[He blushes at the flattery and feels even worse he ever thought his gege could do any wrong. He is truly perfect! No one has ever been so generous with words and compliments as his gege.. well, and maybe Sizhui.]
I do like him.. my uncle. And if we were back home, I don't know that I'd be opposed to a marriage with him.
But..
One of the other juniors from my clan has arrived. He's been my closest friend and we grew up together. His name is Lan Sizhui. I'm sure he'd love to meet you and Henry sometime. He's a lot sweeter and follows our clan's example better than I do. Everyone loves him.
[Uh.. where is he going with this? He doesn't know. He shakes his head.]
I mean, thank you gege. You're really sweet and supportive even after what I said about your profession.
[The shouting really answers things before the soft admittance. He laughs gently and rests a hand on Jingyi's arm.]
While I think you wouldn't mind marrying your uncle if you were home I think right now the one you'd actually like to marry is your friend. At least based on how I've heard you talk about both of them.
[He blinks and peeks between his hands at his friend. How had he managed to let his secret slip out to two people?
He runs his hand upward to brush through his hair nervously. However, as his hand draws away he leaves behind a thin streak of pink strands. It starts from just above his right temple.]
I don't know. I don't think his parents would approve. I've mentioned them before to you, Wei Wuxian and Hanguang Jun.
[He pauses and locks his gaze on his hair. That's a change he can see. Because it's why he colors his own hair. It's a startling feature he can remember. Reaching out, he draws the pink strands over his fingers.]
[Jingyi stares at Gaura trying to fathom how this could happen to him. He had been told this might happen but that's different from experiencing it by a lot!]
B- but I don't want to be changed like this!
[He remembers Wuxian scolding him about that earlier and his frown deepens.]
But I also don't want to be alone and not have friends.
[Turning back to him, Gaura gives him a gentle smile and takes one of his hands.]
Our friends are always changing us. The people around us always are. This one is more physical but you're not alone in this. It's more a badge of honor to show how much the people around us mean to us.
[He lets out a soft laugh.]
At least that's how I like to think about it. A gift to share with others that shows how much the ones I love mean to me.
[Well.. that was a really nice way of thinking about the kizuna effects. He mulls that over for a few moments and then slowly nods with a smile growing.]
I do like your pretty pink feathers. Do you think my hair color is pink because of you?
[He initiates the hug this time. Gaura has been so very sweet today and helpful with all of the crazy things floating around in Jingyi's head. He feels better getting more support about the unintentional violation and even that there's someone to talk to about Sizhui.]
I'm feeling better. We should go finish those cookies!
[He smiles brightly then leads the way so they can finish their day together, thrilled that his little brother is feeling better now. And certainly loving that Jingyi initiated the hug this time!]
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I do like him.. my uncle. And if we were back home, I don't know that I'd be opposed to a marriage with him.
But..
One of the other juniors from my clan has arrived. He's been my closest friend and we grew up together. His name is Lan Sizhui. I'm sure he'd love to meet you and Henry sometime. He's a lot sweeter and follows our clan's example better than I do. Everyone loves him.
[Uh.. where is he going with this? He doesn't know. He shakes his head.]
I mean, thank you gege. You're really sweet and supportive even after what I said about your profession.
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Gaura smiles.]
Everyone loves him. Including you?
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[He yelps like Gaura just pinched him.]
No! I uh.. well..
[It's forbidden to lie.]
Um.. I.. we're friends?... Yes.
[He reaches up and rubs his eyes that had suddenly started feeling a little weird. He chalks it up to how emotional this visit has been.]
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While I think you wouldn't mind marrying your uncle if you were home I think right now the one you'd actually like to marry is your friend. At least based on how I've heard you talk about both of them.
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He runs his hand upward to brush through his hair nervously. However, as his hand draws away he leaves behind a thin streak of pink strands. It starts from just above his right temple.]
I don't know. I don't think his parents would approve. I've mentioned them before to you, Wei Wuxian and Hanguang Jun.
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[He pauses and locks his gaze on his hair. That's a change he can see. Because it's why he colors his own hair. It's a startling feature he can remember. Reaching out, he draws the pink strands over his fingers.]
Pink...
[Cute.]
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[He blinks confused and then follows Gaura's hand with his eyes. The flash of color has his jaw dropping open.]
W- what is that? Where'd that come from?
[He looks at Gaura's hand, trying to see what his friend just used to stain his hair.]
How'd you do that?
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[Turning around, he tilts his head forward and runs his hands upward through his hair to show pink feathery down hiding in his hair.]
I have some too.
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B- but I don't want to be changed like this!
[He remembers Wuxian scolding him about that earlier and his frown deepens.]
But I also don't want to be alone and not have friends.
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Our friends are always changing us. The people around us always are. This one is more physical but you're not alone in this. It's more a badge of honor to show how much the people around us mean to us.
[He lets out a soft laugh.]
At least that's how I like to think about it. A gift to share with others that shows how much the ones I love mean to me.
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I do like your pretty pink feathers. Do you think my hair color is pink because of you?
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[He knows he won't mind if it is!]
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If it's because of our friendship.. then I guess it's okay. It'll go with my tassel.
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It will! It goes really well with it.
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I'm feeling better. We should go finish those cookies!
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[He smiles brightly then leads the way so they can finish their day together, thrilled that his little brother is feeling better now. And certainly loving that Jingyi initiated the hug this time!]