farsickness | finding balance

WHO: Steve Rogers, Open
WHEN: Last week of January
WHAT: Random stuff
WHERE: Around Gazin
WARNINGS: None

Life in Gazin has been interesting for Steve since arriving a few weeks prior and he can't seem to find it all amusing that whatever power is in charge of transporting him to all these different alternate worlds and realms in all sorts of different eras of time. If anyone should feel like a yo-yo personified, he'd enthusiastically raise his hand.

When he's not checking in and bugging his best friend, Steve is trying to find ways of passing the time. He can't really say he has much experience in these times, but it looks pretty basic.

Steve is a good guy, all in all, so he offers his assistance whenever he notices someone needs help and he manages to get himself a job helping out on an elderly couple on their farm by cutting wood and fixing things around the several acre lot. He feeds the livestock, which turns out to be the most dangerous job where it comes to dodging the wrath of a black bull he has taken to calling Fury.

At the end of most days, he trudges back to the inn and looks for some decent company in the dining room. He's still unsure of the purpose he has here but Steve is, if anything, a very patient guy.

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Xingchen has been trying to make himself useful since his arrival, not wanting to be a burden to those he lives with. But there are some days where this is much harder then others.

He's honestly ashamed in himself that he was so distracted. Usually his reflexes are much sharper. But he had been caught off guard by the wagon going by and it startled him to the point of dropping the bag of vegetables that he had been carrying.

And now he must track down all the runaway food. He bows apologetically to the driver of the carriage and then kneels down to feel around the ground for the produce that is now scattered along the roadside in front of the inn.

Having been dropped off at the gates by the older gentleman that he'd worked for, Steve rounded the corner in time to see the mishap. Of course, he was going to help him out and when he sees the white fabric across, Steve moves faster, lowering a hand to scoop up a rolling apple.

"Hey, let me help," he announces, catching a potato next and then another as he gets closer to the blind man.

Xingchen hears a voice offer assistance and he smiles gratefully in it's direction. "Thank you so much." He places the few things he has been able to find so far back into the bag and then continues to let his hands search.

"I'm afraid I was a little careless and have made a mess." More concerned about inconveniencing anyone around then he is over his fallen food.

Steve gets a little closer, continuing to talk as he places the items he's collected back in the bag.

"I'd put the blame on the driver of the wagon but it looks like he might have been sleeping behind the reins." he half laughs at the joke he just made. Spotting a few more things he walks over and picks them up and brings them over. "I think that might be it. Can I help you get somewhere?"

He smiles and stands up, "I am glad my morning shopping trip hasn't all rolled away." He collects the bag and lifts it into his arms. He feels very lucky that someone was kind enough to come and help him with the escaping food.

"I wouldn't want to inconvenience you. I live outside of town. It's a bit of a walk. But I feel like I should do something to thank you for the help."

"Nah, it's fine. I got nothing planned until later this evening so please, allow me to help. At least to wherever it is your staying so I can make sure this doesn't happen again." he offers.

No ulterior motives, just a good guy wanting to do good for someone else.

"I appreciate that. I don't have much to offer but I can at least offer you some tea in repayment when we get back to my home." Xingchen wouldn't ever think about the fact that some people might have ulterior motives. He's always been far too trusting of everyone.

But he starts walking in the direction of his home. Having made this trip several times he doesn't need sight to be able to know the distance and the direction.

"Sounds great," Steve smiles and it shows in his voice. "I'm Steve, by the way. You been here in Gazin for very long?"

He can't help but ask everyone that he meets for the first time. Knowing means that there are people who have experienced things here in this world and can maybe fill some of the holes that often come with multiverse travel. Then again, he hadn't really learned everything about the last place he was in.

"Xiao Xingchen. It is nice to meet you." He smiles as he tries to think about how much time has passed. "A few months. Not very long but long enough to have learned my way around."

That is kind of important given his circumstances. He is able to navigate fairly well even without his sight. His other senses are very tuned in to his surroundings. But somethings he can't predict what others might do.

"Did you just arrive or have you been here awhile?"

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