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[The video opens up to show him in a large chinese style home. Everything just a little bit more old fashioned then even the rest of the world appears to be. Even despite having basically modern conveniences added in Deerington, they had always kept the home as true to what they grew up with.

There are dark circles under his eyes as if he hasn't been sleeping well. Enduring whatever blood issues they are all going through is taking its toll but for the mot part he has managed to keep a hold of himself. Which is what is prompting him to come to the network now.]

I admit I am not very used to using this...but hopefully everyone can hear me. I know that a lot of people are dealing with this blood...thing...that is causing us all to act out a little. I might have some options to help with that.

[He moves to show off shelves of sealed glass jars.]

I have a lot of different methods that are good at protection, soothing of ailments and...a few that are meant to calm a person's mind. I'm used to having to deal with things that want to push a person towards madness.

[He hasn't had to really endure that in awhile but the fact still remains he is almost an expert in it.]

So if anyone is needing anything, you're welcome to come to my home and I will help you. My husband and I...[A pause and a pained expression for a brief moment.]

Well back in the other place we sold this kind of stuff. So it just seems natural that I should keep that going. For anyone that needs it, I am located in the Cassandra district.

I hope I can help.

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That is very kind of you. I shall be there shortly.

[True to his word, it isn't long before Maul is on his doorstep, still dressed in his usual black robes rather than the fashions of this place.]

[Wei Wuxian is more comfortable in his own robes from his home as well so he is glad that he was able to find his normal clothing in the house. When Maul arrives he holds the door open for him with a small smile.]

Come on in. The shop is to the right. I'll show you what I have and we can see if anything will help.

What would you like in exchange?

[Nothing in life is free so Maul knows there has to be some sort of a price.]

I have a certain set of skills which might prove useful if you're in need of them.

In exchange? Ah...I hadn't really thought about that. I mostly just want to help people.

[He closes the door behind them and heads in the direction of the shop.]

If you know anyone who can cook, food is always a decent payment.

Everyone desires something.

[Maul had never done an altruistic thing in his life before he'd ended up in Deerington. These days, he still wasn't one much for helping others, but occasionally he might do someone a good turn.]

Alas, I don't. My own skills are somewhat limited given my taste for food runs a little different from humans.

What I desire can't be fulfilled in this place.

[Or it could if it would just send him home.]

It's alright. Besides we don't even know if any of this will actually work for you. So I don't want to accept anything unless we are sure it helps.

You do have a point. Hopefully, something will work.

[But it would be just Maul's luck if nothing did.]

What would you recommend?

Have you ever had negative reactions to incense or teas before?

[He walks behind of the counter and collects an incense burner and sets it on the counter before turning back around to look at the different sticks and options he has.]

We will start with a little of both.

Not that I can ever recall.

[He examines the incense holder curiously. It's very much like the ones he uses in his own galaxy, which just goes to show one can find the oddest similarities even in the midst of people mishmashed from all sorts of universes.]

[He selects one of the sticks and places it in the burner. He lights it and lets it start before turning towards the next cabinet to grab some of the tea leaves.]

Make yourself comfortable. [He waves towards a chair at the counter.]

I'm going to go start the water for the tea.

Take your time.

[Maul sits down, the chair creaking ominously from the amount of weight his lower metal half creates, but it doesn't break. He lets the scent of the incense wash over him and he centers himself by letting the Dark Side flow through his body.]

[He heads into the kitchen and fills the kettle. He sets it on the stove and lets it start to eat up while he gets a tray to put things onto. He goes around the kitchen collecting cups and some small snacks in case the other needs something with the drink.

Once the kettle has started to whistle, he turns off the stove and adds the kettle to the tray. He carries everything back to the shop.]

Is that helping at all?

Yes. It helps me to align myself.

[Despite everything Maul does with it, the Dark Side is not inherently evil. When Maul lets it flow through himself in its purest form, he feels how it is simply one side of the Force, one centered in emotion and growth rather than disconnection and control like the Light Side is.]

[He smiles, relieved by that as he sets the tea items down on the counter. He pours them each a cup and sets Maul's in front of him.]

I'll set you up with some to take home with you. This is obviously just a temporary reprieve from symptoms. But as long as you have the stuff at home you'll be able to use it whenever needed.

[Maul strips off the fingerless gloves he's wearing and holds the cup of tea, letting the warmth be absorbed by his scarred, tattooed hands. Just that is enough to relax him just a little before he ever takes a sip.]

My thanks. Your kindness is much appreciated.

Just glad I can help people out. If we have the skills and ability to do so, then we should right?

[He settles in and picks up his own cup. He has been keeping a fairly regular flow of tea through his body since this whole blood mess started. Usually he prefers alcoholic beverages but he doesn't figure this would be a good thing to mix.]

That's one school of thought.

[Though Maul doesn't particularly agree with it. While he helps himself and those that he's come to care about, he couldn't care less about what happens to the populace at large. After the way a number of them have treated him, they can go rot for all he cares.]

I know plenty of people who don't share it. But everyone needs to do things their own way.

[He sips at the tea, just glad to have company for awhile. As the tea and incense helps Maul, the company helps him.]

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