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[ while the first day on the train had started off easy, nothing after that had been simple on the mission.

it ended with newton's betrayal, with a monster let loose on them. a whirlwind of events, of tragedies that spun out and beyond control before they even found the orb. when it had been found, returned to the station, it was clear that many were affected. the mood is more tired, more tense than any other return.

at least that is how xichen sees it.

it is the second day since they returned to the station that he makes his way to peter's room, worried for the friend who'd spent time apprehended due to newton's lies. he knocks on the door to his room, the sword that peter leant him in one hand. in his bag, he's brought along some wine from his home for them to share if peter's in the mood for it. ] Peter? [ and when there is finally an answer, he offers a gentle smile. ] I wanted to return your sword and to see if you are in the mood for tea or wine I believe you have not tried but I have. [ usually it's peter teaching him after all. but really, he wants to check in how peter is doing and ensure his friend is doing alright. ]

[ Peter feels almost as if he has aged a decade in the past week. His mind is still trying to wrap itself around all the events, the betrayal, and the fact that his trust has taken a strong enough blow to shatter. Not gone completely, he still has faith in some of the orbers, but the list isn't long. Xichen is in it, however, and the other man knows far too well the price of betrayal and the scars it leaves.

Newton is still unconscious, under Viveca and Degar's care, and Peter has locked himself in his room, trying to distract himself from his worries to no avail. The knocking almost startled him, and when he opens the door, the view is a welcome surprise. Peter is wearing comfortable pants, a simple navy blue henley shirt, and is barefoot. ]

Ey, Xichen. It's good to see you are unharmed. [ He gives his friend a smile, but it doesn't fully reach his eyes. After the kaiju attack and fighting Newton, Peter needed medical assistance, and he's only in one piece thanks to Finn and Rey force powers. He didn't know how much others had been hurt, his mind was not able to process it all. ]

Oh! Ah...The sword, of course. Thank you, I hope it has served you well. [ He almost wants to refuse the drink offer, he is not exactly good company right now, but he also hates being alone. peter takes a step back.] Please come, make yourself at home. Wine, you say?

Mostly. [ xichen smiles when peter opens the door, glad to be let in. he was harmed on the mission but with shang-chi's help and his meridians realigned, it was easier to heal himself once his powers returned.

a strong golden core can heal cuts in days, re-set bones in a week or two. xichen was lucky that it only the former that he'd suffered. ] It did serve me well. I was able to protect some of the passengers with it. [ and get a hit in on the kaiju too, but he had not been the one to slay it.

at the invite in, he nods and steps into peter's space. it is more lived in than his own, more comfortable. ] Yes. Emperor's Smile if you would like some. The other thing I can offer is jasmine tea. Both are from my home.

Ah. How bad was it for you? After my fight with Newt, I was out for the count. He stabbed me twice and then blasted me out of the train. I missed what happened to a lot of people. I'm sorry.

[ If it weren't for Finn and Rey's healing abilities, Peter knows he wouldn't be alive today. That doesn't make him worry any less about Xichen, and the guardian throws him a concerned look as he closes the door. He smiles a bit after knowing that the sword was useful. ]

I'm glad to hear it. In the right hands, the Godslayer can be an incredible weapon. I'm not really very skilled with swords, alas. That was my girlfriend's thing. [ He gestures towards the bed, silently telling Xichen to make himself comfortable. There are a couple of chairs in the room, but the king-sized mattress is by far the best option. ]

Emperor's Smile, that sounds like something I'd like to try. Thank you, my friend. [ He looks honestly touched that Xichen not only came to see him but brought different drink options with him. ]

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