[semi-open] Lay me down let the only sound be the overflow

[zewu_jun]

Who: Lan Xichen, cultivators, and friends!
When: Around mid-month
Where: Lakeside out beyond the Wall (near the forge)
What: swimming, sitting, sighing, and shedding
Warnings: F is for friends who do stuff together.



Everyone probably has their own reasons for being at the lake. For Lan Xichen, working in the forge tends to lead to overheating (especially when he's been fighting off certain stress levels) and the nearby water provides a good way to politely cool off. Maybe you met him on his way and decided to join in or maybe you were already there. After several days this becomes a regular pattern of work followed by an afternoon soak, so it's possibly just a nice diversion when things are a bit too much to handle.

Whether it is swimming, meditating, having a snack, or just enjoying the fresh air along the bank, there are plenty of ways to share time with friends. The only possible warning will come from Lan Xichen himself if it looks like an argument is brewing--he will intervene. He came explicitly for some quiet time, so if anyone starts a fight, they'll probably have a half-naked Lan there to break them up. Maybe that's your thing.

[ooc: This log is a free for all for swimming and lake side games. All our friends are invited to tag in and tag each other. Basically, make up whatever you would like as a starter and cut in wherever if people agree! Non-cultivator friends and 4th wallers also welcome. If you need a specific prompt added, poke me at teaandreveries.]

Comments

[zewu_jun]

It was your anvil. I should not have done something like that to something you need for your work.

[He takes this very seriously, Hiccup! A wrong has been done and he must right it now.]

The experience was valuable. I can see why such work is valued. I would like to continue using your forge as long as it is all right. I promise to be more mindful from now on and not damage your things.

[thisisamazing]

It's not- You're going to make me feel bad for picking on you. That's just what we do, alright? [He laughs, shaking his head.] It isn't like you did it on purpose.

[He splashes lightly the rippling surface of the lake with his foot.] Of course you're always welcome. Believe me, I- I know a thing or two about working off some frustration on molten metal. It helps. I wouldn't deny anybody that.

[zewu_jun]

Ah, I see. [By the look on his face, he definitely does not see.] I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you feel bad. Please, continue.

[He even says that with a small incline of his head. Not quite a full bow, but still close.]

It was not something I would normally do, but... yes. I am glad to be able to do it.