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[This is ridiculous. He should just stop talking to her and leave her to this silliness. Yet, he can't. It reminds him too much of that bird he wants to get back and that is luring him in.

Fine.]

Where are you? I will see if I can assist you.

[If only he knew that he was speaking to another bird. Though she was glad that it was not on voice as the sound that left her was quite undignified sound.]

Ah! You don't have to do so for this one, my lord!

This one is currently in her nest within the forest.

I'm aware.

[He's doing it anyway and has already moved himself to the forest to look around.]

Where in this forest?

[What can she say to that? Especially to make him change his mind? But, she is a female and...

She looks over the side of her nest and winces out of embarrassment. A sigh leaves her as she flies first to another tree.]

I believe I see you, let this one land near so my lord doesn't have to look far.

[With that sent, she spreads her wings to land as graceful as she could, her cheeks fully flushed at the thought of him seeing her newest physical trait, soft and long bunny ears. The tail is thankfully somewhat hidden by both her wings and hair.]

Hello, my lord.... This one looks rather foolish with these ears.

[...She's a bird. What is it with birds and vanity? He watches her for a moment before finally taking note of the ears that she is referring to while he stands there.

He isn't sure why she feels they make her look foolish. Some would probably think they make her look cute.

Stepping closer, he get a better look at them.]

These are why you are hiding?

[Its a part of their nature. Though for Leanne, she would considered it more of a pride thing.

They make her look foolish because what bird has such ears? Especially since Herons are supposed to be graceful and elegant.

Her wings relaxes a little when he steps closer, juuuust gonna make sure that her new tail is better hidden.]

Yes, at least the main reason. This one just woke up to find these ears.

They are not ridiculous or hideous.

[The notion that they would be is ridiculous but he at least manages to not say so. Somehow. It takes a lot of effort.]

You lack the magic to hide these features?

They are not?

[She blinks at his words, tilting her head a little. Leanne would be thankful for that effort.]

The elders, they never fully trained this one on glamour magics. I... Never really had the reason to practice them before.

No.

[So she doesn't know how to hide them. Illusions wouldn't be for everyone, it's true. He glances to the side.]

My maid wears jeweled headbands to hide something she does not enjoy. Have you considered this?

Thank you for your kind words, my lord.

[No, at least not yet. Glamour magic will have the be the next thing she focuses on. She blinks at his suggestion and both her wings and ears perked up.]

I haven't. Thank you my lord for the suggestion, if my likes... I can make him some tea or a tea blend for him to enjoy later.

[Xue Qianxun really isn't used to being like this with other people. Nice. It's usually too inconvenient. However he's trying to take what has been suggested to him to heart.

It's bothered him to have been called rude. Repeatedly.]

...Very well. In exchange I will create you something to aid you.

[Holding out his hand, he summons a circlet to his palm. Which he then offers to her.]

Wear this. It will offer the illusion of your normal features as long as you wear it.

[She blinks as he speaks again before creating the circlet. She blushes a little before shaking her head.]

This this one couldn't!

[So much blushing before realizing that it would be considered rude. A hand slowly reaches over to take the circlet before putting it on, all bunny features vanish from sight at least.]

Thank you... My lord. Truly thank you.

[And she will try to give him a small kiss on the cheek, even if she isn't, she will spread her wings before smiling up at him.]

Please wait here while I fetch the tea for my lord.

[As she kisses his cheek, he finds himself...surprised. His hand comes up to where the kiss was left as he watches her before lowering his hand again and nodding.

He feels...good? For helping?

The feeling is so foreign to him that he truly isn't sure what to do about it. How to process it properly. Is this what this is supposed to feel like?

Well, he can keep thinking about it as he waits for her as asked at least.]

[She smiles up at him and resists the urge to giggle at his reaction to just a simple kiss.

Leanne nods before flying up and towards her nest. It took her a few moments before she returned, giving him time with his thoughts.]

It isn't much but... I pray that it would be to my lord's taste.

[She goes to offer him a small bag before offering a small mug.]

I made a cup of it in case my lord was thirsty. Right now, all I have are more floral than other types.

Floral. I see.

[Lifting the cup, he breathes in the fragrance. It's a pleasant one to be sure. So much like the forest around them. Full of life.

Taking a sip, he considers the flavor a moment.]

What flower was used for this?

