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Name: Leanne
Date: 09/02
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Greetings, I have come to ask an important question. At least one that is important to one as myself. If it is of no burden, I would like to ask of you whom became monsters...

[She goes to take a deep breath and then slowly lets it out.]

How did you know what type you were changing into? How soon were you able to figure it out? And for the undesirable instincts.... How did you fight against them?

I still do not know what type I am and I cannot seem to stop the spread of the scales or the pain in my legs, no matter what I do.

Thank you for indulging one as myself.

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Thank you, that is kind of you to say. [ He knows he isn't always successful in his attempts to be honorable. His pride can get the better of him, but then... That's the failing of the Lanling Jin. ]

If you need anything, some aid or even just a warm meal, please stop by my home. I'm sure my wife would be happy to feed a welcome guest.

[ He gives the address of the Jin-Jiang house where he lives with his wife, son, and brother in law. It's a classy house in the Haven, a well to do property that is nice, but a step down from the luxury Jin Zixuan is used to. ]

You are quite welcome, my lord but what I say is truth from what I can see.

[She wasn't expecting the invitation and makes sure to memorized the address he gives! This... This she was something she never expected.]

Thank... Thank you my lord. For such a kinda offer. For when I come over, should I bring a gift? Ah, I guess I should give you my name... I am known as Leanne, the daughter of Lozerneth of Serenes.

Only bring a gift if you feel comfortable doing so. I wouldn't presume to require such a thing of you.

[ Where he comes from, it would go without saying that you're supposed to bring a gift when you visit someone's home, but he knows that the societal rules are a bit different here. He is trying to learn to adapt. ]

Lady Leanne, it is my pleasure to meet you. I am Jin Zixuan, of the Lanling Jin.

For your kindness, I will try to find the right gift to bring then.

[She doesn't know if it was custom or not of her world to bring gifts. She does however remember both the Hawk and Raven King always bringing something whenever they came to Serenes.

This man, he had shown nothing but kindness to her, opening his home for her to visit whenever she needed.]

It is my highest pleasure and honor to meet you, my lord Jin Zixuan.

Think nothing of it. I only hope that you are able to find some answers as to your monster affliction that will be helpful to you.

[ Heaven knows he would appreciate some advice on what to do when you start turning into a bird. ]

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Thank you... And I shall pray for the same for you should you need it.

[All she knows herself is how to clean and maintain feathers and wings to look their best and to minimize shedding.]

[ Oh, but that knowledge would be so helpful to him... ]

You are a kind young woman. I hope you stay that way.

[Perhaps when she comes to visit, she will teach him a few things.]

Thank you... I will try to stay that way.

[So much humble pride is going through her.]

[ Humility... Another thing Jin Zixuan could stand to learn from her. ]

Good. Again, good luck with your search. I hope to see you soon.

Thank you, my lord Jin Zixuan. I will try to make my visit soon. I shall pray that my appearance won't startle either you or your mate.

Believe me, after the changes we've been going through, nothing will startle us anymore.

[She goes to let out a small giggle.]

I will hold you to that.

[Though maybe give them a heads up will help.]

I was born with wings so even if I may look like a chimera, I am not... At least, I pray that I am not.

[ Oh. That is... unexpected. ]

You were... How is it that you came to be born with wings?

[ Is that an inappropriate question? He's usually pretty good about social etiquette but someone who was born with wings is so beyond anything he's ever run into. ]

[Okay,that was a little funny but she does manage to hold in her amusement. She can wait until after they get off.]

Yes, it is a trait of my clan and of my race to be born with animal traits. For my clan, we are Herons so we are born with wings and different ears than Berocs.... Our races respectful term for humans.

[And she definitely did not like saying the word 'humans'.]

My apologies for using such a crass word.

[ Oh, she's not human. That explains some things. It's easier for him to accept the impossible these days. ]

Not crass at all, Lady Leanne. It may be considered crass by your clan, but none of the humans I know would take offense at being called such.

