[ Somehow, Dan Heng remains blissfully unaware of the mess he's created for himself until Yingxing, after replying so thoughtfully, admits that he's surprised that the younger man even knew such a thing.
Which...
Fuck.
Of course he doesn't talk about it much. He mentioned it in one, maybe two interviews, both a while ago now, both comments made in passing.
He clears his throat. ]
Oh, uh. My brother told me about it. [ After Dan Heng found a way to bring it up in conversation, of course..) ] I was researching metallurgical history at the time, and when I said something about it to him, he told me.
[ Had there been any reason to study metallurgical history other than those passing comments in interviews, though? No, but Dan Feng didn't need to know that, and neither does Yingxing.
Which is why the next question is asks is one that he doesn't actually need to, not really. It's just... he needs to give himself some protection, here.
no subject
Which...
Fuck.
Of course he doesn't talk about it much. He mentioned it in one, maybe two interviews, both a while ago now, both comments made in passing.
He clears his throat. ]
Oh, uh. My brother told me about it. [ After Dan Heng found a way to bring it up in conversation, of course..) ] I was researching metallurgical history at the time, and when I said something about it to him, he told me.
[ Had there been any reason to study metallurgical history other than those passing comments in interviews, though? No, but Dan Feng didn't need to know that, and neither does Yingxing.
Which is why the next question is asks is one that he doesn't actually need to, not really. It's just... he needs to give himself some protection, here.
He sips at his coffee. ]
Is that where the name "Blade" comes from, then?