Xie Lian knows the sound of a well-oiled machine when he hears one. And the pleasant rumbling that tickles his eardrums must be from one stopped right outside.
Which is odd. Only because Xie Lian usually repairs broken machines. It’s incredibly rare for an already fine-tuned engine to seek him out for help. And even if so, they are always accompanied by another that requires attention.
This machine isn’t here for a repair.
It isn’t here for him.
Xie Lian isn’t that lucky.
And yet, there’s a knock on his door.
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fic inspired by artwork (LINKED HERE) by @yabancreations aka my amazing partner for this year's @tgcf-reverse-big-bang !!!