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ᴛᴜʀʙᴏ ʜᴇᴀᴠᴇɴ ☁️ maomao
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AOMAO
DENDRO
[ hello maomao. at the moment, zhongli can be found in his clothes from home again, surveying the clothes in the clothing store with mild fascination. a lot of these styles don't exist in teyvat, let alone liyue, so he can't help his curiosity. he has his chin in hand as he carefully moves the hangers along the rack with the other hand, eyebrows periodically twitching, or a frown showing. ]
My, how interesting...
My, how interesting...
[ she's also in her clothes again, but it would be useful to have something else to wear. she is going to peek over to see what he's checking out ]
It seems there is a wide selection here. [ she knows someone who would love it if the rumors are true. ]
It seems there is a wide selection here. [ she knows someone who would love it if the rumors are true. ]
There truly is. [ i googled for a random garish outfit so here you go it's any one of these. zhongli doesn't seem to think highly of this getup, and instead gently nudges the hanger along. ]
I don't know about you, miss, but I can't say I'm too familiar with some of these clothes, foods, or technology that we've encountered since arriving.
I don't know about you, miss, but I can't say I'm too familiar with some of these clothes, foods, or technology that we've encountered since arriving.
[ help those are terrifying ] They are certainly... interesting.
[ glancing at him to make sure he doesn't seem to like them. please have normal tastes ]
Most of the clothes, foods, and technology are different from what I'm used to as well. It's nothing like what I've heard from stories either. [ we're no longer in fantasy china, peepaw ]
[ glancing at him to make sure he doesn't seem to like them. please have normal tastes ]
Most of the clothes, foods, and technology are different from what I'm used to as well. It's nothing like what I've heard from stories either. [ we're no longer in fantasy china, peepaw ]
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[ i think the guy in blue is a groom and those are his groomsmen i hate it. christmas themed wedding. ] Very much so.
[ he does not like them. get it away from him. ]
Mm. A few people seem familiar with some aspects - [ a nod to indicate the clothes, halo bobbing with the motion. ] - but overall, it's different from the tales I'm aware of as well. Much to learn and adapt to.
[ he does not like them. get it away from him. ]
Mm. A few people seem familiar with some aspects - [ a nod to indicate the clothes, halo bobbing with the motion. ] - but overall, it's different from the tales I'm aware of as well. Much to learn and adapt to.
[ wow... nothing says classy like ugly christmas print
she seems relieved he's normal about clothing though. ]
Is there anything here that looks like it could belong to where you're from? [ she curious how different it is from what she's used to ]
she seems relieved he's normal about clothing though. ]
Is there anything here that looks like it could belong to where you're from? [ she curious how different it is from what she's used to ]
[ the one in red is the one i hate the most i think. his shoes are coordinated. ]
Hmm... let us see. [ he moves away from this particular rack, heading to another, eyes scanning. there's a little perk as he seems to find at least something, and he retrieves... a qipao! ] This is quite common for the ladies of Liyue Harbor these days.
Hmm... let us see. [ he moves away from this particular rack, heading to another, eyes scanning. there's a little perk as he seems to find at least something, and he retrieves... a qipao! ] This is quite common for the ladies of Liyue Harbor these days.
[ bet he has matching boxers on
she's going to look over what he's picked out. while there's a touch of something familiar, it's missing the layers and length of her time. ]
It is pretty. [ she's going to poke around before pulling out a hanfu to show him ] This is close to what ladies would wear. [ there's also what she is wearing presently, but it's her lady-in-waiting uniform so not what is the trend ]
she's going to look over what he's picked out. while there's a touch of something familiar, it's missing the layers and length of her time. ]
It is pretty. [ she's going to poke around before pulling out a hanfu to show him ] This is close to what ladies would wear. [ there's also what she is wearing presently, but it's her lady-in-waiting uniform so not what is the trend ]
[ do you think they match the tie or the suit... ]
Oh, a hanfu. Some people of Liyue still wear them, although they are considered more traditional or old-fashioned by many. Unfortunate - you can see some quite beautiful and elegant designs with them. [ he'll put the qipao back carefully. ] You and I may come from similar worlds, albeit not the same.
