[Video; UN: gentlebreeze]

[gentledawn]

A group of little girls visited the temple and left their mark on me. [Xingchen's hair is braided and flowers are tucked here and there. Clearly someone has a difficult time telling cute children no. Not that he has a reason to!]

What do you think of their work? [The orchids are certainly pretty and he wonders if he should put them in some water...? Or keep wearing them?]

Comments

[bythewaves]

They have certainly done a fine job. [ Maglor approves ] You look very fine, my friend.

[gentledawn]

They were a joy to entertain. [Yes, he had bought cookies. Shhh.] I taught them about the temple while they worked.

[bythewaves]

I am sure then that all felt that the situation resolved favourably!

[gentledawn]

I think they will visit again. If they do, you should spend time with them.

[bythewaves]

Ai, I don't know Xingchen, why would they want to bother with an old elf like me when there is a young man like you around, hm?

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[yeoldmonster]

[Give him a second, he's laughing to hard at first.]

Thank you for the warning that there is pack of marauding little girls on the loose. We will be on guard.

[He laughs again.]

The flowers go well with your rabbit ears, Daozhang. You look very pretty.

[gentledawn]

[He's glad he could share the fun!]

Oh yes, they are very dangerous. [Grinning, he chuckles.] You will find it difficult to let them go on their way.

[His long white ears twitch at the mention and he bows his head.]

Thank you, Laozu.

[yeoldmonster]

Yes, it's a good thing you had Song-Daozhang there to protect you.

[In this moment, he misses that adorable Kano who most certainly would've been delighted to help out in decorating Xingchen like a peacock.]

If this is your news, I trust that means you and your shrine haven't experienced any other headaches?

[After the last couple weeks, he knows the two Daozhangs have had their hands full (with Baiyi included in that).]

[gentledawn]

I would be doomed without him.

[Sincerely! And, yes, Xingchen would love to babysit a tiny Elf. Little Kano would be spoiled, but that is just how things should be, no?]

Headaches? Are you referring to our guests? [He gives his head a gentle shake.] Not a single one of you has caused Zichen or I a headache. We enjoy the company and everyone is improving. I'm grateful you came here.

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[floralias]

(( The face on the screen is giddy and smiling. ))

Lovely~!

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[gentledawn]

I think so too! They picked such lovely blooms. [He doesn't feel worthy of them, honestly.]

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[floralias]

They suit you well! I think men should wear flowers more often.

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[gentledawn]

Should I collect some for Zichen? [He thinks so. But he has to choose the right flowers!]

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[pinkblinded]

[There are things about a person that he can't see. But he can see braids and flowers. So he smiles as he responds.]

They did beautiful work.

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[gentledawn]

[Xingchen is delighted his friend can see!]

Didn't they? Three of them worked on it.

[pinkblinded]

Orchids were a wonderful choice as well.

[gentledawn]

I haven't seen many of them and the little girls were certain I would like them.

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[mistsplitter]

Oh, that's very cute!

[ She's so very amused. Hehe. She kinda wants one too! ]

What will you do if they wilt?

[gentledawn]

[The next time the cute girls visit, he can invite her to the temple?]

I'm thinking about putting them in water. It would be sad if they wilted.

[mistsplitter]

Oh, yes! That would definitely be a way of preserving them.

But then, you won't be able to wear it anymore.

[gentledawn]

I think everyone has seen me wearing them now. I can't sleep with them or I risk crushing them accidentally.

[Action]

[tobrushawaysnow]

[ Xingchen isn't the only one who's been 'attacked' by cute children! Zichen is still reeling a little after the whirlwind of activity and energy the little ones created as they left his hair just as braided and flowered as Xingchen. They'd picked white roses for him rather than the orchids in Xingchen's hair.

A rather helpless little smile still graces his lips as he masters his breathing - children are precious and no amount of fear of touch will keep him from welcoming them. ]

I think they did very well.

[Action]

[gentledawn]

[Adorable children know no bounds! Zichen couldn't fend them off anymore than Xingchen could. But who could possibly mind when the girls started giggling? Cheng and Sying had liked them too.]

Especially on you! [He grins approvingly.] You are so handsome with roses in your hair.

[Action]

[tobrushawaysnow]

[ He really can't! His cheeks pink a little but he doesn't really mind. And his beloved husband likes how he looks like this. That's really all that matters.

Zichen steps close to slip shy, daring, loving arms around his soulmate and rest their foreheads together. ]

If you like them so much, you can put roses in my hair every day.

[Action]

[gentledawn]

[Zichen's quiet bravery makes his heart overflow with love. Xingchen embraces his soulmate the second he feels those strong arms wrapping around him.]

A wolf with roses. Mm I promise to protect you from the thorns.

[With his rabbit teeth if he must! This bunny will do anything for his wolf.]