It's not quite as intimidating coming from Jin Ling, not yet, but Huaisang can see the potential there, can see how he'll soon have the same sort of presence that Jiang Cheng can manage, he just needs a touch more confidence in himself. At least, that's Huaisang's assessment, he covers up his insecurities with prickliness (much like his uncle), but currently he's a little too obvious about it, as soon as he learns to hide them better, or put them aside, he'll be a formidable sect leader.
The obvious attention, however, is a positive in Huaisang's opinion - as much as he would have a somewhat less direct approach himself, usually not seeming to pay as much attention as he is, the how is less important than the action itself - it's clear he's giving all of Huaisang's words due consideration, and that level of thought is only going to help him in more serious situations.
Zizhen's eyes widen at the question, wondering if he's going to offend the other sect leader - though Huaisang's expression is mild. He can't help, however, the tiniest flush of pink in his cheeks.
"I don't think we're there yet," he says smoothly "but I would certainly like that to be our future."
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Wei Wuxian thanks Jingyi when he brings the broth, telling him to get some rest and wishing him a good night before he leaves. He sets the broth on the table and comes to wrap his arms around his husband's shoulders.
"Hmm, should he eat, do you think? Or let him sleep?" He's also not sure whether to leave him where he is so he can rest, or to take him back to the Jingshi - he's leaning towards the latter, but mostly because he doesn't think Lan Zhan is going to leave the boy's side tonight.
Yuan is dozing softly, only really half asleep but not paying too much attention to what's going on.
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It's not quite as intimidating coming from Jin Ling, not yet, but Huaisang can see the potential there, can see how he'll soon have the same sort of presence that Jiang Cheng can manage, he just needs a touch more confidence in himself. At least, that's Huaisang's assessment, he covers up his insecurities with prickliness (much like his uncle), but currently he's a little too obvious about it, as soon as he learns to hide them better, or put them aside, he'll be a formidable sect leader.
The obvious attention, however, is a positive in Huaisang's opinion - as much as he would have a somewhat less direct approach himself, usually not seeming to pay as much attention as he is, the how is less important than the action itself - it's clear he's giving all of Huaisang's words due consideration, and that level of thought is only going to help him in more serious situations.
Zizhen's eyes widen at the question, wondering if he's going to offend the other sect leader - though Huaisang's expression is mild. He can't help, however, the tiniest flush of pink in his cheeks.
"I don't think we're there yet," he says smoothly "but I would certainly like that to be our future."
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Wei Wuxian thanks Jingyi when he brings the broth, telling him to get some rest and wishing him a good night before he leaves. He sets the broth on the table and comes to wrap his arms around his husband's shoulders.
"Hmm, should he eat, do you think? Or let him sleep?" He's also not sure whether to leave him where he is so he can rest, or to take him back to the Jingshi - he's leaning towards the latter, but mostly because he doesn't think Lan Zhan is going to leave the boy's side tonight.
Yuan is dozing softly, only really half asleep but not paying too much attention to what's going on.