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it's getting hot in here

SO (PLEASE DON'T) TAKE OFF ALL YOUR CLOTHES

Days are almost meaningless, here in Wonderland. With the eternal twilight outside the windows and many of the hotel's amenities open around the clock, it can be hard to keep track, can't it? But you must sleep, or at least return to your room, some time. It's on one of these times that you may begin to notice a faint sound coming from inside the walls. Or is it the ceiling? The floor? Something that sounds like scratching, or tapping, or the strained whir of machinery. Then it fades away. Whether it's moving on to another room or stopping entirely, it's hard to tell.

After a few nights, or days, of this happening, it suddenly stops. There's a brief period of peace, and perhaps you even get some rest. Then there's a series of thumps, sharp clicks and a loud stuttering sound that signals the hotel's air conditioning unit giving out.

At first it's not so bad. It's dark out, right, how hot can it really be outside? The air itself still seems to be circulating, albeit more slowly, but it's enough that you can breathe. But the heat seems to keep building, and building, the air hanging heavy and thick and leaving a lingering feeling that it's pressing down on you. Even sitting still no longer becomes enough to ease the suffocating heat.

The staff don't know what's happened to the air conditioner, when you ask. "Oh, that finicky thing", they say, as if it's a minor inconvenience. They assure you that the Queen's mechanics will have it fixed in no time — they always do. In the meantime, can they interest you in a refreshing iced tea? Perhaps a dip in the pool?

Is it your imagination, or do a few of the staff seem a little uncertain as they try to brush off your questions? A little less confident than they always have been before? Whatever their demeanor, it seems they still have no answers to give. The astute may notice that after a conversation with one of these staff, they can't seem to be found again.

As if that weren't enough, the scratching in the walls starts up again. With the oppressive heat, the rising tension and frayed nerves, is it any wonder that the staff might seem more apprehensive?

THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT 06/11 - 06/13

Sleeping is probably hard enough, in a hotel where the activity never seems to cease. At least it's generally quiet in the upper floors, at least Oysters can turn out the lights in their own room and find some peace.

...usually, anyway.

At first it's only the faintest sounds, something only noticeable to those who sleep lightly. The staff, if asked, don't acknowledge hearing anything and seem politely concerned about anything disturbing the rest of their guests. Oysters may be offered ear plugs, or a device to listen to music, or a trip to the spa for relaxation.

Then it grows in both volume and frequency, disturbing even the heaviest of sleepers at night. Some staff still say they haven't heard anything, other staff acknowledge the sounds but brush them off, unconcerned. Every building has its quirks, after all! There does seem to be an increase in staff milling about, however, making it difficult for those who may want to look into things without being seen.

CLICK CLICK... THUMP
06/14 - 06/21

The fourth day of the event begins with a short period of blissful silence, quickly ruined by a loud, persistent clicking sound, audible in all parts of the hotel... And then an even louder THUMP as the air conditioning unit gives out.

At first, it's not terrible — the air is still circulating, and while the heat is uncomfortable it's not unbearable. As time goes on, though, the heat builds and builds, until not even staying in place will provide any relief.

The staff profess ignorance to whatever happened to the air conditioner, if asked — some more convincingly than others. They all offer iced teas for relief, and suggest a dip in the Pool of Tears, though those who seem uncertain when answering any questions will try to leave the conversation faster, and won't be easily found again.

While the iced teas are incredibly effective at helping to beat the heat, they once again seem to offer some strange effects — enough glasses, and Oysters will be overcome either with anger and irritation, or a sense of serene calm. Any little thing could set off an Oyster who's been affected by the anger-inducing tea; an Oyster who drank the calming tea is utterly unflappable. These effects persist for just as long as it takes for the cooling effects to wear off, at which point Oysters are left with a choice — deal with the heat, or take their chances with another tea?

And to top it all off, the scratching noise in the walls has started up again. The few staff remaining at this point are as unhelpful as ever, but they don't have the same infuriating calm to their answers — but who could blame them being a little nervous?

QUEEN'S ADDRESS
06/21

And finally, the tenth day brings relief in the form of a loud shuddering sound, and then the quiet whoosh of a working air conditioner. Over the course of the day, the Hotel gets progressively cooler, until it is once again at the comfortable, cool temperature Oysters had grown used to in their first month here in the Hotel.

