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[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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[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.]

[outspokenlan]

Every time or just the first time?

[Oh.. maybe this enthusiasm is getting awkward. He didn't mean to do that. He'll hurry up and get to the point.]

Uh.. if Doazhang will permit me, I'd like to come and study with you and Song-doazhang at your temple. It'd be nice to have some semblance of home here.

[gentledawn]

Every time there is pain. You become accustomed to it and it doesn't last once the transformation is complete.

[Blinking at the request, he smiles softly, shyly.]

You are welcome, Gongzi. I can give you a list of our weekly scheduled classes if you like. You will be advanced, I am sure, but there is much Zichen can teach you.

[outspokenlan]

That would be great! Thank you. I'll do my best to bring honor to your temple.

Do you teach any of the classes too?