[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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[reliesondirtytricks]

[ That explains why they stopped out of nowhere. He takes Xingchen's face in his hands and rests his forehead against his. ]

A-Chen, they will find out soon enough that I am not him. Whether it be through talking or other means. You do not need to worry.

[ A soft press of lips and those tri-colored eyes watch him. ]

Everything will be fine.

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[gentledawn]

[He is worried and it shows as he gazes into those amazing eyes. The soft kiss makes him blush and he steps close, nestling against his friend.]

A-Ye, you are precious to me. Just the idea of there being confusion, of you having to defend yourself upsets me. You have been through enough.

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[reliesondirtytricks]

[ Those arms wrap around him and he nuzzles him. ]

I know I'm precious to you. If you're so worried about me needing to defend myself so much, then make a public announcement. Do what you need to in order to make you feel comfortable and as if there is no confusion, for anyone. A reminder or something, so others know.

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[gentledawn]

[He softens at the selflessness, his arms coming around Mingye to hold him.]

I might just do that. There are those from my world that would outright attack you. They are not present, fortunately, but if they came, I would not have time to intervene.

[Now he smiles, glancing down.]

You have such a handsome face. If you didn't stand out so much, I wouldn't be nearly as worried.

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[reliesondirtytricks]

Do it every time someone you know, or from your world, shows up if need be. That way you know there's no misconceptions.

[ He gives him a soft smile in return and leans into that hold. ]

I don't stand out that much, A-Chen.