Matthew
*Turned to look at them with an annoyed eye if they were to scare Theias should would kill them all! She was getting more intoxicated by the minute she stumbled forward waving her hand as she fells against Weis side*

`'"I'll handle this rabble for youuuuu, id do anything for youuu just say the word I'll be done with the... Hiccup!"`

*Her hand began to power up magic towards the army as she was getting ready to wipe them out in a drunken state*
Darla
*The commander of the group climbed off his horse and took off his helmet he turned to face Wei as the army stopped there marching in sync.*

`"I imperial officer of the city guard, has come to collect the city taxes, from this inn, we have let taxes go unpaid for up to a year and other fees totaling about 1,239 gold and 456 silver and 976 bronze coins. We also have found out there is massive gathering of people here thousand more or less at any given time. Im sure you heard of the rebels that the government is currently dealing with, without the proper paper work your operating an establishment or... Organization that is declared unlawful unless we know exactly what your running just measures to ensure everyone's safety."`

*They were the nation that prided themselves as the world's peacekeeping force, they have occupy 3 counties and have multiple military embassies in others they are they have kept any major nation war from happening for 20 years.*
Anthony
*As he was about to speak he noticed the estranged and drunk Orestis, thus opening a large enough portal from right under her, then her falling in within it for now. There she could throw her magic off as much as she wanted, in there he also threw in quite a few talismans to be used to calm her down, before continuing this intereaction with the officer.*

```"I see, I apologize, the taxes will be given straight away"```

*And quite literally, he would deliver as he reached his arm within a portal, then out came large sacs of gold, silver, and bronze coins came out*

```"Take these with you then, and I see I apologize on that as well, how does one get the proper paper work?"```

*He asked as he hadn't done this before, and they were in the right of such suspicion, thus he asked humbly as someone who wished to know more*
Darla
`"How will you pay the taxes at this very..."`

*His hand lowered as he was shut up at the large sacs of gold silver and bronze being brought out he waved for the other guardsman to take it.*

`"To get the proper.."`

*He was still confused and loses his train of thought what the fuck? Where the fuck did he just get the money from and so casually?*

`"Ahem we can actually provide you with the paper work, if you'll allow our inspector's inside they can do a thorough review while you fill out the paperwork work to what your classified as."`

*He pulled out a stack of papers over a hundred pages long*

`'Its alot of pages I know but seeing this is an inn and we know the thousand people that come and go are possibly separate from the inn we came prepared. We need the names of everyone associated, where they reside, are they citizens of sicarlas or just visiting."`

*He offers out the paperwork*

`"We will need financial statements of the inn as well all included somewhere in that stack."`

*There were multiple choices for organization.*

`"Are you mercenaries, training camp? If so for who. A guild if so what kind of guild so on so on."`

*They were very specific and organized luckily he wouldn't have to run up and down the city gathering the paperwork all the paperwork was there, however he would have to run up and down the city to the different buildings for each of the paperwork work that responsibility fell upon Wei after he had essentially been served.*

`"Do you understand everything and acknowledge that failure to meet this will mean this establishment has to be closed down and all members disbanded."`
Anthony
*Having been handed such a stack of papers and instructions given to him by the officer, he simply nodded. Chanting in an ancient language, eventually soon behind him was 20 of him, surely enough to complete this task yes? With that, he handed off the papers to the 20 copies of himself and then went off to go complete the task, all having their own wills but all being that of Wei Wuxian*

```"Oh we are not mercanaries of anykind, we are what you would call a guild I suppose, ha ha ha. Now tell me, where did you get such shiny armor"```

*The man said, him going into a sort of chibi mode as he stared blankly at the shining armor*
Darla
*The officer blinked dumb founded, this was the strangest interaction he had all day as he sent hi inspector's to follow some of the other Weis to help them with there...? Whatever they were doing. He was about to speak as his lips parted but no sound came out as he was just dumb founded when he finally got his bearing back he spoke.*

`"What does your guild do...? You build offer adventuring services, quests? Good Samaritan work?"`

*He was babbling half incoherently trying to keep track of all the Weis marching around yep he was going insane he was officially crazy he looked to his other guard to confirm this is what he was seeing and they nodded.*

`"Armor was made from the Cyclops nation further north and to the right, they give us the best armor and weapons a person can buy for free in return we protect them and act as they're military force..."`

*Which allowed for the nation to thrive and advance technologically perhaps even surpassing that of the dwarves craftsmanship*
Anthony
*When he was asked what the "Guild;s" Purpose was, he thought for a moment scratching his chin*

