[Text] un: songlan

[tobrushawaysnow]

[ Zichen only has one way to communicate with people so far, so he doesn't attempt to add any images. ]

Please forgive the intrusion to your day. I am Song Zichen, and I have what may seem an unusual question. In this world, is there a way for those without certain body parts to regain them? Specifically, I lack a tongue, and my soulmate lacks eyes. We are hoping to regain them, if it is possible.

Any suggestions are appreciated.

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text | un: klaus

[jasidian]

[ The voice that comes out of the network is...well. It's big and resonant and suggests that there's something in his mouth, and that's even before we get to the slight growl. ]

...alright. I um, read some of the other messages on here, I have no idea if this will work, but I can try to do something for you two.

[ He's still not sure whether this will work on undead. ]

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[tobrushawaysnow]

[ The voice itself is nothing like he's used to. But what the voice says is far more important. ]

I am willing to try. Thank you. What do you need me to do?

[ Maybe he's jumping on this offer too quickly - he knows he is. But he's willing to do strange things if it makes his soulmate happy. ]

[jasidian]

Well. Um. If this doesn't work, the worst that's going to happen is just a bunch of nothing. So it's worth a shot...

All I really need is an hour or two of your time.

I've wanted to ask. Your partner, are they...like you?

[ Undead, he means. ]

[tobrushawaysnow]

Time is something I have plenty of.

No. Xiao Xingchen is alive. He merely lacks eyes.

[jasidian]

Alright. I'm able to restore his eyes, no problem.

It's you I'm unsure about. There hasn't really been much precedent for this sort of thing working on the dead, and I know other healing spells can't, so...

I apologize in advance if this doesn't work out.

But the living? Doable.

[tobrushawaysnow]

Even only restoring his eyes would be enough.

Do you know of a way to restore my life? My soul, body, and mind remain connected. My heart does not beat.

I know this is a lot to ask. Any effort is appreciated.

[jasidian]

...that can be done.

But healing the living is usually a fairly straightforward matter. Bringing someone back from the dead requires...a great deal of effort and material components.

It might be some time before we're ready.

[ He does not have 25k in diamonds, okay. ]

[tobrushawaysnow]

[ There's a moment or two of silence before Zichen answers. ]

Time is not an issue. We can discuss what needs to be done later.

[jasidian]

Right, right.

I'll uh, see you then?

[Voice to Text]

[gentledawn]

What do I need to do to make your assistance easier?

[This offer means the world to him. Even if Zichen is unable to have a tongue (he will find another way to help him) Xingchen will be able to understand him far easier with eyes.]

Re: [Voice to Text]

[jasidian]

oh! Yes, um, hello. I assume you're their partner?

There's nothing in particular I need to do for you other than just have maybe a few hours of your time. The actual spell shouldn't be more than a few minutes, maybe an hour? But I can imagine you might just need some time to re-orient yourself after getting your eyes back.

As for your partner, I can restore them, but it's going to be complicated.

[Voice to Text]

[gentledawn]

I am. Song Zichen is...very kind to me. I want to help him too, but the process would be much easier if I could see.

[He settles a flurry of nerves and nods to himself.]

Yes, you are right. When are you free? I don't wish to impose. We can speak more in person about Song Zichen.

[jasidian]

I just got here, so...honestly, whenever you're ready.

[gentledawn]

Thank you. You needn't aid us and yet...

If there is anything I can do for you in return, I will.

[jasidian]

I mean it's...not really an issue.

[ Look, he's a Good Boy (tm) who's just doing this because helping people? ]

[gentledawn]

Then we will be in your debt until a need does arise. [Speaking of Good Boys (tm). Xingchen is happier knowing he will repay a debt.]