houseofsushi | lan sizhui ♪ the untamed (open post)

Don't act pathetic.

[ Regret. There it is.

So much for trying to... Well. Trying. To do something there. Some kind of offered olive branch. He kinda burnt that olive branch, huh? ]

You're too old for whimpering.

[oh. well, now he's just confused. he thought he was being polite, apologizing and offering to help, but maybe he's only made things worse by ‘whimpering’ as it were. that, and perhaps his words have been seen as pushback? which he doesn't want; he would hate for jiang cheng to think he was disrespecting him.]

I'm [how many times can he apologize in one conversation?] I wasn't meaning to sound like I was whimpering.

[is that still arguing? oh god, somebody help this poor boy.]

Then don't.

Show a spine. You HAVE a spine, don't you?

[ Gosh, what did they teach this kid in Cloud Recesses? ~~Good manners and actual social skills, maybe, but who needs these.~~ ]

Don't apologize for every small thing. People will think you can be walked all over.

Okay. [because what else does he say to that???]

I... yes? Yes, I have a spine.

~~In my back~~. [backspaced.] I can be kind and caring and still prove that I'm not to be taken lightly, can't I?

No!

That's not how having a spine works!

[ Did they not teach these kids anything useful in the Gusu Lan? This wouldn't happen to his Yunmeng Jiang disciples, just saying... ]

I mean. Yes. You should be kind and caring to those who deserve your care. You should honor and love your family. But you still have to stand up for yourself.

[why are you so grumpy, uncle???]

But why not? [the worst part about this: sizhui taking everything jiang cheng says to heart.]

I see. I'm kind and caring and definitely honor and love my family, though if I were to stand up to you, would it not be disrespectful?

[ Hmm. Now that's a good point. He hadn't considered that. ]

That's different. I'm teaching you a lesson here.

And if you are TOO disrespectful I'll break your legs.

[see? he learned other things between studying, too.]

Right, of course. I'll remember the difference for next time.

Although, I must ask: if you break my legs, how will I fight properly? That, and I don't think Hanguang-jun would appreciate it very much.

How you fight then is for you to figure out! Consider that part of the training exercise!

[ He's taking it all back. Jin Ling is favorite nephew again. Lan Sizhui asks too many questions. ]

And Hanguang-jun knows how I train juniors. [ Mostly, he knows there is no actual breaking of anything BUT. ]

I... suppose it would make sense at that point. Okay, I'll train with my sword while sitting down and see what happens.

[how does one learn if they don't ask questions!?]

Oh. Then I suppose if my legs get broken, he'll understand.

Of course he will understand! Don't be ridiculous.

[ No, no, Hanguang-jun would not understand and break more than Jiang Cheng's legs in retaliation. But as long as the kid doesn't tattle there is no need to worry. ]

Yes, train with your sword while sitting, or just train to RUN when someone is trying to break your bones!

[ It's okay, Lan Sizhui. You got your Uncle Jiang to teach you common sense now. ]

I'm not being ridiculous, it's being realistic. You said he knows how you train juniors, so I would assume that means he knows you break their legs.

[and since he understands, that means sizhui won't have to tell him about it, right? right???]

But if my legs are already broken, how would that work? Are you saying you'd give me that chance? [because he'll take it. sizhui will take it and run like hell, thank you very much.

especially if breaking someone's legs is a way of teaching them common sense. what the actual fuck, uncle?]

Yes, he knows my training methods. And my style of leadership.

You're supposed to use your head. You run when someone is attacking you. You run BEFORE you become incapable of running. I'm teaching you, not torturing you. Don't be stupid.

Such unwavering ferocity, Jiang-zongzhu! No wonder Jin Ling is so strong-willed.

I know when to run and when not to run. Were it you attacking me, I'm uncertain I would run because... it's you? But if broken legs are a threat, then no, I wouldn't sit idly by and let you do such a thing.

Good. You are of course supposed to stay and listen to your teacher and show proper respect, but there are many kinds of lessons to be learnt. Sometimes the lesson is to make the smart choice, not the respectful one. Learn from Jin Ling. He treats me with respect but he isn't blindly obedient. I wish he were a little bit MORE obedient instead of running into danger all the time and forcing me to chase after

No

Don't take Jin Ling for an example

I'm picking up what you're putting down. [thanks, jingyi.] Which is to say I understand, I should extricate myself from the situation rather than just letting it happen.

[sizhui stops between messages, mostly because he reads ‘learn from jin ling,’ and has to muffle a laugh in his sleeve. he somehow knew jiang cheng was going to backpedal from that, but just for fun, what happens if he plays along?]

I don't know, he seems a good example, the danger aside. [the mouthiness, his hair-trigger temper, and extraordinary pride.]

Yes, yes, exactly! Don't just let it happen. You Lan are too quiet and passive. It's annoying.

[ Except Lan Wangji is anything but passive but he is extra annoying which makes up for that, right? Right!

And what is that about the brat arguing with him about the other brat?! ]

Jin Ling isn't a good example! I just told you he isn't!

Would you rather we be loud and boastful? Jingyi doesn't seem to have a problem with that. [like, he loves you, chicken boy, but you're the most un-lan to ever lan.

whereas hanguang-jun is the direct opposite (with maybe a few exceptions).]

You also just told me that sometimes, I shouldn't be so respectful. [do you see where he's coming from? be nice to his ~~boy~~friend.]

You should be respectful. Just not subservient. That suits no man. I did tell you to stand up for yourself. That, at least, Jin Ling does well.

[ Do as he says, not as he does! Except he keeps telling you different things but.... ]

I don't want you to be boastful. Just confident. But Lan could stand to be louder. Maybe not as loud as your friend. Are you sure he is a Lan?

I'm not, I've stood up for myself before, but perhaps he can help me do better? Everyone can always stand to learn something, after all. [but he is respectful, g o s h!!

as back and forth as it is, at least sizhui's understanding most of it? ‘most’ being the keyword.]

I'm self-assured without being loud. [in more ways than one—] Yes, he is, he's just, ah... far spunkier than some of us.

He isn't "spunky" he talks without ever thinking before he speaks! Not even Jin Ling talks as much as that friend of yours.

Maybe learn a little from both of them. But not too much. If you lose all your good manners Lan Wangji will never let me hear the end of it. [ Maybe not with words but he knows the looks would be withering. ]

Oh, but imagine having them together when there's no one else around! They're both going nonstop, it's... really quite astounding.

I'll do that, though. The good things I can learn from both of them put together should be enough without my manners taking too much of a hit. [and thankfully, sizhui knows what's proper and what is not.]

The word you are looking for isn't "astounding" it is "horrifying" or maybe "headache-inducing."

The latter isn't incorrect, but “horrifying” seems a bit much. It's not too bad if you can disregard it.

[or you're like sizhui and have the patience of a saint.]

[ Does he look like a patient man? ]

Alright. Your friends aren't horrifying. Just extremely obnoxious. Now I understand why the Lan developed that silencing spell.

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