Wei Ying... where are you?

"Second Master Lan." A voice says.

I turn. One of our scouts. 

"What?" I ask.

"There is no sign of him. He's probably lost at sea." He says.

I glare at him.

"As long as we found one shred of evidence, he is not lost." I hiss.

"Understood." He bows and walks off.

I look out to the ocean. Where are you, Wei Ying? I saw what had happened. I could've prevented it but the monster was too quick. I should've pushed him out of the way. I look down. He saved my life... again, and for that the Gods punished him.

"Second Master Lan?" I hear.

I turn.

"Lady Jiang." I bow in respect.

"I... I thought you might be hungry." She says.

I look at her in surprise.

"Please have some soup. It's... Wei Wuxian's favorite." She hands me a bowl.

"Thank you, Lady Jiang." I ake it.

She sits down. I look at her.

"Do not give up hope. We will find him." I say.

"I know. But... where was he the past three months?" She looks at me.

I look down.

"Did he make you promise not to say?" She asks.

"Yes." I nod.

"I know I shouldn't worry, but-" She starts.

"Worrying is natural." I say.

She looks at me.

"Can I say thank you?" She asks.

"For what?" I ask.

She stands up.

"For always protecting him in your own way." She smiles at me.

She falls to her knees. I look at her in surprise.

"So, Lan Wangji, thank you." She smiles.