It took a long moment for the word to finally settle.
And once it did, he took in a sharp inhale, eyes widening slightly before narrowing again— Hissing out a low, displeased sound. “No.”
“ Anything but that… “
The cogs were turning, and he chewed his lip with a focused gaze. He’d have to craft a nickname from scratch, it seemed, not understanding the depths of his hatred for a false name.
“ you’ve forced my hand ; I’ll call you Yuān ! “
Well. He can’t exactly respond to the question actually. Not without giving away anything—
So, for now, he just stared, staying quiet for a second as he did. “.. Anything but that.”
His expression relaxed , seemingly less jarred at the response now. Despite himself, a smile found his lips—
“ Then what would you prefer I call you? I can’t call you Gege or Didi, we’re the same age silly! “
Lets out a low hum, eyes drifting down slowly for a moment before refocusing back up. Just a minute to take in the other’s appearance.
He seems to be fine.
“. . . . That’s not my name.”
“ Wellll… I hoped I wouldn’t have that effect on Ming-Xiong. “
He tried for light hearted banter, but clearly, it was like trying to pull teeth with the icy personality of the other.
Shi QingXuan should be used to this at this point— To expect anything else is simply unfortunate
But at least he’s staring, just waiting for what’s to come
And now that frown was quickly turning into a grimace— Not exactly in the mood for physical contact like this. Though, was he ever in the mood for it anyways?
But he nudged him away gently nonetheless, a hand swatting slightly at his arms once he was successfully freed
“I +
The displeasure is met with little care, bright eyes finding a stern pair in seconds.
“ Obviously coming to greet Ming-Xiong, it’s been far too long ,“
Unrepressed enthusiasm laced the gods words, quickly dragging the other into an embrace.
“ Stop disappearing ❗️”
There’s already a displeased frown pulling at the corners of his lips, hands tucking into his sleeves and turning to face the Wind Master
“What are you doing?”
Ah. Unamused and unimpressed in seconds.