[He laughs with delight. Who would have thought that his dog would be the key to seducing this one? He scratches Mojo's ears and the dog's tongue rolls out with delight.]
He adores other dogs and hasn't had a playmate for some time. It will thrill him to be able to befriend your Fairy.
[The laugh seems to alert Jin Ling to how open he's being. His expression stiffens, then goes haughty, chin lifting. It doesn't cover the red in his ears.]
Half an hour is long enough for him to question his entire appearance. He's been the same set of robes for weeks now and they look like a wrinkly mess despite his best efforts. In a fit, he pulls out the most modest of the outfits that Nie Huisang had sent him and changes into it quickly.
It takes him longer than expected and it's been almost 40 minutes when he storms out the front door with Fairy on his heels and his sword in hand.]
[Lestat has opted for a more punk style today. He still looks amazingly put together though, his hair pulled back into a ribbon. At his side is Mojo who easily comes up to his hip and maybe higher. He's an impressively huge dog who doesn't require a leash as he trots alongside his companion.
Smiling when he sees Jin Ling and Fairy, he waves before coming closer and then immediately kneeling to hold his hand out to Fairy first. He has no scent but he has a feeling she may not care.]
Hello you beautiful thing.
[Mojo immediately trots right over to Jin Ling. If Fairy is getting attention then clearly he must be properly greeted too!]
[ Jin Ling always feels gratified and vindicated when anyone recognizes how great his dog is, but he's entirely distracted from Lestat's actions by the approach of Mojo.
The big dog is even better looking in person than over the video. Jin Ling offers out his hand, fingers curled down, for a sniff. If Mojo is receptive, he enthusiastically progress to ear scratches. Jin Ling's habitually sullen and withdrawn attitude just disintegrates in the face of a friendly dog.
Fairy, on the flip-side, is initially more cautious.
She thoroughly sniff's Lestat's hand and gives him as calculating a look as a dog can manage. Finally, she comes forward to accept a pat. ]
[Lestat is patient with Fairy. He knows that some animals are bothered by his lack of a scent but he can see the intelligence in her. And sure enough she lets him pat her. He smiles warmly, so charmed by her as he does.
Mojo immediately is receptive to the attention. Less because he easily trusts and more because he is very perceptive about who he can trust. And Jin Ling?
Oh yes. This is a good one. So of course the young man may pet as long as he wants.]
Treat Fairy as well as you treat the two of us, Mojo. She's a lovely lady who deserves such.
[Mojo immediately barks in response before trotting over to nose Fairy like he's telling her in that dog way that he's got her back now too.]
[ Jin Ling gives Mojo a solid scratch behind the ears and across his back. His expression warms into a small smile at being allowed such liberties. ]
It's good to meet you, Mojo. I look forward to getting to know you better.
[ He leans back after while, not wanting to push or overstay his welcome. He stays kneeling to watch Fairy and Mojo interact. Fairy accepts the typical dog greeting and sniffing with the same initial caution that she gave to Lestat, but then she seems to realize something and becomes a lot more friendly and enthusiastic.
Jin Ling's gaze flicks from the dogs to Lestat and his expression closes back up. He stands.]
It seems Mojo is a gentleman. [ He says it to mean educated and refined, not just that Mojo is male. ] Not an ordinary dog at all. We're both grateful for the chance to meet him.
He really isn't. He and I have been through a great deal now. In my world there was a time where my soul was in the body of another but he always knew where I was. Mojo isn't fooled by smells and such.
[He reaches down to scratch the dog's ears before he looks back to Jin Ling. Almost like he's seeing him in a new light. Oh he still wants to tease him and such but now he almost wants to...
Hold him. Yes, that's the instinct.
Lestat smiles warmly at him.]
I'm glad you and Fairy can join us. Are you two ready?
[ There are two interesting points in that story and Jin Ling isn't sure which to start with first; Lestat's soul spending time in another body but making it's way back to his, or Mojo's soul-sensing abilities. He'd had his doubts about agreeing to this meet-up, but it was already looking worth the time.