[He finds himself intrigued by it for reasons he cannot fathom.]

[She goes to watch him closely, hoping and praying that he likes it. One day, she will be able to harvest more to make different types of teas.

Her wings perk up as it seems like he doesn't at least dislike it.]

Ah, I used this one my lord.

[With that, she goes to sing and soon some flowers grew and sprouted.]

They are not harmful so do not worry, my lord.

I was not concerned about you poisoning me. Merely curious.

[About her ability too. Certainly far stronger than his maid's.

Why does he keep thinking about her?]

You are able to sing flowers to grow?

[She blinks before blushing a little, quickly shaking her head.]

Ah, I-I just know that some Beorcs... Humans are weary about flowers.

[Though she was glad about his second question and nods her head.]

Yes, my songs can do that to flower but they are not limited to just flowers, almost all flora within nature. They can also heal any injury or sickness, though the more severe, the stronger the song is needed.

I am not either of these things.

[Intrigued, he listens to her explain her power. So her song is one of healing which explains why it makes the plants grow too.]

So you have a connection with life. Is that true?

My lord isn't?

[But... He looks human.

There was a bit more but, it was a simple enough explanation.]

In a sense, you may say that. My songs were taught to me by the forest that raised me, and in turn they learned it from the goddess which created it.

No. I am an Immortal.

[The forest taught her the songs. Yet she can use the songs. So that means she has magical ability in her.]

It seems you listened to the forest well.

An Immortal?

[She never heard of one and goes to try and figure out what it means.]

So my lord is a deity?

[She smiles and slowly goes to nod her head.]

I did my best to take in all of Serenes' lessons. If my lord is ever injuried, he may seek this one and she can heal him. Even with injuries unseen.

[Deity seems to be the most common association for some people soooo...]

Yes.

[He's a deity. That's fine.]

I see... [Wait. He pauses as he looks to her curiously.] You are offering to heal me in the future though we just met?

[There were so many different species of people and race here that it was making her head hurt a little from trying to remember them all.]

I see.

[But perhaps she has missed the mark? But if he confirms it then she will accept it.

A small giggle leaves her and she goes to smile up at him.]

Of course, what good are such gifts if I keep them to myself. It is true that we just met but you gave this one such kindness with your gift. Even if you are an Immortal, I am bold to assume that my lord can still get hurt?

[He glances to the side. His gift had been...kind? He'd seen it as practical so she wouldn't hide. But it feels nice that she sees it that way?

It's...odd. This feeling.

He gives a small cough that he hides behind a sip of tea.]

Yes. I can still be injured.

[Yes, it was kind as even though it was practical, he still made and given it to her. A complete stranger.

She smiles warmly up at him as she was thankful for the gift.

At the cough, she managed to stifle a giggle. There is no shame in that fact.]

My lord will have no fear, I wouldn't tell a soul if he seeks this one's aid. I will even tell the flora and nature to keep it a secret in case there is another like this one.

This one is known as Leanne, my lord.

[She's a good one to keep in mind. He's noting her for sure for the future. Even before injury her discretion is appreciated.]

Xue Qianxun.

[A pause and then...]

If you require aid in the future you can all on me.

Xue Qianxun?

[She then offers a small courtesy, bowing her head as she does so.]

This one is known as Leanne, the daughter of Lozerneth.

[She straightens before smiling up at him.]

I will keep that in mind, my lord. And please, feel free to call for this one if you want a cup of tea.

I will keep that in mind.

[She's pleasant company and she's willing to make him tea.

...She might be getting more visits in the future.]

This is where you stay then?

[She can't make much but tea was something she could make.

And she will never turn away company.]

Yes, if I find another place to nest, I will let you know. Also, please let this one know what flavors you enjoy.

Your floral flavors will be suitable. I can see to it that they are consumed.

[He's trying to say he'll visit her more to keep her company.

He's just really bad at it.]

[A soft giggle leaves her as she understood what he meant before leaning up to try and give him another kiss on the cheek.]

I will work on different ones then. You will have to let me know which one you enjoy the most.

[He's startled to receive another kiss, frowning in confusion before he turns to leave suddenly. But he does pause first.]

I will tell you what appeals to me when you provide other flavors in the future. You have my word.

[In a shimmer, he vanishes. To go ponder his confusion in private.]

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