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[pfsb] a breathing space
Feb. 12th, 2024 06:40 pmIt is still a source of amazement to him that no time at all had passed in Cloud Recesses while they were traveling with Geralt and staying in Kaer Morhen. His brother had been quite startled at his return so soon, more so as they figured out the reason for their confusion.
Together, they had decided it would be more upsetting to A-Yuan for him to have changed his apparent path so swiftly, and thus Lan Wangji is now prepared to stay at the inn for an extended period, day and night. He cannot say that he is not glad, deep down, especially while Wei Ying is recovering - Wei Ying and Ciri both.
Things are better than he had dared hope, Lan Wangji thinks. Wei Ying is stronger, and does not tire as easily as he had before. Ciri is understandably quiet and withdrawn, but after some days of watchfulness Lan Wangji is no longer as afraid for her as he had been. He has taken to giving them space for their own company or each other's for some hours daily, to prevent the enforced idleness of healing from chafing more than necessary and to avoid any perception that he is watching closely enough to smother. It is difficult, but he thinks he has found a balance.
He himself uses that time to meditate or practice or study or any of a number of other things that will serve in preparation for what comes next. Whatever that will be.
Today, he is walking the paths along the lake shore, lost in his own thoughts.
Together, they had decided it would be more upsetting to A-Yuan for him to have changed his apparent path so swiftly, and thus Lan Wangji is now prepared to stay at the inn for an extended period, day and night. He cannot say that he is not glad, deep down, especially while Wei Ying is recovering - Wei Ying and Ciri both.
Things are better than he had dared hope, Lan Wangji thinks. Wei Ying is stronger, and does not tire as easily as he had before. Ciri is understandably quiet and withdrawn, but after some days of watchfulness Lan Wangji is no longer as afraid for her as he had been. He has taken to giving them space for their own company or each other's for some hours daily, to prevent the enforced idleness of healing from chafing more than necessary and to avoid any perception that he is watching closely enough to smother. It is difficult, but he thinks he has found a balance.
He himself uses that time to meditate or practice or study or any of a number of other things that will serve in preparation for what comes next. Whatever that will be.
Today, he is walking the paths along the lake shore, lost in his own thoughts.
