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[wrotetheworld]

[Shang Qinghua hasn't been sleeping. It's very immediately obvious that he hasn't been sleeping because the bags under his eyes are deeper than usual and it's pretty obvious that his hair's been up in the same bun for a few days with bits coming out. Not the best for making a video, but it is what it is.

And this is important.]

Um, hey.

I don't suppose anyone has seen Mobei-Jun around?

[Come on, Qinghua, Mobei barely socializes. He doubts most people know his name.]

Really tall, dark hair, blue eyes, blue mark on his forehead, and an icy glare that says he knows what temperature is needed to make your blood freeze solid?

He hasn't been home in a few days.

He didn't respond when I called for him...

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[Video] un: candyman

[jiangzaid]

[ ...Oh. Xue Yang understands that rumpled experience. He hasn't forgotten how he'd responded to Song Lan's disappearance. So it's with more obvious sympathy than he'd show with just about anyone that he pipes up. ]

Not someone I ever talked to, but if he's usually reliable...he's probably not here anymore. He might be back, that happens.

[ A looooong pause. Awkward. ]

Sorry.

[wrotetheworld]

[He thinks he's seen the other guy around, but right now Shang Qinghua can't say that his head is too clear. Sleep deprivation will do that.]

My king's never not answered when I called out for him. Forty years.

[Swallows. The thought of Mobei coming back, whether it would actually happen or not, was comforting.]

Back like Xie Lian came back, with new memories you mean?

[So far that's the only experience he's had with it personally.]

[jiangzaid]

[ He actually winces at that.

Then frowns a little before shrugging. ]

I guess? Song Zichen vanished months ago but didn't come back. I've seen others vanish only to come back like that, with memories.

[wrotetheworld]

[Xue Yang, mentioning people not coming back isn't going to help him feel better! He put on a painfully obviously forced smile, nodding.]

Right. Hopefully he won't come back remembering he wanted to get rid of me or something.

[jiangzaid]

[ So sue him :| He pouts at that obviously forced smile. He was trying to be nice! ]

If that happens, remind him why he shouldn't get rid of you.

[wrotetheworld]

Starting with his promise, yep.

[The promise not to hurt him again. And freezing him solid would count.]

[jiangzaid]

[ That...has him scowl. ]

You have to believe he didn't want to go without you. If he manages to get back here, don't be an idiot and lash out at him to hurt him back. Yeah it sucks right now. [ All things he's had to tell himself. Constantly. ]

...Just...don't be an idiot.

un:happyaround

[roundandaround]

Sorry... I haven't.

[Rinku sulks. She pets Mecchan, who is rolling around a ball on the desk.]

Sometimes people just disappear. They go home, or get kidnapped again to another world. I guess it happens a lot. My first roommate, Shion-chan, was one of the first people here who disappeared.

[wrotetheworld]

[Shang Qinghua's shoulders drooped. He was afraid of that.]

If someone else took him... I hope they get frostbite.

[roundandaround]

I'm sorry...

[Mecchan looks up at the camera and makes a worried noise.]

He's probably home where he came from, but I don't know how to find out. I don't think anyone knows.

[wrotetheworld]

[Too bad Mecchan isn't over with him. Could use something soft to pet.]

Better hope we're right about time not moving along then. My king has enemies that might try stuff if there's no one there to watch his back.

[roundandaround]

That's what everybody says, anyway, that time doesn't move. And it makes sense, too! Because sometimes people you know will show up and it hasn't been any time for them!

[wrotetheworld]

Really? So far I've only seen my king, and he arrived at the same time as I did.

Guess I'll have to wait and see if anyone else is brought here.

{Video; UN: scraps}

[disgracedprince]

Qinghua? {Oh his poor friend!} I am coming to get you. You are not living alone.

{From what he knows, he is fairly certain his friend will grieve the loss of Mobei.}

[wrotetheworld]

[Opens his mouth to protest automatically because of course he doesn't need help. But also... kind of wants it. So he'll just nod his head.]

I'll... I'll wait here.

[disgracedprince]

{Too bad, he's coming. He is on his way, clutching his bamboo hat to his head.}

That's best. Gather what you want to take with you. If it's too big, we will transport it together.

[wrotetheworld]

Um... Just my desk I think? Can probably stuff everything else in my bag. It's one of those special ones.

[Right, packing and preparing stuff to deliver he can do. He's got experience in that.]

The desk is from home.

[disgracedprince]

A desk is easily moved. I can carry it. {Xie Lian hurries to the Winter realm, dressed in a furry cloak.}

I'll make up a room just for you.

[wrotetheworld]

You’re sure I won’t be in the way?

[A little too used to being the unwanted third wheel.

Is wrapped up in his own cloak when Xie Lian arrives. Well, Mobei’s. The one he arrived with.]

[Video] un: crimson rain

[heavenlyscourge]

[ Hua Cheng wouldn't have given this another glance if he didn't hear Xie Lian's voice respond to it. Then he pays attention, and inwardly sighs before getting to work. After a moment, he stands in the middle of one of the rooms of the house he and Xie Lian keep. Only then does he speak up. ]

If he comes back, I am sure he will find you.

Until then, what do you like to eat? [ What? Making his god's friends happy and welcome makes his god happy! And most people like good food. He can make said good food. ]

[wrotetheworld]

[Oh. Hasn't met the man, but it doesn't take a lot to guess who he must be given the context. And even if he's just doing it to make Xie Lian happy, Shang Qinghua's not so thin faced that he won't accept the bit of friendliness.]

He's found me before.

And, um, anything warm? I like noodles, but congee's fine too. Whatever's easiest. I don't want to be a bother.

[heavenlyscourge]

[ There is literally nothing he won't do if it will make his beloved happy. Even putting up with people he doesn't like - which, Shang Qinghua isn't on that list.

Hua Cheng hums idly, studying the man once more before making a few more changes. A fireplace, for one thing, and space for a good desk. ]

Distance is no issue.

[ He taps his lips thoughtfully before smiling with a cheerful thought. ]

Gege might like noodles for dinner. I will get started so everything will be ready by the time you two get here.

[wrotetheworld]

[Swallows and nods his head.]

My king can open portals. He could cross this whole place in a step.

[If he were there. Which he obviously isn't. And you complained so much about him leaving, Mobei!]

Thank you. I'll try to stay out of the way. You won't even notice me most of the time.

[heavenlyscourge]

[ Oh yes. Xie Lian will be fussing over Shang Qinghua.

Hua Cheng doesn't mention he can do the same thing. If Xie Lian calls for him to open a portal, he absolutely will. Until then, he'll use the time to get things ready. ]

If you believe yourself a bother to gege, you do not know him very well.

[wrotetheworld]

You can be a bother even when someone is too kind to think so.

[And really doesn't think that Xie Lian would. But has that nasty little voice saying otherwise, learned by the same sentiments being raised around him over and over.]