. "You will do fine." her tone was firm and encouraging. "Just remember they will look for weakness, keep your chin up and don't spare them a glance." she knew he knew how to be arrogant and in such a situation that was what was required. Some Sect lords would look for the faintest sign of weakness to pounce on. Was she giving her permission to be arrogant--in a way yes.

While Yanli did not approve of it, it was excellent armor in a roomful of sharks. As that was how she saw many of them. Her own brother was here so she felt there was some extra support.

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