[Wow it's time for Beck to have news for him this week!! Once they're both back in the room he's just Here with a bottle, because of course he is.]
Know who it is yet? The only thing we found were a bunch of strange trails and a couple sets of footprints. We think the culprit might have dumped our victim in the spa, though.
He likes pretty much everyone left alive, so he'd known Monday that this week would suck. Still, it's not fun to hear the name of another person you're fond of. With a little huff of a sigh, he goes to open the bottle.]
--In one piece at least, I hope? We seem to be on an unfortunate streak that I hope we break.
[Honestly Beck's attempt at comfort is real as hell. He also knows she's Doing Her Best and he just smiles in turn.]
Mm, no, I understand. [Part of him also feels that way even if he simultaneously feels guilty as hell that it does!] We're really getting to an unfortunate point in our remaining number, hm?
When I heard it, it was like... I got angry, you know? The person who I heard wouldn't say something that kind to me. But he was someone I grew up with, so I kind of grew up thinking that nobody would be that kind to me. And for a pretty long time, it's been true that I've just been disappointed or hurt by people I've trusted.
[It might be a little more clear by now where she's going. Still, as she gives his hand a squeeze:]
Then I came here, and - there was you. And you said you're grateful for me, but I really feel like I should be the one who tells you that.
[It really is a difficult thing, to catch Wei Wuxian off his guard enough that he can't fully hide the emotions that filter through him. But there's a soft sort of surprise on his face, now - maybe something briefly brittle.
It's a sincerity that speaks to him, and one that hurts, just a little. All the same, he reflexively squeezes her hand back.]
--You don't deserve to have anything but kindness, Beck. [He's not doing anything special - or rather, wishes he wasn't.] ...Still - I'm glad that if no one was showing it to you where you come from, I can help change that here.
...I'm not used to people telling me things like that.
[Not in sincerity, at least, or not without some ulterior motive. From him, though, it sounds so easy and honest. Again, if she's truthful, it scares her a little.]
Haha, well! I'll have to say things like it more often to make up for lost time, then.
[And come back home with Beck just long enough to beat up everyone who's been treating her poorly!
He pauses for a second after that, though. Honestly, the thought had occurred to him back when she'd called out his name when a fuckin snake dropped on his face but--]
—Wei Ying - you can call me that instead, if you'd like.
[WAVES A HAND nonsense!! As for the question, though:]
Mm, nope! Where I come from, people typically have at least three names. [No wonder he's kin with Higekiri.] Birth name, courtesy name and title! Wei Wuxian is my courtesy name, Wei Ying is my birth name.
[Beck is the literal best and he's just laughing with a little twinkle in his gremlin eye.]
Less, actually! Depending on who uses it and in what context, it could mean that they have no respect for you at all, or that you're both very close! I'd hope it's the latter, though.
[Though he does cant his head to the side a little, curious.]
Do you prefer it? Guinevere.
[He's abso-fuckin-lutely butchering that pronunciation.]
[Only one single person in his wholeass world calls him Wei Ying and means it in the latter way... Now he can add Beck to the tiny list!]
Ah, you're really sure, then...? I'd consider it an honor, if so! [He really is genuinely touched... His smile is tendie!! His heart is soft! "I don't mind if it's just you" isn't something he hears often - ever, really - and it's nice to feel close enough to someone that you're a special consideration.]
Even if you're not a fan, I think it has a nice sound. Hah, though I'm not sure I do it justice...!
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Know who it is yet? The only thing we found were a bunch of strange trails and a couple sets of footprints. We think the culprit might have dumped our victim in the spa, though.
[HE DOESN'T KNOW THAT'S WHERE SHE WENT.]
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[She’s taking a seat on the bed, but - he might notice her hands are still damp.]
It was Taako.
[You know, from TV.]
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He likes pretty much everyone left alive, so he'd known Monday that this week would suck. Still, it's not fun to hear the name of another person you're fond of. With a little huff of a sigh, he goes to open the bottle.]