Is your clan the Serenes you mentioned?

[She goes to let out a soft chuckle but she was glad that he didn't take offense to being called human.]

I am glad to hear that you won't considered that word to be crass. Be as it may, I will still use our race's term, especially towards you and your family.

Ah, Serenes is the name of the forest we live in. Our clan is simply called Heron. For Herons, one can tell which family another one belongs to by their hair, eye and wing coloring. Different families have different coloring when it comes to that.

sorry, I rambled a little my lord.

No need to apologize. I know nothing about your people or their ways. You are not rambling, you are educating me. Consider me your student in this matter.

I suspect that the Heron clan of Serenes is, in a way, much like the clans on my own world. In my case, I am from the Jin clan of Lanling.

[Okay, she goes to let out a small giggle.]

You are far too kind to one as myself, my lord Jin Zixuan. Your wife must be truly blessed to have such a kind mate as yourself.

We could be. [And oh? She know wonders how many people of his world she has met.] Lanling? What is it like, if I may be so bold as to ask.

When I come over, I can bring something to help with your feathers. It is a mixture I use for my own wings but I pray that it can help with yours.

[ He stiffens a little, to hear A-Li described as his "mate." But he's sure it's just another cultural difference, so he won't comment on it. He's trying a new thing called being respectful. ]

Lanling? It is... [ He's never had to explain Lanling to anyone before. Everyone in his world already knew of it's reputation. ] Lanling City is one of the larger, more wealthy cities in my world. My sect, the Lanling Jin, live in Carp Tower in the center of Lanling City. It is a beautiful tower, rising high above the city, with a grand staircase at the front, lined on either side with flowers.

[ His half brother, Jin Guangyao, had been thrown down said staircase when he'd first dared to show his face in Lanling. But we don't talk about that. ]

[She doesnt realize just how some things of her own culture may come across to others.

Leanne listens intently and fully as he describes his home, smiling when he mentions flowers along the staircase.]

Sect? It sounds wonderous. To live in such a high place in the middle of a grand sounding city. Ot slunds like Carp tower has the best views of the city. I would love to see it one day.

I wish that you could. It is truly beautiful.

[ Except now he's just thinking about how he'll never see Carp Tower or Lanling again. Even if he does return to his world, he will only be going to his own death.

He's quiet, on the other end of the call, for a long, telling moment. Before he finally speaks again. ]

Tell me about your home. Serenes.

[She notices his changed in tone and that long silence. She goes to let out a small breath and sing for him, wanting to give him some comfort.

When she finishes her song, she hears his question.]

It was... Is a beautiful forest. It is a living forest filled with elders trees who speaks wisdoms since the creation of the world. Our structures are rather simple compared to Beorc structures. No matter what ailment one has, if they come to Serenes and finds a member of my clan, they can be cured of it.

[A small sigh.]

There is one law within it.... No blood is to be shed or a life taken.

[ He isn't expecting the song, but its melody moves him, and pulls him away from his darker thoughts. ]

That... That was beautiful, thank you.

[ Idly, he wonders if the Heron clan uses music in the same way the Gusu Lan clan does. That's the only analogue he has for how that song made him feel. ]

It sounds like a peaceful place.

[ The more he hears, the more he is reminded of the Gusu Lan. Maybe he should put her in touch with Lan Xichen or Lan Wangji... ]

You are welcome and thank you for your kind words.

[Herons use their songs for various means, courtship, healing and using magic.]

It is... I pray that perhaps one day, you and your family can see it. In it's full glory. Even for just one day. It's beauty truly could never be beaten, even at night, Serenes finds a way to light up just enough for one to travel without injuring themselves. The wildlife also follows the laws of the forest as well.

If there is a way to visit one another's worlds, or even just see them through the mirrors... I would very much like that as well.

[ Even if he is a little confused about that last part. Are there just no predators in the forest? How do the meat eating animals survive if they cannot take a life? ]

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