The outfit signals Shen Yuan's claim to him, and even if Luo Binghe is not proud of how he's conducted himself here, he could never be ashamed of that. He raises his chin, daring her to comment further.
The words he spoke to Shen Yuan come back to him unbidden—Mingyan is my closest friend, said so confidently. An easy thing to say in her absence. It strains his nerves to put it to the test. "It is good to see you. My thoughts have turned to you often, these past few months. Come, sheath your sword and let us sit in the parlor. You are in no danger here, and we have much to discuss." He gestures in the direction of one of the mansion's many lounges.
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Date: 2023-12-13 06:42 pm (UTC)The words he spoke to Shen Yuan come back to him unbidden—Mingyan is my closest friend, said so confidently. An easy thing to say in her absence. It strains his nerves to put it to the test. "It is good to see you. My thoughts have turned to you often, these past few months. Come, sheath your sword and let us sit in the parlor. You are in no danger here, and we have much to discuss." He gestures in the direction of one of the mansion's many lounges.