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WHO: Shen Qingqiu and OPEN.
WHERE: Castle in the woods.
WHEN: Early August.
WHAT: An idiot decides to stay in the haunted castle.
WARNINGS: None.
i. Living in the Castle
[ He isn't certain how he thought living in the castle would go. The main issue is that he is completely cut off from the network -- and consequentially, every person in Chroma. But villains are supposed to be ostracized and a giant haunted castle seems like the best place to be!
Shen Qingqiu certainly talks up his situation, but he absolutely isn't sure how it is going to go. The place is filled with traps. He's busying himself with attempting to put evil-warding talismans everywhere in order to make it relatively safe for his person.
This doesn't do jack shit. ]
a. During the day
[ If a person comes to the castle during the day, they will definitely see a sleep-deprived Shen Qingqiu wandering the hallways like a ghost. Whenever he falls asleep in the castle, he has nightmares -- horrific nightmares! Sure, a cultivator could stay away for a few days without trouble, but his sleep has already been shit and now it's gotten significantly shittier.
So, he wanders the hallways with a dazed, empty look in his eyes. From lack of sleep and that alone! It may take a few times calling out to him for the man to realize that someone's calling out at all. ]
b. During the night
[ As if nightmares weren't awful, he's also being chased around by shapeless shadows! He's summoned balls of fire (great balls of fire!) to circle around him in order to light his way at night, because the last thing he needs while being chased is to run into a wall or a literal pitfall!
Shen Qingqiu sprints down the hallways at a high sprint -- he doesn't even pant as he rushes about while forms made out of darkness and void crawl all over the walls after him.
He throws a few talismans that he's made in order to banish them, but it only does so much when the entire castle is filled with these entities. Fucking shit!! It is only as he's sprinting by does he realize that he's not alone.
Skidding to a halt, he rounds backwards to the person. ]
What are you doing here?! Don't you know it's dangerous?!
ii. Return of the Hero
[ Three days past. Shen Qingqiu realizes the error of his ways in that short time. He realizes it when his right hand starts to lose color and creep its way up his arm. His emotions become more muted -- which surprisingly helps with the constant anxiety he has been feeling -- and allows him to think a little more rationally.
This was silly. I'll head back. His words are calm. Extremely calm and empty. He leaves the castle that tormented him for three days and heads back to Chroma. ]
a. Hewwo, I made a bad decision
[ Partially black-and-white, Shen Qingqiu returns to the city. He blinks at everything in an uninterested fashion -- rather than feeling relieved to be home!! -- and heads back toward Bluo to rest.
One may notice that his clothes are torn and ruined. It's what happens when one fights shadow creatures for over three days on little sleep. He does not look the best, but he doesn't seem bothered by it. For those who know what a discolored state means, that probably isn't the best thing. ]
iii. Wildcard.
[ None of these work? Let's make something that does! ]
WHERE: Castle in the woods.
WHEN: Early August.
WHAT: An idiot decides to stay in the haunted castle.
WARNINGS: None.
i. Living in the Castle
[ He isn't certain how he thought living in the castle would go. The main issue is that he is completely cut off from the network -- and consequentially, every person in Chroma. But villains are supposed to be ostracized and a giant haunted castle seems like the best place to be!
Shen Qingqiu certainly talks up his situation, but he absolutely isn't sure how it is going to go. The place is filled with traps. He's busying himself with attempting to put evil-warding talismans everywhere in order to make it relatively safe for his person.
This doesn't do jack shit. ]
a. During the day
[ If a person comes to the castle during the day, they will definitely see a sleep-deprived Shen Qingqiu wandering the hallways like a ghost. Whenever he falls asleep in the castle, he has nightmares -- horrific nightmares! Sure, a cultivator could stay away for a few days without trouble, but his sleep has already been shit and now it's gotten significantly shittier.
So, he wanders the hallways with a dazed, empty look in his eyes. From lack of sleep and that alone! It may take a few times calling out to him for the man to realize that someone's calling out at all. ]
b. During the night
[ As if nightmares weren't awful, he's also being chased around by shapeless shadows! He's summoned balls of fire (great balls of fire!) to circle around him in order to light his way at night, because the last thing he needs while being chased is to run into a wall or a literal pitfall!
