[it is still frustrating, a jab at xichen's own pride as he listens. his older speaks with certainty and logic that cannot be overlook, there is no example of someone knowing what they'd learned upon there return.
that's reasonable, he knows.
still, if there is a chance then it seems unreasonable to hide this. he nearly says just that, when the other keeps speaking.
xichen knows himself, knows who and what he believes in. knows that he is the sort to maintain balance, to mediate and to see all sides of a conflict. knows too, that when he believes in someone he will see reason in their actions and choose to see light where there is dark. 'if you choose to act' is not the harsh assessment it could be to some. there's no lying to an older version of himself, no hiding.
between them, he does not have the upper hand.
yet, if things have played out a similar way in both their lives --- ] There are few matters where da-ge's and my opinion greatly splinter, especially when it comes to those that anger him. The most focal being Meng Yao.
no subject
that's reasonable, he knows.
still, if there is a chance then it seems unreasonable to hide this. he nearly says just that, when the other keeps speaking.
xichen knows himself, knows who and what he believes in. knows that he is the sort to maintain balance, to mediate and to see all sides of a conflict. knows too, that when he believes in someone he will see reason in their actions and choose to see light where there is dark. 'if you choose to act' is not the harsh assessment it could be to some. there's no lying to an older version of himself, no hiding.
between them, he does not have the upper hand.
yet, if things have played out a similar way in both their lives --- ] There are few matters where da-ge's and my opinion greatly splinter, especially when it comes to those that anger him. The most focal being Meng Yao.