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[incandescentfaith]

Hello, you've reached Rei Hino.
I'm sorry to have missed you.

Please leave a message and I'll contact you as I am able.

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[inwhite]

That would be very helpful. I can be on my way there.

[incandescentfaith]

Wonderful. I will wait for you on my front porch.

[inwhite]

[xingchen enjoys being outside, having a purpose, movement. it's much better than sitting still and staring into the darkness. so he's on his way in no time, also not wanting to keep her waiting.

so, the man in white will appear as expected, not needing any more time than a sighted person, thanks to the fluid.]

Lady Hino?

[incandescentfaith]

[Rei is waiting patiently, rising to meet him as he approaches.]

Yes. It's nice to meet you in person, Xiao Xingchen.

[She dips her head, even if he can't see it.]

[inwhite]

[he can sense it somehow, maybe from the politeness in her tone, and returns a bow of his own before coming up the steps.]

I hope you will enjoy this in good health.

[he holds out a bottle, wrapped in white with a silver ribbon. it has the shape of alcohol, however...]

The young employee at the market helped me find the plum juice.

[it's prune juice.

....close enough?]

[incandescentfaith]

Ah!

[Rei takes it and sets it aside, out of the way. It's sweet of him, and while it's a mixup (and she figures that he probably intended plum wine), she can still use it for cooking or something probably.]

Thank you so much. I'll certainly do that.

Would you care for some tea since you're here?

[inwhite]

[she sounds happy, and that makes xingchen happy. he smiles softly at her offer.]

As long as I'm not troubling you on your birthday, or keeping you from other guests.

[incandescentfaith]

Not even a little bit. I'm going out with a friend this evening, but I have more than enough time for tea, and for you.

[She taps one of the chairs on the porch so he'll be able to find it.]

Have a seat and give me a moment to go get the tea-set, alright? I won't be gone long.