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How do you tell the difference between romantic love and platonic love?

Everyone I've asked so far has given me a different answer.
gentledawn: (and leave me blind)
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[He is going through his daily exercises, holding Shuanghua - his sword - as if the blade is a mere extension of his body. His feet barely seem to touch the ground as he dances through his various sword positions. Snow is kicked up here and there, creating a dust of white against his already white robes.

Needless to say, he seems otherworldly - perhaps more elemental spirit than man.]


Is anyone available for a spar?

[Xingchen lands before his communicator, his sleeves fluttering like wings.]

I do not mind if you are a beginner or exceptionally talented. I can adjust.

[Smiling encouragingly, he tips his head back, chuckling when a snowflake melts on his cheek.]

video;

Apr. 16th, 2025 09:17 am
physicianhealthyself: (099)
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I--

[Sounding a little flustered, Baizhu quickly pans the camera around to one of the apothecary cabinets in his pharmacy, which appears to be sprouting a disproportionately large number of mushrooms. The usually calm and collected doctor looks a bit frazzled as he speaks up.]

I would appreciate some extra pairs of hands with this... predicament that I have found myself in. [Really, he should have known better, but who could have guessed that the mushrooms would be so prolific even when properly stored?]

Preferably before these things ruin my entire stock.

[Please send help.]
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Hello everyone. My name is Makoto Tachibana.

[Makoto was outside at Blossomcrown park, behind him was another young man playing with three small dogs, a big golden retriever/german shepherd mix, and a Pokémon called Furfrou.]

This isn't our first rodeo here, having been to two other worlds before. I'm from a pretty non-magical world so I don't really have much to offer outside of these new powers. But I can offer swim lessons! It's what I was doing before all this happened. Kids or adults, everyone should learn to swim. I live in Nightwake at the moment so that'll be my main area of teaching but if there's a pool near you and you'd prefer it, I can certainly come to you.

Anyway, hit me up either here or privately, whichever you prefer.
gentledawn: (I close my eyes and turn to stone)
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Has anyone visited the old castle? I've only visited it once before, but things have definitely changed - walls have been moved and there are piles of things.

[Hoards, he means.]

I think something is going to happen.

[Private to Xue Yang & Runyu.] )

Please be careful everyone. If you feel unsure, I am happy to escort you.
gentledawn: (and leave me blind)
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Greetings! [Xingchen bows to the communicator, wearing fresh white robes, his hair gathered back with a wooden hair pin.] I have noticed a number of new faces.

[Which isn't unusual, but.]

I have been here almost two years. If you have any questions or concerns, I'm not saying I am an expert, but I probably have decent answers for you.

Additionally, I own a clinic called Shan Healing in the Winter sector. You are welcome to come by and visit whether you are sick or hurt or not!

Ah, forgive me... I am Xiao Xingchen.
gentledawn: (with the weight of the world upon me)
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[There is heavy breathing beginning this stream, panicked and sharp, and the sound of ice crunching under quick steps. A howl punctuates the otherwise still air and the breathing hitches.]

Please... If anyone can hear me... I don't think I'm going to get away this time.

[Growling, unnervingly close, follows, rumbling in the throat of something...big.]

I'm sorry, A-Yang...A-Yu...

[And every friend he has made. There is a thud and then the sound of paws against snow. Xingchen yelps and then everything goes silent.]

[OOC: Responses will come after he is revived. He will be reborn form a giant moonflower in the flower yard.]
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Hello everybody. Hijikata here. No worries, I've got no bad news about portals to hell this time. Rather than that, a while ago, Rinku-chan and I talked about some information that was found in the magical library...

[He reads out:]

"There exists a world above the clouds that's full of different races who talk our language. They're animal tribes, who act like humans but look like animals. The Winged Mounts come from said place, but only those who receive a blessing from an ancient tree (currently lost to Darkness) can reach the clouds."

With a lot of land now uncovered, we want to go looking for that tree. There's a lot of potential ground to cover, and there's no telling if the tree isn't still lost in the Darkness, but we want to try! We'll start with the big tree that has a house in it in the Summer Segment since that's the most prominent one we know of that emerged after the flight of the dragons.

