Charred and burnt skin was visible beneath the loose bandages that often decorated his hands and arms, hiding the unpleasant image from view. Dark curls had been somewhat straightened and were damp, evidence that he had been bathing not too long ago and yet it was somewhat unfortunate that his nephew would walk in upon such a disgusting sight.

"Oh my, it seems that you have been cursed with misfortune for your lack of manners" Sima Gan smiled, his eyes hidden away, but the lilt in his voice indicated his displeasure at the boy's lack of courtesy to knock.

"I would appreciate your eviction, my Lord"

What an intriguing find to stalk, the blight of Shu smirked from the shadows, ever watching this buffoon that wandered about at night. Yes, he took the Kingdom of Shu... But it was not allowed by Xiaozhi, who toiled to create the very borders that labeled the land as theirs. To have it be sat upon by nothing but a spoiled brat did not sit well with him.

This was most definitely a surprise, even having arranged this meeting long beforehand.  Few had expected their new guest to accept the invitation.  Welcome or not, Hao hadn't fully decided, but it pleased him, to see the young northern emperor entering his palace, surrounded by his men and at his mercy.  It would certainly be easy and fulfilling to end things here and now, but he had already been advised against such actions, as well as being aware of the fact that killing Sima Yan would only make things worse for Wu.  Their northern front was struggling too much to agitate the mess there further.

Well.  As wonderful as it was to look down on the one before him, Yuanzong stood from the throne and slowly descended to the floor where the other emperor stood, golden eyes locking on crimson.  Hands tucked themselves into their elaborately-embroidered sleeves, the Emperor of Wu stopping to stand a few paces from his guest and bowing in a show of respect, tassels from his headdress clicking together lightly.  Upon rising, a genial smile played across his face, though his eyes showed displayed a look much less friendly in nature.

She knew no way of what to do... Her world was monochrome and scary. Too frightening, even with her Dolls... And alone. Terribly alone. What could she do? Father and Mother weren't around... No one was there for her... She was able to stand all on her own.

No... That was a lie. And what a fool she was, to go and follow her instinct and cost everything. Weifeng was all alone.