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🧙 WHO: Xiao + you!
⚔️️ WHAT: Catch All
🕒 WHEN: Throughout March
🗺️ WHERE: Various
⚠️ WARNINGS: TBD

( Smoothies: options A and B )

[ Prior to this place, very rarely would Xiao partake in consuming human-prepared food. He doesn't understand the the need to combine things in a variety of different ways. Why all of this effort put into preparation? It seems like quite the waste of time and effort for a couple of moments spend consuming what had been prepared. Truthfully, he had only been passing by when the individuals selling these blended, flavored drinks seem to think that he is in need of them. Apparently it doesn't matter how much Xiao ignores them or attempt to pass by their wares, these sellers are persistent - even going so far as to shove small samples in his hands before moving on.

So, at first, Xiao merely sighs and figures that he might as well. No need to be rude. Butterfly pea-lemon tea seems to be the first flavor. There seems to be a calm that washes over him. Things that bothered the Yaksha in the past? Don't seem like such a big deal now. One can only wonder how this newfound inner peace is going to effect him. Maybe he'll try new foods! Or fall asleep in some random location... Or staring off into space.

The second flavor on the docket would be a strawberry-rose. It's a bit strong, of course, though over all Xiao finds he doesn't actually mind he cool, almost foamy and light texture of the smoothies. Don't expect him to be overt in his "flirting," if one can even call it that. Just a light touch here or there. A need to be closer than usual. When it wears off... Well. Won't that be a surprise. ]

( Bunny Café Chaos )

[ This should really be a simple task. How hard is it to poke a head into a café, scan said café for a particular rabbit, then leave? That's what his intention is at any rate. No need to linger.

Yet Xiao finds himself in a rather odd predicament. Odd for him anyway. ]

Move. [ He is telling this to a stubborn little thing that has taken the liberty to just block his exit. ] The one I seek is not here. I must move on.

[ Wait. Is he really being held captive by a couple of rabbits? Seems so! By the time anyone comes to check up on him, he's going to be covered in the furry little creatures, sort of frozen in place. ]

( Hay Fever: options A and B )

[ Originally Xiao had come along just for his own curiosity. This world does not have need for his particular skillset - not in the way that the Yaksha has always done - so he is still trying to find out where he fits in all this. Still feeling his way through. Thus Xiao thinks that it would be fine to simply observe.

What he doesn't expect is to be ushered along with other healers to perform this one-off spell. In fact, it seems as though he is about ready to argue over that. ]

I am no healer... [ "But you do have healing magic, right?" Which has Xiao making a slight noise and shift his weight. Whatever the case, he doesn't look comfortable. Looks like he might be in need of assistance in either 1) getting out of the situation or 2) being encouraged to proceed. ] That is of no consequence.

[ Additionally, all of this hay being tossed around is really stirring things up! Either Xiao or someone close at hand will soon have to contend with a next of those pesky pixies. They seem to really enjoy pulling and tugging on hair - be it Xiao's or whoever is working with him. ]

( Wildcard )

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[Since he had allowed the pixies to get closer so he could give them the ribbons it was a little hard to react in time when some of them decided to go after his hair...which he didn't seem particularly upset by even while one particularly pixie gave a lock of his long hair a rather painful tug.

He only sighed a little.]

As always, sometimes diplomacy doesn't work.

[But the pixies are behind him and too close and too small for him to fight them like this. He looked to Xiao.]

If you would be so kind as to dispatch them? It's rather difficult for me from this angle.

[How a person can be so calm while pixies are pulling his hair is anyone's guess...]

[ He doesn't really know what sort of thing could work to get rid of pesky pixies. They aren't like pure sprites or anything like that. Xiao's healing magic likely isn't of any use. ]

Not to those that are determined to remain hostile.

[ Xiao isn't going to jab his spear near someone's head either. Instead he reaches up and plucks one of the pixies up by the wings. Then walks over to a bucket of water, ready to drop the thing in it. ]

We mean you no ill will, but a haystack does not make for the best of homes.

[Honestly, he'd be fine with someone jabbing a spear near his head. He's relatively certain that as long as he isn't fatally wounded he can probably heal it...besides, he knows how to dodge.

