[ it's been a long time since he's been to mondstadt, but zhongli at least knows a church when he sees it. he doesn't realize that there's someone else in here with him as he looks around, before - ]
... iconography of golden loaches? [ he spots the axolotls depicted in the stained glass, bemused immediately. ]
Oh, hello. My apologies - I simply noticed the... creatures that are displayed here. [ he perks at hearing a voice, turning to spot lucas. he indicates one of the windows with a tilt of his head, halo bobbing into position with it. ]
They're reminiscent of animals where I come from, called golden loaches. They're very elusive and will spit out pearls as a defense mechanism, so they're seen as fortuitous finds in the wild.
Oh, my... What a strange defense mechanism. [PEARL SPITTERS. WILD OUT HERE.] I don't ever think I've seen anything that resembles them before, but they're quite cute, aren't they?
Rather unique, yes? It's meant to cause a distraction - for example, beings called hilichurls will become enamored with it, and people will leave them be to retrieve the gemstone intentionally after spooking the animal.
[ he will join lucas in gazing, despite his bemusement. ]
Many things are cute here, I've found. Have you been to the cafe yet?
[He does not......... But it's fine, he's used to being faintly baffled constantly now, between all of the oddities here.]
Ah, but yes, I have. Very cute, isn't it? I've never seen food shaped in such ways before! It makes me wish I'd learned how to cook like that when I was alive...
Well. My hesitation towards fully believing this is the afterlife aside, there is no time like the present, hm? We seem to still need to eat, or at the very least are able to enjoy it.
[ as baffled as he is by their FANCY KITCHEN, it's fine. they have more committed cooks than him here to show how the fuck these fancy newfangled devices work. ]
If we are meant to be here longterm, nevermind for the foreseeable future, then we must find ways to entertain ourselves.
[ AT LEAST ZHONGLI WON'T SET ANYTHING ON FIRE i don't know about. like. maomao. ]
Mm. I'm... reluctant to the idea, for a variety of reasons. Teyvat's tales of the afterlife vary, depending on the nation, but they have all found basis in reality. It sounds as if the same is true for those of other worlds that have found their way here.
I see... Well, I can understand a sort of reluctance, but it's also undeniable that we've all met our ends before coming here. So surely, if not the precise afterlife you were expecting, it must be an afterlife...?
[ i don't trust pan to not have a gremlin lying in wait ]
Difficult to discern with so little information, I'm afraid, and I'm not unfamiliar with the concept of altering memories. The lack of a promised pamphlet of information doesn't particularly help - but I'm not going to put all of my reliance on hope so much as I am interested in the truth.
He's also frowning very faintly at this because what the heck.]
Altering memories? [Sounds like some shit that would happen to Relivers...] ...Well, we do all seem to be in the same situation, where none have any answers even though many wish they did. Still, having faith isn't a terrible choice, I think. Even when looking for the truth.
Mm, it would be quite improper of me to disparage faith in a house of it, despite the odd subject of worship. [ a nod of agreement, as he looks back up at... the amphibian deity? unsure. ] We will certainly see what comes in the following days... hopefully answers from whoever may be overseeing this place.
[ hate that npc meet n greet confirmed this was a representation of god.
but it's nice that he's in good cheer, compared to - ]
Ah, yes, I've noticed the destruction. I'd cleaned up what I could of the dirt, and I believe Charlie - the young lady with the red oni horns - has done quite a bit to try and maintain the cleanliness of the manor, but...
It would be nice, I think, if we could make less of a mess of the place we will be sharing for the foreseeable future.
[IT REALLY IS GOD. DAMN. That's so funny. Love that lil guy.]
Oh, that was you? Thank you very much. I did what I could to clean the store after it was flooded, as well, but it's been a bit difficult to keep track of all of the damage... [SAID WITH A SIGH. The fuckin loser cleaning club out here cleaning up after all the mass destruction.]
And thank you for your efforts in the store. A lecture doesn't sound like such a poor idea, given the fact that this sort of behavior truly does not benefit any of us. [ it's FINE they just. want to live in cleanliness, is that so wrong? (they're losers zhongli asked for cleaning supplies) ]
I'd rather not find out what level of punishment we would have to fall to beyond that.
At the very least, she's not alone in her endeavors. She need not carry that burden herself.
[ CHARLIE NO THE BURNOUT IS COMING -
he can't help but chuckle a little at the mental image they've made. dan in a corner... ]
As do I. I'm not inclined towards the slippery slope of us issuing punishments amongst ourselves, but where it's necessary... we will have to see if it comes about.
[ dan might be on the way to tutorial for all wee know. ]
Oh, mine as well, I'd forgotten my manners. It's a pleasure, Mister Lucas - my name is Zhongli. Glad to have met another person that understands the importance of being in this together.
