un: tikkunolam

[accidentallich]

If you end up with magical powers but you don't ever use them, except maybe on accident, that's not violating the Jewish prohibition on casting magic, right? It's fine, right?

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[accidentallich]

[Gershom bows back, a little awkwardly. But it's only polite.]

I try not to, at least. At home I mostly keep to myself, but here everyone has been so friendly and accepting.

[gentledawn]

I pray that remains the case. [He hesitates and then adds:] I will help you if you need it.

[accidentallich]

O-oh, please don't worry about me, I'll be fine.

[He can't have people fretting about him, he doesn't deserve it.]

[gentledawn]

It is my duty to aid others. I would be honored to do so for you. [He has been feeling a little...lost. This would help him.]

[accidentallich]

Well... if you're sure. I don't want to be a bother.

[gentledawn]

You could not be. I enjoy helping others.

[accidentallich]

You're a very kind person.

My name is Gershom. It's nice to meet you.

[gentledawn]

I...try.

Well met, Gershom. [He blushes at the praise, voice softening.] I am Xiao Xingchen.

[accidentallich]

Have you been here long? I was one of the earliest refugees, so if you have any questions...

[gentledawn]

Some weeks, that is all. I spent the first half of my stay blind, so I feel as if I am reintroduced to this land now that I can see.

[accidentallich]

O-oh dear. I'm glad you were able to get that fixed, at least...?

[gentledawn]

As am I. Do you know of Lord Klaus?

[accidentallich]

I just met him on this post.

[clerics gonna cleric]

[gentledawn]

He is very kind and quite tall. I was not expecting someone so tall. [And, well, green.]

[accidentallich]

Everyone seems tall to me... I'm only 5'1".

[he is Tiny.]

[gentledawn]

I am nearly a foot taller than you. [Is that how the measurements work? Xingchen is almost 6'1".]

[accidentallich]

Oh wow, so someone you think is tall must be a giant!

[gentledawn]

He might qualify! But he is incredibly kind, so I felt no discomfort in his presence.

[accidentallich]

That's good. I know a little bit about unintentionally scaring people with your looks...

[gentledawn]

Surely it doesn't take long for your appearance to not matter? You speak so kindly.

[accidentallich]

Most people don't stay around that long. Or if they do, it's with torches and pitchforks.

[gentledawn]

I will not allow that. [His forehead furrows.] Shuanghua and I will protect you.

[accidentallich]

You're very kind. Everyone here has been, don't worry.

[It's going home that he has to worry about.]

[gentledawn]

I'm relieved to hear that. [Yet he can sense the unease...] Your home is not kind to you?

[accidentallich]

Not really. I try to stay out of sight as much as possible... I haven't left my apartment in a decade.