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[Video] un: runyu

[ A new face appears, but there are glimmers of fury in the slight narrow cant of dark eyes and the set of his lips. Still, Runyu inclines his head, just a little - lashing out without thought is something he won't do. Never again. ]

The powers of those who brought us all here must indeed be great. Even more so for their requirements to keep us complacent and healthy.

With that in mind, I have some healing ability. If any are in need that this requirement has not seen to, I offer myself to see about helping.

Feel free to call for me should you have such a need. I am Runyu. Speak, I will hear you.

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I am no longer a seeress. I don't know what power I harbor, though I suspect this world has given me some.

[ That's worrying, but other than a frown, Runyu chooses not to press for more information. Not like this. He's too conscious that others are likely listening and watching. ]

Then perhaps we can find out together.

I wouldn't mind. {Yeul gives him a smile, hopefully facing her new challenges.} Welcome, Runyu.

Do you know any dragons?

Thank you for the kind welcome.

[ Breath stops short at that question. Does she know? How could she?

Then he forces himself to breathe normally again. It doesn't matter. There's still a tension to him, even as he slowly inclines his head. ]

One. My father was a dragon.

{Yeul was flown to her apartment by a dragon and she has been rather obsessed with finding more.}

If your father is one... {She can do that math.} Is that true? Are you really?

[ There's a sense of awe to her that eases some of his tension. Enough he manages a small smile, though his gaze is lowered a little. He could take offense at the implication he might be lying, but he chooses not to. ]

I am. Dragons are rare where I am from. I know of no other still living.

They lived on the plains of my homeland, but they were extinct before the world ended.

{Yes, her world ended. Yeul has...a past. A very long past.}

I welcome all dragon.

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[ A world that has ended. His eyes briefly close. ]

I would be interested to hear more, if you would be willing to speak of it with me. In person, I think would be more appropriate.

After you are settled. {She knows the value of a home.} I will come to you then.

[ He's not used to this kindness. At all. Not just for the sake of being kind.

His gaze lowers and he inclines his head in acceptance. ]

I will do my best to have tea prepared for that day.

You won't be lonely for long. {She can't offer great company, but a little bird is better than nothing.}

[ How easily he's seen through. ]

You are very kind, Yeul. I look forward to getting to know you better.

{Only because she might be as old as him.

And equally lonely.}

I know about starting over. Each time it's difficult.

I do not know how to start over. [ He admits this quietly. ]

You take a step at a time. I have lived many lifetimes; you must accept what is and set your sights on what is possible.

[ He's quiet for a couple minutes, just absorbing what she offers as advice. ]

It seems we can learn from each other. If you are willing...?

{Living and dying... She has done both a lot. Maybe there is something useful she can offer.}

I am. I am one of many Yeuls. I was the first human created by the god Lindzei. He used the goddess Etro's blood to form me and thus I am in her image.

[ And still she is so kind. He admires that. ]

I have lived only one life, long though it has been. I am still considered fairly young for my kind.

You are a god too. {She doesn't question that. There is an aura to him that mortals don't have.} Mortal, immortal, we all must learn.

[ He doesn't deny her comment. ]

I agree.

I will help. {Because it will help her too.}

I thank you.

I find...art. Music. They help. I used to dance too.

I have my tasks. I very rarely have time for more than just work. I can play the guqin, and I enjoy Go! when I can find a partner willing to play with me.

If you teach me how to play, I would be willing. {If he gives her a book on it, she will learn.}