Threads Of Destiny(Eastern Fantasy, Sequel to Forge of Destiny)

Voted best in category in the Users' Choice awards.
Hmm. On one hand, it feels odd to me that anyone raised in Mu Wuye's shoes would be unskilled at the fairy lie, of saying things that are technically true but easily misunderstood; on the other hand, it might also be possible that they're so used to being many levels below those they interact with that they don't generally try to hide it, and instead rely on the norms of politeness and the respect towards the imperial family. That said, it's also entirely possible that Mu Wuye is doing a perfect fairy lie and Ling Qi is no-selling it because there's a deceptive intent behind it.
I think it's partially because Mu Wuye is lying to themself right now (should we use he, since it seems his egg is still very intact?). Whatever doubts they have about their gender, they're trying to deny them and reaffirm manhood without actually addressing the underlying principles. So, a deep lie they can't quite finagle.
 
That's it, come closer, we're all happy families just talking about swordwork. Don't pay any attention to the young lady with the magnifying glass getting real close to you.


[X] Ask Mu Wuye about their own blade style, its insipirations and themes.

Completely unrelated - have you heard about Sir Lin Hai, Lady Shenhua's apprentice? No? No reason.
 
An effing Kang....Somehow the Kang has returned.
I hope he isn't as bad as Kang Zihao.
They're not all like that arrogant fuck...I hope. The comment Meizhen made about the bodyguard dude was probably a little exaggerated but considering how...dogged their scion and his position, the Senior Kang is probably somewhat more arrogant and far more restrained.

TBF Kang got pushed WAY out of any expectations for his 'mission'. It went FUBAR almost immediately and ended being far more volatile a powder keg than he expected.
 
[X] Ask Mu Wuye about their own blade style, its insipirations and themes.
 
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I wonder if LQ gives folks the looking-straight-through-you tingles when she gets extra "curious"

Also likely, if Mu Wuye's teacher is perception focused, it could just be a somewhat familiar sensation.

Probably getting annoyed at folks looking at them too hard and pausing in the middle of sentences awkwardly.

[X] Ask Mu Wuye about their own blade style, its insipirations and themes.

Just really interested in learning about the Peaks from someone who might not hate us immediately. Yup. No ulterior motives here.
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I got a typo roundup here that's actually a few updates I had stored up, whoops. Also some of these are me working just based off the section I quoted back whenever I did it, and not double-checking the context, so my diagnosis could possibly be off the mark. Especially around the earlier ones relating to quotation marks.

When he first spoke to me of the Pure one,
"When he first spoke to me of the Pure one,
[missing quotation mark]

"Sudy his path, his words,
"Study his path, his words,
[typo]

by perception, reality shape is carved, chip by chip."
by perception, reality's shape is carved, chip by chip."
[missing possessive]

"I ca try to make some arrangements,"
"I can try to make some arrangements,"
[typo]

"That would be an amusing,
"That would be an amusing sight,
[missing word, best guess based on context. This is Jia Hong commenting on Ling Qi trying to guess as to the meaning of his message to Huisheng]

The fading of the tension of the sovereigns power.
The fading of the tension of the sovereign's power.
[missing apostrophe]

The vast crowd in th throne room
The vast crowd in the throne room
[typo]

for elders and youth too both enjoy
for elders and youth to both enjoy
[typo]

and saw Diao LingQin raise her own hand
and saw Diao Linqin raise her own hand
[typo]

a cloying darkness the drank in Cai Shenhua's blazing light.
a cloying darkness that drank in Cai Shenhua's blazing light.
[typo]

The Empress; voice was different
The Empress's voice was different
[typo possessive]

away from the leviathan's of cultivation.
away from the leviathans of cultivation.
[typo apostrophe]

third and fourthrealms
third and fourth realms
[missing space]

rows of tables filled drinks and refreshment.
rows of tables filled with drinks and refreshment.
[missing word]

As amember of the Imperial family
As a member of the Imperial family
[missing space]

Each of them has shown the character and loyalty well.
Each of them has shown their character and loyalty well.
[typo]

I am pleased to have them beside me," Mu Wuye."
I am pleased to have them beside me, Mu Wuye."
[extraneous quotation mark]

I trust my instructors judgement.
I trust my instructor's judgement.
[missing apostrophe]

It took Ling Qi a long moments pondering
It took Ling Qi a long moment's pondering
[missing apostrophe]

the Mu Wuye was torn on
that Mu Wuye was torn on
[typo]

No their or his, if that was the preference, business.
No, their, or his if that was the preference, business.
[tweaked some commas. I think technically the one I removed should stay in place, but that's an awful lots of commas.]

Xia Lin dropped a hand on her shoulder bowed as well. "Yes, Sir Mu , please forgive this nosy woman."
Xia Lin dropped a hand on her shoulder and bowed as well. "Yes, Sir Mu, please forgive this nosy woman."
[missing "and" and an extra space I removed]

I have heard good things of fiancee's dedication
I have heard good things of my fiancee's dedication
[missing word]
 
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Awkward. Her senses whispered, sticking to formulae for guidance on unfamiliar terrain.

Mu Wuye's eyes twitched toward her. She restrained her perception much more firmly.
Ling Qi did you just call the Imperial Prince a awkward dork

Ling Qi what are you doing

Ling Qi stooooop
Xia Lin dropped a hand on her shoulder bowed as well. "Yes, Sir Mu , please forgive this nosy woman."
Xia Lin with the save.

[X] Ask Mu Wuye about their own blade style, its insipirations and themes.
 
"I like to believe so as well," her liege said. "But sometimes I wonder. You are all dismissed for now. Enjoy the merrymaking while it lasts, but do not indulge too much."
Ren Ren's equivalent of chasing us around hitting us with a broom for being a chore of a woman

If anything, the guy might display more affection for Xia Lin's halberd which would be a funny image.
Torrid palace romance between Muye and Xia Lin's halberd
 
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@yrsillar I gotta know for this vote, is Ling Qi gonna be able to control her curiosity this time?? 'Cause I'm thinking third time's violation of privacy is not okay.
Maybe if we talk about something Ling Qi already knows, she'll be less curious?
 
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