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[pinkblinded]

[Gaura is honestly rather used to getting lost. He's been fired from enough jobs for being late to work because of it, after all. So now he feels like maybe that happened here? Yes, he's had everything explained to him but that certainly hasn't stopped the confusion.

But after going in circles for several hours he's finally discovered this feature and he's giving it a go.]

Hi there. [He gives a smile. A look he's figured out is usually the thing to get someone to help.]

Could someone help me out? I seem to have lost my way to my apartment and nothing is really looking that familiar. Is Koreatown familiar to anyone at least?

Comments

[pinkblinded]

They would! They'd provide them with nutrition and energy for their bodies. Working that hard means they need a higher intake of food.

[gentledawn]

You're right. Zichen could use a meal too. His endurance is remarkable, but it's not never-ending.

[pinkblinded]

Sometimes having a strong endurance just means that you're able to ignore the suffering of your body longer. Having him be able to eat and take breaks would help him so he wouldn't have to do that.

[gentledawn]

He could be...suffering? [That obviously bothers him.] I need to take care of him better.

[pinkblinded]

He might not be aware of it. Much of endurance though is pushing your body though. So he likely isn't suffering but more breaks to rest would be helpful to him.

[gentledawn]

You're very wise. [Zichen is the sort to push himself.] He never complains and he doesn't admit he is tired until we are ready for bed.

[pinkblinded]

[His cheeks color as he's called wise and he hides his face a little with his hand before eating some more.] He must be very hardworking.

[gentledawn]

Extremely! I thought I was strong and capable, but Song Zichen can do just about anything he sets his mind to.

[Gaura, how can he leave you behind for the night?]

[pinkblinded]

People like that are amazing...

[He doesn't know how he'll ever compare really. He's not really that kind of person. There's been plenty he's given up on simply because he knows that he can't do it.]

[gentledawn]

He will like you as much as I do.

[He knows his Zichen. The man will check up on Gaura and make sure he is safe wherever he goes. And there is nothing wrong with knowing one's limitations. Everyone has a line they won't cross.]

[pinkblinded]

But I haven't met your husband yet...

[Will he really like him so much?]

[gentledawn]

And? [He tilts his head.] I know my Zichen. We are soulmates.

[pinkblinded]

[He looks down feeling a little ashamed to have questioned that.] You are right. I apologize...

[gentledawn]

There is no need for that. [He softens.] It's just...

I know his heart. He will care for you.

[pinkblinded]

I suppose it can just be so hard for me to believe. I was a burden even to my parents. I'm not sure they even looked for me when I ran away across the country. Everyone here treating me as they do... It's so new.

[gentledawn]

Then your parents failed you. Children are a blessing and they should be guided and protected always. [If he is ever lucky enough to have a child or children, they will know he is watching over them.]

[pinkblinded]

I don't fault them. Raising a child who doesn't even know who they are must have been difficult. [He smiles sadly.] I just wanted to lift the burden on them so I left.

[gentledawn]

As if you have any say in how your eyes function! [He purses his lips, angry, but not at Gaura.] You are not a burden. Would you say a child born blind or without one of their limbs is a burden?

[pinkblinded]

No. I never would. But I would also understand why they would feel that they are.

[gentledawn]

I can't understand feeling that way. But I was orphaned as a baby and raised by my Master. She felt as I do, so perhaps I learned it from her.

[pinkblinded]

She cared for you well. It shows in how you speak of her. [He offers him a soft smile.] I'm glad you had her.

[gentledawn]

[His Master is the best.]

She cares deeply for children. I have many siblings! [He laughs softly.]

[pinkblinded]

I never had siblings. It must have been so nice to have friends around you all the time like that.

[gentledawn]

It was nice. We were one large family. [Sharing chores and meals.] I know they are safe.

[pinkblinded]

[He smiles at that then finishes his meal. Setting his utensil aside, he settles his hands in his lap instead so he can keep talking to Xingchen.]

Where did you grow up? What was it like there?