text; un:jiangyanli

[soups]

Hello. I hope that I am utilizing the communication device correctly. I am grateful that I have received leniency from the guards as I know some have been put into cells for indiscretions against the palace. Breaking rules is not something I am so accustomed to.

The point of my communication is that it isn't time for the scheduled meal they usually hold for us, so I can't simply put this onto a table for the public to enjoy. I have a moderate amount of soup to offer those who may want some.

I will try to show you somehow.

❰ shortly after the text communication comes a two second video of a wonton soup in a metal bowl, still steaming in her line of sight. ❱

I am located in the ninth room on the left side of the hall. If it is more convenient, I can also bring some to you.

Comments

text | un: hanguang.jun

[taciturnly]

Lady guniang. Allow me to assist you, should deliveries be requested.

[soups]

Lan-gongzi, I appreciate the offer. Though I'm sure you have plenty more important things to do in a place such as this than tend to me.

this thread is now cursed, lady lady

[taciturnly]

As you have always tended to others, a non-negligible deed.

jiang jiang yanli yanli

[soups]

If you insist. But in that case, I also insist that you also eat, yourself.

[taciturnly]

Will you?

[soups]

Later, once the palace offers a meal.

[taciturnly]

I will join you then.

[soups]

As you're welcome to. I'm sure A-Xian will be with us as well.

I hope it goes without saying, you yourself and Zewu Jun never need an invitation to join us. Please consider it to be always acceptable.

[taciturnly]

Jiang guniang, your kindness precedes you. Our home is your home.

[soups]

Oh course. The Lans are deserving of our eternal kindness, but especially you.

[taciturnly]

Please. You humble me.

[soups]

If that humbles you, I fear what you may feel if I truly expressed how in debt I am to you.

[taciturnly]

Jiang guniang. Respectfully, you owe nothing. To anyone. Least of all me.

[soups]

I don't wish to argue with you on the subject. But just know that if I ever have anything to offer you, it will be given without question.

[taciturnly]

The same benevolence, offered and pledged. Tenfold.

text; un: shiro

[earthshine]

That’s kind of you.
I’m impressed honestly. It’s no small feat to create in an unfamiliar place with unfamiliar ingredients.

[ listen. if roles were reversed, it’d be near impossible for shiro. give him a home kitchen and known ingredients, he’d still burn the place down. ]

Goes without saying but it looks delicious.

[soups]

There is actually a significant amount of overlap between where I come from and this place. I'm lucky in that regard.

But I'm grateful for your compliment all the same. You are welcome to some if you wish.