[Closed to Four Seasons Manor residents + Ye Baiyi]

[yeoldmonster]

⌛ Who: Ye Baiyi and residents of the Four Seasons Manor
⌛ What: Missing arachnida (scorpion)
⌛ When: August 30
⌛ Where: Four Seasons Manor
⌛ Warnings:

He'd woken up to a strange but minor pain he couldn't identify. It lingers and he's not used to feeling something like this, but there are more important things to deal with. Namely, he can't find Xie Wang. It was odd given how the young man had been as glued to his side as a loyal hound the last week or so. It was also annoying, since that meant no breakfast. Fortunately, he knew where he could go that also had good food.

Like he has since he arrived, he shows up at the Four Seasons Manor and walks through the door like he owns the place. "Zhou Zishu? Brat?" He calls, making his way to the kitchen.

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[yeoldmonster]

Ah, that gives him enough clues to fill in the rest. This poor soul. It's no wonder why he dislikes to be touched then. He gives a small bow of his head. "I will not cross that line with you again without permission or in life or death. You have my word."

Now that he knows this, he wonders now if these people with him aren't because they need him but in solidarity for him.

"I'm assuming anyone involved in your suffering is no longer here. Otherwise, I may need their address." So he can introduce them to Dragon's Back.

[theatrics]

Baiyi's oath disarms him and he finds his discomfort quickly abating. This stranger could very well become a friend with an attitude like that. Ouyang greatly approves.

"There are none from my world here any longer."

[yeoldmonster]

"Let me know if they ever come back and need a lesson," he requests.

Turning his attention to the area around them, he remembers the other spot this small man talked about. "Show me your animals. How many can the stables here hold?" If he ever gets a horse again, he would certain keep it here. From what he's determined about this general, Baiyi would even let him take care of it. (What an honor!)

[theatrics]

Ouyang's relieved for the change in topic. He nods in the direction of the stables before walking that way. He's sure Baiyi will follow. His interest seems genuine. "We haven't acquired any hunting birds yet, and my horse is the only one here for now. There is space for more." He hoped that someone else, perhaps the lord of the manor, would get another horse to keep his company.

Once they arrive, Baiyi will find the place as tidy as a stable can be. The horse inside is a small creature, but lovely with black and white dappling. Ouyang beams with pride at the sight of him.

[yeoldmonster]

Baiyi keeps pace with Ouyang tucking one hand behind his back and the other resting against his abdomen. Only once as they're walking does that hand flatten against his middle like there's some discomfort or pain. The old man tries to ignore it and hopes the other does too.

"Have you looked around for any falconries who might sell you a bird or are you going to get one in the wild and train it?" He asks, curious just how talented the general was.

He's impressed with how well-kept the stables are. It would do well to house the finest steeds in China. Instead, there's a little speckled one that is amusingly small. It fits Ouyang perfectly though and Baiyi doesn't doubt it has just as fierce a temperament. "What's his name?"