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camping shenanigans mingle log; open

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.

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[He listens for an answer, but it seems the King needs more.]

She keeps us locked inside a place we don't belong. Anything you could tell us would be appreciated.

[The king looks at the offering and the fact the knights brought them. He seems impressed and believes these two can be trusted.]

The Queen is not someone you want to get on the wrong side of.

[ Lan Wangji is sure there are not spying spirits around, or else they would know, wouldn't they? ]

You are the foremost expert in meeting with her in battle, your Majesty.

[ Even if they can't be trusted, what more harm could they do? ]

[The king moves down from the thrown and puts his hands behind his back as he walks around the debris that is the remnants of the castle.]

Wonderland used to be ruled by various kingdoms, peaceful and harmonious between us all. We had plans to unite all together..But the Red Queen wanted too much..became too strong. Her way of ruling was harsh and no one agreed with it. But there was nothing we could do when she attacked. I'm afraid I don't know how to defeat her if that is what you are seeking.

[ He shakes his head no. ]

Your Majesty, I am sure you would have already done so, if that were the case.

We only wish to learn as much as we can, about what sort of powers she has. What her soldiers fight like.

[The kind looks over his soldiers sadly.]

The battle was long fought..difficult..but in the end she had something that helped to wipe us all out. The end was inevitable.

[He walks back over to the throne and sits down.]

She shows no mercy. Her cruel ways have gained her much power. Her dark rule will be the death of Wonderland.

[The kind doesn't seem like he can or wants to give any more as he looks away. Wei Wuxian looks over at Lan Wangji feeling bad for the king.]

[ He understands. It's been long, and arduous. They've been here a long time, stewing in their hatred and resentment.

They are just barely there anymore, old stories, a sad king, wisps of memories.

All he can say now is: ]

Thank you, Your Majesty.

[He reaches up and rubs away some of the summons so the spirits can leave if they want to. Leaving it to be their choice should they continue to follow him. The King fades away but surprisingly the Knights continue to kneel.]

So she is not only powerful enough to rip people from their worlds, steal their abilities..but also destroy entire kingdoms. I'm certainly not feeling very safe any more.

[He wishes they had been brought here with a chance to help the White King..he seemed like a good man.]

[ He takes Wei Ying's wrist. ]

These soldiers will come, if we need them.

Not all hope is lost.

[ They just have to build an army from the ground up, and from beneath the thumb of an evil regime with too much power and land and hungry for more.

It's not something new, is it? ]

[He looks up at Lan Wangji and smiles with a small nod, then turning to look over the knights who have started to stand. It looks like he is going to be leading an army of dead again. He thought those days were done.

Looking back at Lan Wangji there is still a small int of concern in his eyes, wondering if his body can handle leading if he gets his powers back or if the resentful energy on this world would consume and destroy him like it did once before. He won't voice those concerns though.]

I should probably go wash this off before anyone who doesn't know what this is, sees it.

[Because walking into any normal camp with blood smeared all over himself would probably be cause of panic. And he certainly doesn't want the Queen's men to see he's been up to something.]

We will take a sojourn into the woods and bring back a carcass.

[ That way, they won't need to explain anything, since it'd be hard to get all the blood out. maybe just smear it a little.

They can always save their teas - it's not like they expire. They can all get golden core teas, and save them for the two Wei Ying so they can have enough energy to lead the packs. ]

People will think I'm a terrible hunter.

[He laughs a little as he thinks about it. How bad of a hunter must he be if he gets the blood of the kill all over himself? But he doesn't mind at least attempting to explain the blood away through that method.]

Why would you care what people think of you?

[ Because honestly they just need to play this game as if they're Nie Huaisang. And Lan Wangji could use a little help with that. ]

I don't really, I just don't want to draw any attention to myself either.

[He starts to head back out of the throne room, looking back and noticing that the solders are following. Looks like either way he is going to be drawing attention to himself.]

[ Lan Wangji looks back as well, if only to also illustrate that, this is going to be a little unavoidable. ]

...We'll figure something out.