It also brings an address from the Queen.

"Oh, my curious Oysters, when you try to play with that which you don't understand, you break things! Not to fear, all has been set to rights now that our dear Dormouse has fixed what some careless guest disrupted. If you wanted to play games, you should have simply said! I have a dear companion for you who is so eager to join in the fun."

The Queen will not respond to any messages sent back to her.

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He smiles a little as he shifts so he can kiss Lan Wangji lightly on the lips. He wants to make lots of memories with both of them. He knows that this is his Lan Wangji. That this is the one he will spend the rest of his life with, whether on this world or their own. And the memories they will share from this moment on will be precious.

"When I was locked in the room, it was you who I was worried about. I wanted to get back to you. That won't ever change." His Lan Wangji is number one in his heart.

But the answer pleases him because it also means that his Lan Wangj would do anything for him to make him happy.

He kisses back, but he knows his Wei Ying won't be happy with just himself. In a place like this, he was trapped for hours and he knows it might happen again, and there will be a time when he needs help.

Seeing his happiness, seeing his smile. Getting over his own stubbornness. In the end, his love for him triumph.

"I was worried about you too. I felt helpless when I was trapped in there. So trust me for saying this, but I'm glad that he found you."

He rubs his own face, and runs through his fingers through his hair. Whatever it takes to make him happy again. It gets the heavyweight and burden of his own guilt, jealousy and uselessness off his chest.

With a sad look, but he knew this is the way for now. "Wei Ying, if you like him...you have my permission. Just don't forget me or yourself when you spend time."

"I'd never forget you, Lan Zhan." And still it's not like anything has been decided. He knows the other Lan Wangji cares for him but there is still his soul twin to consider. And when those two finally figure things out for themselves..this Wei Wuxian may just get set aside. He knows how much he always longs to be by Lan Wangji's side when they are apart. He knows his twin will be the same. It's possible the last time he ever gets to step foot in that other Lan Wangji's room..was the night he found him with his injured ankle.

And the reminder of their being apart makes that ache in his heart return. He realizes that more then anything, he wants to make sure this Lan Wangji know that he will always be his.

"Lan Zhan...Do you want to..." His voice trails off as he considers how to ask the man such a delicate question. But he knows the turbulent feelings in his heart because of this conversation and what Wei Wuxian wants is to prove that he is his..to claim him as such and cement that love forever.

Hearing that, he feels better. That he hasn't forgotten him. He knew he wasn't forgotten. It just that he couldn't be physically there for him.

"Wei Ying, there are many times where you left me no choice. When it comes to soulmates, sometimes you don't have a choice. Can you stop two lovers from being apart? I think it's a crime to stop it if it's inevitable. So, it's fine. As long you're okay."

Seeing that expression, he realized his own insecurity just mirrors his partner's. "So don't try to stop. Because if you do, you'll get hurt and I'll get hurt, and you'll be unhappy then I'll be unhappy as well. You don't have to tell me anything because you have my permission and you can tell him that also."

For that smile and his happiness, he surrendered and relented. At least, now Wei Wuxian is aware where he stands.

"Anyway, I do demand one thing." Or several as he thinks along the way and curls up with him. "For a start, let me spend the night in your bedroom. I wasn't able to sleep at all during my imprisonment, and this bed of yours is comfortable."

He would never kick Lan Wangji out of his room if he wants to stay. And it makes the question in his mind that much more important. He just gave him a gift and it's time to give him as well. Injured ankle or not, Wei Wuxian wants him to know that he makes him happy.

"Lan Zhan..I want you to stay tonight." He pushes himself up so he can reach down and toss that bag of mostly melted ice aside. "I want you.."
Simply put. He wants him.

"Before we get separated again, or hurt even more or..whatever the hotel decides to throw at us. I was surprised and scared that night, but I'm not anymore."

He reaches out to slowly undo Lan Wangji's sash. His eyes alternating between what his fingers are doing and the other man's face. He doesn't want another thing to happen before he gets to prove just how much he loves this man. He escaped with a hurt ankle this time. Next time they might not be so lucky. And he doesn't want to never know what it feels like when he becomes truly Lan Wangji's to have.