Oh, a hanfu. Some people of Liyue still wear them, although they are considered more traditional or old-fashioned by many. Unfortunate - you can see some quite beautiful and elegant designs with them. [ he'll put the qipao back carefully. ] You and I may come from similar worlds, albeit not the same.
[ likely the suit or it'll be one of those tacky boxers with ho ho ho jokes on it ]
There seems to be a couple others with similar fashion. [ it's interesting and she wonders what else is similar.
Time to see what else there might be. ]
I wonder if we should stock up in case this place vanishes...
There seems to be a couple others with similar fashion. [ it's interesting and she wonders what else is similar.
Time to see what else there might be. ]
I wonder if we should stock up in case this place vanishes...
[ oh horrifying thank you for making my gift worse pan. ]
Mm, yes, Mister Jiaoqiu comes to mind. [ but then she brings up such a horrifying prospect, and he can't help the deep frown in response. ] Oh. That was not something I'd thought of, before, but it might be a wise idea.
Let me help you carry what you choose from the wardrobe, just in case.
Mm, yes, Mister Jiaoqiu comes to mind. [ but then she brings up such a horrifying prospect, and he can't help the deep frown in response. ] Oh. That was not something I'd thought of, before, but it might be a wise idea.
Let me help you carry what you choose from the wardrobe, just in case.
[ one of my many talents ]
I don't really need that much. [ oh! ] It would be helpful if we locate something we could use as bandages. [ just incase any of the destruction escalates ]
I don't really need that much. [ oh! ] It would be helpful if we locate something we could use as bandages. [ just incase any of the destruction escalates ]
A wise thought. A firm, yet flexible, and absorbant material... as well as another more breathable variety for the wounds that might need protection but should be allowed to breathe.
Cottons and linens, respectively, I would think. Perhaps there are robes and shawls we may use. Are you a doctor, young miss?
Cottons and linens, respectively, I would think. Perhaps there are robes and shawls we may use. Are you a doctor, young miss?
[ she's going to look for robes and shawls since that would provide the most fabric! just going to feel them to see ]
I used to work as an apothecary. I also would like them for my own use. [ lifting up her left arm to show the bandages there ]
I used to work as an apothecary. I also would like them for my own use. [ lifting up her left arm to show the bandages there ]
Ah, an apothecary... respectable trade, and one I feel we'll be needing. But if you would like assistance in rebandaging your arm, I'd be glad to be your assistant. At the very least, I am familiar with emergency field dressing, so helping you strip fabric for bandages will be quite easy.
[ he'll help her look! and if she wants to pass things off to him, he'll help her carry them as they hunt down the right fabrics. ]
[ he'll help her look! and if she wants to pass things off to him, he'll help her carry them as they hunt down the right fabrics. ]
[ maomao will get to find zhongli at the stage today, examining the various instruments with a keen eye. he seems to be looking for familiar ones, although his gloved fingers do briefly brush across a few less familiar instruments, testing strings and pressing levers as he goes, trying to figure them out.
when he spots her, he gives her a small smile in greeting. ]
Another day of not quite recognizing everything, but there are some musical instruments available to us that we might know. Do you play, Miss Maomao?
when he spots her, he gives her a small smile in greeting. ]
Another day of not quite recognizing everything, but there are some musical instruments available to us that we might know. Do you play, Miss Maomao?
[ while initially the stage did earn her curiousity, watch him is more interesting. seeing which instrument he lingers or the way he checks them out. his age would give him the time to dabble in many hobbies, and it looks like music may be part of that.
at his question, maomao will shake her head ]
Granny would have liked it if I stuck to it, but I had no need to retain any of those lessons.
[ sometimes you forget or don't bother with things outside of your hyperfixation ]
Big sister Joka is skilled with the erhu. [ maomao will wait to see if he knows what that is ]
at his question, maomao will shake her head ]
Granny would have liked it if I stuck to it, but I had no need to retain any of those lessons.
[ sometimes you forget or don't bother with things outside of your hyperfixation ]
Big sister Joka is skilled with the erhu. [ maomao will wait to see if he knows what that is ]
[ since he's being so willing, she will hand him things they pick out! ]
It's fine. I would rather avoid the trouble of what questions might arise if anyone sees my arm.
