this Xichen mingjue thread is so heavy with emotions of all the messed up things that happened to them, but they're both keeping so polite and calm in their conversation like the proper responsible sect leaders they are

nnnggghh

< Meanwhile here Hakkai is trying to talk himself down from a panic attack with the aid of a cookie (yes this does make sense)

< Mingkie got out of his sulky mood only to properly greet Jess in the most intimidating "I am a military and sect leader" way possible

< Su You: Oh? what were the celestials training you in back home?
Hakkai: How to fight and survive a battle against a war-god. /stated in the most casual way ever

< "It is a pleasure to meet you, Xiao Xingchen, I am Nie Mingjue" he says with the most respect and care Nie Mingjue is capable of giving

< "He has never in his life spoken to a woman so casually! -+Not that he's spoken to many women in his life in general--"
this thread With Mingjue and Jess is sending me