[Because he can't let Nie Mingjue create distance between them based on compassion. It's true that he was always the peaceful one, but he never assumed that any of the differing parts they played in the war were a statement on their different natures. To Lan Xichen, both of his brothers were equally men of compassion and honor. It's true that view has since been tested and may have had to be adjusted slightly, but it's only because his view of the world has grown. He values that too in a bittersweet way.]
Please, don't pursue him. That man is important to Wangji. He's a good man, despite some mistakes. We may all become monsters in the end. There's no reason to view anyone any differently. I want to live past the wars.
[It's more than just wars, but he doesn't feel ready to even consider that long road of pain that came after just yet. That was a different type of trial.]
You always endure, brother. [He sounds quietly amused by that.] But I am learning their magic as well. I can find something for you.
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[Because he can't let Nie Mingjue create distance between them based on compassion. It's true that he was always the peaceful one, but he never assumed that any of the differing parts they played in the war were a statement on their different natures. To Lan Xichen, both of his brothers were equally men of compassion and honor. It's true that view has since been tested and may have had to be adjusted slightly, but it's only because his view of the world has grown. He values that too in a bittersweet way.]
Please, don't pursue him. That man is important to Wangji. He's a good man, despite some mistakes. We may all become monsters in the end. There's no reason to view anyone any differently. I want to live past the wars.
[It's more than just wars, but he doesn't feel ready to even consider that long road of pain that came after just yet. That was a different type of trial.]
You always endure, brother. [He sounds quietly amused by that.] But I am learning their magic as well. I can find something for you.