It's fine. I would rather avoid the trouble of what questions might arise if anyone sees my arm.
I've known many a granny that would cluck their tongue in disapproval at the thought of their grandchildren not keeping up with their various lessons, even with a respectable career such as an apothecary to their name.
[ softly and fondly amused, before his eyes scan across the stringed instruments at the mention of an erhu. with a quiet ah-ha, he steps away from the section he's in and goes to retrieve one of said instruments. ]
One of my companions was a zither player, the best I have ever known, but I have familiarity with the erhu. All these years... I can't recall the last time I played, myself, but it is a beautiful instrument.
[ softly and fondly amused, before his eyes scan across the stringed instruments at the mention of an erhu. with a quiet ah-ha, he steps away from the section he's in and goes to retrieve one of said instruments. ]
One of my companions was a zither player, the best I have ever known, but I have familiarity with the erhu. All these years... I can't recall the last time I played, myself, but it is a beautiful instrument.
[ while she does appreciate he isn't asking more, she also wonders why that is the case.
she knows better than to question or refuse someone's kindness so she'll let that thought go. ]
I will keep that in mind.
[ he may be an easier option than many others here. she will wait for him to fold and stack before adding more. ]
Is there anything you would like to add to our collection?
she knows better than to question or refuse someone's kindness so she'll let that thought go. ]
I will keep that in mind.
[ he may be an easier option than many others here. she will wait for him to fold and stack before adding more. ]
Is there anything you would like to add to our collection?
If I kept up the lessons, she would have been more persistent about becoming a courtesan.
[ said in a voice that she finds it a bit of a pain.
her hand is on her chin again as she watches him retrieve it. once again, confirming their worlds have overlap. it's reassuring in a strange way.
stepping closer to get a look at the stringed instrument he was holding ]
With all of your years, it may have been quite a while. Do you think you can still play just as well?
[ said in a voice that she finds it a bit of a pain.
her hand is on her chin again as she watches him retrieve it. once again, confirming their worlds have overlap. it's reassuring in a strange way.
stepping closer to get a look at the stringed instrument he was holding ]
With all of your years, it may have been quite a while. Do you think you can still play just as well?
I see - and it takes a certain person to seek courtesanship, as apposed to medicine.
[ it tells him what he needs to know about maomao, at least on a surface level, and he nods his understanding before he turns a bit to scope out the area behind him. rising up onto the ball of his foot, he half-perches, half-leans against the stage so that he can prop the erhu on his thigh and adjust his grip on it. ]
Even with the knowledge so freely given across Heaven, it will take some getting used to, remembering that there are many who know my age. But let's see... [ it takes a few tries, some tuning and familiarity, before... he plays. ]
[ it tells him what he needs to know about maomao, at least on a surface level, and he nods his understanding before he turns a bit to scope out the area behind him. rising up onto the ball of his foot, he half-perches, half-leans against the stage so that he can prop the erhu on his thigh and adjust his grip on it. ]
Even with the knowledge so freely given across Heaven, it will take some getting used to, remembering that there are many who know my age. But let's see... [ it takes a few tries, some tuning and familiarity, before... he plays. ]
[ keeping secrets and promises - so long as it doesn't harm anyone, what would it matter to press when it's hers to keep? should she feel more at ease, then... she will tell him. ]
Belts, perhaps? For tourniquets. I should hope that we will have no need for such a thing, but I can't help but be worried for our lot when some of them are more volatile in personality.
Belts, perhaps? For tourniquets. I should hope that we will have no need for such a thing, but I can't help but be worried for our lot when some of them are more volatile in personality.
[ it seems he understands enough that she doesn't have to explain further. she wonders if his world also has something similar or may have had it in the past. ]
There are quite a few who have a really long lifespan. There really are all sorts of worlds and people.
[ she is curious because imagine the medicine and poisons in all of those places!
she will keep herself from running wild with those thoughts especially when he starts to play. she will close her eyes as she listens to him play. ]
There are quite a few who have a really long lifespan. There really are all sorts of worlds and people.
[ she is curious because imagine the medicine and poisons in all of those places!
she will keep herself from running wild with those thoughts especially when he starts to play. she will close her eyes as she listens to him play. ]
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