--In one piece at least, I hope? We seem to be on an unfortunate streak that I hope we break.
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[She can gather what that reaction signifies, though, and she pauses.]
I’m sorry. Were you close?
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[He loves like 90% of the survivors?? It's bad. Reasons why he's mad every time he wakes up in the morning instead of the middle of Thursday night!!
He'll hold the bottle out toward her.]
At least they didn't make a mess of his body.
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[Not that he doesn't know that, but - well.]
It sounds awful, but - I'm glad it wasn't someone you're even closer to.
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Mm, no, I understand. [Part of him also feels that way even if he simultaneously feels guilty as hell that it does!] We're really getting to an unfortunate point in our remaining number, hm?
[SURE ARE.]
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[...]
But - are you worried?
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[But he says it in a light and lilting way, dodging the heck outta answering that question properly.]
--On a whole, though, I'd say we're still doing well.
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...I'd say sorry, but I know you hate that.
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Things are what they are, you know? We're doing the best we can with what we have - but I really am glad you're alright.
[Every Friday that he wakes up in the morning, there's a little trill of fear that he'll look over and find her bed empty.]
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[He puts his hand on her shoulder, and she brings hers up to take hold of it.]
You know what?
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But he shifts his hand a little once she takes it, so he can gently clasp hers in turn.]
Hm - no, what?
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[It might seem unrelated, but she's leading up to something.]
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[He has No Idea where she's going with this but he seems content to let her lead.]
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[It might be a little more clear by now where she's going. Still, as she gives his hand a squeeze:]
Then I came here, and - there was you. And you said you're grateful for me, but I really feel like I should be the one who tells you that.
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It's a sincerity that speaks to him, and one that hurts, just a little. All the same, he reflexively squeezes her hand back.]
--You don't deserve to have anything but kindness, Beck. [He's not doing anything special - or rather, wishes he wasn't.] ...Still - I'm glad that if no one was showing it to you where you come from, I can help change that here.
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[Not in sincerity, at least, or not without some ulterior motive. From him, though, it sounds so easy and honest. Again, if she's truthful, it scares her a little.]
I think you've done more than you know.
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[And come back home with Beck just long enough to beat up everyone who's been treating her poorly!
He pauses for a second after that, though. Honestly, the thought had occurred to him back when she'd called out his name when a fuckin snake dropped on his face but--]
—Wei Ying - you can call me that instead, if you'd like.
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[All the same, her curiosity is clear when he continues on to that next part.]
Is that a nickname, or...?
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[WAVES A HAND nonsense!! As for the question, though:]
Mm, nope! Where I come from, people typically have at least three names. [No wonder he's kin with Higekiri.] Birth name, courtesy name and title! Wei Wuxian is my courtesy name, Wei Ying is my birth name.
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[She thinks for a moment or two, before:]
In that case, you can call me Guinevere.
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Less, actually! Depending on who uses it and in what context, it could mean that they have no respect for you at all, or that you're both very close! I'd hope it's the latter, though.
[Though he does cant his head to the side a little, curious.]
Do you prefer it? Guinevere.
[He's abso-fuckin-lutely butchering that pronunciation.]
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[She laughs in turn, though, before she gives a shrug.]
It's less formal, too, since it's not my last name... I'm not the biggest fan of it, but I don't mind if it's just you.
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[Only one single person in his wholeass world calls him Wei Ying and means it in the latter way... Now he can add Beck to the tiny list!]
Ah, you're really sure, then...? I'd consider it an honor, if so! [He really is genuinely touched... His smile is tendie!! His heart is soft! "I don't mind if it's just you" isn't something he hears often - ever, really - and it's nice to feel close enough to someone that you're a special consideration.]
Even if you're not a fan, I think it has a nice sound. Hah, though I'm not sure I do it justice...!
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