Why am I telling you all this? Well, we're looking for people to go with us. If the tree with the house is the one, we'll have it easy - but if it isn't, we'll systematically explore all the newly accessible forests. You heard that right! Progress will have to be incremental since we've all got other things to do... but yeah, we're assembling a team! We're looking for a handful of people.

[UPDATE: The expedition thread is now live here, and sign-ups are closed! I (Hijikata-mun) will facilitate it but reach out to all participants for feedback on their character's actions at each turn.]
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If anyone comes across my memories, I...

I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I just heard about the flowers and...

The Fairies are so mischievous.


[He is currently sitting in one of the flower fields, weaving together a crown.]

I hope knowing that I am safe and happy will help you bear what you see.
gentledawn: (but every time I feel you near)
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I've taken up knitting. [Because he enjoys soft things and if he can make them himself? Isn't that a dream come true?] Is anyone else skilled at using needles? I keep poking my fingers and they are sore.

[Even with his rapid healing ability.]

I will make you anything you like if you give me the pattern? And time. I need a lot of time.

[He holds up a small, crooked sweater with a sheepish smile.]
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[In what was perhaps a surprisingly wholesome video feed coming from someone like Eva, the video begins in one of the spare rooms of her Apartment- one that was filled with numerous cat trees and toys, with plenty of little hideaways and cat beds. No expense had been spared, here!

And the footage begins with her void cat doing zoomies from one light source to another across the different cat-trees, whilst a young Octocat tried to playfully swat at it with its long tentacles.

Meanwhile, a Meowscarada was casually lurking around in the background, summoning flurries of glowing leaves to strike out at some old logs that had been set out for it- and to occasionally tease the other two.

All whilst a couple of small ghost kittens were stretched out for a nap, taking up an impressively large amount of the sofa.

Evidently, one of the spare rooms in her Apartment was now very much the cats' bedroom.

The video is subtitled with; ]


I swear I am not turning into a crazy cat lady.
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[ Someone's grinning as he wiggles this way and that to an imaginary beat! And nibbling on what looks like flavored shaved ice? ]

Today's my birthday! Since I can't celebrate the way I usually do this year, I want everyone who gives a damn to have something really sweet!

Or just have something sweet. You don't have to give a shit about me. I don't care either way.

[ He's laughing, or maybe that's a weird giggle? ]
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[How does he go about asking this...? Well, he might as well go all in, right? Though politely. Always politely.]

Excuse me, I have a question for any and all of us who have experienced immortality.

Were you always immortal? If not, what was it like for you to first taste immortality? I understand the condition isn't a given in Ellipsa, but it does hold true in my world. My Master was immortal and now I wish I had asked her about it thoroughly.


[Cultivation is unique (particularly of the type he and Xue Yang practiced) and poor Xingchen is trying to adjust.]
gentledawn: (cause now the only thing I fear)
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[He is at his clinic, reading from a big book on herbs. As he turns a page, rabbit ears pop into existence on his head. One droops and covers his eye, catching his attention.]

...oh dear. [He smooths the ear back and tuts.] Spring seems to be my destination later this week. If I seek out herbs as a rabbit, will it be easier, I wonder?

[That actually sounds...fun. Smiling to himself, Xingchen bows his head to the communicator.]

How is everyone? I want to remind everyone of Shan (ć±±) Healing in Frostreign. If you are injured or sick, we use natural methods to encourage better health. Additionally, after your appointment, I always have some nice hot chocolate ready - with marshmallows if you like!
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[Video post time! Time to introduce ourselves to the network, yeah? And Sunwaning bridge seemed like as good a backdrop as any. Jinwoo is perched to sit so that his back is to the autumn segment. There's the usual audio ambiance that comes with filming outdoors (if a little still and quiet at the moment, post battle), but there also seems to be someone else with him too, doing something in the background. There's a large black and purple shadow in the shape of a man in armor, and he seems to be circling and puzzling over something. Jinwoo's not paying him any mind.]

Hello. My name is Sung Jinwoo.

[The face that belongs to the name is a young man in his twenties. Gray eyes, sharp features, Korean, looking a little tired and a lot ruffled. There's a red stain smudged at the corner of his mouth where he obviously wiped with the back of his hand. He seems calm but unsure. Not exactly unconfident or awkward, just... Okay, maybe a LITTLE awkward. It feels strange talking to a bunch of strangers who may or may not respond. Like he's talking to himself, and putting himself out there like that feels strange after all this time. Jinah is the one that does this kind of things with her friends, not him. He sighs, barely audible, but he seems to have collected himself afterwards, looking into the camera steadily.]

