It should be made into your style. This is just depressing.
[It's not the worst but because it isn't Xichen's style? Well if he's going to live here then he should have better. Slowly, he returns his gaze back to his lover.]
Shouldn't I ask permission if I want to change anything?
[ Then again, Huaisang hadn't said he couldn't, just to treat the place with respect. Perhaps it would be alright. He stood and nodded, though his hand went to his bare neck. ]
[Rising to his feet, he offers his hand to him, the ring on his finger catching the light, and gives him a grin. One that suggests he's up to something.]
My dear lapin, no one will stop you when you are with me.
True, but I'm still Huaisang's submissive and he owns this property.
[ He looked curiously at the ring, then at the mark on Lestat's neck. He was uncertain as to what he meant, but he trusted him and so he put himself into his hands. ]
Very well. [ He slipped his hand into Lestat's, his cheeks warming as he did so. ]
[ That kiss just makes his cheeks warm even MORE! But he goes with him, smiling as he usually does in Lestat's presence. The man was bold, in many ways like Wei Wuxian, but he seemed to have a good heart. ]
[Threading their fingers together, he keeps his hold on Xichen as they walk. He could fly them there but this is actually quite nice. Just walking around as they head to the shops that he knows about.]
[ This was so bold! But he did not protest. However, he did keep his eyes low, as if he expected the guards to stop them at any moment and he wanted to appear submissive, obedient, to avoid a fuss. ]
I have my traditional robes. It would be nice to have a few more styles, but I don't know where I can find them. Huaisang seems to have adopted more modern looks.
[The guards just seemed to not even notice them. Anytime they found one, the guard would just look right through them as if they weren't there. Lestat knows he isn't as good as Armand with gifts of the mind but he does do well enough with it.
But he does stop in the middle of the damn street at that information.]
Of course. They are what I'm most comfortable in...
[ As he said it his voice seemed to linger as his eyes began to take in their surroundings. Why did he feel as though he was not being seen at all? He looked cautious at first, slightly wide-eyed, but then he looked at Lestat questioningly. ]
Is this your doing? They don't seem to see us at all!
You should really have more clothes here, mon lapin.
[And he definitely changes directions so they can go do that first. He loves the robes, don't get him wrong, but there's so much more out there that Xichen could be trying!]
Hm? Oh yes, that's me. I'm charming them to look the other way while we walk by. It's far easier than dealing with their nonsense.
[ Xichen had gone with the flow on every aspect of life in Duplicity, he thought it was his very purpose to do so. And yet he was suddenly concerned that his friend might put him in foreign clothing, perhaps like Huaisang's, and the idea made his chest tighten with concern and he couldn't even think about Lestat's interesting charming power. ]
I'm grateful, I am, but these are the robes of my clan. I don't want to replace them. I don't mind similar styles and colors, but...
[ This was the line in the sand for him? He frowned slightly at himself and shook his head. He breathed in to suppress his own feelings and accept what was happening. If this place wanted him to let go then he had to let go. ]
No, I'm being foolish, I'm sorry. Very well, show me whatever you wish.
At the very least you could use more. Something to wear each day of the month for sure.
[Someone is definitely a fashionista. And that someone is definitely Lestat.]
I'll allow them to be robes if you will at least try on some other things to see if you like them. We don't have to get them but I want to see how they look on you.
[Of course any chance to undress Xichen is one he'll take. That's hardly a surprise there.]
[ That seemed... extravagant but he would not protest. He already felt ashamed for his outburst before, not that it was much of one but Xichen considered it to be one.
He was quiet for a moment when it suddenly occurred to him-- ]
It is one of my gifts. Honestly there are others better at it than myself but I can at least use it well enough to allow us to move together in safety.
[Lestat gives him a smile and then a kiss on the cheek.]
[ He was so curious about the man who seemed to barely tell him anything about himself. His cheeks blossomed faintly pink after the kiss, and he leaned over to gently return it. ]
Besides the gift of charm, which seems to work on me as well.
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[It's not the worst but because it isn't Xichen's style? Well if he's going to live here then he should have better. Slowly, he returns his gaze back to his lover.]
If you're done meditating, we're going shopping.
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[ Then again, Huaisang hadn't said he couldn't, just to treat the place with respect. Perhaps it would be alright. He stood and nodded, though his hand went to his bare neck. ]
I may be stopped...
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[Rising to his feet, he offers his hand to him, the ring on his finger catching the light, and gives him a grin. One that suggests he's up to something.]
My dear lapin, no one will stop you when you are with me.
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[ He looked curiously at the ring, then at the mark on Lestat's neck. He was uncertain as to what he meant, but he trusted him and so he put himself into his hands. ]
Very well. [ He slipped his hand into Lestat's, his cheeks warming as he did so. ]
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[Smiling at that blush, he kisses his hand then keeps holding it as he guides him to the door.]
I assure you we'll be fine.
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I trust you.
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By the way, how much clothing do you have?
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I have my traditional robes. It would be nice to have a few more styles, but I don't know where I can find them. Huaisang seems to have adopted more modern looks.
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But he does stop in the middle of the damn street at that information.]
You only have your robes?
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[ As he said it his voice seemed to linger as his eyes began to take in their surroundings. Why did he feel as though he was not being seen at all? He looked cautious at first, slightly wide-eyed, but then he looked at Lestat questioningly. ]
Is this your doing? They don't seem to see us at all!
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[And he definitely changes directions so they can go do that first. He loves the robes, don't get him wrong, but there's so much more out there that Xichen could be trying!]
Hm? Oh yes, that's me. I'm charming them to look the other way while we walk by. It's far easier than dealing with their nonsense.
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[ Xichen had gone with the flow on every aspect of life in Duplicity, he thought it was his very purpose to do so. And yet he was suddenly concerned that his friend might put him in foreign clothing, perhaps like Huaisang's, and the idea made his chest tighten with concern and he couldn't even think about Lestat's interesting charming power. ]
I'm grateful, I am, but these are the robes of my clan. I don't want to replace them. I don't mind similar styles and colors, but...
[ This was the line in the sand for him? He frowned slightly at himself and shook his head. He breathed in to suppress his own feelings and accept what was happening. If this place wanted him to let go then he had to let go. ]
No, I'm being foolish, I'm sorry. Very well, show me whatever you wish.
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[Someone is definitely a fashionista. And that someone is definitely Lestat.]
I'll allow them to be robes if you will at least try on some other things to see if you like them. We don't have to get them but I want to see how they look on you.
[Of course any chance to undress Xichen is one he'll take. That's hardly a surprise there.]
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He was quiet for a moment when it suddenly occurred to him-- ]
You charmed them? How?
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[Lestat gives him a smile and then a kiss on the cheek.]
Because I would do all I can to see you safe.
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[ He was so curious about the man who seemed to barely tell him anything about himself. His cheeks blossomed faintly pink after the kiss, and he leaned over to gently return it. ]
Besides the gift of charm, which seems to work on me as well.
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[He'll have to show him some more now. Of that he's certain.]
ok to handwave the rest? <3