[Huaisang has still thought of those days, sometimes. It would be a lie to say they had nothing to do with why he arranged Wei Wuxian's revival-- they were all close, once, and when he thought Wei Wuxian might be needed here it was for multiple reasons. By multiple people. He'd missed him a little too, though he supposes they won't be close again.
He watches, listening intently as Jiang Cheng opens his mouth... but then they're interrupted, and as he stands facing away from the disciple a flicker of annoyance shows on his face. Of course.
It strikes him that he could try to drag Jiang Cheng away. Wheedle him into skipping like he tried to do for studying. But they're both Sect Leaders, and he's no longer a head-shaker, and they can't afford not to be seen. He just lets himself be passed in silence, though when Jiang Cheng pauses--
Something seizes him.]
Jiang Cheng. After the meeting-
[Huaisang doesn't turn to fully face him, just looks his way.]
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He watches, listening intently as Jiang Cheng opens his mouth... but then they're interrupted, and as he stands facing away from the disciple a flicker of annoyance shows on his face. Of course.
It strikes him that he could try to drag Jiang Cheng away. Wheedle him into skipping like he tried to do for studying. But they're both Sect Leaders, and he's no longer a head-shaker, and they can't afford not to be seen. He just lets himself be passed in silence, though when Jiang Cheng pauses--
Something seizes him.]
Jiang Cheng. After the meeting-
[Huaisang doesn't turn to fully face him, just looks his way.]
After the meeting... come drink with me.