[ There is gratitude in Wei Wuxian as Hua Cheng takes the lead and asks him outright about cultivation sects. He wasn't sure where exactly to steer the conversation now that he was here but this helps! This works perfectly! And so he smiles and considers his answer.
He can't say "well, they banded together to kill me and believe gossip like fact, swayed by the slightest breeze and changing their mind whenever they want" because, well, that would require more explanation than he's currently willing to give. So, he considers a softer answer. ]
I grew up in one, but I'm the son of a servant so was looked down upon even if my skill was quite good. As I got older and proved myself, interacting with other clans was always... interesting. My successes were lauded upon but my failures were criticized even more sharply. I've been both a hero and a pariah to these people, so I've learned not to take their opinion too seriously.
[ A shrug of a shoulder and he laughs. At the same time, their drinks arrive and he's able to pour himself a cup and knock it back merrily, enjoying the burn as it goes down his throat. ]
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He can't say "well, they banded together to kill me and believe gossip like fact, swayed by the slightest breeze and changing their mind whenever they want" because, well, that would require more explanation than he's currently willing to give. So, he considers a softer answer. ]
I grew up in one, but I'm the son of a servant so was looked down upon even if my skill was quite good. As I got older and proved myself, interacting with other clans was always... interesting. My successes were lauded upon but my failures were criticized even more sharply. I've been both a hero and a pariah to these people, so I've learned not to take their opinion too seriously.
[ A shrug of a shoulder and he laughs. At the same time, their drinks arrive and he's able to pour himself a cup and knock it back merrily, enjoying the burn as it goes down his throat. ]