[He was not necessarily trying to lie, but having an enemy show up after a new arrival is a lot to throw at a person.]
No. I didn't think so.
And no. Jin Guangyao died and is buried in a coffin. I carried around his ghost for months afterward after my arrival. My elder brother thought I would have an easier time if I left him dead where he belonged and tried to become someone who I want to be. He gave me a new name.
It is my name now. I was Jin Guangyao once as I was Meng Yao once. All of these selves and their actions are carried on my shoulders, carved in my skin. I will not run from what I have done.
I just thought it would be better not to startle you right off the bat.
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No. I didn't think so.
And no. Jin Guangyao died and is buried in a coffin. I carried around his ghost for months afterward after my arrival. My elder brother thought I would have an easier time if I left him dead where he belonged and tried to become someone who I want to be. He gave me a new name.
It is my name now. I was Jin Guangyao once as I was Meng Yao once. All of these selves and their actions are carried on my shoulders, carved in my skin. I will not run from what I have done.
I just thought it would be better not to startle you right off the bat.