```"Hmmm, it would surely be good for them, but not just yet. Good samaritan work, yes indeed, we will certainly take on quests... Hm... We also would be a school of some sorts... Hm better word for it would be a Martial Arts Sect?"```

*He said, as he wasn't really sure as to what to really describe the Sect's purpose. The purpose of Mount Hua is to expand and extend its knowledge to others, to teach the way of martial arts and taoism in tandem... But as taoists they were to also perform acts of good will and services to others. However, if they were to try to recruit his disciples to deal with the riots, they would be sorely mistaken. But when they are ready, he would deploy them on quests to gain outside real experience*

```"I see I see, I'll certainly take note of that"```

*With that another clone appeared and went off to the cyclops nations to the north to the right*
Darla
`"So a guild for good Samaritan work you'll need to build a quest board in the city to let people know where to go to submit quests. A school beside an inn? That serves alcoholic beverages?"`

*He asked as he tilted his head the city had no intention on recruiting his students to stopping riots but to help clean up after the riots were dispersed they would try to call onto them to help tidy up the city as that is what good Samaritan work was of course with compensation.*

`"Ok if it's a school the liquor has to go, no acholic beverages around schools of any kind for at least 2,000 feet."`
Anthony
*Wei Wuxian nodded as this sort of process confused him, but he would manage for now*

"Hm... Think of my guild like the knight academy or magic academy something like that. That is what this guild will be like, a place for many and all to come learn of cultivation and Taoism, we would also perform good deeds and quests, but quests will be in the future."
Darla
*The guard stopped and spoke*

`"Will your guild have people below the ages of 14? If so the rule of alcohol stands no alcohol for anyone under 14 other then that after all the paperwork is filled out, your guild to learn to cultivate and if taoism should be good to go. In a few days I'll send some willing people that may be interested in your guild to study it. For just a few days that's it."`

*He nods as he crosses his arms*
Anthony
*Wei Wuxian took note of this and nodded as eventually his clones soon came back each merging in with him, the stacks of papers getting larger, he kept his necessary paperwork and the stuff they needed he simply handed off to*

"Mhm, mhm I see I see. We shall, do something about that. Good sir, would you happen to be interested in joining us?"

*Wei Wuxian asked*
Darla
*The guard took all the paperwork needed his inspectors were on they're way back he began to review the paper work before handing it off to the person beside him*

`"No thank you sir in an officer of Imperium Of Sicarlas. I will not forsake my duty I must stay true to my post."`
Anthony
*The man smiled and nodded as he commended the man for his discipline*

"I understand good sir, an act of good will. Is there anything else sir?"

*Wei Wuxian said, smiling gently before him*
Darla
*Turns to look at his guards before speaking*

`"One last thing we will have guards come by with patrols and at least 2 guards stationed here at all times as we need to show the people are keeping the peace."`

*He nodded.*

`"Is that alright with you?"`
Anthony
"Hmmm, as long as those guards are cheery and friendly. If not, then I'll have to humbly decline"

*He said nodding*
Darla
`"You won't even know there there, our guards pride themslves in being good with public relations without causing any disturbances."`

*He nodded as he then took out his whistle and blew it the entire army turned around and began to march away he mounted his horse*

`"A pleasure to meet a young taoist as yourself."`

*He bows and waves his hand before kipping the sides of the horse and he was off with the army marching to the next establishment.*
Anthony
*Having the officer's assurence he nodded and boiwed back to the officer. Then turned around heading back inside*

```"Seems like we might need to relocate or rebuild the sect"```
Matthew
*Was sitting down sighing as she was in the pocket dimension her elder brother flooped her in she spoke*

