[Seonho would absolutely understand, Song Lan?? be a bro and just tell him your murdering plans??
Otherwise, Song Lan's request hits him right where it hurts -- he knows that kind of desperation, he's intimately familiar with it. When you have no one else to turn to, and yet you yourself cannot know for sure if they will help... He can do his part here, at least, and relieve Song Lan of one burden. He inhales, and lets it out in form of a sigh.]
...I understand. [BUT HE WON'T LIKE IT!!!] I shall stay by Xingchen's side until you come back, which I will choose to believe will happen.
[if Song Lan will ask him this favor as a friend, then Seonho can do the same.]
Please take care of yourself, Song Lan. I will pray that your matters are settled to your satisfaction.
[And several hours later, by the end of the day when the deed is done and night has fallen, he gets a message from him again]
Seonho, are you there? I finished my business. I'll be staying at the clinic overnight. I got injured, but I'm all right. I should return back to the house shortly tomorrow, so you can tell Xingchen that.
I appreciated what you did. That meeting with the old acquaintance did not go well. [that's an understatement of the year but]
[is that all Seonho's going to say... does he sound equal parts relieved and also.... unhappy? yes, yes he does.]
I will inform Xingchen. [that his boyfriend probably did something stupid, but it's okay] May I ask whether or not I should expect a visit from your... acquaintance?
[is xue yang in the bed next to song lan's in the clinic]
[seanho, you're a lifesaver what a bro... ... ...oh god tHANKFULLY No...Xue Yang should wake up on the town square bench like a murderhobo he is
Upon hearing his question, sternly]
You stay away from Xue Yang if you're not well-versed in combat. That man is a criminal from our world. Today, I hunt him down to avenge for the death of my master and the disciples of the Baixue temple.
And you keep Xingchen away from him. As soon as I get up, I'll be with Xingchen shortly to keep him safe.
[as soon he can get up and the painmeds do the work while he has his stitches]
[okay but SONG LAN, WHY DIDN'T YOU LEAD WITH THIS??
Seonho had been kind of expecting the worst, but he didn't expect THAT... Is it a good thing this is over the phone so Song Lan can't see Seonho's startled expression? It probably comes through in his voice well enough,]
...I understand. [in that Seonho will stay away -- how can he even begin to understand Song Lan's rage?
Perhaps he can, to some degree. Rage is all Seonho's ever known, but the person who hurt the people he loves most in this life has only ever been himself.]
May your sword be swift, and your judgement resolute. I will stay by Xingchen's side in the meantime.
[he knows death isn't permanent here, but there's no stopping one's anger.]
[With a deep sigh, releasing the heaviness of his heart, he knew he is placing Xingchen under stress. It was selfish of him to ask him of this, it really was...
But he can't let the death of his Master and disciples slide while Xue Yang lives and breathes, calling the massacre and their torture "fun"]
...You have my thanks, Seanho. I know I'm asking a lot. I'll make it up to you somehow.
[His communication gave a soft click to disconnect. Space, he needs it right now...and time]
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Then tell him I'll come back to him. If he goes searching for me, I'll come to him myself. Just keep him company until I do.
You're the only person I could only ask for this.
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Otherwise, Song Lan's request hits him right where it hurts -- he knows that kind of desperation, he's intimately familiar with it. When you have no one else to turn to, and yet you yourself cannot know for sure if they will help... He can do his part here, at least, and relieve Song Lan of one burden. He inhales, and lets it out in form of a sigh.]
...I understand. [BUT HE WON'T LIKE IT!!!] I shall stay by Xingchen's side until you come back, which I will choose to believe will happen.
[if Song Lan will ask him this favor as a friend, then Seonho can do the same.]
Please take care of yourself, Song Lan. I will pray that your matters are settled to your satisfaction.
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Seonho, are you there? I finished my business. I'll be staying at the clinic overnight. I got injured, but I'm all right. I should return back to the house shortly tomorrow, so you can tell Xingchen that.
I appreciated what you did. That meeting with the old acquaintance did not go well. [that's an understatement of the year but]
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I see.
[is that all Seonho's going to say... does he sound equal parts relieved and also.... unhappy? yes, yes he does.]
I will inform Xingchen. [that his boyfriend probably did something stupid, but it's okay] May I ask whether or not I should expect a visit from your... acquaintance?
[is xue yang in the bed next to song lan's in the clinic]
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Upon hearing his question, sternly]
You stay away from Xue Yang if you're not well-versed in combat. That man is a criminal from our world. Today, I hunt him down to avenge for the death of my master and the disciples of the Baixue temple.
And you keep Xingchen away from him. As soon as I get up, I'll be with Xingchen shortly to keep him safe.
[as soon he can get up and the painmeds do the work while he has his stitches]
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Seonho had been kind of expecting the worst, but he didn't expect THAT... Is it a good thing this is over the phone so Song Lan can't see Seonho's startled expression? It probably comes through in his voice well enough,]
...I understand. [in that Seonho will stay away -- how can he even begin to understand Song Lan's rage?
Perhaps he can, to some degree. Rage is all Seonho's ever known, but the person who hurt the people he loves most in this life has only ever been himself.]
May your sword be swift, and your judgement resolute. I will stay by Xingchen's side in the meantime.
[he knows death isn't permanent here, but there's no stopping one's anger.]
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But he can't let the death of his Master and disciples slide while Xue Yang lives and breathes, calling the massacre and their torture "fun"]
...You have my thanks, Seanho. I know I'm asking a lot. I'll make it up to you somehow.
[His communication gave a soft click to disconnect. Space, he needs it right now...and time]