魏无羡 WWX. : dark! au

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[魏无羡 WWX. : dark! au @illiuspoena]

⠀
⠀ ⠀ WEI WUXIAN.

⠀ ⠀———
⠀❛ Even if I don’t use my sword,
⠀ with nothing but what you call a
⠀ ‘crooked path’, I will still r i s e
⠀ unparalleled and leave all of you
⠀ staring at me from b e h i n d. ❜
⠀

[魏无羡 WWX. : dark! au @illiuspoena]

— pinpoint the inn’s location without asking Lan Wangji.
Maybe if he takes very careful steps, his ankle will survive until there.

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He does not wholeheartedly trust those reassuring words, yet, but at the very least, he is willing to humour a peek in the dog’s direction now and indeed confirm it for himself. Only then does he gradually register the situation. The way he embraced the poor man like a lifeline,—

[‍ ‍ 含光君. @oftwinjades]

The uttering of his birth name had
not gone unnoticed. Mo Xuanyu
would not be so bold. . . But there
was certainly someone who would.

And yet, he didn’t choose to pull
the man in his arms up about it. His
beliefs were still steady, he would »

[魏无羡 WWX. : dark! au @illiuspoena]

—adds a second “ah!”, more energetic, to cover up the first, stretching his legs, his arms, improvising on the spot like none of it remotely took place and whatever might distract the other from his own embarrassing reaction.
He carefully turns in the right direction, trying to—

[ᅠᅠᅠ ⧼ ᅠᅠ𝐋𝙰𝙽 … 𝐖𝙰𝙽𝙶𝙹𝙸 ⌒ᅠ ‎꒷ @gusussect]

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[魏无羡 WWX. : dark! au @illiuspoena]

— his own newfound yet evident comfort within the other’s arms.

[魏无羡 WWX. : dark! au @illiuspoena]

With his eyes stubbornly and tightly shut, he remains unaware of Lan Wangji’s actions. Neither does he have the capacity to wonder about the propriety of his own. He holds onto the other as though his second life depended on it; not because he truly cherishes it, but because —

[‍ ‍ 含光君. @oftwinjades]

Lan Wangji hadn’t anticipated what
would happen next. . . Finding himself
somewhat startled by the way Wei
Wuxian yelled out, he isn’t even given
a moment before he’s completely
obstructed by the other man clinging
to his upper body as though his life »

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—him off, but no such thing happens. He cannot risk a single peek for the longest time.

“L- d-did we.. is it gone..?” Oh, he tries not to sound as pitiful as he feels, but to no avail.

And if he could spare a single moment of clear thinking, he would not know what to make of—

[魏无羡 WWX. : dark! au @illiuspoena]

— around the other’s neck, legs similarly secured around his waist, and refusing to be pulled away so easily.

The dog, sensing his fear, is naturally drawn to his person, which makes Wei Wuxian tremble and exclaim in fear all the more. “L-an- go!!!” He tries to tell the other.

[魏无羡 WWX. : dark! au @illiuspoena]

He continues to hum softly, visibly unconcerned as they reach said town. Having decided to go along for the time being, not even the thought of being seen in Lan Wangji’s arms is anything that can cause Wei Wuxian to feel truly self-conscious. His own reputation has been in —

[‍ ‍ 含光君. @oftwinjades]

“There is a town up ahead” Lan Wangji
promptly replied, glancing down
to the man in his arms who he
continued to carry with great ease.

Conveniently as he said that,
the distance noises of the nearby
town came became close enough
to faintly hear, chattering and »

[魏无羡 WWX. : dark! au @illiuspoena]

— but dogs is where he has to drawn the line.

“L-Lan—” Eyes widening in terror as he spots the culprit among the crowd, he doesn’t give the other the time to adjust his grip as Wei Wuxian turns and climbs all over Lan Wangji. “L-an Zhan!!” He yells, frail arms wrapping tightly—

[魏无羡 WWX. : dark! au @illiuspoena]

— months prior to his death were spent in a secluded area out of which he had made a home. Anything is good enough for him, but Lan Zhan? Lan Zhan is too dignified, and deserves better. Nothing in their vicinity will really do.

He chews on his lip, thinking.

[魏无羡 WWX. : dark! au @illiuspoena]

For the first half of their trip, Wei Wuxian was mildly entertained by Lan Zhan’s stubborn, and his strength. Even if Mo Xuanyu has a frail and small body, he is still a whole man; one that Lan Wangji carries without effort over long stretches of land until night is about —

[‍ ‍ 含光君. @oftwinjades]

Wei Wuxian finally giving in, Lan Wangji
began the journey back to Cloud
Recesses by foot. The journey would
likely take the day, but night was
nearing. . .so he would ensure he
kept his route close to a town.

While his breath was steady, he »

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— nods, then returns to humming softly, kicking his feet lightly in the air as Lan Zhan continues down the path.

“Where should we stop?” He looks around him, trying to spot a decent looking shelter. An inn hasn’t quite crossed his mind. After all, his last —

[魏无羡 WWX. : dark! au @illiuspoena]

— little in the other’s hold, head now leaning against Lan Zhan’s chest, completely unconcerned, as he softly hums to himself.

[魏无羡 WWX. : dark! au @illiuspoena]

“N-no!” He exclaims, although he isn’t quite sure why. Surely, one or the other doesn’t exactly matter. Both options are equally mortifying, and this way, he can still hide his face in absolute shame.

At least, he still recognises his same, old stubbornness, but for someone —

[‍ ‍ 含光君. @oftwinjades]

Lan Wangji had a secure hold of
the injured man in his arms and had
been ready to proceed.

There was the gentlest of creases
that had formed at his brow as his
name was called in protest. Had
this not been what he wanted?
“Would you prefer to be carried on »

[魏无羡 WWX. : dark! au @illiuspoena]

— reasons any further.

“Fine.” He sighs, deeply, dramatically. He is in no position to retaliate. His ankle hurts. This body is weak, and Lan Wangji has no intention of leaving. He might as well just enjoy the ride and make himself comfortable for the time being.

He turns a —