[Oh? Rin will actually glance up to see what form San Lang has taken today. Presumably something small?
Rinkou is still a wolverine but Rin is letting her hide in his hoodie while he carries her. The daemon seems reluctant to leave it too, but Xie Lian might notice a snout poke out near Rin's neck.]
Yeah, I should. I don't think I've been this cold in ages.
[He still sounds a little reluctant though, like he wants to keep working.]
[ nope he is a giant fucking qilin, just balancing delicately on this overhang. actually incredible.
rinkou's positioning gets a little smile, warmer than his mood really has been so far - xie lian rubs his own arm, smiling a little sheepishly. ]
I haven't, either. [ ... ] Many of us have spread out around the city in hopes of receiving the group who will return to us today as quickly as possible.
[ so. he gets that reluctance. mostly because he feels the same. ]
[ he reaches in his pocket after a moment and pulls out a small length of white cloth - it looks to be a handkerchief - and then offers it to rin. ] Here.
[He really wishes this were a disposable tissue he could just throw away, but he feels obligated to hang onto it now and wash it. So into his pocket it goes!]
Only if you take care of yourself too. If I can get a stuffy nose here, then so can you. We've got too much work ahead of us to be getting sick.
he nods to that, though - he will try - and then looks a little more grim, the good humor on his face fading just a little. ]
...Agreed. Beyond even our returning members; there is the matter of tomorrow, as well. Aside from feeling ill today, are you doing better from earlier in the week, Rin?
Of course. We'll continue with your meditation practices each day, Rin - it has been an honor to be able to work with you.
[ his expression softens a little, now, into more of a smile. ] And training and fighting is a part of that process as much as anything else. When the time comes, I will ask you and likely Miss Alisaie to help, especially.
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Rinkou is still a wolverine but Rin is letting her hide in his hoodie while he carries her. The daemon seems reluctant to leave it too, but Xie Lian might notice a snout poke out near Rin's neck.]
Yeah, I should. I don't think I've been this cold in ages.
[He still sounds a little reluctant though, like he wants to keep working.]
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rinkou's positioning gets a little smile, warmer than his mood really has been so far - xie lian rubs his own arm, smiling a little sheepishly. ]
I haven't, either. [ ... ] Many of us have spread out around the city in hopes of receiving the group who will return to us today as quickly as possible.
[ so. he gets that reluctance. mostly because he feels the same. ]
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You'll get sick if you stay out in the rain too long.
[Said as if Rin himself won't get sick doing the same thing.]
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xie lian wasn't sure whether to laugh or cry. ]
And you, Rin...?
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[He says, and then he immediately sniffs in from a runny nose.]
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...Neither have I.
[ he reaches in his pocket after a moment and pulls out a small length of white cloth - it looks to be a handkerchief - and then offers it to rin. ] Here.
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[He takes the handkerchief, and he blows loudly into it. Then he pulls it back, and he grimaces as he looks at it.]
You, uh. You might not want this back.
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You... you can keep it, Rin. [ congrats on your handkerchief. ] That's fine. Please take care of yourself, alright?
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Right, er...thanks.
[He really wishes this were a disposable tissue he could just throw away, but he feels obligated to hang onto it now and wash it. So into his pocket it goes!]
Only if you take care of yourself too. If I can get a stuffy nose here, then so can you. We've got too much work ahead of us to be getting sick.
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he nods to that, though - he will try - and then looks a little more grim, the good humor on his face fading just a little. ]
...Agreed. Beyond even our returning members; there is the matter of tomorrow, as well. Aside from feeling ill today, are you doing better from earlier in the week, Rin?
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[A sigh, a bit of guilt. That's a whole 'nother mess that got lost in the shuffle of Rin murdering someone and then watching his brother die.]
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[ there's a moment where his expression shifts. just a twitch of an eyebrow, that reflects how deeply xie lian cares about that particular issue. ]
It is as I told Miss Alisaie. I have faith that things will be alright - and if they are not, I will find a way to make them so.
[ period. no room for arguments. ]
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[Rin is in agreement, and there's also no room for arguing his involvement here.]
Not only is it partially my fault that we failed the first time, but he's my friend too. I'm not giving up on him.
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anyway xie lian meets his eyes, for a moment.... and then nods. serious, determined protagonist power. ]
Indeed. Baraqiel is very dear to me; if there is something to be done to help him, then we shall simply do it. I'll be counting on you, Rin.
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But yeah, protagonist powers activate!]
And I'm counting on you too, yeah? This isn't a fight someone can do alone, and I still need to learn to control my demon too.
[He's been practicing at meditation but he still has a long way to go.]
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[ his expression softens a little, now, into more of a smile. ] And training and fighting is a part of that process as much as anything else. When the time comes, I will ask you and likely Miss Alisaie to help, especially.