He's exhausted, both emotionally and physically. He felt guilty since their investigation seems like yesterday, even though it was a few days ago. The hours he was trapped there without food or water for hours, he was being tested, but he managed to escape.

So he was a bit startled when Wei Ying fought against pain, removes and undo his sash. Reaching for his hands to catch them and stopping him from undressing him. "Wei Ying, I want you too. I want you more than anyone in the entire world." Or many worlds.

"I fear that we get separated again, but we managed to find each other in the end. I'll always look for you to find you. I meant, I want to sleep here tonight and rest. We don't have to do anything. You're injured. I would sleep here and rest with you. We can do that another time until you healed and recovered, and then we can plan how we want to do it, our first time."

Because Lan Wangji vividly remembered at his first failed attempt and that resulted in an unpleasant reaction instead of pleasure as intended.

He looks down at Lan Wangji. He wants their first time to be special, but he also is afraid of what the hotel might do. He doesn't want to suddenly be whisked away because of what they did. That maybe the room was just the start of a bigger punishment. He still has the switchblade, tucked away in a safe location. What if they came looking for it? He's worried about a lot of things, and the only one who can keep his mind and his heart calm is the one below him.

"Are you sure, Lan Zhan?" He settles back down, laying on top of him. He presses his lips against Lan Wangji's in a kiss. He would be willing to forget any pain in his body just to be able to be with him.

Lan Wangji was pretty sure he did worst, breaking every rule he learns by the book and memorized by each character and lines in his heart.

He closes his eyes, half-lidded in the kiss, and holds him close. "I'm sure. I still want you. I want it every moment. But if this is our first time, I rather we have it planned and wait for your ankle to heal and recover. I can wait." For once, he felt calm with the idea of waiting for him.

After a few moments, "But I'm near my limit. What would be our first time be like? I imagine it should be in a bedroom in my Jingshi or somewhere beneath the stars. If you want to sleep with me, then let's go all the way and no holding back."

He grins, a little amused he wants to plot out their first time. "Shouldn't it be more spontaneous then planned? Mm..let's see..if you want it to be the Jingshi, then it means I get to sleep in your room next time."

He rests his chin on Lan Wangji's chest. He would go wherever Lan Wangji wanted, do it however he wanted.

"My room then because that is my home and yours as well." Truth be told, he was nervous, so he finds it helpful to talk it out to him. He strokes through Wei Ying's long hair.

"Last time, it was spontaneous. It didn't go well. This time, I'll tell you so you'll know and feel prepared with no surprises." Rubbing his back.

"Remember the naughty book with the pictures? That's how I learned. There's a book that instructs that type of love. It's different than the one Huisang showed you. During my travels, I found a book that shows how two men can make love."

"You've been reading all the naughty books, Lan Zhan? How dare you..after you shredded that poor book before."

He closes his eyes as he listens to the other man talk about the books. He's rather shocked that he would go through so much trouble.

"Why did you read them, Lan Zhan? Did you think you would eventually confess to me?"

"It's not allowed in Cloud Recess. I study those books. It was long after you were gone. I missed you so, and I realized what I had missed. In my regret, I start reading them."

Considering his answer. "Yes and No. Yes, because you're here now and I can tell you everything and how much I wanted to tell you. No, because before you're like this, I had confessed in prayer, thinking your spirit would hear. Apparently it doesn't work. Even now, you don't remember much of your first life."

"You were breaking so many rules, Lan Zhan. You're more of a rebel then I realized." Of course most of that is his fault he is sure. He doesn't think lan wangji probably ever considered breaking a rule in his life until Wei Wuxian strolled in and broke three just on his first night there. Of course with as many rules as the Lan sect has..it would be physically impossible not to break one every once in awhile. No one is that perfect.

"Rebel? Back then, I wasn't. And I'm not much of a rebel. I only fight when I know there's a bigger purpose, and you showed me that there's more to life than the 4,000 rules."

After a while, there is silence. He continued to stroke through his hair and rub his back.

"Do you ever those types of books that I read?"

"I've never read the ones involving two men." He hadn't really thought he was gay..talk about a surprising twist. He could blame Mo Xuanyu's body but he knows that isn't really the case.

"I don't know much about it..only what I've seen in the regular books. You have a lot to teach me, Hanguang-Jun."

"Wei Ying, really? If you never read it or study it, then how could you be ready? Is that the reason why you panic that day when you overcome with lust?"

