[Sizhui has learned to live on his own for the most part, learning the adventure of adulthood gently to manage on his own and care for his roommate for the past months. Jin Ling's departure is just too sudden for him. He was used to seeing him and the dog. But if one must return home...
Company, he needs it now. He has cried hours before. Already missing his best friend, whom he holds dear. By the time his dear uncle arrives at the door, Sizhui opens it, he has calm down, but slightly unsettled. Trying to be strong to cover his emotional fragility that he hides beneath his Lan practiced calm.
Opening the door, he welcomes him in. The apartment is clean, well-kept, and tidy. But now quiet.]
Come on in.
[Seeing the ice cream, hopefully not melted yet. He brightens just a little.]
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Company, he needs it now. He has cried hours before. Already missing his best friend, whom he holds dear. By the time his dear uncle arrives at the door, Sizhui opens it, he has calm down, but slightly unsettled. Trying to be strong to cover his emotional fragility that he hides beneath his Lan practiced calm.
Opening the door, he welcomes him in. The apartment is clean, well-kept, and tidy. But now quiet.]
Come on in.
[Seeing the ice cream, hopefully not melted yet. He brightens just a little.]
Ice cream...?