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"What I did was just a small thing. The real work was all yours. All I did was merely show you the choice was there. Just like I'm sure you've done to others." Luo says. "But I'm taking up too much of your time. I'm certain you don't want to spend a whole day here talking to an old man like me. Now when you have so much do to! Just remember to tell me all the stories you've heard when you get back!" The old goat gives you a pat on the back and makes his way back to his mess of papers. "At this rate, I might be halfway done with my book when you return." He laughs and you leave him to his work.
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You arrive to the meeting spot to find that you're the first to come back. That or Xin Lan was hiding somewhere nearby. You weren't entirely sure who'd they go visit to say goodbye other than perhaps sneaking in some breakfast. The thought did weigh on you slightly but you suppose that there was no forcing the bunny to socialize if they didn't want to. They seemed comfortable with their own social circle and weren't hurting anyone so that was enough to put you somewhat at ease.
Next to arrive was Ming wearing what looked like to be her old outfit but the top seemed to be a blend of her old exarch robes, traditional Chinese shirts, and those commonly worn by the people of the library. She notices you eyeing her and blushes. "They gave it to me when I went to say goodbye. I couldn't really say no..." She admits. "Besides...I meant it when I said I felt like I was one of them. They're a part of me as much as my medicine."
"I cannot argue with that." You say. "You all are as much a part of me as my fighting. I don't know if I could imagine a life otherwise."
"Well I'm sure you'd still be running headlong into trouble without thinking about anything." Ming assures you. "Knowing Xin, they'd still be there to encourage all your bad ideas."
"That doesn't sound as fun without you scolding us. Besides, who would feed us? Have you tasted Xin's cooking? It's only slightly better than mine." You chuckle.
"So I'm just here to feed you lot? Thank. Here I was thinking I was a valuable member of your gang." Ming says giving you a playful shove. You reach out to pat Ming's head.
"Yes. That's exactly what I'm saying. If we only had a doctor then we'd be prepared for anything." You smirk. "Maybe Xin could learn."
"Oh you're terrible! Absolutely terrible!" Ming laughs as she bats away your hand and tries to pull at one of your ears. "I swear, you got this from Xin. Or maybe Xin got it from you but the two of you are the worst. I'll have grey hairs by the time we get back." She claims and then covers your mouth. "Don't you start. I know that look. I'm going, ok? Someone needs to patch you up after your next dumb idea otherwise none of us will make it back home. Besides, I didn't spend the last two months learning Mongolian to let it gather dust in my head."
