Relationship: Male Shao Dongjia/ Yi Dao

Important Tags: time travel fix it, angst, hurt/comfort, smut (more specific tags in the fic itself)

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The young master brought his trembling hand to meet Yi Dao’s, where it touched the sides of his face softly. “Yi Dao…” He shook his head. “You’re really here?” His lower lip trembled, and he couldn’t bite down on it fast enough to stop the current of tears from falling. They spilled over like blood from an open wound.

An open wound. The young master reached for Yi Dao’s chest then, pressing his palm against that dark, faded scar over his heart. He was warm still.

… and wouldn’t that also imply that they’re using the word “spirit” to mean like “energy” or the “memory” of a person— not as a synonym for “ghost”

Well then why is he transparent like a ghost?

🤷🏼‍♀️well, it’s a game mechanic, so there needs to be some kinda of visual. But also maybe for the sake of symbolism and having a manifestation of the “impact” he’s had on the MC’s life, and a way to hint that there’s still a connection, that he’s still “around” without saying it explicitly. Orrr a visual way of showing us the MC thinks about the things Yi Dao has taught them whenever they’re in danger.

A possible misdirect?