`"Can you let me out of here I'm sober, I won't kill any of the guards I was just joking."` 

*She looks up at the sky waiting to be let out.*
Anthony
*Hearing Orestis' plea to come out, he nodded and opened a portal and out came Orestis.*

"You ought to drink responsibly"
Matthew
`"Hmpf... I drink responsibly Wei I just over did it I was stressed my whole nation was at risk of being torn apart I rule over a million people... It requires a lot of paper work... Public appearances... And other things, which I have done... Many have tried for my hand in marriage my advisors want me to get a husband so I can solidify my rule if I ever die because there afraid if I have no children the country will tear itself apart trying to establish a new one."`

*She sighs as she was sitting on her knees*

`"I haven't drank in a year it was just to ease off some stress. Your not going to sit here and tell me that when I saw everything that came out of that portal, chicken bones wine bottles... How much time did you spend in there hm?"`

*She said with a soft hiccup getting to her feet staggering she hugged Wei gently*
Anthony
*Wei Wuxian chuckled and smiled gently towards her poking her forehead*

"I understand, but using drinking to cope isn't a good way. And also, your elder brother is a taoist so I'll always disapprove of alcohol"

*He sighed when she asked*

"Hmmm, whenever I wanted to escape training, escape my family, escape my masters, escape enemies, escape enemies of enemies, escape my great great grand father... Let's just say at least 5-10 years worth of time in total? Let's just say, your elder brother is a master at escaping... Great great great grand-father is so proud but so disappointed because my talent in escaping is greater than his, and he ran away from both great great great great grand father's mother and father's entire extended family... Our family is scary, full of monsters..."

*He said as he shuddered at the monstrosities he called a family... To even call them a family is too kind... As that family is filled with monsters of strength and talent... However Wei Wuxian managed to survive because of that same talent... When she came, he hugged her back and began to slowly direct them both to her room so that he can make sure she got to bed*
Matthew
*Feeling her head poked she giggles softly as she shook her head.*

`"I guess your right but once in awhile, it's ok, I'm not a taoist I can never be one I'm not a inherently a good person I never will be I understand what I am I do what I do for the sake of other's now."`

*She said in a monotone voice with no emotions before turning to Wei and listening to his words to escape everyone? Why did he want to escape perhaps she shouldn't poke to far deep but he was her brother.*

`"Why did you want to escape... All if not everything around you? Why did you become the master of escaping no elusive talk or generalization, you being gone for a year was hard on us, but you being gone for 100 years... What did it do to you..."`

*She stopped in her tracks as she gently rose her hands to cup his cheeks to look him in his eyes with a soft look a worried expression.*
Anthony
*With her reply, he nodded in agreement with her words.*

"You aren't wrong, I abstain for my own reason but slip up on purpose, same way you choose to drink, it is up to you. And no one said that, it's up to you whether you are inherently good or bad, it's your decisions not what others say or do"

*He said trying to offer words of comfort to her seeing her empty facial expression. Though hearing her ask forward about his 100 years, he couldn't help but laugh*

"Ha ha ha... I escape cause of training and because I'd piss them off"

*Saying it in a rather prideful manner*

"But I escaped because I simply didn't want to be there in that moment. I took after ancestor's talent for escape when I was a child actually, ha ha ha! But 100 years, I've essentially lived a lifetime. Fought in 2 wars, made many friends and enemies, killed many, and lost many... The life of a cultivator isn't one that many can live... It is a life that I even find hard to live, but I continue to do so for those around me. The strength of belief and desire is one that drove me to this point here... No matter how hard or painful it was, I continued to fight to be here today"

*He said, rather indifferent, his time for grief and pain of over the years had already been processed. He understood that what's happened in the Upper Realm are mistakes and lessons that he learned so that he wouldn't make them here*

"One must keep going even when they're at their lowest point. Once you do, that is when you'll learn most about you."
Matthew
`"Is it up to me? If I believe that I'm saving the world by ruling with an iron fist is that good? Or is it bad? If my decisions are the ones that determine whether I'm good or bad how am I determine whether I'm doing good or bad with no outside criticism? I could believe I'm doing right I'm saving, I'm helping people but reality could be different."`

