[Video; UN: gentlebreeze]

[gentledawn]

[This is an attempt at using voice to text. Any responses will be text to voice for him, of course.]

Forgive me...

My name is Xiao Xingchen and I think there must have been some mistake. I am not where I should be.

[From what he has gathered, that is a normal trait? But he is worried.]

I left two behind. One is a girl named A-Qing and the other... I do not know his name. But he was severely injured. If they have followed me to this place, I want to be assured that they are safe.

Ah... Thank you.

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text : un songlan

[tobrushawaysnow]

[ This is...he has to sit down when he sees this message. Clutching the device to him, fingers trembling as he reads the words again and again.

Xingchen doesn't know. It's a blessing, he decides...but also a curse. Does he have the right to burst that bubble of uncomplicated bliss...? ]

Xingchen...It's...Zichen. Your...friend survived, thanks to your help. [ Which he wishes were otherwise. ]

May I come find you? There is much I need to say.

[ He'll find a way to speak. But he desperately needs to see his soulmate's sweet face. ]

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[gentledawn]

[He goes very still, his forehead furrowing as the words are read aloud to him. His hands shake, his heart beats so hard that it hurts and his legs feel like they might collapse under him.]

Zichen...? Is that really you?

[In his heart, he knows the truth. And he suddenly detests the darkness. He wants to see so he can run to the other man!]

I can't help you find me, I'm sorry. If you still want to attempt it, please be careful.

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[tobrushawaysnow]

Yes. I will find you. You won't be alone for long.

[ He hasn't been rejected. Oh! How good his poor Xingchen is! Always. He feels the fool for pushing the other away. ]

I will be careful, but so should you be. We do not know what is before us.

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[gentledawn]

My hearing compensates well. I can defend myself if necessary.

[He speaks those words far less smoothly than they appear for Zichen. Every inch of him is shaking.]

Zichen...

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[tobrushawaysnow]

[ Zichen is already looking! Moving, listening to what his soul tells him of where his other half is. He can feel the trembling in those words. ]

Xingchen.

...I'm sorry. I'll say it again when we're together, but...

I'm sorry.

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[gentledawn]

For -

For what? [He doesn't know. He's the one who failed Zichen. He's the one who couldn't protect his soulmate from pain beyond comprehension.]

You've done nothing wrong.

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[tobrushawaysnow]

For sending you away. For hurting you, for lashing out in pain when you were only trying to help. The fault is mine alone, Xingchen. You gave me your eyes, you did not need to. I would have adjusted, instead you have deprived yourself of sight.

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[gentledawn]

... [His thoughts are scattered and the weight he has been carrying seems to ease. The bandage around his eyes is soon wet and sticking to his cheeks. He reaches up to touch it, sagging to his knees.]

I caused you...agony.

I never meant to.

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[tobrushawaysnow]

No! You did absolutely nothing wrong! What I did was so much worse.

[ If nothing else, this decides him. He won't tell Xingchen who his wounded friend is. And he won't mention A-Qing's fate. ]

You have only ever been kind.

un: supercoolguy

[protectorofsmiles]

this isn't exactly an optimal situation, but if it makes u feel any better, the world yor taken from is now stuck in time so if yor frneds aren't here they're probably there and most likely safe in a way????

[gentledawn]

That does help, thank you. All the same, I will search for them. Just to be safe.

[It will take him awhile, but he is patient.]

[protectorofsmiles]

cool cool cool Need any help How do they look like Maybe I'll keep my eye out for them!!!

[With the way Genbu types, one would think he was a child if they hadn't met him in person.]

[gentledawn]

I...

I cannot say for certain. I'm blind, you see. I know A-Qing is a young girl and it seems likely she would have black hair. The man I helped was handsome...

And the wound to his leg would prevent him from walking for some time.

[protectorofsmiles]

hahaha that doesn't give me much to work with! A young woman with black hair? That's ....a lot of people in this world. And a handsome man with a leg wound...hell u just describe me hahahahahahaha!!!

Hey wait, sorry to be rude but if yor blind how can u reed this?

[gentledawn]

Your words are spoken aloud for me. And as I speak, my words must be...written...for you? Am I correct?

I'm sorry I can't be more specific. The girl is also blind, but I believe she hides it well.

[protectorofsmiles]

wait...this device can do that????????

[Some time passes]

HIGH MY NAME IS GENBU IM VERY HANDSOME AND COOL AND I CARRY A BIG AXE AND I LOVE DONUTS

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oops sorry I didn't mean to send that but damn that's so cool!!!!!

[gentledawn]

I would not be able to use it otherwise.

[Now that he knows it can work like that, he is relieved.

And, thanks to Genbu, amused!]

What are donuts?

un: wwx

[diabolique]

Xiao Xingchen??

[gentledawn]

I am. Who asks?

[diabolique]

(( He doesn't expect Xiao Xingchen Daozhang to know who he is... or maybe he does. The Yiling Laozu had a reputation even after he died. But this Wei Wuxian never had the chance to meet Xiao Xingchen while he lived. ))

Wei Wuxian.

[gentledawn]

[His...nephew! Xingchen gasps, pleased, quickly thinking about what to say.]

Greetings, Nephew. Are you well? Safe?

[diabolique]

(( Nephew? Well, it's technically correct. Xiao Xingchen and his mother studied under the same master which made them martial siblings. Why not go with it. Xiao Xingchen Daozhang is another person he can call family, which is important to him. ))

I am well. Have you just arrived here?

[gentledawn]

[Family is a rare joy for Xingchen. He has never called Wuxian his nephew, but that doesn't make the words untrue. After what happened to the so-called Yiling Patriarch, he has regretted not knowing Wuxian better.]

Yes. Everything is so strange. I'm not sure where to begin.

[diabolique]

Where are you staying? I can come to you and help explain some things.

[gentledawn]

I am told I am staying at the [] apartments. [He has to be told, obviously, so hopefully no one is lying to him!]