WAY WOOSHIN

[conchy]

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[conchy]

Ah, but I'm a genius of sound, Wuxian! Do you think I would settle for second best?

[He's not gonna damage that flute, but he is going to channel soundwaves through it to see if it sounds any different when the tune is coming directly from the instrument itself. Sorry he didn't ask permission first.]

[diabolizes]

[ He stares down at Chenqing as it starts to play, that haunting lilt to the melody present… but it’s still missing something. ]

Trying to see for yourself? I’m afraid it can’t be replicated unless you practice my form of cultivation.

[conchy]

Mm, so it's the humain element that gives the hymne its power, non? Necromancy runs contrary to my raison d'être, so I suppose there's no need for further practice.

[But he will keep the tune in mind in case there's some way in which he can capitalize on it.]

[diabolizes]

The human element is important, but cultivation is how you achieve it.

[ It's all about maximizing that resentful energy, baybee. ]

[conchy]

Cultivation is an interesting term! That suggests you're growing something, does it not?

[He's not asking to hear the trade secrets here, just confirmation of his hunch.]

[diabolizes]

Essentially. Taking magic from without and bringing it within, using methods of growth to develop it and eventually use it.

[ Lots of meditation, which he thinks Lobelia probably can't easily do, given his... everything. ]

cw gore ment lol

[conchy]

I see... So it's not a magic that stems primarily from oneself. You're something of a conduit, aren't you?

[Curious! It might be fun to pick Wei Wuxian apart and see what special properties his body holds. The splattered remains of his brain matter may hold a clue or two.]

lovely

[diabolizes]

Essentially, yes. I funnel that energy through myself and outwards.

[ Is it poisoning him? Oh, yes. ]

[conchy]

Oh my! That sounds quite dangereux.

[As opposed to channeling sound, which requires a conduit outside of his own body and a naturally occurring force of physics. It's clear they practice very different forms of magic.]

Out of sheer curiosity, what impact does that have on the body?

[diabolizes]

It doesn't have one.

[ At least, not one that Wei Wuxian is willing to admit to even himself. ]

It's dangerous only as long as you are unable to properly control it.

[conchy]

Heheh! That sounds like a lie, Wei Wuxian... But you're not a liar, are you?

[Should he dissect the man and find out for himself?]

[diabolizes]

[ He laughs. ]

No, not at all.

[ It's easier to be vague than to lie anyhow. ]

Have you considered that maybe I am just that great?

[conchy]

Heh-ahaha! Faire attention or you may end up meeting the same fate as Merlin!

[The bigger the ego, the harder the fall.]

In any case, I do hope you'll live long enough to Satisfais-moi. I have little patience for those who baselessly brag and boast, you know.

[diabolizes]

Ah, is that what you want, Lobelia? A level of satisfaction solely for yourself?

[ Despite his question there's... not really much judgment coming from him. He's genuinely curious. ]

[conchy]

Non, non! Not at all! It's poor form to boast when you don't have the capacité to back it up. That's all. I'm a genius, need I remind you, and you needn't do much more than ask for me to demonstrate the power of audiomancy.

[Meanwhile Merlin refused to show off for him! Huff huff!!]

[diabolizes]

Ah, so you're bitter that I won't show off for you?

[ It's not like he can do that here anyway—can't raise the dead when he can't locate the dead to raise. ]

Go ahead, demonstrate your audiomancy for me.

[conchy]

Non, jealousy is such an ugly feeling! Given the limitless applications of my audiomancy, you ought to be the one feeling envy!

[But if you insist, Wuwu. Lobelia snaps his fingers, splitting the chair Wei Wuxian's sitting on in half and dumping his ass on the ground.]

1/2

[diabolizes]

[ There he goes...

But if Lobelia expects Wei Wuxian to get mad, then he's out of luck. Once that initial surprise fades, he bursts out laughing. ]

Pfft! Hahahahaha! Good one!

[diabolizes]

[ It takes him a moment to settle down, but once he does, he clears his throat. ]

I would love to demonstrate my own abilities, but I'm unable to channel them here in the same way I'm used to back home.

[conchy]

[Ah, what a wonderful reaction! His appraisal of Wuwu has just shot up ten points. Lobelia appreciates people with a functional sense of humor.]

Mm, do you feel as if the île has put a damper on your abilities?

[diabolizes]

I'm certain of it. So, while I would normally show off my skills for you elsewhere... it seems that I really, truly can't do so here.

[ It sucks to admit, but at least he's being honest about it. ]

[conchy]

Ah, truly such a shame! But I'm afraid you aren't alone in that. Our captors have somehow managed to dampen even my incroyable audiomancy! I do wonder how they managed such a feat...

[So yeah, he's not happy about it one bit, but you wouldn't be able to tell by listening to the enthusiastic way in which Lobelia speaks.]

[diabolizes]

[ Oh god, what was his audiomancy like before this?

Anyway. ]

As do I. I’ve considered trying to look into it, but I doubt I’d be successful.

[conchy]

[One shudders to imagine, surely!! He'd show Wuwu if he could, but then dear Wuwu would very quickly be no more. Alas.]

Why not consider striking a deal with them?

[diabolizes]

Work with our captors? I have no interest in that.

[ He grins, giving Lobelia a shrug. ]

I don't like when people tell me what to do, so I'm sure you can imagine I'm not too keen on a compromise with them.