[SIDEREAL - OVERFLOW POST]

[one_note]

[you'd think one wouldn't need this with how little Lan Wangji talks but life is full of surprises]

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[begguiling]

So he might just silently tolerate it? That's the woooorst.

[one_note]

[he cannot quite tell if that is a joke at his expense or a genuine sentiment, so he hesitates and then

is silent

oh no]

[begguiling]

Nooo, a demonstration . . .

[THIS one is definitely a joke. he laughs and tugs on one of those bangs]

[one_note]

[puts gentle fingers on his hand, not exactly stopping him]

Is it the worst?

[begguiling]

Maybe that's putting it just a little strongly. But it is true that I like certainty. I'd rather know someone didn't like something than have to guess, no matter how good I am at guessing. Which is pretty good.

[he turns his hand to take Lan Wangji's, briefly, before letting it slip away again]

[one_note]

[accepts that easily, and puts a hand on his head for a moment in turn]

Names are intimacy. If he dislikes it, he will tell you.

[begguiling]

[his ears flick! it's nice]

I can deal with that. Thanks for your uniquely expert advice.

[one_note]

[one corner of his mouth curves up v e r y slightly]

You are welcome to it.