[ Xichen blinks, slightly, at being called out, but instead of trying to point out that it's his duty, he can again feel his chest contract, his eyes grow soft. ]
That is... fair enough, and a schedule will be a good thing, actually. Let us go through a day or two together and see how we can build one.
[ Xichen smiles, softly, at the agreement, then accepts the tea...
And, instead of trying to tell Wanyin that he need not thank him for what seems to him basic decency, he turns his brightened eyes to his husband. ]
Thank you, as well. For all I have said - I do not wish to be unhappy, nor do I think I can avoid that if my spouse is miserable. So agreeing to let us work together, to make it possible to find a path to happiness, means much to me.
[ Which is a strange confession to make, when he is so accustomed to sadness, to disappointment, to hurt in the midst of everything else. True happiness seems such a foreign concept to Jiang Cheng most days, so to seek joy...
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That is... fair enough, and a schedule will be a good thing, actually. Let us go through a day or two together and see how we can build one.
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[ And then, remembering himself, he makes sure Xichen's cup is properly filled. ]
... Thank you.
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And, instead of trying to tell Wanyin that he need not thank him for what seems to him basic decency, he turns his brightened eyes to his husband. ]
Thank you, as well. For all I have said - I do not wish to be unhappy, nor do I think I can avoid that if my spouse is miserable. So agreeing to let us work together, to make it possible to find a path to happiness, means much to me.
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[ Which is a strange confession to make, when he is so accustomed to sadness, to disappointment, to hurt in the midst of everything else. True happiness seems such a foreign concept to Jiang Cheng most days, so to seek joy...
It'll be difficult. But he's willing. ]
This is a partnership. So we can do our best.