"My lord is the greatest in the city in that case," Lan Xichen says with a voice that is soft velvet, only managing to hide a playful smile with his eyelids lowered. "I am proof of how well he keeps his things."
Jin Guangyao apparently gives up on his extra height in favor of movement, which is more important in keeping up his image anyway. Still, Lan Xichen's gaze continues to drift to his side, always on his Bonded a little more than just for appearances, admiring him and his smooth slither that is becoming more natural as he gets used to it. He's so distracted that he misses the venomous gaze cast his way by the arachne he'd offended earlier by helping Percy, breathing out a little at the touch of his hand. Through the bond, there's a feeling that tugs like a magnet, a desire to get even closer despite the public area. It's not as strong or as sharp as Jin Guangyao's hatred was when it came through unintentionally, but the wave of warmth is probably unconscious on Lan Xichen's part. Who would have guessed that Jin Guangyao could cut an imposing figure? He usually acts so demure and sweet that it catches the Lan by surprise.
"Perhaps I simply forget myself when I'm not directed properly. It's not their fault. My lord, you must forgive them. Not everyone can be as noble as my master. That is simply a natural gift."
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Jin Guangyao apparently gives up on his extra height in favor of movement, which is more important in keeping up his image anyway. Still, Lan Xichen's gaze continues to drift to his side, always on his Bonded a little more than just for appearances, admiring him and his smooth slither that is becoming more natural as he gets used to it. He's so distracted that he misses the venomous gaze cast his way by the arachne he'd offended earlier by helping Percy, breathing out a little at the touch of his hand. Through the bond, there's a feeling that tugs like a magnet, a desire to get even closer despite the public area. It's not as strong or as sharp as Jin Guangyao's hatred was when it came through unintentionally, but the wave of warmth is probably unconscious on Lan Xichen's part. Who would have guessed that Jin Guangyao could cut an imposing figure? He usually acts so demure and sweet that it catches the Lan by surprise.
"Perhaps I simply forget myself when I'm not directed properly. It's not their fault. My lord, you must forgive them. Not everyone can be as noble as my master. That is simply a natural gift."