While things seem idyllic, I much prefer the idea of company while roaming about this heavenly plane. [ the brush of fingers is nice, even if he can only really feel it lightly through his gloves. ] Are you familiar with trains? I had them explained to me a bit, though I've never ridden on one before.
It will be interesting to see what's on the other side.
Then this will be an excellent trip to be had. I wonder how fast it'll travel...
[ a nod ] Yes, I did also find myself asking the same. I failed to ask on whether it would be over a period of days, or perhaps the weeks that will lead up to our judgement.
The battlefield and this situation feel like they should be treated differently. This isn't a fight where people are losing their lives. [lol. lmao even.]
[ zhongli, on friday: oh no i shouldn't have said that when i did ]
Which makes me wonder what scale they're using, so to speak. What expectations they have, the trials ahead of us, and how that will play a role in the final judgement.
To be good... is not something that can be easily measured. My idea of "goodness" could contrast with yours, with Charlie's, Taair's, Ramiel's. This God of theirs.
[ vexed... at least the train station is within view. ]
[ he's quiet, for as long as it takes to get up onto the platform, to wait for the train, to board it, but it's a companionable and thoughtful silence as he stands and then sits close to her. closer than he has so far, their arms brushing as he takes a sip of his drink. ]
Virtue grows tall like a tree, though there be shade it will flourish forever. [ softly, almost as if reminiscing. ] Kindness, generosity, standing tall for those that need shelter and protection. Not allowing for others to suffer, or for others to cause harm.
I was lucky to have been amongst my people for as long as I had.
I was more brusque, the brawn to another's brains, in what I would consider my youth. I was not without my faults, and to this day that is still true in other ways - but it was her that built such tenants into the world that we brought about, and I would honor her memory by upholding what we stood for even thousands of years later. Even here.
[ he smiles, small as it is, before he looks to her. her company is good to have, and he feels that this was a most fortunate arrangement for the two of them. ]
[ If one has a long life... they'll change over time. That's part of the joy of living. The people they meet, the bonds they forge. All of it is important.
All of it makes up a person.
She considers it. What is "Good"? ]
I... didn't have much time to consider philosophy in my life.
[ Always a battle to fight, always a "script" to try and change. ]
While we might have eight weeks here, for certain... it is eight weeks for us to learn new things about ourselves, just as much as it is about others.
[ it's not a lot of time, but in other ways? it's all the time in the world. not thousands of years, not even a portion of their lifetimes - his, or hers - but still time that they get to have now whether they want it or not.
he will make the best of it. ]
Philosophy need only be a portion of one's life, at least.
Are there any hobbies that you would enjoy trying? I've dabbled in any number of things, and the angels are more than willing to try and provide us with things we request. Ramiel was able to get us some cleaning supplies after I asked, for example.
[ encouraging grandpa! he wants his roomie to be happy while she's here and live her utmost. ]
Mm. They were very accomodating when I asked about it, and there they were the following day. [ nodding, but.
oh! ] Sparklers? I wonder if we could find any or ask the angels for some... Liyue is well known for its fireworks during the Lantern Rite, so I'm familiar with them.
But, ah, Lantern Rite is a yearly festival in Liyue to welcome the new year. There are many fireworks, lanterns, sparklers, games... [ he trails off, as if thinking - but it's there and gone. ] You would like it very much, Miss Firefly, if you enjoy sparklers.
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It appears the station has a new destination. Care to do a little exploration this morning, Miss Firefly?
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I'd love to.
[Gotta know the lay of the land.]
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It will be interesting to see what's on the other side.
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They did say we'd see more of Heaven over time. This must be the start.
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[ a nod ] Yes, I did also find myself asking the same. I failed to ask on whether it would be over a period of days, or perhaps the weeks that will lead up to our judgement.
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I'm sure we'll get to our destination with time to spare.
I heard it would open up more every week.
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[ there's still less there than anything else but like. still. ]
If it's each week, then... eight weeks of new sights to see.
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[Going to the train.]
Can you really be judged that quickly?
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Judgement can be given in the middle of battle, with no planning put into the action, but something like weighing our souls... no, I'm not sure.
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Which makes me wonder what scale they're using, so to speak. What expectations they have, the trials ahead of us, and how that will play a role in the final judgement.
Others asked, but were not given much to go with.
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I was told... We're meant to be good? But I don't know what kind of scale they're using for that.
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[ vexed... at least the train station is within view. ]
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What does it mean to "be good" to "do good"?]
What is your version?
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Virtue grows tall like a tree, though there be shade it will flourish forever. [ softly, almost as if reminiscing. ] Kindness, generosity, standing tall for those that need shelter and protection. Not allowing for others to suffer, or for others to cause harm.
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It's comfortable, to have Zhongli next to her a strong presence against her side.
She doesn't disagree with his version of "good", but her path is... difficult. ]
It sounds like people were lucky to you know in life.
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I was more brusque, the brawn to another's brains, in what I would consider my youth. I was not without my faults, and to this day that is still true in other ways - but it was her that built such tenants into the world that we brought about, and I would honor her memory by upholding what we stood for even thousands of years later. Even here.
[ he smiles, small as it is, before he looks to her. her company is good to have, and he feels that this was a most fortunate arrangement for the two of them. ]
And what of you, Miss Firefly?
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All of it makes up a person.
She considers it. What is "Good"? ]
I... didn't have much time to consider philosophy in my life.
[ Always a battle to fight, always a "script" to try and change. ]
But I don't disagree with your values.
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[ it's not a lot of time, but in other ways? it's all the time in the world. not thousands of years, not even a portion of their lifetimes - his, or hers - but still time that they get to have now whether they want it or not.
he will make the best of it. ]
Philosophy need only be a portion of one's life, at least.
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That's true. Experiences should be a big part of it too. It would be a shame not to try new things while we have the opportunity.
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[ encouraging grandpa! he wants his roomie to be happy while she's here and live her utmost. ]
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Oh, but I really like those little handheld fireworks. [Sparklers!]
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oh! ] Sparklers? I wonder if we could find any or ask the angels for some... Liyue is well known for its fireworks during the Lantern Rite, so I'm familiar with them.
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[Almost like the fireflies she named herself after. A bright glow, but a short life.]
What's the Lantern Rite?
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But, ah, Lantern Rite is a yearly festival in Liyue to welcome the new year. There are many fireworks, lanterns, sparklers, games... [ he trails off, as if thinking - but it's there and gone. ] You would like it very much, Miss Firefly, if you enjoy sparklers.