And then with a sigh. "Ah, nevermind. I panicked when you kissed me in the inn that night. But it's not because we're two males. It's because I never thought you felt that way toward to me, and I thought it wasn't possible that you like me or love me. So I'm not sure how to teach or how to start. Not with your ankle."

"Its true..I didn't know because I thought all that men could do..was what we did. So when you started to..well.." Okay talking about it is a little awkward. But Lan Zhan knows what he did so he moves on. "It surprised me a lot." And they know the rest of the story.

He gingerly lifts that leg in the air behind him, looking back at it, "Do I really need my ankle to do that?" It doesn't really seem like an integral part of the process. He lowers it back down to look at Lan Wangji again. "You're not going to break me."

"I haven't explained the process of it. What I was trying to do is prepare you for penetration. It can be done when you're relaxed enough."

Having a guilty look, "No. I just thought I did. I fear losing you, and now I think you dislike it and find it unpleasant. So I won't do it unless you want me to. There's another way we can have pleasure. We can use our hands and mouths." It's a suggestion.

"Lan Zhan..I'm not afraid to try anymore. You don't have to worry so much. You're not going to lose me." He shifts up so he can kiss him lightly.

His voice is low and with a twinge of husky seductiveness to it as he speaks against Lan Wangji's lips, "You can show me what you've learned."

Closing his eyes, half-lidded. Each time they kiss, it's an assurance and comfort to him, his lips so soft, and he always feels him through his kiss. "Wei Ying, we've been through so much. I can't help but worry for you. So, I try not to." Memories of his Wei Ying and his smiles dance through his mind, his heart flutters and always get sparks from his kisses, body shivering wanting more.

He is certain for now, that he is his own. Full of hesitation, he'll go slowly. "Are you sure? If you're sure. Let's try slowly by kissing and touching. If it hurts badly, you tell me to stop."

He kisses back, lightly at first, and then passionately as he slides his arms around his waist, holding him close. "I want you very much."

"We aren't in your room though. Will that make you sad?" He doesn't intend to ask Lan Wangji to stop. He knows that he wanted their first time to be in the room like Gusu but it seems silly to move now that they are so comfortable. Lan Wangji would have to carry him if he desires to move.

He holds Lan Wangji close as he moves to roll onto his back and pull the other man on top of him instead of how they currently lay. It's more comfortable for his ankle to be against the bed versus the way it is when he is laying on the other man.

"I want you too Lan Zhan."

With a change of position, it is comfortable. He obliges, changing position. He preferred to be on top anyway. "Wei Ying, there's already a room for you and me. In my heart and yours. So, how I can be sad when you're the only occupant?"

Facing him, he pressed a kiss on his neck. "Relax." It's all on him now, so slowly he pulls at his sash and undo it, and attempts to undress him. "Take this off and I will take off mine also. It's the first step, so we can see each other."

"I tried to do that earlier and you stopped me. You're so fussy, Lan Zhan." He's pouting playfully as he starts to remove his clothing. How quickly Wei Wuxian can get the man to change his mind. It must be some strange gift he has.

He is going to need help with his pants to get them off over his injured ankle, but he things he can remove get easily tossed onto the floor.

Wei Ying can easily persuade him because he now desires him. "Fussy...? Mn. I want you to understand there's nothing to fear. Now that you know, we can learn properly without holding back."

With his help provided, the pants removed. Joining his clothes is his robes and the rest of the layers he wore. He pulls his headband to loosen up and toss it aside.

He starts first, by gently kisses him on the lips, then pressed on his neck. "Your head. Does it also still hurt...?" He whispered.

He tilts his head back so that Lan Wangji can have access to all the neck he could want. "Mm..my head is fine now. Stop worrying to much!" He knows the other man is going to continue to worry but he's fine. He had time to rest and heal as best he could. The rest of his pains are going to take time but they won't hinder him in his enjoyment of this.

SO (PLEASE DON'T) TAKE OFF ALL YOUR CLOTHES

THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT 06/11 - 06/13

CLICK CLICK... THUMP 06/14 - 06/21

QUEEN'S ADDRESS 06/21

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CLICK CLICK... THUMP
06/14 - 06/21

QUEEN'S ADDRESS
06/21