#scripted: lichang

[untimelytales]

lichang’s hands expertly braided the cords together into intricate shapes as he sat at the table, the knot becoming something akin to a small flower. he heard the chair in front of him shift, a small smile coming to his lips. “i was wondering when you’d show up. but, i could have my timing all wrong,” he said. without the reminders from other servants, it was hard for him to keep track what hour it was. he reached out for their hand, taking it into his own before placing the knot into their palm. “i thought you deserved a small bit of luck as a thank you for coming. but, it was made by me, so one can only guess how lucky it can really be,” he teased, a quiet chuckle escaping him. @scatteredstart​

[untimelytales]

masquerade starter for @uuponastarr ft. zhirou and lichang

“i can tell you’re nervous,” he lightly teased as he bumped his shoulder against zhirou’s. he’d offered to stick with her to help her get acclimated, sure he would lose her eventually to someone during the night. “you’re probably looking like a panicked deer right now – stiff and wide-eyed. it might help if you have some wine or champagne. then, a dance will loosen you up and everyone will see how pretty you are and fight for your hand. i might have to give them a black eye, but i would let them win in the end – just for you,” he teased, a small smirk on his face.

[untimelytales]

masquerade starter for @antiifragiles ft. junhui and lichang

lichang could only hope he looked remotely decent for the event – it wasn’t like he had much help from servants to get him put together. and, while he had attended plenty of events ever since his loss, he was always on the edge. he would listen and wait, to see if he was needed or not. this was just another instance where he felt reminded that he was quite useless in this town. with a soft sigh, he turned to find his exit – he could at least say he came. though there was a gentle body that just met his own before he quickly stepped back and took the other’s hands to steady them. they were such soft hands and almost reminded him of home for an unknown reason. “pardon me – i should have been more aware. i hope i haven’t offended you or your partner,” he said, assuming they had to have a dance partner of some sort.

[strongxsurvivors]

continued from here // @honeyedsapphics​

while lichang was blind, he wasn’t useless — he’d proven himself more than capable multiple times to the royal family. however, during a time where he didn’t think he needed to be alert or that everything sounded perfectly fine, that was when he was caught off guard. he’d heard familiar footsteps, pausing for a moment to listen and ascertain who they belonged to. he’d expected them to stop or step around him. that was not what happened. he felt the slight body fall into him, his arms easily catching and holding the other up as he heard scrolls falling to the ground. but, that wasn’t what his mind was preoccupied with. he’d felt soft lips touch his own — lips he’d longed to feel. “jun, are you alright?” he asked softly, wetting his lips as he felt her pull away. “it seems that you were carrying far too much. large reading list?” he playfully asked, trying to soothe the situation over as he knelt down to feel for and pick up some of the fallen scrolls. “if you ever need help, you can always ask me — i’ve no responsibilities but to serve you, princess.”