[Video; UN: gentlebreeze]

[gentledawn]

[A white rabbit stares at the camera.

And stares.

Then a back leg thumps impatiently against the floor. A flash of magic follows and then Xingchen is sitting where the rabbit had been, his black hair scattered with white strands. He quickly dresses himself and clears his throat.]

Forgive me. I meant to say: if you are near the Temple and find yourself in need of rest or refreshment, you are welcome. All are welcome as long as you come in peace and do not mind cats.

Or... [Another cough.] Rabbits.

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Video | un: petalpink

[pinkblinded]

[He's not sure what he saw at first but he recognized the username at least so...]

The temple has rabbits now too?

[Unless his friend means himself???]

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[gentledawn]

I'm the only one I know about, but sometimes a friend brings his rabbits by for a visit.

[Lan Wangji's two...ah...children.]

[pinkblinded]

Oh! You're the rabbit. I think I was having trouble figuring out what was happening. I'm sorry.

[He laughs gently.]

[gentledawn]

I get confused too. You needn't apologize, my friend. [He grins at the sound.] Are you alright?

Video | un: nightwanderer

[dragonrising]

[He covers his mouth when he sees him before lowering his hand to smile at him.]

Shall I come to see you to fix your hair, my friend?

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[gentledawn]

[Don't laugh! ...okay laugh. Rabbits aren't equipped to talk. Only thump.]

It is messy, forgive me, A-Yu.

[dragonrising]

There is nothing to forgive. You are wonderful no matter how you look.

[gentledawn]

What if I was a toad? Would you like me still?

Video; UN: Songbird

[song_princess]

[Is this.... the future of what will happen with her bonds?

But when he changes back into a man, she quickly looks away and covers her eyes.]

Temple?...

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[gentledawn]

[Apologies, Leanne! The pain of the transformation leaves him a tad sluggish pulling on his robes.]

Yes, the Temple built by my husband, Song Zichen.

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[song_princess]

[It is forgiven but give a girl a heads up will ya?]

Your husband? I don't believe that I ever had the pleasure of meeting him, my lord.

..... Does it hurt? When you tranformed. How did it happen?

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[gentledawn]

[He spends a decent amount of time in his rabbit form, so he...forgot. And since rabbits don't wear clothes...]

Then we should rectify that. I am Xiao Xingchen.

[His smile falters at the question.]

Yes, the transformation is painful. I...managed it...after months of noticing rabbit features. It's an effect of the kizuna.

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[outspokenlan]

Xiao-Doazhang! It's an honor to meet you. I'm Lan Jingyi of the Gusu Lan clan.

[He's trying really hard not to laugh and just focus on the introduction and bow. But.. this isn't going to last long. Okay, maybe his words are intermittent with little giggles.]

We never met back home but I knew of you and admired you very much... even if I knew you were truly a rabbit!

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[gentledawn]

[He blinks and stares, eyes wide, before bowing awkwardly. His robes have yet to be tied properly and gap, causing him to blush and hug the material to him.]

The honor is mine, Lan Jingyi. I apologize for being so...out of sorts.

[He...admired?...him?]

Jikan's magic has made me a rabbit. [And a swan sometimes too.] I am only a man in our world.

[outspokenlan]

[He respectfully lets his eyes drop briefly as Xingchen straightens.]

It's quite understandable, Xiao-Daozhang.

[At the explanation about the magic, Jingyi nods in understanding, his grin only widening with amusement.]

I've been learning about it since I arrived here a couple weeks ago. I haven't seen anyone fully.. uh.. transformed?.. but I've heard it can happen.

[The last part has him shaking his head quickly.]

Nonsense! Your kindheartedness and expertise with Shuanghua is worthy of respect!

[Of course, the end of the man's story was tragic and should be repeated to caution others. He doesn't know when Xiao Xingchen is from though, so he doesn't want to mention too many specifics. It didn't matter. He's just happy to see the man alive and well.]

[gentledawn]

[The kindness puts him at ease and Xingchen relaxes, his smile growing.]

Yes, it can happen. I know of myself and three or four others who have managed it. It can be...personal. [Considering why it is made possible.] And the shift is painful.

[However he is accustomed to pain to a certain degree after losing his eyes.]

Ah thank you. [He knows his full story and...it pains him greatly. But Zichen and others have helped him accept it.]

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[bythewaves]

[ Maglor is carefully polite in the manner which means he is trying not to laugh ]

Ah, you make a very ... sweet rabbit, sir. Did you... not realise what you were?

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[gentledawn]

[He is already ashamed, Maglor.]

N-No! I knew. I've been one for months. It's just... The form almost feels familiar now.

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[bythewaves]

[ You were very cute Xingchen ]

Have you changed so often, then? [ A cloud of concern drops the smile from his face ]

Is this... what waits for all of us? [ ..............he should warn Maedhros. His brother has trouble enough on bad days, to turn into something else, to LOOSE oneself... ] To be lost in another form?

video & text; un: justanotherblond

[ambitiousblond]

[Dark Nation nearly knocks the magi-comm from Rufus's hands when she sees the rabbit on the screen, back tentacle waving eagerly with curiosity until Rufus manages to get the device away from her.

For a moment, there is a video of a large hound staring at the bunny with focused red eyes before the video is switched off and Rufus properly responds.]

That is a generous offer. Where is this temple located?

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[gentledawn]

[The rabbit tilts his head upon seeing the strange - and dangerous looking - creature. What is that? But he only senses curiosity from her and so, after returning to his human form, Xingchen smiles at the text.

He sends Rufus a map with the appropriate street names around the Temple.]

All are welcome.

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[ambitiousblond]

Even overly curious dogs?

[Dark Nation gets antsy without Rufus, which given her job is natural, but Rufus knows her unusual appearance and size is off-putting to many.]

Video | un: wenlan

[fullgrownturnip]

Xiao-Daozhang. I am Lan Sizhui of the Gusu Lan Clan.

[He knows of him from...an unfortunate experience. Including what he looks like. He bows respectfully to him rather than look sad though.]

It is an honor to meet you.

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[gentledawn]

Well met, Gongzi.

[The bow is returned and Xingchen glances briefly at that username. Wen...Lan?]

The honor is mine! Do we meet in the future?

[fullgrownturnip]

[He pauses just a moment then smiles as he shakes his head.]

No. But know of you. I have met Song-Daozhang though.