[ He draws in a careful, slow breath, eyes briefly fluttering closed as he waits - not long. Xingchen returns the next moment, and Zishu drags his attention back to the tray before him.
Before they begin, he takes a moment to study the components - picking up each little pot to sniff, as if he can still smell. The sight and texture of each is enough. He watches how Xingchen carefully prepares everything before letting the concoction steep. ]
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Before they begin, he takes a moment to study the components - picking up each little pot to sniff, as if he can still smell. The sight and texture of each is enough. He watches how Xingchen carefully prepares everything before letting the concoction steep. ]
It should be just as potent as you promise.