[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.

Comments

[gentledawn]

Oh yes, you must! He won't leave you alone until he has had his fill.

[Such a chore listening to a chatty orange boy!]

[dragonrising]

A good thing I enjoy his attention then. I will make sure to bring treats.

[gentledawn]

He will be very satisfied tonight. There are secrets only dragons can know, I presume.

[dragonrising]

I will keep them too. He must be able to trust me with those secrets.

[gentledawn]

[He laughs and bends down to play with Cheng, using a feather on a string to get his attention.]

He loves you. Trust is a given.

[dragonrising]

I look forward to your new secrets tomorrow, Cheng.

[gentledawn]

[Cheng hears the voice and uh oh... There he is, pushing his face into the screen. Xingchen laughs helplessly.]

[dragonrising]

[Runyu laughs softly.]

Tomorrow, my friend. I'll bring Daiyu as well.

[gentledawn]

[Cheng purrs loudly and Xingchen bends down, kissing his forehead.]

It will be a fun day, sweet boy. How is Daiyu?

[dragonrising]

She's thriving. It seems she'll always be very small but she does love to go for walks with me in my sleeve.

[gentledawn]

I'd say she is the perfect size, then. [For a shy puppy, sleeves are perfect!]

[dragonrising]

She loves Ya'er and Ye'er deeply. It makes me happy to see her living so happily now.

[gentledawn]

Seeing her in that kennel, feeling so poorly broke my heart. She belongs with you and those who love her.

[dragonrising]

She is so full of life now. She is nothing like that day anymore.

[gentledawn]

I knew she would blossom with you. Are there any treats she prefers?

[dragonrising]

She enjoys soft meat chews the most. I think because they tend to be smaller so she can handle them better.

[gentledawn]

She must take dainty bites. [Xingchen is happy to cut treats down for the pup. Especially if they are homemade.]

[dragonrising]

[He laughs softly.] She does. Very little ones.

[gentledawn]

How precious. I will remember to make each bite small.

[So he can enjoy her munching cutely.]

[dragonrising]

She will be very excited. I promise you that.

[gentledawn]

She won't be able to escape time in my arms. I hope she doesn't mind.

[dragonrising]

She'll be very excited for that too. She enjoys having attention.

[gentledawn]

I won't deny her any love. How could I?

[dragonrising]

I can never deny her either. She looks at me and I have to spoil her.

[gentledawn]

I do not pity you, friend. [You must live with the cute, Runyu.]