Xichen's tone is pained and horrified and he rushes over to his brother, placing his hands on his shoulders. A sick feeling settles into his stomach, his heart aching with grief for what Wangji must've experienced in that dark and horrid place. As fond as he's been of Wei Wuxian in the past, Xichen will never feel the same depth of feeling for him that his brother does.
When he'd heard Wei Wuxian had started attacking and hurting people, Xichen hadn't been altogether surprised, given the problematic rhetoric he'd been spouting for months. His brother's lover had no appreciation or understanding of conflict descalation either.
But ultimately, he trusts Wangji. He trusts his judgment. If Wangji says that Wei Wuxian acted in defense of himself, Xichen believes him.
"...I'll do what I can for him. I can't promise anything absolute but I will try. Once he is awake."
If he wakes up but Xichen doesn't dare say it. Not while trying offer her brother some kind of hope.
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on 2020-02-03 03:53 pm (UTC)Xichen's tone is pained and horrified and he rushes over to his brother, placing his hands on his shoulders. A sick feeling settles into his stomach, his heart aching with grief for what Wangji must've experienced in that dark and horrid place. As fond as he's been of Wei Wuxian in the past, Xichen will never feel the same depth of feeling for him that his brother does.
When he'd heard Wei Wuxian had started attacking and hurting people, Xichen hadn't been altogether surprised, given the problematic rhetoric he'd been spouting for months. His brother's lover had no appreciation or understanding of conflict descalation either.
But ultimately, he trusts Wangji. He trusts his judgment. If Wangji says that Wei Wuxian acted in defense of himself, Xichen believes him.
"...I'll do what I can for him. I can't promise anything absolute but I will try. Once he is awake."
If he wakes up but Xichen doesn't dare say it. Not while trying offer her brother some kind of hope.