[ First, hunting in the woods. He thinks a deer or something should do it. ]

[He's trying to not laugh about his little army behind them as they start chatting it up. It's going to be really hard to hunt with such an energetic bunch with them. They are the most upbeat band of people he has ever met. His wings tremble a little as he tries to hide his amusement. He should probably get rid of those too if he wants to limit attention.]

Wei Ying, why don't you sit down and talk to them?

[ He can feel that Wei Ying wants to chat with them. He's not mad about it. He can hunt and report back. ]

You mean distract them? Shouldn't I just get them to go away?

[He stops and looks back at them. He could always get them to come back if they need them. But they just seem like they want to keep following like..he doesn't really enjoy using this analogy even in his head...but like puppies.]

And how do we do that?

We ask the spirits what they want.

[He turns to the soldiers and asks if they wish to move on, but the question gets them all worked up and talking all at once again.]

Okay okay! one at a time! How did you guys ever function as a unit...

We wish to protect you during your quest. Your respect towards our King was greatly appreciated by us all.

Ahh..well..this isn't really much of a quest. More like a camping trip. But if you guys really want to come along then perhaps you will be willing to share some of your war stories with us.

[Some cheers and obvious agreement to that is the response. Wei Wuxian holds up his hand to quiet them back down.]

Okay but you guys have to be quiet while we are hunting. Maybe...stay a good distance away until we head back to camp.

[More signs of agreement. He sighs and looks back to Lan Wangji with a smile.]

Hopefully they will behave.

They seem to trust you.

[ Which doesn't surprise Lan Wangji. Wei Wuxian is a natural-born leader, charismatic, and he knows when to behave. Sometimes he just chooses to ignore it.

Which means that these soldiers, clearly starved for any company, flock to him, and take to him.

He knows that Wei Wuxian is far past those days he is affected by an adoring crowd, but he hopes it does help his ego, a little bit. ]

We will make this quick, or we won't be back before sundown.

Clearly they've been bored for awhile.

[He mostly thinks they follow him because of the spirit attraction that still lingers on his chest but it is nice to have a little troop of men willing to protect him. Not that he necessarily thinks he needs protection especially considering there are a few other people at camp that aren't likely going to let anything hurt him. But..it amuses him. Perhaps they just think he is some..forest spirit or god or something because of the wings. Whatever their reason for sticking around, he isn't complaining. They are fun.]

Let's see what we can find!

[ If Wei Ying is a forest spirit, Lan Wangji wonders what they consider him as. His most devout follower? A priest? His loyal disciple? ]

Mm.

[ As soon as the men are out of earshot, it's easier to hear creatures bustling about the forest. He keeps his ears open and then - he hears it. A deer.

He raises a knife, that he'd taken from their camping materials, balancing the blade in his hand, feeling its weight, waiting for the deer to come by... ]

[He'll have to ask the soldiers later and see what their answer to that might be. He stays as quiet as possible to let Lan Wangji do his thing. Which is not easy for him but he's doing his best. He is just praying that the soldiers behave themselves and stay behind.]

[ He takes a deep breath, and sends the knife flying, catching the deer in the neck.

The only problem is, that deers are resilient creatures, and so with a knife stuck in its neck, it's running, and it runs fast.

Lan Wangji gives it chase, not as quick as he ought to be, nor as stealthy, but he has a lot more stamina than the deer, and eventually is able to climb aboard its back and rip the knife out.

It falls in an unceremonious thud to the ground as he dismounts.

It's brutal, and he hates hunting this way. ]

[Wei Wuxian is just kind of standing there in dumbfounded shock at the scene he just saw play out. When the deer started to run he was about to take off after it when Lan Wangji did as well. And the other man seemed to be focused on what had to be done and Wei Wuxian didn't want to get in the way so he hung back, ready to help if needed.

But now he flies over and lands by the other man, shock etched on his face. Despite the brutal way that just played out he is extremely impressed. Lan Wangji has always been so refined and proper and that was..none of those things.]

......

[Is he speechless? He might be speechless...]

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