Fairy happily barks out an agreement before Jin Ling has a chance to answer and prances a few feet way in emphasis. He casts her a look and sighs, shaking his head. That's even more reason. Fairy had been thrilled to make friends with Dirk and Blade, and was apparently just as excited about Mojo.
There's a place that makes crepes. Have you ever had one? They're very good for eating while one walks.
[Mojo joins Fairy so they can walk together and get to know each other, leaving vampire and cultivator to get to know each other better. That works for Lestat honestly because he's pleased to have this chance. Especially now that he finds himself looking on the young man in a new light. He's always thought him beautiful but now...]
But I was thinking perhaps a walk around the park? It's lovely in the evening. Besides, it does allow for something fun for our companions to explore together.
Count yourself lucky. It's offensive. The feng shui is so bad, I'm surprised it's not crawling with resentful corpses.
[ He gave Lestat a curious sideways look. So he'd had a place to go as soon as he arrived? Jin Ling clicked his tongue. He wished he'd had somewhere else to go.
...that wouldn't have required humbling himself to Hanguang-jun or living with him and Wei Wuxian in all their disgusting romance. ]
When would you have asked? Savory. [ Remembering his earlier speculation, he amended: ] Unless it's pork buns, then sweeter is better.
That's what I meant, there wasn't a -- [ He cut himself off and huffed. It hardly mattered. ]
The natural world has a way and an order to it, one that directs where spiritual and resentful energies flow and gather. When we humans arrange our buildings and homes in balance with that order, we too can control where that energy goes. Thus we bring good fortune into our lives.
[ His lecturing tone takes on a scornful note. ]
But if you don't care about that, arrange things however and all the resentful energies of humanity can just collect in one spot. Tch.
[ He gives Lestat a sidelong look. ] Those are the basics of Feng Shui. Was there something specific you wanted to know?
[Lestat listens, actually genuinely intrigued by the concept. To think that arranging things could change the energy of places. Perhaps that's why he likes the energy of New Orleans so much. The clutter makes it so chaotic.
But he does enjoy organization too. There's a beauty to it.]
Honestly I just like learning everything about you and the things you care about. Even just hearing this much about feng shui intrigues me just because I can tell that it matters to you.
[He looks to him.]
Is it only about arranging things? Does color play into it at all?
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This is Mojo. And I was thinking I'd treat you to some food while we walk.
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You have a dog? It's gorgeous! How is Mojo with other dogs? I can bring Fairy.
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He adores other dogs and hasn't had a playmate for some time. It will thrill him to be able to befriend your Fairy.
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I suppose I'm free to meet up. Where?
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[He does not clarify what constituents "proper food".]
We're at the public housing in the Down. When will you be here?
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[He laughs softly.]
Give us about a half an hour. That will give us time to get to the Down from where we are.
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[With that, he ends the video.
Half an hour is long enough for him to question his entire appearance. He's been the same set of robes for weeks now and they look like a wrinkly mess despite his best efforts. In a fit, he pulls out the most modest of the outfits that Nie Huisang had sent him and changes into it quickly.
It takes him longer than expected and it's been almost 40 minutes when he storms out the front door with Fairy on his heels and his sword in hand.]
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Smiling when he sees Jin Ling and Fairy, he waves before coming closer and then immediately kneeling to hold his hand out to Fairy first. He has no scent but he has a feeling she may not care.]
Hello you beautiful thing.
[Mojo immediately trots right over to Jin Ling. If Fairy is getting attention then clearly he must be properly greeted too!]
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The big dog is even better looking in person than over the video. Jin Ling offers out his hand, fingers curled down, for a sniff. If Mojo is receptive, he enthusiastically progress to ear scratches. Jin Ling's habitually sullen and withdrawn attitude just disintegrates in the face of a friendly dog.
Fairy, on the flip-side, is initially more cautious.
