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you do not want to he seen with me. people tend to dislike me "

he nodded as he could understand that sentiment. he wasn’t used to actually being treated this kindly. but then again , the person did not knew his true nature yet. usually that would change everything. " i appreciate it. you do have a kind soul. i must warn you though +

he smiles a little wider. “just don’t stay a spectator forever. It gets… dull.”

his gaze returns to her fully now, sharp yet warm, as if testing her thoughts without pressing too hard. “then again,” he shrugs, tone turning playful, “there’s nothing wrong with observing first. even the best moves on a chessboard begin with patience.” +

“but distance has its limits,” he adds lightly. “watch long enough, and you start to wonder… whether you’re avoiding danger, or simply avoiding responsibility.” +

knowing smile tugging at his lips. “most people prefer easy answers. safer, too. like standing far away from trouble and calling it wisdom.” a brief pause. the shouting continues, but he doesn’t seem particularly concerned more amused than anything. +

“mm,” he hums, folding his hands behind his back in a relaxed, almost lazy posture. “blaming the tea would certainly be easier. but then… you’d never learn to brew it better next time.” he tilts his head slightly, glancing at her from the corner of his eye, a faint, +

he lets out a soft chuckle, the kind that barely escapes but lingers in his eyes longer than the sound itself. his gaze drifts toward the commotion in the square, yet there’s a certain distance in it as if he’s watching not just the scene, but the pattern behind it. +

he finally returned to where he had left the younger man, his patience was long gone. “i don’t know how you did it,” he said coldly, his voice edged with restrained anger, “but undo it.”

there was no way this was coincidence. whatever xue yang had done, it wasn’t something he had ever seen before as he turned on his heel and made his way back. each step was steady now, deliberate, though the irritation in his eyes only deepened the closer he got. When +

pain eased. another step. lighter. another.and it faded, like a tide receding, until only a dull echo remained. silence. he stood there, breathing hard, fury and disbelief warring in his chest. “…you’ve got to be kidding me.” +

threatening to split his head apart. “ghh…” his steps faltered. for a moment, he thought he might collapse right there, clawing at his own skin just to make it stop. yet as he turned instinctively, desperately and took a step back in the direction he had come from… the +

a sudden, crushing pain exploded behind his eyes. he staggered, a sharp breath tearing from his throat as his hand flew to his temple. the world spun. it felt as though something inside his skull was twisting, tightening like invisible fingers digging in, +

he had intended to go no, he needed to go. his son was out there somewhere, and every instinct in him urged him forward, to find him, to warn him before it was too late. but when he had only gone a few miles from where he had left xue yang, it struck. +

you learned from the best after all!

i am sorry i have been away for a while.

" that's actually kinda adorable " he poked your nose playfully and smiled fondly at you. " well since i am not allowed to leave your side. where are we heading too madam lan?"

so they won't work on me? how does that work?