pc catchall for wei wuxian (givethemhell)

[uncurtained]

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[givethemhell]

[For once, he's not surrounded by a sea of snacks! There is already one empty booze bottle by his side, though, and he's nursing a second which he tips in her direction as she sits.]

We did. Can't say I feel particularly thrilled about it, though!

[uncurtained]

...Yeah, me either.

[Which might be why she readily accepts the alcohol. She looks around to see if there are any cups before remembering who she's talking to, and just takes a swallow straight out of the bottle before handing it back to him. Hm.]

[givethemhell]

[This is how he shares drinks with everyone else! Welcome to the club, Beck. He'll take the bottle back, take a sip, and set it down somewhere between the two of them where it can be easily reached.]

We've learned some things, though. At least there's that.

[uncurtained]

It'd be nicer if we learned how to get rid of it without hurting her.

[Which is why she's almost immediately grabbing the bottle again, putting it down in the same spot after sip.]

Were you close with either of them?

[givethemhell]

[His turn to take a giantass swig!]

—I wasn't, no. [But that'll chance soon, he's sure, as their numbers continue to wane.]

I haven't made any progress on figuring out other methods of exorcism, either.

[uncurtained]

[Softly:]

That's not your fault. You know that, right?

[givethemhell]

[There's just the tiniest thread of something strained in his expression for just the slightest heartbeat of a second - but he's waving a hand soon after.]

Hah, I know, I know. Can't expect to work out an entirely new system overnight! All I can do is keep working at it. It's unfortunate that that takes time.

[uncurtained]

[If she sees that, she doesn't comment on it. Instead:]

I'm going to take a wild guess and assume the answer is no, but if you ever need a hand...

[givethemhell]

[That gets her a tiny, quirking smile.]

If I ever need one, you'd be willing to lend it? Kind of you! I may just take you up on that.

[He says with absolutely zero intention of following through, because messing with demon shit is Bad News and he ain't in the business of putting others at risk.]

[uncurtained]

[She nods.]

Yeah. I think all of us want to do all we can to make sure this ends quickly.

[givethemhell]

Yes, I very much imagine the only one who doesn't want that is the demon itself.

[The laugh that follows is a little dry. This fuckin demon is the only thing on this entire boat that Wei Wuxian holds open hostility toward...]

[uncurtained]

Yeah. He's a real asshole... Here's hoping he bites it tomorrow.

[She reaches for the bottle again, taking a drink.]

Thanks for sharing, by the way.

[givethemhell]

Haha, wouldn't that be something? All that bluster and boasting, all to disintegrate in a flash!

[Though of course, he knows that isn't what they'll get... He'll nod at the thanks though, smiling.]

Any time. Long days like these could really use a little- [Vague gesture!!] -...something to make it feel like it was less long?

[uncurtained]

[She's about to make a joke about having known dozens of guys like that

but maybe now isn't the time.]

Yeah. But let's both make sure we aren't hungover for tomorrow.

[givethemhell]

[b e c k]

The best way to not get a hangover is to keep drinking through the night and into the morning, you know!

[It's

hard to tell that he's joking.

He is, but boy is it hard to tell.]

[uncurtained]

[After she (thinks) she's successfully deciphered that... She holds the bottle back to him, smiling slightly.]

Cheers to that, man.

[givethemhell]

[He just holds an imaginary cup in his hand and toasts in her direction.]

To a good drink and not a hangover in sight!

[Tomorrow will bring its own slew of, y'know. ...Everything. But at least they can take a bit of a breather out here and now, if nothing else.]

[uncurtained]

You know, if you wanted me to, I could bring some actual cups. Not that I really mind this...

[She’s actually surprised how much she doesn’t mind going straight from the bottle. The more you know!!]

[givethemhell]

[Cups are well and good BUT CONSIDER! DRINKING FROM THE BOTTLE!! He waves a hand dismissively, shaking his head.]

No, no - the bottle is fine. The bottle alone! It's a much better way to bond with your drinking buddies. Having to share a bottle amongst everyone really solidifies friendships, you know?

[The more people there are, the more cursed better it becomes!]

[uncurtained]

Something about sharing germs builds rapport, huh? I can see it.

[givethemhell]

Exactly that! If you can share your drinks and your colds, you're sure to be fast friends for life. I've made plenty of great friends that way!

[Sharing drinks and colds??? It's fine they're all doing their best.]

[uncurtained]

Well, I'll know who to go to the next time I have a flu, then.

[givethemhell]

Yes, yes! You can count on me! I know the perfect soup for the occasion.

[DON'T PLAN FOR FLUS LIKE IT'S A BONDING EXPERIENCE.]

[uncurtained]

[At that, she outright laughs.]

I'll have to put it in my calendar.

[givethemhell]

Make sure you don't forget! I'll clear mine entirely just for the occasion.

[Tragically untrue as his calendar is instead crammed full of Try To Catch That Demon dates.]