[Video; UN: heavenly four seasons]

[eternallywandering]

[Guess who else has had...an update? And a bear to celebrate it, apparently! Zishu laughs and pats the big bear on the back before addressing anyone watching.]

Though he wants to be the subject of this broadcast, I have to deny him that.

[Oh no, sad bear face!]

For those who know me or have helped me in the past, first of all - thank you. From here on, unless I do something supremely stupid, I won't hold anyone back. I have achieved immortality in my world; I am no longer sick.

[The bear has wandered off, knocking things over things in his room. Zishu smirks.]

Your audience loves you, don't worry.

[OOC: This is just a curious juvenile bear; not precious Ourhsson.]

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[eternallywandering]

[It's good to return to someone who cares about him. Zishu flushes and captures those grasping hands, pulling Xingchen into a warm hug. Nothing less will do!]

I'm back and I feel much better.

[binghua]

[The hug is returned without hesitation and if Xingchen clings a little tightly to Zhou Zishu, then neither of them need to acknowledge it.]

I'm so happy for you.

[eternallywandering]

[He is always happy to hold Xiao Xingchen. The other man is adorable personified and Zishu wants to help him as much as he can in this...interesting...environment.]

I'm happy to see you again. Where can I help?

[binghua]

[Xingchen immediately shakes his head, even as he pulls away.]

No, no, you don't have to do anything! I only wanted to see you again. Or, well, see.

[He gestures toward his face with a little laugh. But before either of them can focus on that too long, he takes one of Zhou Zishu's hands and presses a couple of his fingers to his wrist. Xingchen breathes in, clearly surprised at what he feels.]

You really are healed?

[eternallywandering]

[Zishu keeps hold of one of Xingchen's hands. Why? Because he doesn't want to let go yet.]

You can see me through your hands and with your ears, A-Chen.

[The laugh is cute and Zishu chuckles too. When his wrist is checked, he softens and lets out a small sigh. A happy sigh.]

I am. There was only one way it could be done and it worked. All of my meridians are healed.

[binghua]

[The physical contact, as always, is welcome and Xingchen doesn't try to shrug it off. The familiarity of the nickname is new, however, and he can't help but smile a little, even as he ducks his head. But then he pulls his hands away to hold Zhou Zishu's face, gently giving it a little squish.]

Still as shameless as ever, I see.

[He lets his hands fall away after a moment.]

Was it a special cultivation method? My...my old master reached immortality, but I don't think she did anything other than cultivate diligently.

[eternallywandering]

[The nickname is cute, isn't it? Like Xingchen. The squish makes him laugh and his eyes sparkle...shamelessly. Zishu doesn't know shame and that isn't going to change.]

With you? Of course.

[The mention of Xingchen's master softens his smile.]

That is one way to go about it. But I didn't have time. After I removed the nails, I shortened my life further. Lao Wen helped me use the Combined Six Cultivation Method. He gave his life for me to heal, but I was able to share the gift he gave me. We're both alive.