ㅤ “i’m glad. i look forward to seeing you there、mǐnshàn. truly. please excuse me for the time being、 i’ve still much to do today.” with that、jīn guāngyáo leant forward. pressing a light kiss upon sū shè’s lips. retracting to nod gently and begin to trail off. ㅤ

苏涉 — 𝐒𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐞. · Mar 13, 2023 · 7:47 AM UTC

苏涉 — 𝐒𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐞.@LanExiled13 Mar 2023

ㅤ “I suppose that my return can wait.” He smiled softly, nodding lightly. ㅤ

ً@goldwept13 Mar 2023

ㅤ “no、no. stay. join me for dinner this evening. a proper meal. not one where you’re forced to lie in bed.” ㅤ

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苏涉 — 𝐒𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐞. · Mar 13, 2023 · 7:44 AM UTC

苏涉 — 𝐒𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐞.@LanExiled13 Mar 2023

ㅤ “No need, I’ll get out of your way now, thank you, so very much.” ㅤ

ً@goldwept13 Mar 2023

ㅤ “well… regardless、i’m happy you’re up and well. that and i’ll assist with returning to normality when it comes to clan duties.” the now of his head was given. yet— oh! hand rose to his cheek following the kiss. ㅤ

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苏涉 — 𝐒𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐞. · Mar 13, 2023 · 7:39 AM UTC

苏涉 — 𝐒𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐞.@LanExiled13 Mar 2023

ㅤ “You where the driving factor in my recovery wether you like it or not.” He smiled and leaned over pressing a light kiss to his cheek. ㅤ

ً@goldwept13 Mar 2023

ㅤ a light smile now formed upon his lips、tugging them to ease his expression. “i suppose so. however、please don’t allow me to take all of the credit. in comparison、i hardly did much.” ㅤ

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苏涉 — 𝐒𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐞. · Mar 13, 2023 · 7:28 AM UTC

苏涉 — 𝐒𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐞.@LanExiled13 Mar 2023

ㅤ “And who got me said physicians, and ensured I stayed down for bed rest?” He smiled softly, resting a hand on his arm. “Thank you—” ㅤ

ً@goldwept13 Mar 2023

ㅤ “i did nothing of the sort、 mǐnshàn. if you’ve someone to thank、it would be the physicians who aided you. all i really did was sit beside you and drink tea.” ㅤ

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苏涉 — 𝐒𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐞. · Mar 13, 2023 · 7:20 AM UTC

苏涉 — 𝐒𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐞.@LanExiled13 Mar 2023

ㅤ “I am, and feeling much better, all thanks to you.” ㅤ

ً@goldwept13 Mar 2023

ㅤ “ah. mǐnshàn、you’re up.” ㅤ

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苏涉 — 𝐒𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐞. · Mar 12, 2023 · 10:20 PM UTC

苏涉 — 𝐒𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐞.@LanExiled12 Mar 2023

ㅤ Looks who’s finally feeling better, he’s out of bed. Finally. ㅤ

苏涉 — 𝐒𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐞. · Mar 9, 2023 · 8:57 PM UTC

苏涉 — 𝐒𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐞.@LanExiled9 Mar 2023

ㅤ He’s coughing softly sitting back and reading trying to make himself at the very least, tiered enough to rest. ㅤ

苏涉 — 𝐒𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐞. · Mar 9, 2023 · 2:45 PM UTC

苏涉 — 𝐒𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐞.@LanExiled9 Mar 2023

ㅤ “I would want it no other way, truly—” He smiled softly, rising to his feet to assist him, even if he knew he shouldn’t. ㅤ

ً@goldwept9 Mar 2023

ㅤ “very well. oh— and mǐnshàn?” upon finalising positions of the tea set、aureate eyes landed back upon the individual beside him. “i want to thank you for your support、as always—— i know that i’m able to count on you、given i’m to need anything.” ㅤ

苏涉 — 𝐒𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐞. · Mar 9, 2023 · 2:41 PM UTC

苏涉 — 𝐒𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐞.@LanExiled9 Mar 2023

ㅤ 𝘏𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘵, 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘴𝘬 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘢 𝘧𝘦𝘸 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳— “No, I’ve taken enough of your time, please— don’t let me keep you—” He set the cup back on the tray for him, smiling lightly. ㅤ

ً@goldwept9 Mar 2023

ㅤ “i’ll be needing to return my duties soon、mǐnshàn. was there anything you needed of me whilst i was here? anything i can get for you、perhaps?” hands got to work with adjusting the tea set so it was easier to carry upon the tray once he was set to leave. ㅤ

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苏涉 — 𝐒𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐞. · Mar 9, 2023 · 2:36 PM UTC

苏涉 — 𝐒𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐞.@LanExiled9 Mar 2023

ㅤ He took it from him carefully, taking a moment to simply gaze at him before he drank what remained within his cup. ㅤ

ً@goldwept9 Mar 2023

ㅤ “you haven’t、at all.” jīn guāngyáo reassured. “truly、there’s no need for apologies. you need not apologise to anyone、mǐnshàn.” with that statement、free hand reached for the cup in which has been placed down. “it’s getting cold、drink up whilst it’s warm still.” ㅤ

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苏涉 — 𝐒𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐞. · Mar 9, 2023 · 2:29 PM UTC

苏涉 — 𝐒𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐞.@LanExiled9 Mar 2023

ㅤ “Yes— yes I’m fine I just— Once again I’ve made a fool of myself—” He lifted his head, his face still burning as he looked at him, smiling very faintly. “I’m sorry—” ㅤ

ً@goldwept9 Mar 2023

ㅤ had he perhaps said something wrong? ah. how a hand outstretched to place atop sū shè’s shoulder. jīn guāngyáo’s head tilted to the right、ever so slightly. curiosity overtaking. what was he thinking? “mǐnshàn、are you alright?” ㅤ

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