Said young boy approaches the main pavilion, as he's done time and time again, walking a little closer to his older brother with each small, timid step. He's spent time with Lan Qiren and Lan Xichen, the elder and the heir of the Lan Clan, but never in this capacity, never as future pupil. He wants to cling to his Da-ge and beg him not to do this - he'll work really hard with the other Nie disciples, but he knows it's hopeless. Nie Mingjue's made up his mind, and he won't be persuaded otherwise.

He stands beside his brother and circles his arms to bow low to the Lan. As he rises up he catches a glimpse of blue eyes, but then the moment is broken, and he's being ushered into one of the receiving rooms for a tea ceremony and arrival banquet.

He's determined to see those blue eyes again though.