[Video; UN: gentlebreeze]

[gentledawn]

Is a...ah...second animal...possible? [He was once enchanted with bunny ears and a fluffy tail. Now he is...different. White feathers are intermixed with his hair and there is a black discoloration - like a blindfold - around his eyes.

He bows his head and directs the camera towards his arms, which are decorated with more white feathers.]

I am...a heron? A swan? I think the latter. [Such a romantic animal! Turning his head bashfully, he smooths the feathers down under the sleeves of his robe.] Perhaps I should go for a swim?

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[faeshim]

[he just stares at this video for a long time before speaking. and when he speaks, there's only one thing to ask:]

Can I have one of your feathers?

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[gentledawn]

[He can feel that stare and it has him fiddling with one of the feathers in his hair self-consciously.]

I'm not sure how they are attached. Pulling one might be painful.

If it falls out naturally, of course.

[faeshim]

Hmm...that's fair. That's fair!

What should I give you in return?

[gentledawn]

You needn't give me anything in return. Are you new? I don't recall seeing you before.

[That hair is noticeable!]

[faeshim]

No no no, if something's given, something should be given in return. It's a precious part of you!

[the hair is good, isn't it? it's even better when he remembers to brush it. or someone else does it for him.

he nods once in answer.]

I'm Daeshim. There, what if I trade that for the feather?

[gentledawn]

[His cheeks become a bit rosy and he is surprised into a softer smile.]

If that is how you see it, I won't argue or complain.

[Xingchen chuckles and nods. Names are precious too, aren't they?]

Daeshim. I like your name. When I have acquired the feather, shall I bring it to you?

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[reliesondirtytricks]

Maybe we should go swimming.

[ There's a soft smile out of Mingye, tri-colored eyes shining slightly due to the way the light was hitting them. ]

You look beautiful, A-Chen.

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[gentledawn]

You would go with me, pretty raven?

[Those are amazing eyes, Mingye; ones that are difficult to stop staring into. If anything, Xingchen's eyes seems a shade...darker.]

That is wholly the swans doing, I'm sure.

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[reliesondirtytricks]

I would go with you.

[ He gives a bit of a laugh and smiles. ]

You were beautiful without the swan.

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[gentledawn]

How lucky am I!

[He lifts a sleeve to hide his red face, gasping.]

Y-You must teach me! About the... The feathers, A-Ye.

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[reliesondirtytricks]

I can teach you about the feathers, that isn't a problem.

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[gentledawn]

Can you meet with me now?

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[tobrushawaysnow]

[ Forgive him a moment for staring! Then he flushes a little and ducks his head, though a shy little smile touches his lips. ]

Would you like some company swimming?

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[gentledawn]

[His Zichen's gaze always falls over him like a warm, protective cloak. Xingchen bows his head under the wonderful flush of belonging, subconsciously mimicking a swan when they see their mate.]

I want your company no matter what.

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[tobrushawaysnow]

[ He will spend the rest of his life happily protecting his Xingchen. ]

Then I will meet you...where would you like to go swimming?

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[gentledawn]

I'm not sure! There is a pond in the garden, but...

Somewhere larger might be nice.

[He holds up one of his now feathered arms.]

No matter where, it will be perfect with my mate.

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[tobrushawaysnow]

[ He thinks for a moment, trying not to be distracted too badly by that beautiful feathered arm. ]

We could enlarge the pool at the temple...draw it underground a little in time. For now, I believe there is a lake not too far away.

[ His image vanishes for a moment before returning, and a location flashes to Xingchen. ]

We can try here. [ His cheeks pink a little but he can't help how his smile grows a little. Just for Xingchen. ]

Meet me there, love. I won't be long.

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[gentledawn]

Would... Would you like that? [Xingchen feels the feathers in his hair perk up at the suggestion.] Yes! A lake would be perfect.

[The trouble Zichen goes to makes his heart beat quicker and he beams.]

I won't be either! [He hesitates just to pack them a snack in case they are hungry after the swim. He also brings towels with him, grinning helplessly as he makes his way to the location. Upon arriving, he sets down the basket and hums happily to himself as he arranges a romantic spot for them on the lake's bank.]

[bythewaves]

[ S T A R I N G ]

You have... um. [ GESTURES ] Is that... normal?

[gentledawn]

...ah Lord Maglor. [He flushes and nods shyly.] Normal enough. Remember when I spoke of kizuna?

[bythewaves]

Just Maglor [ he corrects instinctively ] - I am no lord, Xingchen.

I remember. This is... that? [ ................he is going to hate it here, isn't he ]

[gentledawn]

Forgive me. [He bows to the screen, feathers flourishing in a way that makes it...less humble.]

This is the most extreme version of it.

[bythewaves]

Ah... [ Maglor grimaces, acknowledging that yes, he's very definitely going to hate it here ]

You are unharmed? No pain?

[gentledawn]

[Maglor.] Unless you... [This is difficult.] ...are intimate...you are not in danger.

[Yay?]

The pain comes if I try to become...the true animal.

[song_princess]

[Have one very confused Heron.]

.... Are you normally not either or?