Having a routine such as teaching has done wonders for Zichen. Being able to guide the young and curious in techniques his master had taught him, and to do so with his beloved Xingchen, has helped heal him more than he'd ever have thought possible. He knows how soothing listening to others work and train can be, too, and notices how a new acquaintance simply takes a seat where he can listen. He does nothing to call attention to the other man.

Only when the lesson is over and he sends the students off to the expected chores around the shrine does he move over to where tea is kept ready, then, pouring a couple cups, he carries them over to Silvio.

"Here. I have tea, it has many healing and soothing qualities to it," he says in greeting, holding one of the cups out.