37 (Yes I've started counting. Shut up)

[lamb_of_gold]

[So Mu appears, amidst a pile of what looks like dull, metal rubbish, along with three large stone jars, the Aries Cloth and what look like a hammer and chisel in his hand. He sets the latter two objects on one of the jars, then kneels down and begins to sort through the crap, making about 6 piles into which things seem to be placed indiscriminately. When all the pieces (some no bigger than a fingernail) have been sorted, Mu sits back and sighs very heavily. He reaches towards the pile closest to him, sliding it closer and grabbing at the pair of tools. He spares a look for the Golden Ram standing next to him, smiling a small bit.]

This could take awhile.

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[lamb_of_gold]

[Finally plops down, seemingly happy to be there. He puts a hand on the cloth and sighs contentedly] There you are. [He rubs it, almost comforting in how he does so, then looks at Hei and smiles tiredly] It's come back to life.

[contract_star]

[Smiles.] Well done.

[lamb_of_gold]

[Leans against one of the stone jars] Now I wait. The cloth must finish healing itself with what I have given it. If it needs more, I will give it more until it is satisfied. Then the work begins.

[contract_star]

Don't overtax yourself. Can I bring--ah...

Rather, can I cook you anything?

[lamb_of_gold]

[Shakes his head] Thank you, but I've no appetite at the moment.

[contract_star]

Tea?

[lamb_of_gold]

Would be lovely.

[contract_star]

[Smiles and wanders off to make tea.]

[Wanders back several minutes later with two cups of rich oolong.]

[lamb_of_gold]

[Had dozed off, but stirs as Hei approaches again, and takes a cup gratefully, all but curling around the warmth of it] Thank you, Hei.

[contract_star]

[Broad smile.] You're welcome.