*She replied to his first answer slowly moving her hands away from his face seeing him prideful and happy, she slowly smiles seeing how happy he looked, it brought her joy, to see his expressions.*

`"You are very determined the most determined person I've ever met in my life to stay true to your beliefs no matter what comes your way. Stronger then most."`

*She nods slowly as she turns away from him looking for the boy she hiccups softly.*

`"I understand what you mean I'm still here after all."`

*She would say with a smile but wouldn't go any further in explaining what she meant, turning to him she spoke*

`"Where is the boy is he alright? I'm worried about him it's about time for him to get ready, to bathe brush his teeth and go to bed."`
Anthony
*Wei Wuxian sighed hearing the sort of mid-life crisis panic from her. He sighed, patting her head gently*

"Well of course you have to listen to what others have to say, but they don't have the right to tell you who you are. Only those close truly know who you are, but you also know what's right from wrong and if you don't I'll do my best to make sure you don't make the wrong decision.*

*He yawned, and looked down at her* 

"Thank you Xiao Ore, but Theias? The disciples are tending after him, don't worry."

*With that, the disciples came with Theias, playing with him and laughing with him joyfully*
Matthew
*Smiles softly as she felt her head patted she took his hand and moved his hand away from her head*

`"One day I'll have the wisdom that you have I only strive for knowledge and the protection of those I love. So far you've done a great job in keeping me in line."` 

*She gently hugged him happily, pulling away she as she nodded to him saying theias as he said they were with him trying there best as theias was a tough shell to crack but it seems they had got him to stop looking at the ground at least and little more lively then his depressed behavior maybe she would ask Wei if he could teach her taoism everyone that appears to be involved with it seemed happier then those who didn't follow it's ways.*

`"Come theias."`

*She extended her hand out*

`"Thank you for everything you done but go get some sleep Wei you seem tired from your yawn. Cultivate when you wake up! I know how you get! You need some rest we have been across 2 nations in the course of a week with little to no sleep."` 

*She nods once theias took her hand she hugged his head softly pulling him to her chest and stomach*

`"We are going to get you ready for bed hm? You need to bathe brush your teeth and don't forget to wash your hair before bed. Tomorrow I want you to go find Wei and wake him up for me if you can sneak up on him, his senses are supernatural that's your goal."`

*She smirks softly while looking at Wei just little sister banter*
Robert
*Came back with some of the students he was aware looking around and talking occasionally whenever he was asked questions, about his wings his hair. It forced him to interact with others his age in turn opening him up a bit more. He learned from the students the proper way to show respect so he would bow before they would be off he was fascinated with taoism and looked to wei quietly he was about to speak but Orestis took his hand and hugged him his face turned red embarssed*

`"Mmmmmpf..."` 

*He sighs softly as she held him he wasn't use to touch like that but she didn't care it would help him in the long run get over his fear of physical touch*

`"I don't need hug's... Orestis... I'm fine..."`

*Once she loosened he backed away holding his arm as he looked up at her nodding*

`"Ok um... I'll do so... Can this angel make a request..."`

*He picked up on some of the ways the disciple's talked*

`"I don't want to be alone."`

*He held his arm a little bit tighter as he looked at orestis then Wei*

`"Um... Ah... May this angel also ask about taoism...?"`

*His wings fluttered nervously as he looked down slowly but remembered the disciples kept telling him to keep his head up so he slowly rose his head fighting against the urge to look down*
Anthony
*Wei Wuxian smiled brightly seeing the angel play and in fact open up with the younger disciples. Seeing children happily play with one another simply warms his heart, reminding him of the time in the Immortal Taoist Palace all the younger disciples rushing up to him to play as he was one of the highest ranked disciples of the sect that would play with them.*

```"You needn't be alone, boys! Front and center!"```

*The instant he said that, the male disciples that were with Theias lined up in front of Wei Wuxian in military fashion. They held their breaths, puffing out their chests, and stood tall in a military fashion*

