[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]

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.]

[dragonrising]

Since it is somewhat your fault I can believe that. [He's teasing him, of course.]

[gentledawn]

I take the blame! [Happily. Greedily.] I love making my friends happy.

[dragonrising]

And you do. You have always made me very happy, my friend.

[gentledawn]

You've returned whatever I have given. I'm glad our paths crossed.

[dragonrising]

I am as well. You changed my life.

[gentledawn]

It would have happened anyway. You were ready to love and be loved. You just needed confidence.

[dragonrising]

[He laughs softly as he looks down.] I was ready for a long time. I just had accepted I wouldn't have that in my life.

[gentledawn]

I can't believe A-Yu would spend his entire life unloved. That just isn't possible.

[dragonrising]

Because you had the chance to never see me at my worst. Which I'm glad for.

[gentledawn]

You never saw me at my worst either. [He could share those memories...one day.] I don't think you would be cruel to me even then. I will return the favor.