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[chenqing_player]

[Currently sitting in a tiny room with lots of posters of famous performing groups along the wall. There is an obvious loud bass sound that is making the walls practically shake but not loud enough that he can’t talk. Wei Wuxian turns on the video looking a little less then his normal smiling self. He is clearly wearing makeup and glitter is along his cheeks. Dressed perhaps a bit more sparkly then the last time he met most of the people he is talking to.]

I think I've come off a little strong to some people lately..so I wanted to apologize. I've only had one memory so far so I can't really begin to understand a lot. I didn't realize how much of a stress it was or that you could get powers so..

[A knock comes at the door and a voice can be heard, "Xian, you're on in ten!"]

Got it!

[He turns back to the screen with a sheepish look on his face.]

Anyway..if I ever seem too pushy..I guess I just get a little excited sometimes. I've never had a family so to have this group that shares something with me..it kind of felt like I did for the first time. And so I really want to look out for everyone. Even if I haven't really accepted this 'gift' or whatever it is that has been given...if anyone ever needs to talk or just wants a distraction from their memories, you can totally give me a ring.

[He reaches up and rubs the side of his nose with a finger, unsure if he should even really be on the network.]

I guess that's all I want to say..It really is nice to meet all of you on here.

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[bearshermark]

That's really nice of you. And you're a performer? That's pretty cool.

[temptationaccomplished]

Let me start by assuring you, he's like that with everyone, assuming it's who I think it is. So I wouldn't take it personally. This has been a [difficult? challenging?] strange past week in many ways.

But that's very kind of you. And I do agree, it has been nice, this sense of community. So I suppose... Welcome to it.

[chenqing_player]

I just think it's good to have friends during this.

Yeah I am! I had a lot on my mind though so I wasn't sure I would perform very well if I didn't..let it out. Does that make sense?

[chenqing_player]

[Oh gawd..how many people know? There is great shame as he hangs his head.]

A-ah..Is he okay? I really just wanted to make sure he got some help.

[temptationaccomplished]

I don't feel like I have a right to discuss his personal affairs on the network without his permission, but he's alive. Thank you, dear boy, for your help and for trying to support him through it. I know you meant well and I'm sorry he wasn't in a position to accept your help.

[chenqing_player]

I feel like I made things worse.. [He sighs but at least he knows now that the man isn't dead in a ditch or something so there is a small bit of relief.]

Thanks for letting me know. I'll have to apologize some day if he ever lets me.

[temptationaccomplished]

No, you didn't. I suspect that was its inevitable conclusion anyway.

And you're welcome. He's a stubborn bastard and he's not likely to gracefully accept an apology, but he's a kind soul. He would have probably approved of your efforts had it been directed at anyone other than him.

Thank you for caring about him.

[chenqing_player]

Hopefully we can meet under better terms eventually.

Are you friends with Anthony too?

[temptationaccomplished]

I do hope so.

[There's a smile he can't seem to put a stopper on.]
Oh, yes, Anthony and I have known each other a while.

[chenqing_player]

It's good to meet you then! My name is Wei Wuxian.

[Here comes a smile finally.]

I only had my first vision a few weeks ago but Anthony was nice enough to talk to me and be my first friend in the group."

[temptationaccomplished]

Wei Wuxian [He attempts to pronounce it back, struggling as much as one more familiar with the European languages would. However, he's aided a little by familiarity with Japanese. And since it's been spoken to him, he's not sure where family name and personal name begin or end, or if it's one name.] How did I do?

You can call me Mr. Fell. And I'm glad to hear Anthony's branching out and making friends on his own.

Do you mind me asking about your vision?

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[scotch_egg]

[he scowls at this. really he shouldn't have checked his phone but it's a shift change and he'd managed to snag it and secret it on his person. But this! This--!]

There's never an excuse to stalk someone!

[little too strong, his arse]

[chenqing_player]

Nice to meet you Mr. Fell. [He sees the man do his best with the name. He never really thought too much about courtesy or formal names being used so he always let anyone else chose to call him whatever they wanted.]

You did good with the name. You can call me anything you want or a mix if you want. Wei or Wuxian is good enough. Friends typically call me Xian since its my stage name too.

As for my vision...It was violent. Short version, lots of death involving guys in really old Chinese hanfu. [He's tried to look up the style of clothing to see if he could pinpoint a time but it isn't easy.]

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[chenqing_player]

[He nearly drops his phone but he fumbles with it for a minute and it takes a long several minutes before he can come back with an answer.]

I know...I'm sorry. I never should have said I'd find you like that and I regret everything.I won't ask you to forgive me..but I still want to keep saying I'm sorry.

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[scotch_egg]

[great. just what he needs. another bloody Fell. would this kid come and cry on him too?

Not if he had anything to say about it]

Fine.

Don't do it again.

This doesn't make us friends.

[the kid had plenty of other people for that]

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[serpentinthegarden]

Yes well... it wasn't just you. Several people came on too strong. Seems to be an epidemic of it.

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[chenqing_player]

I promise and understand!

I will not stalk. We are not friends. I will behave and not pester you.

I'm still glad you're okay.

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[chenqing_player]

[He's relieved to see him and should apologize about the voice mail..flooding.]

Coming on too strong..means he has a lot of people who want to look out for him. That can be a good thing, right?

[darkforcerising]

I don't know if I'd call these memories and empathic powers a gift...

[ashenscipher]

Salut, I don't think we have met yet. I'm Bitterblue.

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[serpentinthegarden]

[ Anthony's phone has been blowing up all week. His messages simply joined the horde. ]

It can be.

Except when that drives some one to run around all over bloody New York making it harder to find him before he keels over.

[temptationaccomplished]

[As someone who was teased for his own name, Aziraphale's always tried to be respectful of other's names. But he takes note of the choices.]

Ah, thank you.

[Nods.] Oh, I'm sorry you had to witness that. But, hm, so it seems to be based in something historical. No one else has mentioned anything Chinese yet, however, so I'm afraid you may be alone in that regard, as far as I know.

not here

[temptationaccomplished]

[What are you doing with a phone. Go back to sleep before your Nurse Ratched comes for you.]

[chenqing_player]

It could be the gift that nobody wanted..like the ugly Christmas sweater from a family member.

[He may not have a family of his own but he's seen enough movies.]

[chenqing_player]

Nice to meet you! I'm Wei Wuxian. Bitterblue..that's a nice name.