Oh, exceptionally! [ spoiler, that's also bullshit.
between the two of them, they make quick work of the cage, tipping it onto its side to free the man from its restraints. hua cheng takes a step back as the cage falls away from him and dusts his hands off, then tucks them both behind him, grasping his own wrist. it's the posture of someone who ordinarily does this in robes.
hua cheng smiles, the expression open and friendly and completely false. ]
Did you? [ he lifts a hand to catch a silver butterfly on his finger, watches it for a second, and then flicks it back up into the air where it flutters away. ] I don't think you needed my help even a little.
[ he holds up both hands, palms forward in a placating gesture as if anticipating the protests he'll hear. ]
I can't blame you for hiding your true nature, and I'm not going to pry. But I think we'll work better together if we don't pretend to be what we aren't. [ that is, human. ]
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between the two of them, they make quick work of the cage, tipping it onto its side to free the man from its restraints. hua cheng takes a step back as the cage falls away from him and dusts his hands off, then tucks them both behind him, grasping his own wrist. it's the posture of someone who ordinarily does this in robes.
hua cheng smiles, the expression open and friendly and completely false. ]
Did you? [ he lifts a hand to catch a silver butterfly on his finger, watches it for a second, and then flicks it back up into the air where it flutters away. ] I don't think you needed my help even a little.
[ he holds up both hands, palms forward in a placating gesture as if anticipating the protests he'll hear. ]
I can't blame you for hiding your true nature, and I'm not going to pry. But I think we'll work better together if we don't pretend to be what we aren't. [ that is, human. ]