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[kiss_it_better]

In the end, Chang Geng made sure to take care of all his affairs before he left. His lands he had passed on to another who had good ideas for how to help the area continue to grow. Any projects he had started he either finished or made sure there was someone to take over it. He even helped Anya exchange all her peanut money (plus some extra from his own pocket) for some gold accessories she could bring back with her.

He came to Avalon with nothing besides the clothes on his back and he had intended to leave the same way.

Except for the little house they lived in.

If asked, he could give many reasons for why he didn't give the house away. In case of an emergency they could come back. It was a small place, it was hurting no one if he kept it in his own name.

But the truth was he was just being selfish. He didn't want to give up this place that was tied up with so many memories of people he cared about.

The pixies in the yard were happy enough to keep it clean in exchange for silk ribbons and other small, shiny baubles he brought back from Great Liang whenever he came back to visit.

Sometimes, he meets others he met in Avalon here.

Today seemed to be that sort of day as he pushes the door open and sees Walter.

The smile comes to his face easily. "Good morning."