A Family Dinner

[scaredofdogs]

WHO: Wei Wuxians, Lan Wangjis, Lan Xichen, Jin Ling, Nie Huaisang

WHAT: An Untamed/MDZS Family Dinner

WHEN: Near Christmas

WHERE: Dining area

NOTES: None

It has been quiet around the hotel other then the fact that there is snow everywhere and the staff seems to be in a festive mood. After some discussions about holidays they discover that this is a time of the year when people gather with families and celebrate. So it was only natural that this large, unique, extended family should all come together and enjoy a meal together and reflect over their time in the hotel.

So the dining area has been decorated with red and gold and green, christmas trees are brightly lit around the room. Music plays softly over the speakers and a large buffet of food is out for all to enjoy. A fire crackles in the fireplace warming the room so that they snow has been melted away and won't make people want to rush back to the warmth of their rooms.mo

Come and enjoy the festivities, share gifts with one another, tell stories and simply enjoy the company and expectations for the coming year.

Comments

[billowing]

No, it's much more peaceful at Cloud Recesses. And if Wei Ying should happen upon the both of them, they'll just be doing some drawings, and maybe he could help.

It's not a long walk up, but the whole time, he doesn't let go.

[scaredofdogs]

He chatters randomly into the elevator and on the way up to the room and even off the elevator. Since they don't see each other every day he feels inclined to fill him in on the adventures of the animals and random things he encounters. But then he finally lets himself go quiet as they reach Cloud Recesses and waits for the man to unlock and open the door.

[billowing]

They get into the Cloud Recesses, and he goes to fetch the tools that they need for their current mapping adventure.

"Ready?" he asks, items in his arms.

[scaredofdogs]

He looks around the room, still finding it interesting how the two Cloud Recesses are so similar and different at the same time. Now each room having more personalized items from the hotel.

He turns and comes back over, "I'm ready." He probably should have grabbed the old map but he can always simply replace it later.

[billowing]

They can draw a little bit more than they need.

Lan Wangji hands him a brush and some paper, but he'll be holding the rest.

[scaredofdogs]

He takes the supplies, "Should we do what we can remember at the table in here first, or should we draw it as we walk around like we did before?"

[billowing]

"What we did before worked well," he answers, as he starts to walk around. "And the hotel changes often." Which means that they'd likely need multiple maps, anyway.

[scaredofdogs]

Wei Wuxian agrees. It lets him draw it more accurately and he can map out how large each space actually is. "I often wonder how it does that. I know there is some sort of power involved and maybe it is kind of like my shapeshifting ability in a way."

[billowing]

"Maybe the building has our powers," he answers. He doesn't know how that could happen - but it could be that the queen has imbued the building with them.

[scaredofdogs]

"I suppose it is possible. I wonder if we will ever find the truth." Perhaps on one of their map making endeavors they will someday encounter something that will unleash some answers.

[billowing]

He wants to know the truth - of course he does, he's always seeking it. But at a time like this, now, he really just wants for them to be able to move forward.

"It will come out," he says, because it will if they have any hopes of leaving.

[scaredofdogs]

He has already started sketching out the map, having gotten pretty good at making these rough first drafts while walking. He takes the time to make it presentable after he has all the information jotted down.

"For now, we do what we can, right? Making note of changes and see if anything seems to reveal a pattern of some sort." Because Wei Wuxian is always seeking answers. He has created some of the greatest cultivation tools in his history, he feels sure that some day he can figure this place out too.

[billowing]

There's few things that are more satisfying in his life than to work alongside Wei Ying.

He has that look on his face when he concentrates on something, and he doesn't even see Mo Xuanyu's body.

"We can do this every night if needed."

[scaredofdogs]

He pauses and looks up at him in surprise, "Really? You'd actually be willing to walk around like this every night with me?" One of these evenings, Wei Wuxian is determined to be walking the hotel so that he can see the rooms change. He figures he can learn a lot if he sees it actually happen.

[billowing]

He did say that they could spend time together every day.

And he likes to spend time with him.

"Why would I not?"

[scaredofdogs]

He shrugs and looks down at his map again, letting that be a small distraction.

"You have your own Wei Wuxian to keep busy with. And I'm sure you spend time with your brother every day too. I don't want to distract from any of that."

[billowing]

"There are twenty-four hours in a day," he responds.

"I could spare one or two for this Wei Ying."

[scaredofdogs]

He laughs and looks up at him, "Then I will make sure to cherish my one to two hours a day. We will find much to keep us busy with." Between eating together or investigating changes to the hotel, he is sure they will find something to do.

[billowing]

Lan Wangji isn't one to waste any time, and so, he will want to make the most of his time with Wei Ying too.

He threads their fingers together. "Do you need this hand?"

[scaredofdogs]

He swings their hands, "Not at the moment I don't. I can easily remember where we go and draw it all out later." He's just as content to simply walk around the hotel and not worry about the map.

[billowing]

Then Lan Wangji won't let go of him.

He will - only a little, to place an arm around his shoulders instead.

[scaredofdogs]

He turns his face to look up at him, "You don't really care about making a new map do you?" His smile is more amused and playful now.

[billowing]

"This part is already on the map," he retorts. So they really don't have to pay attention to it.

[scaredofdogs]

"That is true. Then I will enjoy just this until we reach a new part." Usually he is the one that has to initiate a lot of the contact so it makes him happy whenever Lan Wangji makes the choice to be the one to hold him.

[billowing]

It's a special night, so Lan Wangji is feeling extra affectionate. And he doesn't want Wei Ying to feel ignored.

Besides, it's rare they get to do this anymore. And after all the fighting recently... it's nice for everyone to get along again.