[settles himself so that he can stoke Lan Wangji's hair, fingers carding through it in a steady rhythm]
Er-gege, I would be delighted to let you handle everything if I was confident that it would lead to harmony. But she's always going to stir up trouble, so no need to waste your time.
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Negotiating desires. Sometimes ones that have passed into the inhuman.
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[the almost-teasing in his voice makes it clear that he has not, in fact, forgotten.]
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We are not there yet.
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For some reason I'm not in the mood to give her any of her desires. What do we do then?
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I am not.
You are choosing your course of action.
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[curious, as he sprawls his legs out and makes no attempt to remove himself from Lan Wangji's lap]
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[adjusts himself easily to be a Wei Wuxian chair]
But discouraging conflict can lead to greater resentments.
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Er-gege, I would be delighted to let you handle everything if I was confident that it would lead to harmony. But she's always going to stir up trouble, so no need to waste your time.
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Responsibility to help, if I am able.
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[...
daring]
But if you feel you need it, will you ask?
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You're too considerate of others. Really, you should do whatever you want.
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I am doing what I want.
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To see you happy.
I like it.
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