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[It doesn't matter how tired he is, his face lights up as if he has all the energy in the world.]

I'm so happy you like it. You've believed in me and you've never held back while I learned. I will always appreciate you for that because it meant I truly got stronger.

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(( A small, proud smile turns up one corner of his mouth. ))

I will not take all the credit, Park. Your desire to learn took you far.

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You can thank my parents for that. They taught me that if someone was willing to give you the energy to teach you something that you don't know then you should give them the same energy in return to open yourself to learning what they have to teach.

[And he's so proud of that fact.]

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You honor their teaching.

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[He lights up so much at that then gives Ouyang a bow.]

Thank you! I try my very best every day!

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You are a good son.

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[His gaze warms and he clearly is so happy to hear that. Enough that he tears up a little but he keeps the tears from falling as he smiles.]

You really think so?

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I would not say so if I did not.

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Yeah. That's really true, huh. You always say exactly what you mean and believe in. It's something I admire a lot about you and have since we met.

[He smiles wider at him. A tear does fall but he's just happy.]

I know we don't know each other well but you're a very special friend to me.

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(( Oh no! Ouyang isn't sure how to deal with this 'burst' of emotion. He actually looks around (presumably for help?). Then he realizes they're basically alone and blinks. ))

You... consider me a friend?

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[He nods right away and quickly.]

Yes!

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(( Oh... Well... Ouyang's never really had friends before. Esen, maybe, but the inherent inequality of their relationship made that... Well, it was what it was. ))

Will you come inside for tea?

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[Riley's eyes widen and he points at himself.]

Me? You don't mind?

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(( Oh no. That's kind of cute. ))

Yes, you. I do not see any other here.

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[He stands up straight but there's no hiding how big his smile is.]

I would really love that!

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(( Ah, good. Ouyang gestures for Riley to follow him from the training grounds to the house. He isn't sure if anyone else is home at the moment, but if necessary, he can brew tea for them himself.

Once inside, Riley will find the house warm and welcoming. It smells of the various teas Runyu collects and even has a chipped teacup on prominent display, as well as Ouyang's armor. ))

Please, be at home.

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[He looks at the cute cup and then over at the armor before taking his shoes off so he won't get the floors dirty. He knows he's a bit dirty at the moment from all his training.]

Wow. Your home is so inviting. I feel like this could even be my home just by being a guest.

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(( It’s certainly the most welcoming home Ouyang’s ever had. It’s filled with things that remind him of Runyu and the life they’ve built together in this place. It reflects their tastes and colors and reminds Ouyang that he’s something more than just a soldier. ))

Is there any sort of tea you particularly like?