chyue

Half a month later

Brother Dajiang, these two jugs of wine are on me. I'll put them in your cart. Drink them on your way home.

Take it easy when you steer the burdenbeasts. Don't break the jugs.

I can't accept these. You've already given me so much.

Nonsense. We've fought side by side, and now <i>this</i> is where you draw the line?

So, you're going home, and you no longer see me as a brother in arms?

Of course I still do.

Come to think of it, though, I'm really not used to seeing you in that get-up.

I don't look nearly as impressive without my uniform, right? It's been years now. I'm still nowhere near retirement age, but you age fast in the military.

Oh, stop complaining. Live a peaceful life as soon as you get home. Make sure to write us once you get married and start pumping out kids. We'd love to hear all about that.

And come back if you ever have the chance. I'll treat you to another round.

I will.

Take care.

You too.

What a coincidence, though. The Grandmaster is leaving today, too.

I'll think of this as me sending the both of you off.

By the way, do you know where he's heading this time?

*sigh*...

I'll be off now.

The sands of time sweep all feelings away.

All return home but one knows not where to stay.