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[typhlotic]

[He sighs heavily as he messes with the device he was given. He's never been very good with these things. Pushing his hands through his hair, he tries to at least get it recording somehow before giving up and just trying.]

Hey. If anyone out there can hear me I'd like some help finding a way to the a forest of some kind. My sense of smell is really thrown here so I haven't been able to figure out which way is up let alone which way is not city.

[He offers a smile but his eyes, though seeming bright, don't seem to ever focus on the screen before he fumbles with things to try to turn if off.]

Crap. What is the off...?

[He ends the recording completely on accident. But it's also what he wants so...great?]

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[gentledawn]

I struggled with it then and now! We have nothing like this in my time.

[But they are quite useful.]

Are you alone? I can lead you to the temple my Zichen and I run.

[typhlotic]

Zichen was going to lead me to the forest. But I could meet you at this temple after? I'll probably have to ask him to get me there...

[Because he's extremely lost right now.]

[gentledawn]

He will take care of you. [Without a doubt.] Once you both return, I will have a meal ready.

[typhlotic]

Food would be really great. I don't mind hunting and so on but I'm not the best cook.

[He waves at his eyes vaguely. He knows he could teach himself but it's just not been a priority.]

[gentledawn]

Mm finding the right ingredients and coping with fire is difficult in your state. You are welcome to depend on me for meals until we can find a way to heal your sight.

[Xingchen likes cooking and he has a small library of new recipes to try.]

[typhlotic]

Heal it? You don't have to do that for me...

[Seriously? They just met. To offer that for a stranger is amazing.]

[gentledawn]

I left my Master to help those in need. You have a need.

[He can't see a problem and not try.]

[typhlotic]

[His head lowers and his eyes close.]

I don't need my eyes. They're just eyes. I've learned to live without them.

But I'll accept a friend. Those are harder to come by when you live in isolation.

[gentledawn]

[He smiles, laughing softly.]

My friendship is a given! You can depend on me. I will help you because I know your sight will allow you to see the wonders of this world.

[typhlotic]

I've seen the wonders. I got to watch a group of people take in a tiny orphaned child and raise him like their own.

[Silvio smiles sadly.]

My eyes died with them. So if I need to find a new way to discover the wonders of the world then I don't mind. The pain is just a small price to pay now.

[gentledawn]

Pain? [If he needs to be selfish about this, he will. Such a good man deserves to see.] Are you in pain?

[typhlotic]

All the time. Some days are worse than others.

[Just how body eternally rejecting the silver but not being able to purge it.]

[gentledawn]

[He grits his teeth, immediately concerned.]

Will you allow me to examine your eyes?

[typhlotic]

Examine them? If you want to. I don't mind.

[He doubts anything can be done aside from dealing with the pain. Which he'd welcome honestly...]

[gentledawn]

I will be gentle. I have pain relievers too, so we can at least dim your discomfort.

[He remembers living in pain, his eye sockets bleeding...never healing... Leaving another in that state isn't going to happen.]

[typhlotic]

Really? That would be nice honestly...

[Dulling the pain sounds really amazing. There are some days where is just agonizing.]

[gentledawn]

You're not alone, my friend. If nothing else, we will see that you are comfortable.

[...and tucked into one of the extra beds.]

[typhlotic]

[He gives a small smile.]

Thanks. Hopefully we should head your way soon. You can look at my eyes then.

[gentledawn]

I will make sure a nice warm meal is prepared. Rely on Zichen; he won't fail you.

[typhlotic]

Alright. I'll see you then okay? I'm sure you'll know when we show up.

[These two are an item so he's confident they'll communicate somehow.]

[gentledawn]

I look forward to seeing you in person. [And fussing. Lots of fussing!]

[typhlotic]

[Just don't mind when he's sniffing around the temple when he gets there, Xingchen. It's just how he gets to know where he is and avoid getting lost!]

[gentledawn]

[Don't mind when he embraces his new friend and guides him to the dining area! The meal will be complete with a pain-relieving tea - because he doesn't forget his promises.]

[typhlotic]

[Oh...oh the hug is nice. Because he hasn't had one of those in around a hundred years now. Don't mind the hesitation before he returns it with a smile.]

Wow...the food smells so good...

[He's saying that before they've even reached the dining area too. His nose is that strong.]

[gentledawn]

[Xingchen is a good hugger. He has had plenty of practice in Jikan and he finds it...comforting. Especially for those who have been lonely for a long time.]

You have a strong nose! [He takes hold of Silvio's arm and guides him merrily.] I like simple fare, but I've learned how to add spices to make it tastier.