[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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[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?

[gentledawn]

Nothing about you strikes me as old. Come play with them and tell them stories. They will love it.

[bythewaves]

[ He chuckles ]

My friend, I am old enough to remember the Moon and Sun's first rising!

[gentledawn]

Then tell them about it! [See? Those are good stories.]

[bythewaves]

[ An amused snort ]

You just want someone else to babysit, hm?

[gentledawn]

I am very good with children. [Huff.]

[bythewaves]

[ His tease gentles, fond ]

I am sure you are, my friend. One day, perhaps you will be blessed with little ones of your own.

[gentledawn]

[Now he pinks and ducks his head.]

...a...adopted, perhaps. I would like that.

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor smiles at him fondly ]

I think you will be a good father.

[gentledawn]

The wonderful father would be Zichen. You should have seen him with the little ones today.

[His soulmate's fear was nowhere to be seen.]

[bythewaves]

Ah, but the child will have you both, no? I am sure you will both be wonderful fathers.

[gentledawn]

Of course! We thought about starting a sect and taking in orphans as our first students. [He can easily imagine them adopting those babies.]

[bythewaves]

Hm, but I suspect some of those might be closer than students, no?

[gentledawn]

Undoubtedly. We will know when we meet them.

[Or if the students they take in are actually babies or toddlers. Then it's a given.]

[bythewaves]

At least you do not attempt to fool yourselves then! I will look forwards to you being a parents, I think.

[gentledawn]

We were both orphans. Having a soft spot for them is a given. [And Xingchen will snuggle any child they take in until they feel safe.]

[bythewaves]

[ A flicker of sadness ]

It is a grief that the world would be so cruel. But I am glad that your little ones to come will have you, at the least.