Voice - un: nie.huaisang

[porndealer]

Hello hello!

[Chirped quite cheerfully for someone who's probably still melting, because it's hot. Why is it still so hot?]

I've got something I need help with and perhaps there's someone here who'd be willing to help? You see I've been tracking a few different beautiful birds out in the woods for a while now and I was hoping to catch one, but I've nothing to keep it in.

[But why not let the beautiful birds stay out in the woods you may ask? Look he just wants a pretty bird as a pet.]

If there's anyone with the skills or means to build a cage I'd be very thankful.

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[lookslikeacinnamonroll]

I do go for walks sometimes. I guess that can be relaxing, if the place where you're walking is nice and quiet.

[ The only things he's ever read for his own interest were his Jiejie's medical journals, and he hasn't had access to any of those in a very long time. ]

[porndealer]

Mhm, the woods near the cabins have been mostly nice for walking in. Wen-xiong if you ever want to join me for bird watching I don't mind company.

You're very good at being quiet so you'd be perfect for it.

[This is 100% an actual compliment even if it could be viewed as an insult.]

[lookslikeacinnamonroll]

[ The sound of surprise in Wen Ning's voice is audible. He stammers for a moment, completely baffled that someone like Sect Leader Nie would want to spend time with him, not for any other purpose than just relaxing and doing something enjoyable.

But then... he isn't exactly Sect Leader Nie, is he? Or at least, he thinks he isn't. Which is a strange wrinkle in this whole place that Wen Ning hasn't figured out yet. ]

O-oh! I--! Yes. I would like that very much, Nie-gongzi. Thank you!

[porndealer]

[Huaisang is definitely regretting not paying attention to Ning earlier now, he's actually quite adorable all flustered and shocked like this.]

Of course of course, you're welcome.

[He knows, he's so gracious, so kind. Thank you, Wen Ning.]

It'll be nice to have someone to share the sights and sounds of the beautiful birds with. Oh, maybe you could help me name the pretty little bird I want. After all you're helping me catch it, I think it's only fair you help pick a name as well.

If you want to that is.

[lookslikeacinnamonroll]

A-ah... I don't know. Naming something is a lot of responsibility. I've never named anything before. What if Nie-gongzi doesn't like it?

[ This is feeling like a lot of pressure all of a sudden! ]

[porndealer]

[Everything is happening so fast! First they're friends and now Huaisang expects help with naming stuff! What next?!]

Hahaha- Wen-xiong, it's no worry no worry I assure you.

If I don't like it I won't use it of course, but I'd he interested in any ideas you might have?

[lookslikeacinnamonroll]

[ Huaisang sounds quite certain that it would be no big deal, but Wen Ning isn't so sure. ]

Ah... It's a songbird, right? So how about Ming? A... A-Ming. That's a nice name, isn't it?

[porndealer]

[It is no big deal. It's naming a bird, not a person. They can easily be renamed and it's not as serious. The name Ning does offer up isn't bad at all in fact! It's simple and cute and makes sense for the bird he wanted to cage.]

A-Ming, for a bird with so many bright colors that would be very fitting. Hm, I can't think of anything this moment... A-Ming is on the top of the list!

[lookslikeacinnamonroll]

R-really?

[ Top of the list!? He was not expecting this high level of praise. He... doesn't know how to respond to this. ]

[porndealer]

Mhm! Really!

[Ning please love yourself and think more highly of your opinions. We beg.]

I've still got time to think of more names, but that one will not be knocked down easily.

[lookslikeacinnamonroll]

[ He can't hide the smile that comes to his face at that confirmation, and is unspeakably glad this isn't video for that reason. ]

Ah... Thank you, Nie-zhongzhu. I-I mean, Nie-gongzi.

[ For some reason that Wen Ning doesn't quite understand, he doesn't seem to like being referred to as Sect Leader. But if they're going to embark on this project of friendship together, then he ought to respect Nie Huaisang's wishes. ]

[porndealer]

[Look, Wen Ning you better smile around Huaisang later at some point! Don't be shy now.

As for the whole zongzhu/gongzi thing... Huaisang feels a tightness in his chest at it, but appreciates all the same that Ning corrects himself. After talking with Jingyi before and thinking of the few who call him zongzhu here. He knows what that tells him. He knows what that means.

But how? Why? His brother was perfectly alive back home when he'd been brought here.]

Wen-xiong why not just call me friend. I think that would be easier, right?

[Easier all around. They're not home right now anyway. Who cares if he's the brother of a sect leader or even a sect leader himself at some point?! Everyone is trapped here in the same miserable position in this place.]

[lookslikeacinnamonroll]

A-Ah. Yes. Alright.

[ He never really had many friends in his life. He had Wei Wuxian, but he was gone for so long... He had his sister, but can a sister really count as a friend?

He thinks... It might be nice to start having other friends. ]

Thank you, friend Huaisang.

[porndealer]

[There we go! It's a little ironic that Wuxian seemed to be either man's first real friend. Now they could in turn be pals.]

Be ready, Wen-xiong. Next time I go for a walk I'll see if you wish to come along.

Maybe tomorrow, but for now I have to go see about getting a birdcage from someone.

[lookslikeacinnamonroll]

O-Oh. Alright. Next time, then.

Good luck with your birdcage.