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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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[gentledawn]

Tell what you wish you could do. If there is a way, I'll help you.

[He is still focused on finding a spell to help Gaura - even if it's temporary.]

I personally love just you.

[pinkblinded]

[He lowers his gaze then, looking almost guilty despite the fact that he has nothing to feel guilty about.]

...I heard you laugh. But I wish I could see you smile when you do. Or know what looks Henry gives me. Or know when someone is joking. Or when someone is sad...angry...

[He smiles sadly.]

I wish I could know what emotions everyone wears on their face.

[gentledawn]

[Xingchen raises a hand to caress Gaura's cheek.]

I haven't given up. I am looking. I want a safe spell. Once I am satisfied, I will contact you.

[pinkblinded]

[His eyes close and he ends up leaning into that warm hand.]

It's alright if you never find anything. I've learned to live with it. Sometimes I just wonder what it would be like to know what the face of my boyfriend looks like. To know his smile. To know the smiles of the two I've made my brothers...

[gentledawn]

[His touch remains light as if he is caressing petals.]

I will give you that if I can. You have my word. [His throat is tight and he swallows against it.] Have faith. We love you and we will give you our image.

[pinkblinded]

[He knows that he should have faith but the truth is that he doesn't know how to when he's only known the impossibility of there being a cure or treatment. But he nods anyone.]

I'll try. I promise.

[gentledawn]

[Magic is different. He has made progress, but he is sensitive about eyes. For obvious reasons.]

Until then, use your heart to see. It will tell you far more truth than your eyes can assess.

[pinkblinded]

[He nods his head.]

I think that scares people sometimes because I open my heart so often. But I still try to anyway.

[gentledawn]

If they are frightened, that is because they do not understand their heart.

[Or the allure of cute pink flowers.]

[pinkblinded]

I think it's more that they're scared for me. At least I think that's what it is...

[gentledawn]

It's possible. [He smiles a little and tugs playfully on Gaura's hair.] You have made me worry about you. If they feel the same, I can understand.

[pinkblinded]

I have? [Reaches up to touch his hair.] I didn't mean to...

[gentledawn]

I know you didn't. I worry because I care for you. [It's a good thing even if it might not seem like it.]

[pinkblinded]

I hope I don't worry you too often though...

[gentledawn]

Do you worry about me sometimes?

[pinkblinded]

[His cheeks flush.]

I was right now actually...

[gentledawn]

It's natural. [He ducks his head bashfully.] You needn't worry, my friend. I'm well.

[pinkblinded]

I was worried that I might be causing you too much stress...

[gentledawn]

You? No. Not even close. If I worry for you, it is because I want to give you all I can. Sometimes I'm not sure if it will be enough.

[pinkblinded]

But you've given me so much already. So much more than I could have ever hoped for from anyone...

[His expectations are so very low after all he's been through.]

[gentledawn]

What your family taught you is wrong. You deserve love and those you can depend on without question. Everyone needs a helping hand or two when they are starting out and you were denied that.

[pinkblinded]

[He blushes a little.] You have truly always been there for me.