I'm new here and I'm still familiarizing myself with the city. So I'm looking for some recommendations. A tailor, specifically. If any of the other outworlders here can do it, that's fine too. I'll pay.

[Ah, right. That's the other noticeable thing about the video- his current state. He looks like he just went nine rounds with something unpleasant. His clothes are in a rough enough state that it's obvious he was fighting (presumably for his life with those holes and tears) until just recently. To a well trained eye some of the damage makes it seem like he was stabbed? Possibly repeatedly?? But he seems fine so just- help him out he just had the one set of nice clothes from home-]

I'll need a replacement set. These got a little beat up just n-

[He was just picking at the sliced, blood stained fabric on his shoulder (no wound underneath) when that line of explanation is interrupted by the sound of metal armor being jostled noisily. It comes from behind him where the big guy was. Jinwoo's face shows mild surprise for a moment, and then turns slowly to wariness and mild irritation right as he turns his head to look behind him. The big guy finally decided what he wanted to do. He's visibly dropping the now empty armor of a dullahan just behind where Jinwoo is sitting on the bridge, like a dog with its new favorite stick. Just look at that big dopey smile, he's so proud of himself!

Jinwoo is, sadly, not so impressed.]


What, it didn't have a head, so you brought the whole thing over as a trophy instead? I told you not to do that here. [VIDEO OVER. The feed cuts when Jinwoo gets up to go over there. Ya'll don't need to overhear Iron getting lectured AGAIN.]
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I'm making flower crowns. Does anyone want one? I've bought (and found) far too many blooms!

[He can't let them wilt. That would be awful.]

Is there any truth to adding sugar to their water? Poor things, they don't last long.

[But that does make them more lovely.]

I can carry them just about anywhere as a stag if you like?
gentledawn: (but every time I feel you near)
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[He has been working on a project - one near and dear to his heart. Technology and having the right assistance has made his job easier, but in the end, he has pushed himself and his talents.

Or lack thereof. Resting on the table before him is an ink drawing of a handsome man in black. No, the image isn't of Xue Yang. Rather the face belongs to Song Lan.]


I want to wish everyone a happy Valentine's Day. Spend the day with your loved ones if you are able. And if you're not, find ways to remember them. My Zichen isn't here, but I enjoyed thinking about him as I drew this.

[He pats the art piece.]

[Locked to Xue Yang & Runyu.] )
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[personal profile] noodleboi
[MK starts the video. He is wearing a new necklace today. It has braided red and gold threads, with a single silver thread woven into it, with a moonstone hanging from it. He touches it before he says anything. He looks around at the apartment behind him. He then looks at the camera and speaks finally.]

Hi. I'm MK and I am looking for someone. I just wanna know if anyone has seen Cole? He's about this tall, wears a hoodie, with dark hair, and kinda distant? He's quiet but helpful. If you've seen him, please let me know.

I can't find him. And he isn't answering so I'm worried.

Thanks.

[He looks around again before he turns off the camera.]
gentledawn: (cut out my eyes)
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Look! [Xingchen motions excitedly at a bush before reaching out his hand and touching the leaves. Flowers burst into life, the blooms a pure white.]

This is wonderful. I... I've never been able to make a plant grow or bloom!

[He has never had a chance to perfect his green thumb.]

I can't use this power in Coldreach. That wouldn't be fair to the plants. But what if I built a shelter for them? Oh I would love to have fresh flowers...

[But leaving the snug comfort of a glowing fire and snow drifting peacefully outside is tough!]
gentledawn: (darling what's your name)
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[Shivering and soaked to the bone, Xingchen is sitting before his fire and looking unhappy.]

I likely do not need to caution against walking or running on ice. I've learned my lesson the hard way.

[By falling through it. He brings his long hair over his shoulder and tries to dry it with a towel.]

Even if the ice looks sturdy, there could be thinner portions that crack under the slightest weight.

[Now he gets to spend time with his teeth chattering.]

How is everyone otherwise? I hope you've been well.

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