```"Alright kiddos, tonight's mission is to bathe and clean, am I understood!?"```

*With that the disciples saluted and immediately replied back with*

```"Yes Sect Master, sir!"```

*With that, the boys went back to stand to the side waiting for Theias. When Theias asked him about Taoist, he non-chalantly nodded*

```"Of course young one, what is it that you want to ask?"```

*He said, encouraging the boy to ask him*
Matthew
*Smiles softly as she gently rubs his fluffy blonde hair, she looked at his red face and giggles*

`"Don't be embarssed, I'm only trying to cheer you up, you won't be able to stop me from hugging you, or spoiling you, I have to make up for my mistake."`

*She gently holds his cheek gently before moving her hand away to look at Wei as he called the disciple's, she watched them come forward and salute as Wei gave them there mission she looked slightly nervous.*

`"Is it safe? I know it is but hearing it from you will put me more at ease. If anything I could make his bathe just be nearby in case."`

*She asks Wei then speaks to Theias.*

`"It's ultimately up to you but either way you won't be alone so it's ok."`

*She held his head softly with a smile then speaking again to speak to Wei and Theias.*

`"Elder Wei is sleepy, and you need to bathe you can go ask in the morning if that's ok?"` 

*She looked at Wei for support on this matter as she wanted him to have a good sleeping schedule. She ushered him along as she saw he choose to go with the other boys she was careful to avoid his wings knowing they were sensitive*
Robert
*As the other boys came up to Wei and lined up in military fashion his face changed expressions intrigued almost fascinated as if he wanted to be like them, he may have been looking up to them by this point wanting to be as happy and disciplined like them as his wings fluttered again.*

`"Thank you master Wei... This angel appreciates his compassion to um... Help this young one."`

*He bowed his head as he felt Orestis fluffing his hair he pouts she loved messing with his hair as he felt her holding his cheek before letting go and listening to her words of encouragement it made him feel a warm feeling in his chest. He felt safe... Here with Wei the other disciples and Orestis.*

`"This angel wishes to go with the other disciples."`

*He nods quietly his words were almost normal not there yet but a few more days he might be speaking at a normal tone of voice instead of his quiet word's as he was ready to ask his question about taoism he heard orestis say master Wei was sleepy and he needed to bathe he pouted.*

`"Ok... This angel will ask in the morning..."`

*He said in a slightly defeated way a kid would talking to there parent's*
Anthony
*With Orestis' intervention there wasn't much else he could say or do. Thus he patted the boys head and nodded*

"Tomorrow then, alright boys go bring him to the showers go go, ha ha ha"

*The disciples nodded, going to Theias and encouraging him to follow them quickly, as one of the female disciples grabbed his hand and began to drag him along with them*

"Ho ho ho, seems like one of the younger ones likes him, ha ha ha"
Matthew
`"Thank you Wei I just want his schedule to be ok is all."` 

*She nods seeing a female disciple take his hand in the future he would be sure to be a ladies man, hopefully Wei can instill restraint, into him she wasn't thinking about having to bring him back at the moment.* 

`"It seems so I fear for those who try to court him in the future, he will be a handsome man when he is older."`

*She giggles as she looks at him heading away*

`"It seems you may have another disciple you have to many already! Your sect will be the largest in the world at this rate."`

*She laughs softly before wanting to talk to him about something else.*

`"In my kingdom, can you or are you willing to open another sect, I think it would be good. Seeing as your sect instills value's and morality a country without any real belief, or nothing to follow is an unmotivated, unrighteous society yes there are exceptions of just parents trying there best but I feel if you can spread taoism to my kingdom for anyone willing of course I won't force anyone I think it would be good for the betterment of my nation and the world and for you to spread the ways of your culture."`

*She was thinking in the long run if people choose taoism seeing how it made everyone here on a larger scale, it seems it would be a benefit for all.*
Anthony
"Ha ha ha, indeed indeed, perhaps i can relocate there as I know it'll be a lot easier to manage. And i'll make a mountain and make sure plum blossom trees are planted, ha ha ha."

*He nodded, as Sicarlus may become some place that may spell trouble for his disciples*