( though he isn't at all sure what manner of danger. )
I'd like to think that since I've not spoken or acted against her, she might recognize my intent to learn. To understand.
( this is why xingchen has not yet burned such bridges. perhaps jiang wanyin is accustomed to war, in which sides are chosen and fought from star to finish, but xingchen is not. he's accustomed to survival and that which must be done to ensure it. this includes taking care not to burn the path to critical resources simply because you disagree with it. one day, this war will commence properly, and it's increasingly clear to xingchen that he will take part in it - but that time isn't now. )
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( though he isn't at all sure what manner of danger. )
I'd like to think that since I've not spoken or acted against her, she might recognize my intent to learn. To understand.
( this is why xingchen has not yet burned such bridges. perhaps jiang wanyin is accustomed to war, in which sides are chosen and fought from star to finish, but xingchen is not. he's accustomed to survival and that which must be done to ensure it. this includes taking care not to burn the path to critical resources simply because you disagree with it. one day, this war will commence properly, and it's increasingly clear to xingchen that he will take part in it - but that time isn't now. )