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... iconography of golden loaches? [ he spots the axolotls depicted in the stained glass, bemused immediately. ]
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He's probably just off to the side sitting on a pew enjoying the peace and calm, but he'll look up and over when he hears Zhongli speak.]
Golden loaches?
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They're reminiscent of animals where I come from, called golden loaches. They're very elusive and will spit out pearls as a defense mechanism, so they're seen as fortuitous finds in the wild.
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[GAZING UPON THE NOBLE CREATURE...]
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[ he will join lucas in gazing, despite his bemusement. ]
Many things are cute here, I've found. Have you been to the cafe yet?
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[He does not......... But it's fine, he's used to being faintly baffled constantly now, between all of the oddities here.]
Ah, but yes, I have. Very cute, isn't it? I've never seen food shaped in such ways before! It makes me wish I'd learned how to cook like that when I was alive...
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[ as baffled as he is by their FANCY KITCHEN, it's fine. they have more committed cooks than him here to show how the fuck these fancy newfangled devices work. ]
If we are meant to be here longterm, nevermind for the foreseeable future, then we must find ways to entertain ourselves.
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His head cants a little to the side at that, though, and he blinks.]
Ah, so you believe this might not be the afterlife, then? It seems you aren't exactly alone in that opinion...
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Mm. I'm... reluctant to the idea, for a variety of reasons. Teyvat's tales of the afterlife vary, depending on the nation, but they have all found basis in reality. It sounds as if the same is true for those of other worlds that have found their way here.
[ old man set in his way. ]
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I see... Well, I can understand a sort of reluctance, but it's also undeniable that we've all met our ends before coming here. So surely, if not the precise afterlife you were expecting, it must be an afterlife...?
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Difficult to discern with so little information, I'm afraid, and I'm not unfamiliar with the concept of altering memories. The lack of a promised pamphlet of information doesn't particularly help - but I'm not going to put all of my reliance on hope so much as I am interested in the truth.
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He's also frowning very faintly at this because what the heck.]
Altering memories? [Sounds like some shit that would happen to Relivers...] ...Well, we do all seem to be in the same situation, where none have any answers even though many wish they did. Still, having faith isn't a terrible choice, I think. Even when looking for the truth.
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He seems very spirited and pleasant despite the looming uncertainties of the future, at least.]
I should hope so! It would be very nice, and hopefully placate some of the more destructive tendencies of our more energetic friends.
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but it's nice that he's in good cheer, compared to - ]
Ah, yes, I've noticed the destruction. I'd cleaned up what I could of the dirt, and I believe Charlie - the young lady with the red oni horns - has done quite a bit to try and maintain the cleanliness of the manor, but...
It would be nice, I think, if we could make less of a mess of the place we will be sharing for the foreseeable future.
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Oh, that was you? Thank you very much. I did what I could to clean the store after it was flooded, as well, but it's been a bit difficult to keep track of all of the damage... [SAID WITH A SIGH. The fuckin loser cleaning club out here cleaning up after all the mass destruction.]
Perhaps some here could do with a gentle lecture.
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And thank you for your efforts in the store. A lecture doesn't sound like such a poor idea, given the fact that this sort of behavior truly does not benefit any of us. [ it's FINE they just. want to live in cleanliness, is that so wrong? (they're losers zhongli asked for cleaning supplies) ]
I'd rather not find out what level of punishment we would have to fall to beyond that.
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Charlie helped with that, as well. She really does seem to be keeping this place held together by force...
[Said fondly, though. OH CHARLIE. SHE BETTER NOT DIE OR HE'S GONNA RIOT.]
Time-out next, perhaps?
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[ HE'LL JOIN YOU IN RIOTING he's quite fond, as well, sighing in light worry. ]
There are plenty of corners to put ill-behaved children into. The possibility isn't zero.
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[CHARLIE. CHARLIE SIT DOWN. CHARLIE TAKE A NAP CHARLIE SHE CAN'T HEAR US SHE'S GOT HER AIRPODS IN.
But he just nods at that! Time-out corner for the misbehaving children.]
I do hope things won't come down to that, even so.
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[ CHARLIE NO THE BURNOUT IS COMING -
he can't help but chuckle a little at the mental image they've made. dan in a corner... ]
As do I. I'm not inclined towards the slippery slope of us issuing punishments amongst ourselves, but where it's necessary... we will have to see if it comes about.
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Supporting one another is the least that we can do here. But I do agree with that, as well.
[TIME TO PLAY THE WAITING GAME and see if they need to invent a time-out cool-down room...]
Ah - but my apologies. I don't believe we've been properly acquainted yet? My name is Lucas.
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Oh, mine as well, I'd forgotten my manners. It's a pleasure, Mister Lucas - my name is Zhongli. Glad to have met another person that understands the importance of being in this together.
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It's lovely to meet you as well, and all the same! Though I would hope it's common sentiment... Or will at least become such with time.