[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?]

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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.

[pinkblinded]

You should come by the nursery sometime. I have a wide variety of them planted.

[gentledawn]

I have no doubt you have worked on more since I saw your garden. When are you free?

[pinkblinded]

Anytime really. I always welcome you coming here.

[gentledawn]

Then I and my orchids will come for a visit!

[pinkblinded]

[He laughs softly at that.]

My garden and I will welcome you.

[gentledawn]

[The cats run by, happy and playing. Xingchen smiles softly and packs what he needs for the short journey.]

Shall I bring you a beast to protect your pretty flowers?

[pinkblinded]

If a beast would like to visit as well then I won't mind.

[He knows what Xingchen means and he finds it sweet.]

[gentledawn]

Sying, leave your brother alone. Come here, sweetheart. [A smaller black and white cat hops into the basket he has ready for her.] We're going to see pretty flowers and I know you love them.

[pinkblinded]

I look forward to seeing her and you both. I'll have tea ready for when you get here.

[gentledawn]

Thank you, my friend.

[Xingchen is on his way, orchids, kitty and all! He walks the distance - though he could have flown - but the weather is nice. When he arrives, he knocks while Sying meows.]

You have such a big voice. [No, she doesn't. She has a tiny voice, but it's sweet.]

[pinkblinded]

[Gaura hears the knock from the garden and comes over. Recognizing the flowers and the clothes, he smiles.]

Xingchen. It's good to see you. And you too, Sying.

[gentledawn]

[Sying pokes her head out and mews at her name. Yes, that's her!]

She loves plants. Your garden will be like paradise for her.

[pinkblinded]

You can let her down if you like. It's alright if she explores. There's a lot to see and the nursery is safe for her.

[And if she loves plants she should say hello to them.]

[gentledawn]

[Xingchen crouches down and lets the little cat out. She shakes her ears and then scampers eagerly into the greenery. Soon her head will be poking into blooms, sniffing.]

Thank you. She's a good girl. She won't eat anything.

[pinkblinded]

I trust her. It's alright.

[He smiles after her then turns to Xingchen and waves for him to come toward a greenhouse filled with even more plants and a little table with tea on it. And where the table is? A wide variety of orchids.]

[gentledawn]

Oh. [Xingchen gasps in wonder over the orchids, beaming as he takes a seat at the table.] They come in so many colors! I had no idea.

[pinkblinded]

They do. They prefer warmer weather too so I keep them in here where they'll thrive all year.

[He pours tea for them both.]

[gentledawn]

No wonder they look so happy. [Xingchen smiles at his friend.] I appreciate the tea.

[pinkblinded]

I'm glad. I grew and dried it myself.

[gentledawn]

You are full of talents! [He sips the brew and sighs happily.] Have you thought about opening a shop?

[pinkblinded]

People keep saying I should open a shop for different things... But I'm not sure I'd be any good at things like that when my skills are best here.