Still, he doesn't mind going with a more diplomatic approach. With one of the pixies gone, it's easier for him to grab at the other one, though he seems to be gentle about it, his grip is firm and unyielding.

He smiles but he also joins Xiao at the bucket...though he's not certain what dropping a pixie in might do since they can fly but dunking them...well, hopefully it won't come to that.]

The haystack will have to go. That's been decided already and I doubt that is something that will change even if you refuse the ribbon or attack us.

[ Xiao is thinking that, perhaps if their wings are too soaked, then they will not be able to fly properly. Kind of like brushing the powder off of a butterfly's wing or a month's. ]

I would listen very carefully to what he says. You can either use his gift to create a new home or find yourself homeless.

[ The Yaksha doesn't necessarily mean to sound threatening or menacing. Intimidating, perhaps. ]

An opportunity is being afforded to you that others will not likely be given.

[Against those arguments, the pixies had no rebuttal...nor did they have a way to retaliate when held like this. So even though they struggle and look decidedly unhappy they do stop struggling.

Chang Geng waits before turning his hand so when he lets go the pixie is sitting on his palm instead of falling.

He holds out the ribbon again.]

Next time, it may be wise to build your home away from the farms.

[ Xiao then also opens the palm of his hand open for the creature to sit on when it becomes obvious that there will be no retaliation.

Rather, the pixie just kind of looks put out, crossing arms and looking rather huffy. Or embarrassed? Xiao isn't sure how to read those emotions either. ]

There are plenty of other suitable locations. Finding another should be a simple task.

[ Should they offer to help? Xiao isn't sure... ]

[They're not required to offer to help further than this but somehow it felt like he should.

The decision wasn't motivated by pity. But when one is able, shouldn't they offer help?]

There's some wood left over from when my housemates and I did some repairs on our home. If you want, I can help you build a shelter. [Perhaps, if Gu Yun and Walter are amenable they could allow the pixies to set up a home in their garden somewhere.

It never hurt to make more allies.] I'm sure I can provide something more comfortable than a pile of hay.

[ They are taking away the pixie's home even if they shouldn't have claimed the spot in the first place. Since they are being rather peaceable about it now... Why shouldn't they offer to help? ]

I would take him up on the offer. At least then you would have a secure place of your own.

[ The pixies themselves seem to form a circle to debate this. ]

[He was content to leave the pixies to debate among themselves.]

Young Master Xiao seems well-versed in negotiations.

[Can threatening pixies be called negotiation...?]

[ Xiao gives the other a bit of a look. A confused one. ]

I am merely following your lead on this?

[ Since he would just be a bit more vicious about it himself? ]

[You were following his lead with threatening the pixies...?

He doesn't say it, of course, but the thought amused him a little.]

Perhaps, but I am grateful to you for playing along with my ideas.

[ Hey now. That's his form of negotiation! ]

It is a good idea that results in a win for both sides. How could I not?

[ The Pixies have come to some sort of decision it would seem. They fly over to the men and nod. They will accept these terms. ]

[There are some people who still would not, he feels. But that, he keeps to himself.]

All the same.

[When the pixies accept the terms he nods.] I will meet you in a couple of days with a something.

[And then the pixies disappear and they're left with just the hay that still need to be dealt with.]

Hopefully, we won't run into too many of them.

[ Oh it is likely true and it doesn't really need said now does it? Xiao will be who he is regardless. If someone isn't really a threat, then why should he dirty his hands?

He watches the pixies fly off, presumably to the location the other man had spoken of. There is a small part of him that would like to check in, just to make sure that they are not being a nuisance in their new home. ]

I would hope not. You may well run out of space if we do.

[ That's... Something of a joke? ]

[He doesn't laugh but the edges of his smile widens a little.]

My housemates wouldn't appreciate that, I'm sure.

[ Xiao gives a nod and a hum. ]

Let us return to the task at hand then.

[ As in let them return to moving hay around. Doing basic chores. Anything to keep Xiao from getting sucked up into that healer business. ]

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I think we can just about wrap up here?

Sure sure

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