[normally, when lan sizhui goes to the garden carriage, it's to meditate because his thoughts are uneasy. that's what he believes is on his agenda today, what with all the goings-on aboard the train and the lingering fallout of their last ‘mission.’ and yes, mission like that because what an absolute mess of an operation to be quite honest! it's something that's weighed on his mind long, long after they'd returned to the voidtrecker express, which is why he'd hoped coming here would help.
what's unexpected is stumbling across lan xichen perched on one of the benches, clipboard and pencils in hand, looking like he's wholly engrossed with whatever it is he's doing, at least until the man looks up once sizhui's drawn closer in an attempt to see.
he straightens, circles both arms around and clasps his hands, head bowed.] Hello, Zewu-jun, I'm sorry if I disturbed you. [the boy couldn't help himself, really! also, he's admittedly glad to see someone he (sort of? mostly???) knows who might be able to give him a bit of advice about his whole ordeal, the mixed emotions and confusion that comes alongside them.
nevertheless, looking calm and composed despite being worried, sizhui gestures toward his uncle's handiwork.] Might I ask what you're drawing?
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what's unexpected is stumbling across lan xichen perched on one of the benches, clipboard and pencils in hand, looking like he's wholly engrossed with whatever it is he's doing, at least until the man looks up once sizhui's drawn closer in an attempt to see.
he straightens, circles both arms around and clasps his hands, head bowed.] Hello, Zewu-jun, I'm sorry if I disturbed you. [the boy couldn't help himself, really! also, he's admittedly glad to see someone he (sort of? mostly???) knows who might be able to give him a bit of advice about his whole ordeal, the mixed emotions and confusion that comes alongside them.
nevertheless, looking calm and composed despite being worried, sizhui gestures toward his uncle's handiwork.] Might I ask what you're drawing?