[Video; UN: gentlebreeze]

[gentledawn]

This month, I will be turning twenty. [It feels like a momentous age; a shift into something new. But he has no idea how to celebrate the occasion and thus he brings his questions to the network:]

How would you celebrate a birthday? We didn't make much of a fuss about them with my Master, yet this world is different. I want to try making the day special.

Just know that I am not fond of overindulging in alcohol. Sweet wines are my favorite if I need to choose, but I have my fill of them quickly.

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[gentledawn]

I haven't done enough good to deserve that compliment.

[fated_dance]

You have. Far more than I... unless you have been hiding being a willing assassin for a decade and a murderer too.

[gentledawn]

No! I...couldn't. I wouldn't. [He actually looks panicked at the thought.]

[fated_dance]

[ Zishu smiles gently, sadly. ]

Then you are a far better man than I am.

[gentledawn]

A-Shu, I don't judge you. What you did in the past is in the past. You are a wonderful man now and I am grateful that you allow me close.

[fated_dance]

How could I not? You have been kind to me from the day we met. You inspire me to be better, too.

[gentledawn]

You inspire me too. I want to be stronger and I have been practicing with Shuanghua.

[fated_dance]

[ This man is far too good to him. He can deny him nothing, and has no hope of resisting his sweetness. ]

Then we should spar again soon. I love watching you move.

[gentledawn]

[Zishu has been nothing but welcoming and kind! Xingchen respects his abilities and his strength, but he doesn't fear him; he loves him. The days he has spent getting to know Zishu and Kexing have been some of the best.]

I'm not worthy of your skill. You are so quick! I don't think you spar at all, A-Shu, you dance.

[fated_dance]

[ Between Kexing and Xingchen, and then Wu Xi's skill, Zishu has chosen to live, to enjoy life, and to love.

He laughs. ]

Then come dance with me.

[gentledawn]

[That is the greatest blessing! Xingchen had seen the poor state of Zishu's body. Having him up and about and strong again is nothing to waste!]

I will try to keep up!

[fated_dance]

[ He hasn't been wasting his returned strength and energy, things which delight his soulmate as well. Zishu grins. ]

I won't let you fall, A-Chen. I'm sure you will keep up.

[gentledawn]

[As happy as he is at the change, he does miss their naps together.]

I am in your hands. What shall we wager?

[fated_dance]

[ They'll nap together again~ No fox can resist a bunny. ]

I chose our wager last time, it's only fair for you to choose this time.

[gentledawn]

Alright, if I win, I want to enjoy a nap with you and A-Xing.

[How can a rabbit resist snuggling between two foxes?]

[fated_dance]

[ He softens immediately. ]

Deal. I've missed our naps together, A-Chen. You're very warm, especially as a cute rabbit.

[gentledawn]

My ears and tail are refusing to disappear! I've also noticed...white strands. In my hair.

[What other kind of rabbit would he be?]

[fated_dance]

I don't want them to. Aah? I think you'd look even more handsome with white hair. Lao Wen certainly does.

[gentledawn]

It suits him. [Kexing has a glow about him, but Xingchen thinks he would have that anyway. His soulmate is with him!]

I don't think I would mind being a white rabbit.

[fated_dance]

It does. [ Then again, Zishu thinks Kexing is gorgeous no matter what he looks like. ]

Your foxes certainly love their white rabbit. He's very cute and sweet.

[gentledawn]

Your white rabbit will keep you warm on a cold night - as long as you share your fluffy tails with him.

[fated_dance]

Of course they will. They like wrapping around you.

[gentledawn]

What generous tails. I will remember to thank them.

[fated_dance]

They accept thanks in nuzzles and brushing.

[gentledawn]

Brushing! That sounds fun. Do you have the proper brush?