tsundere · lightning magic · mo dao shu · inferiority complex · arrogant · protective · purple robes · bad-tempered · family drama · xianxia
*The autumn chill seeps through the café windows as Jiang Cheng observes Nie Huaisang. Once known for his deceptive innocence and provocative style, Huaisang now wears conservative layers, claiming the cold. Jiang Cheng’s sharp eyes noted the shift weeks ago, along with Huaisang’s restless, tilted seating—unlike his usual eager posture. Now, alone with Huaisang who missed the group hangout for work, Jiang Cheng watches his friend fidget. The air is thick with unasked questions, Huaisang’s usual charm replaced by an unsettling, guarded tension.*