She thoroughly sniff's Lestat's hand and gives him as calculating a look as a dog can manage. Finally, she comes forward to accept a pat. ]
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Mojo immediately is receptive to the attention. Less because he easily trusts and more because he is very perceptive about who he can trust. And Jin Ling?
Oh yes. This is a good one. So of course the young man may pet as long as he wants.]
Treat Fairy as well as you treat the two of us, Mojo. She's a lovely lady who deserves such.
[Mojo immediately barks in response before trotting over to nose Fairy like he's telling her in that dog way that he's got her back now too.]
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It's good to meet you, Mojo. I look forward to getting to know you better.
[ He leans back after while, not wanting to push or overstay his welcome. He stays kneeling to watch Fairy and Mojo interact. Fairy accepts the typical dog greeting and sniffing with the same initial caution that she gave to Lestat, but then she seems to realize something and becomes a lot more friendly and enthusiastic.
Jin Ling's gaze flicks from the dogs to Lestat and his expression closes back up. He stands.]
It seems Mojo is a gentleman. [ He says it to mean educated and refined, not just that Mojo is male. ] Not an ordinary dog at all. We're both grateful for the chance to meet him.
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[He reaches down to scratch the dog's ears before he looks back to Jin Ling. Almost like he's seeing him in a new light. Oh he still wants to tease him and such but now he almost wants to...
Hold him. Yes, that's the instinct.
Lestat smiles warmly at him.]
I'm glad you and Fairy can join us. Are you two ready?
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Fairy happily barks out an agreement before Jin Ling has a chance to answer and prances a few feet way in emphasis. He casts her a look and sighs, shaking his head. That's even more reason. Fairy had been thrilled to make friends with Dirk and Blade, and was apparently just as excited about Mojo.
He couldn't blame her. ]
We're ready. Where are you taking us?
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[Mojo joins Fairy so they can walk together and get to know each other, leaving vampire and cultivator to get to know each other better. That works for Lestat honestly because he's pleased to have this chance. Especially now that he finds himself looking on the young man in a new light. He's always thought him beautiful but now...]
But I was thinking perhaps a walk around the park? It's lovely in the evening. Besides, it does allow for something fun for our companions to explore together.
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[ A type of bun, maybe, if it could be eaten while walking. He watches the two dogs amble on ahead of them.
He takes a moment to consider the question and nods imperiously. ]
That's acceptable. It's better than the usually scenery I've had to put up with.
[ So saying, he lets Lestat take the lead and then falls into step beside him. ]
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[And by walk he means he hunts there. Stalks criminals and memorizes their patterns and habits. All so he can come crashing down on them in...
Ah but they're not talking about that, of course.]
You know, I've not asked before. Do you prefer sweet or savory things more?
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[ He gave Lestat a curious sideways look. So he'd had a place to go as soon as he arrived? Jin Ling clicked his tongue. He wished he'd had somewhere else to go.
...that wouldn't have required humbling himself to Hanguang-jun or living with him and Wei Wuxian in all their disgusting romance. ]
When would you have asked? Savory. [ Remembering his earlier speculation, he amended: ] Unless it's pork buns, then sweeter is better.
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[Lestat actually shrugs then looks over Jin Ling with a smile on his lips.]
Tell me more about feng shui. I've heard some about it but I admit I'm not as familiar with the practices of it.
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The natural world has a way and an order to it, one that directs where spiritual and resentful energies flow and gather. When we humans arrange our buildings and homes in balance with that order, we too can control where that energy goes. Thus we bring good fortune into our lives.
[ His lecturing tone takes on a scornful note. ]
But if you don't care about that, arrange things however and all the resentful energies of humanity can just collect in one spot. Tch.
[ He gives Lestat a sidelong look. ] Those are the basics of Feng Shui. Was there something specific you wanted to know?
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But he does enjoy organization too. There's a beauty to it.]
Honestly I just like learning everything about you and the things you care about. Even just hearing this much about feng shui intrigues me just because I can tell that it matters to you.
[He looks to him.]
Is it only about arranging things? Does color play into it at all?