[ Arranged Marriage Bullshit Open Post ]

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[eternalgrief]

"As long as you enjoy it there is not too much you can do wrong," Huaisang assures him and starts to lead him back the way they had come.

"I'm not very good at the magic my Sect is known for."

[electro_magnus]

“I can look like an uncultured buffoon,” Billy counters. “That serves no one well.”

Magic is... complicated.

“I could try and teach you some of mine.”

[eternalgrief]

"It's just me right now," Huaisang points out and he shakes his head at the other's offer.

"No. I know what I'm good at."

[electro_magnus]

“And what are you good at?” Billy asks. If they are to wed, he supposes he should know what he should expect here.

[eternalgrief]

"Daoist magic and astronomy," Huaisang answers, leading him back to where the food is. "I'm quite the disappointment. The Nie Sect wield blades and our blades have spirits and that is where we cultivate our magic. Martial arts is what is respected here."

[electro_magnus]

Oh, stars. Billy’s eyes light up at that. No, he liked the thought of that.

“I can’t do martial arts, but I always wanted to o learn the stars. My grandfather thought it wasn’t fitting for a prince. Will you teach me?”

[eternalgrief]

"I can try," Huaisang says, lifting a shoulder. "It doesn't often come in handy really but my brother does acknowledge I'm the best at it."

And when it is needed it's crucial.

[electro_magnus]

“There can be pleasure of knowledge for the pleasure of it alone,” Billy smiles, taking his food a bit.

[eternalgrief]

Huaisang smiles. This...may not be so bad after all. Billy really does seem like a good man, one he could like and one who he thinks would treat him well even given their circumstances.

"I'd be happy to show you then."

Good closing point?

[electro_magnus]

"Please do."

And he starts into the food. Too bad he's horrible with chopsticks.