ᴛᴜʀʙᴏ ʜᴇᴀᴠᴇɴ ☁️ yves

[dijun]

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wknd 0; saturday

[dijun]

[ the thing about exploring is that you have to cover every inch of ground, so zhongli makes his way into the confessional with his usual quiet interest, arms folded behind his back now that he's dressed again. you're canon familiar i'm not linking he's just peepaw in his usual glory. ]

Ah. [ and then he spots a familiar face, expression taking on a small, companionable smile, as he comes in proper. ] I was wondering what this place might have been. Have you taken a look at things yet, Yves?

[noirges]

[ obligatory fit check instead of sexy angel costume! though at least now i can mention that yves was probably covered in bandages beneath his angel costume earlier so it wasn't even that scandalous. if nothing else, it just shows that the lace half mask he was wearing wasn't just part of the costume - it's an outfit staple. yay!

but yves is grinning! is he already behind the bar? maybe! ]

Sure have! It's where the booze is, Zhongli! Are you a drinker? Or shall I find a juice for you?

[dijun]

[ look at the boy! so many people arrived here bandaged that it does worry him a bit, but yves seems to be in good spirits. it means he won't bring much attention to it, and instead chuckle at the mention of juice. ]

You rather enjoy playing the host, I think. [ with light amusement. ] No, I enjoy a good wine somewhat regularly, as much as I do a well-made pot of tea. But if they're lacking in that I suppose I'll see what else there is.

wk 0; friday

[dijun]

[ honestly rng choosing beach is wildly appropriate. zhongli can be found with polearm in hand, point angled downwards but grip tight and ready rather than absently loose like it had been for most of the week so far. he's walking the length of the beach and scanning it with brow furrowed, expression severe, like he's just - looking. for anything. where charlie was, any signs of a scuffle or struggle or fight or anything, but coming up short the entire way.

approach? he hasn't immediately registered that someone else is there with him, to be honest. ]

[noirges]

[ of course he's approaching - yves is careful to watch his own step, mostly stepping in the existing footfalls of footprints already there to try to disturb the scene as little as possible ]

Were you able to find anything, Zhongli? You're okay? You're not hurt, right?

[ fuss fuss fuss ]

[dijun]

[ he doesn't startle, especially with the precise way that yves is moving, but does lift his head up a little faster than usual when there's both an approach and a voice. when he sees who it is, there's a small tick of his shoulders relaxing. but only a tick. ]

I'm alright. Are you? Have you heard anything since the announcement? [ return fuss ] I've not found a thing - I was hoping that perhaps there was something, especially given I was among the people trapped here last night at the bonfire.

week 0 post-trial

[noirges]

[ he's coming around to visit people! yayyyy. with him he's bringing a little basket that has a bottle of wine and two wine glasses

sitting down next to zhongli wherever ]

I think I found your osmanthus wine, Zhongli. It'd be a shame if I drank it with anyone but you for the first time, don't you think?

[dijun]

[ probably out by the gazebo. still outside, still under the stars, but not near the beach - at least, for tonight.

he's got his fingers steepled in front of his mouth, thinking, but tilts his head slightly when he hears yves approach. ]

Ah, have you? I would be glad to hear what you think of it, Yves, especially after such a trying day.

[noirges]

I'd be even more glad to see you enjoy something you love. I think that'd bring my spirits up a little bit.

[ gently, but sincerely. he'll join zhongli at the gazebo, opening up the bottle as he goes ]

Are you okay?

week 1 monday

[noirges]

[ well everyone's getting The Afternoon i'm sorry someone said that it's yves' holiday and it's true so we must all celebrate. he's carrying along a heart balloon and a bouquet of flowers, looking delighted when he sees zhongli ]

Zhongli! Isn't it fun here?

[ HE LOVES ALL THE HOLIDAYS BUT HE LOVES THIS ONE THE MOST. offering out a flower from the bouquet to him like an otome fuck, this one is an orange iris ]

I think this one suits you.

[dijun]

[ YVES LOVES LOVE....

zhongli blinks his surprise at the enthusiasm, ears twitching upwards, but after that it makes sense considering yves' profile and also his just general demeanor. he'll accept the flower with a smile. ]

Courage and exuberance. [ just going to carefully find a lapel button hole to slip it into, for safe keeping, until he can get a lil thin vase for it. ] Thank you, Yves. It's been an interesting morning into an afternoon, to say the least - Liyue has only recently become familiar with this particular tradition.