Shen Qingqiu sprints down the hallways at a high sprint -- he doesn't even pant as he rushes about while forms made out of darkness and void crawl all over the walls after him.
He throws a few talismans that he's made in order to banish them, but it only does so much when the entire castle is filled with these entities. Fucking shit!! It is only as he's sprinting by does he realize that he's not alone.
Skidding to a halt, he rounds backwards to the person. ]
What are you doing here?! Don't you know it's dangerous?!
ii. Return of the Hero
[ Three days past. Shen Qingqiu realizes the error of his ways in that short time. He realizes it when his right hand starts to lose color and creep its way up his arm. His emotions become more muted -- which surprisingly helps with the constant anxiety he has been feeling -- and allows him to think a little more rationally.
This was silly. I'll head back. His words are calm. Extremely calm and empty. He leaves the castle that tormented him for three days and heads back to Chroma. ]
a. Hewwo, I made a bad decision
[ Partially black-and-white, Shen Qingqiu returns to the city. He blinks at everything in an uninterested fashion -- rather than feeling relieved to be home!! -- and heads back toward Bluo to rest.
One may notice that his clothes are torn and ruined. It's what happens when one fights shadow creatures for over three days on little sleep. He does not look the best, but he doesn't seem bothered by it. For those who know what a discolored state means, that probably isn't the best thing. ]
iii. Wildcard.
[ None of these work? Let's make something that does! ]
iia
Senior? Senior Shen, are you alright?
[He hurried over]
no subject
[ His words sound empty and hollow. Like he is only answering out of obligation to the person rather than wanting to talk at all. ]
Lan-shaoxia. [ He breathes in and out slowly, calmly. After a labored bit of silence, he lifts his hand to point to his left. ] Don't go wandering around in the castle.
no subject
The castle? There is something wrong with the castle?
[Looking at Shen Qingqiu's clothes]
Is there anything I can do to help?
no subject
[ A calm, too calm, reply. ]
Nothing. [ He lightly shakes his head. When one says lightly, it would be better to say that a small breeze through his hair with how little his head moved. ]
It refuses to be purified.
no subject
[He's used to that with WangJi on occasion]
What about you, Senior? Do you require assistance? Are you hurt?
no subject
[ He lifts up his arms for all of two seconds to show that he is absolutely okay. Well, physically. Emotionally, he is a mess. That is, of course, because his emotions are all zapped out of him! ]
There is nothing to worry about. [ A beat. ] The forest took my color and my means to feel with it. There is nothing that anyone can do about it.
no subject
Are you going back to your house? I can walk with you.
no subject
[ He has enough color back to know not to just be rude, and really, he likes Sizhui. The kid saw him at his worse -- and continues to see him at his worse -- but is willing to worry about him. How could that not melt his heart?! ]
... how are you getting along in Chroma?
no subject
[He was more than happy to walk with him. It was least he could. He would walk along side Shen Qingqiu, matching his pace perfectly to make sure so he could make sure nothing happened]
Very well. As well as can be expected. HanGuang-Jun and Senior Wei have helped me out a lot. As have others.
[He smiled]
no subject
[ He likes everyone a lot. It's enough to bring a little bit of color back to his greyed out face. ]
You, too, are a good disciple. You do well by your sect.
[ A beat. ] But don't be afraid to ask for help, ah?
no subject
[He saw there was a bit more color to Shen Qingqiu's face. That was good]
Thank you, Senior. I try very hard to. It is one of the reasons I am allowed to lead other juniors, because Master Lan and ZeWu-Jun trust I will do the right thing.
I will remember that.
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[ What good chickens looking after their little chick! He has to nod a little as he thinks that is quite endearing of them. Surprisingly so? No, he isn't too surprised about it from Wei Wuxian but from Lan Wangji who seems as warm as a cold fish at times! ]
Good. Because you are one that is part of this town which means you are important to us.
no subject
Thank you, Senior. You are all important to me as well. We all have to work together and be friends.