[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]

[bythewaves]

Which is the norm then? [ He shakes his head, clearly worried ]

It will destroy my brother, to forget...

[video]

[gentledawn]

With your concern, you will not be forgetful. You will be like my friend.

[Xingchen just...enjoys...being a bunny.]

He won't be destroyed.

[video]

[bythewaves]

I hope so. [ Maglor worries. Maedhros is... still so very Not Well, although he's trying to hide it. ]

But I ... I will warn him. It will be better, if he knows what to expect...

I am sorry, Xingchen. I know this was supposed to be something that you were offering to make others happy, and here I am fretting about something else entire.

[video]

[gentledawn]

You are yourself. When I am at ease, I can be forgetful. I know I am safe within this Temple, so I do not worry about what shape I happen to take.

[Zichen will take care of him. He trusts that.]

I was worried too when I first saw it. But my mind remains mine in that form and no one controls me.

[video]

[bythewaves]

That will reassure him. [ he murmurs ] That, he fears, above all else.

[ to be bound down in chains and under another's control... no, Maglor will not allow that to happen to his brother again ]

[video]

[gentledawn]

If you wish company when you first attempt it, I am here.

[He will happily be a support rabbit.]

[video]

[bythewaves]

[ He blinks at him ]

'Attempt' it? One can... induce the transformation?

[video]

[gentledawn]

Yes! Whenever you like. [He is a strange man who enjoys being a rabbit...or a swan.]

[bythewaves]

That... would probably be kinder. [ He says slowly ]

Easier for my brother, also.