[ thanks valentines/white day tw*tter posts from genshin's official account over the years for this lore ]

[noirges]

Is that what it symbolizes? [ he's actually not familiar with flower language, it's just not a thing that their island had, even though he'd love it if he knew ]

Haha, I'm not sure what the holiday is myself... but it's celebrating love, then I'm all for it!

wk 1; friday

[dijun]

[ after failing to find yves, with some looking around, he'll send at least a check-in text. ]

I hope you know that you are not alone, should you need others to rely upon, Yves.
We will find out what happened. I promise you this.

[noirges]

[ grandpappy... thank you ]

Thank you.
I'm not angry. [ in case anyone is worried this is going to break him into insanity ]
I know everyone will try their best.

[dijun]

[ fusses softly over their love-filled boy. ]

You need not be angry to be upset.
Grief need only be grief, my friend.
Should there be anything that I can do for you, and for Mister Lucas, as well, you need only send me a message and I will be there in but a moment.

week 2, monday

[noirges]

[ somewhere in the new areas, you might encounter a familiar-looking young boy. bright-eyed and face without a hint of a scar or mask, just a polite lil french lad. he looks just a little nervous, but he pushes past it to approach you ]

Excuse me, Monsieur? My name is Yves, it's nice to meet you. [ polite! ] Um... have you seen a taller sir that looks a little like me? Though his hair is longer and his eyes have a blue pupil. A Reliver! You see... I am looking for my grandfather. If this is on our way to Heaven, I am sure he is here waiting for me.

[dijun]

[ this is THE SMALLEST CREATURE. i eat him like a creampuff. ]

Oh, hello, young man. [ zhongli is immediately polite back, but he does the walt disney move of taking a knee - arms folding on his raised thigh - so that they might speak eye-to-eye. he's been helping so many children today when he hasn't been an adeptus toddler that this is an immediate thing, as he fights back his fondness. oh, yves... ] I'm afraid, Yves, that I have not - but that does not mean that we can't find him, hm? Would you like some help to look for your grandfather?

week 2, post-trial

[noirges]

[ okay he's easy to find. he's waiting outside the church looking thoughtful but also

like he's intentionally making himself easy to find in case people are worried. when he sees you approach he smiles a little sadly and waves ]

Hi. You okay? We really were last minute...

[dijun]

[ hey you fucking troublemaker, you. ]

I should be asking you that, Yves, considering your leg. Have you bandaged it again?

[ he's actually probably leave the church after having dropped off some tea and books for neverah. jury out for how much information's been acquired by this point, but he is at least glad to see yves is overall alright. even if seeing neverah jailed is hardly a comfort. ]

wk 3; monday

[dijun]

[ i'm going to drop us directly into memshare so that i can make sure we get everything taken care of. so whether they're in the funhouse or step through a doorway and find themselves there...

well, congrats! you've been chosen for a memory of dust for this one! if you want another one later on in the thread or the week i've GOT you. ]

[noirges]

[ ah.

when the memory ends, his chest aches. so that's love. that's a love across years, across centuries, across even the lines of divine mortality. it takes his breath away as he admires it, appreciates it, and mourns it all in the same breath ]

... what you had truly was beautiful.

It seems like it shaped prosperity for ages to come.

wk 3; thursday

[dijun]

[ as yves is attempting to leave the hospital, a grandpa appears nonetheless: ]

Have you been cleared to leave so soon, Yves.

[ it's not a question so much as it is disapproval, as he stands with a tray balanced on one hand, carrying a tea pot and cups with him. there's an obvious frown and furrow to his brow, other hand held ready to catch him by the elbow if he swoons. or tries to make a break for it. ]

[noirges]

[ he's not going to just run at least... but he also doesn't seem like he wants to go back ]

... not a fan of hospitals.

week 5, post-trial

[noirges]

[ he's around the area, probably just exploring the graveyard a little bit more. he waves hello when he sees that he has company ]

Zhongli... Do you have a favorite place to be here?

[dijun]

[ once again, you are so unflappable that it's stressful. i am going to eat you. me, snow, at yves. ]

Mm... [ checking him over visually for what sort of vibe is here, still in his comfy hoodie from maomao and pants as opposed to his fancy clothes. ] Autumn Alley in the Holiday Gate was inspired by somewhere from the Xianzhou Alliance, but it's reminiscent of Liyue markets that it feels a bit nostalgic in an unfamiliar way. I also enjoy the library found in the Forest Gate.