camping shenanigans mingle log; open

[equivocations]

WHO: the Lan-Wuxian-Jiang-Meng family + you!

WHAT: camping shenanigans mingle log! Join the family camp for food, conversation, etc

WHEN: spanning throughout the event in the forest

WHERE: the family camp + surrounding area

NOTES: none right now, will update as needed

Night hunts are practically routine where Lan Xichen's from, at least for cultivators, and exploring an unfamiliar forest with relatively unknown dangers doesn't seem any different just because it's in another world. There certainly seems to be something of a sense of ease as they travel, and then as they set up camp.

During the day, there's a flurry of activity as the camp's occupants drift in and out, setting up or taking down tents, making weapons or food, going off to collect firewood or go hunting or fishing, patrol the area or anything else that needs doing.

In the evening there's a roaring fire to ward off the chill, the scent of cooking food and the sound of conversation.

Someone - quite likely Lan Xichen himself - will invite anyone who happens nearby to come sit down, warm themselves by the fire and have something to eat.

At night, there's likely always someone up on watch who might need company, or who might come to investigate someone nearby.

Comments

[scaredofdogs]

I'll make sure I prove it to you somehow just so you feel safe. Because I want to find a way to fly together.

[Even if they have to walk he is just excited to get the chance to see more of the world.]

[billowing]

With more practice, then. Because I would like to fly with Wei Ying.

[ He reaches out, and instead of taking Wei Ying's hand, takes a bit of the end of his sleeve between two fingers, the way Wei Ying had done once.

And then checks the batch. ]

its ok, I keep forgetting what is going on in each thread XD

[scaredofdogs]

[He looks down at the fingers holding his sleeve and then back up at Lan Wangji with a amused smile. Since his hands are busy he is quite content by this kind of contact]

I still want us to be able to do all kinds of things. That won't ever change..right?

[billowing]

[ He wants to say it won't, but. ]

That will depend on what your husband and my husband want.

[ That is for later, anyway. ]

[scaredofdogs]

[He nods and pauses in his grinding. It's the first time anyone has called Lan Wangji his 'husband' since being proposed to and it makes the tip of his ears heat up.]

Ah..I hope they understand..

[He resumes grinding, a little more forceful then before as he tries to work away the embarrasment.]

[billowing]

Mm.

[ But he will also understand if they do not, as perhaps they might think of this as an extramarital affair. ]

Have you asked your Lan Wangji... how he feels... about your soul twin?

[scaredofdogs]

I talked to him about it when I first returned. He told me about how they spent time together. He looked happy when he talked about it. But he didn't really say much other then..he's not me.

[Of course they prefer each other. Same memories, same world..It's a little bit of a relief that he didn't just find solace in the arms of the other when he was missing. That might have not been the best time to discuss such things..Lan Wangji was happy he had returned and Wei Wuxian's memories had been fragmented and missing huge chunks. A new conversation will probably have to be had.]

I think he still enjoys the memories they make together but he doesn't really tell me how he feels about him.

[billowing]

[ That complicates things a bit. Because he would feel guilty, too. How could the other two understand that these two love each other when they don't?

How could the worlds design them in such a way?

Lan Wangji doesn't know how to feel. ]

No matter what happens, Wei Ying, my feelings do not change.

[scaredofdogs]

[He smiles softly, happy to hear that despite realizing himself how complicated it all is. Perhaps these feelings developed because of circumstances, the way they met at the hotel or the events that happened after. The other two haven't had a chance to mesh like they have.

He stops crushing the herbs and leans over so he can place his head lightly against Lan Wangji's shoulder.]

Mine won't ever change either, Lan Zhan.

[One can't just turn off how they feel. It might be complicated but when has his life ever been easy?]

[billowing]

[ He knows. He would not doubt Wei Ying, because he does not doubt Wei Ying as a policy. He is content with knowing, even if their soon-to-be husbands deem it as inappropriate for them to see each other.

But he takes Wei Ying's hand, gently, and runs his thumb on the underside of his palm, giving it a gentle squeeze.

He does not want to ever let go. ]

[scaredofdogs]

[He could stay like this forever, forgetting everything else as he enjoys just the most tender of contact. Not wanting that hand to leave his.

He can definitely grind herbs with one hand...

He lifts his head up and leans just a little more so he can place a ghost of a kiss on Lan Wangji's cheek. Barely contacting, like a soft brush of lips before sitting up straight again.]

[billowing]

[ Like a snowflake melting on his skin before he can touch it, the kiss still leaves an impact on his heart.

His eyes open just the slightest bit wide, but then he resumes normal, as Wei Ying continues to grind spices. ]

I should prepare the cuts.

[scaredofdogs]

I guess that means you need your hand back.

[He teases but won't make him keep it on his. How easily they fall into and out of the soft moments. Resuming their activities as if the seconds before were just a day dream. And he doesn't mind it because it's just how they have to be, particularly out here in the open. He's gotten used to taking advantage of the chances when they come. And he has a task to finish...and he is far from done.]

[billowing]

[ Yes, Lan Wangji will go and cut up the meat to put on skewers. Soon he has a veritable mountain of them, enough to be a vendor at a night market. ]

How are the spices?

[scaredofdogs]

[He sets down the bowl after pouring out the last one onto it's leaf.]

Done! finally!

[He rubs his hand, thankful that the task is finally done.]

[billowing]

[ Lan Wangji is proud of him, and takes another taste. ]

Now we merely need to rub it into the meat and cook the skewers.

[scaredofdogs]

Ahhh..so close to eating..

[He is definitely working up an appetite.]

Should I help with the rubbing?

[billowing]

Yes, it will go faster.

[ He lets Wei Ying take care of that by himself for a moment as he goes to check on the soup. ]

[scaredofdogs]

[He will set to work on that, humming softly as he does. This is the most cooking type work he has ever done in his life.]

[billowing]

[ Yes, but hopefully it's good and he wants to do it more.

Once Lan Wangji finishes up caring about the soup, which honestly, it's a very low-investment soup, he'll come build a fire to be ready for the skewers. ]

[scaredofdogs]

[He feels happy that he is doing this with Lan Wangji..cooking together to feed the whole family at the camp. It makes him feel warm and fuzzy. Even if most of the people here aren't from his world..he's like the adopted cousin.]

The meat is almost done!

[billowing]

[ He nods and finishes up with the fire. ]

Now we just have to cook.

[scaredofdogs]

I bet the smell of it cooking brings everyone running from whatever they are doing.

[Which means his quiet time with Lan Wangji will be drawing to a close.]

[billowing]

Good. They must be hungry.

[ It's alright if they have to see the rest of their family. They can have alone time tomorrow. ]

[scaredofdogs]

I'm certainly hungry! After all this work I'm ready to be the first to taste the results of our efforts.

[He does look forward to seeing what everyone thinks of the food. Even though his contribution is small, he still assisted and there is some pride in that.]