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[Despite showing up in this place and finding out that someone, who wanted to kill him, is also his brother, he's all smiles. That smile isn't bound to go away either.

He's actually out in a park because he prefers nature over the buildings, for the most part.]

So, how do you all handle the time lapses? That is what they are, right? One of you can be from one point while another from another point.

~~It's how I found out he's my brother.~~

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You know this from knowing them or from experience?

[ Not everyone is trustworthy. Sometimes even the most trustworthy can be the most dangerous. ]

I'd like that, though.

I feel I know the majority of the residents in this hall. [His cheeks pink. Well in one case.]

This place can encourage certain...interactions.

What kind of interactions?

[ He has an idea, but he's never had those types of interactions. With anyone. ]

They...vary. [He glances down shyly, biting his lip.] Some are sexual. You should be prepared.

Then I guess things will get interesting.

[ Not that he's ever settled on anyone. Women were complicated and a pain. ]

Just be as safe as you can. That's why it's best to make friends while you have control of your senses.

[Xingchen wouldn't know about courting women.]

Plug up your senses, if need be.

[ Not as easy as it sounds, but doable! ]

When your body reacts against your will, that is difficult.

[He looks troubled and embarrassed.]

Difficult is the way of life, isn't it? So, make it your own. Your body reacts against your will? Use your qi to hold it in place, to give you long enough to force your senses to react the way you want them to.

[He tries to forget how desperate he had been and all the things he had done. Since then, he has been meditating more. But there are no guarantees. Just like in life, he supposes.]

Difficulties are one matter; being forced through unnatural means to find relief are another. But it only lasted a day and then I was myself again.

[ No, nothing is ever guaranteed in life. ]

Was it something in the air or the water?

No. I woke bewitched. [He can explain it no other way.]

How does one wake bewitched unless there's evil here?

I did not say there was no evil - only that you will be kept safe. [For the sake of Feng.]

You said you woke bewitched. It's the evil that bewitches people.

[ He's used to keeping himself safe. ]

Evil that you cannot avoid.

[Or control. Xingchen sighs and drinks more tea.]

That is why friendship is important.

[ He's barely even touched his own tea, or forgotten that it's even there. Since it's not something he drinks often. ]

Friendships can't always combat evil.

They can be a comfort. [Said comfort can allow them to overcome the effect of the evil.] You mustn't ever lose hope.

No one said anything about losing hope.

I'm glad to hear that. [He manages a tiny smile.]

You don't do that often, do you?

The... [His smile fades and he shakes his head.] I am not that sort of man.

To smile?

[ He taps fingers lightly on his leg, watching Xingchen. ]

I was taught growing up to keep smiling at all times. Even if you're having the worst day possible, keep smiling.

Oh! That. [He calms and chuckles.] I like to smile and laugh. Sometimes I find it difficult, but that's natural. It's best not to hide how you feel.

[ He can't help but laugh. ]

What did you think I meant, Xiao Xingchen?

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