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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?

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[pinkblinded]

[He smiles softly as he looks down at the hands in his lap.] I think so too. I like you a lot.

[gentledawn]

[Rising, Xingchen goes to Gaura and embraces him.]

I like you a lot too. Are you comfortable here? If not, you are more than welcome to stay the night with Zichen and I.

[pinkblinded]

It's alright. I won't want to be a bother to you both. There's a futon that I'm airing out right now and it'll be ready when I need to sleep! [But he does return the hug, unable to resist doing so.]

[gentledawn]

You could never be a bother. [Xingchen strokes back that pink hair.] If you need anything, just call or send me a message.

[pinkblinded]

I will. I promise. [Because he plans to keep that promise and he hopes it will offer reassurance to his new friend as well.]

[gentledawn]

I will check on you in the morning. [He has never felt unsafe at night, but... It's better to be sure.]

[pinkblinded]

I'll keep the door locked while you're gone. [Just to help his friend feel better about leaving him alone for the night.]

[gentledawn]

I brought you some more herbs and honey for tea. [He sets those on the counter.] A nice hot bath might help you relax for the evening, too.

[pinkblinded]

Thank you. I'll go take one. I think it would be good to wash away how long I was lost anyway.

[gentledawn]

I pray that never happens again. [He can't imagine... Well, he can, actually. When he was first blind, he felt completely lost.]

[pinkblinded]

I'll try exploring more tomorrow after you go so I can get to know things better. Hopefully that will help.

[gentledawn]

I trust you will find your way; it will just take time. [He checks around to make sure Gaura has the basics before smiling.] I think I will let you rest, my friend. You've had a big day.

[pinkblinded]

Thank you. For everything. It means...so much to me. [He remembers how Xingchen bowed before when they met and he offers another one this time to show his gratitude. He doesn't even know if that's the right thing to do, or if he's done it right, he just wants to somehow show him.]

[gentledawn]

[Moving back to Gaura, he raises his friend from said bow and kisses his cheek.]

You can rely on me. I won't fail you, friend.

[pinkblinded]

[His cheeks color at the kiss and he nods his head before leading his friend to the door so that way he can see him out properly.]

[gentledawn]

[Xingchen squeezes Gaura's hand one last time before leaving, smiling all the while. He is confident his friend will be safe.]