It might do us some good to organize something, then. At the very least, it is something that we can do as we continue to seek answers and solutions, and... truthfully, it could do some good.
Finding a bit of peace, even if it's only for a moment. A sanctuary in the self.
[ he goes quiet to think, bringing a hand to his chin. ]
... a cultural exchange of some kind, perhaps? Inviting one another to share customs from their worlds, especially those that might honor the dead, and those that would calm the mind - or both, if they might go in tandem.
I was the one who set up the church garden's memorial. We burn incense as well, though also effigies for the deceased to have in the afterlife, and offer prayers.
... a custom that has persisted since the Archon War, thousands of years ago, is the lighting of lanterns to be released into the sky. It was meant to guide soldiers home, and remind them that there were those waiting for them at home, but now it's a yearly remembrance of those that have passed and celebrating their stories.
If the pattern holds, would you like to try and put together something for this oncoming Wednesday? We had just seen the red-haloed young lady again this week, but it seems we only do so every other week so far. It seems to be the most open time that we could aim for.
Of course, I would be glad to. They are quite simple, but you can do many things to customize them - and kites, as well, for those that would rather fly kites than light lanterns.
In my homeland, we have a custom of writing wishes and casting them into the fire of a burning effigy of the Dragon God. Perhaps we can do that? ... Perhaps with a smaller fire.
[ they don't have a whole village to help them build a huge one. also, maybe they don't need that much fire here in murder-heaven. ]
There is usually a very large lantern, built akin to a statue, that is the centerpiece of the Lantern Rite festival. But it's something that is worked on for months, if not the entire year before - I think it would be nice, to put the Dragon God effigy in its place. Especially if it's there to ferry wishes.
A wonderful melding of our customs. [ beat ] ... with a smaller fire, yes, I think that would be wise.
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Finding a bit of peace, even if it's only for a moment. A sanctuary in the self.
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... a cultural exchange of some kind, perhaps? Inviting one another to share customs from their worlds, especially those that might honor the dead, and those that would calm the mind - or both, if they might go in tandem.
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[ well she already shared edibles ]
What sort of things do people do in Liyue?
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I was the one who set up the church garden's memorial. We burn incense as well, though also effigies for the deceased to have in the afterlife, and offer prayers.
... a custom that has persisted since the Archon War, thousands of years ago, is the lighting of lanterns to be released into the sky. It was meant to guide soldiers home, and remind them that there were those waiting for them at home, but now it's a yearly remembrance of those that have passed and celebrating their stories.
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In my homeland, we have a custom of writing wishes and casting them into the fire of a burning effigy of the Dragon God. Perhaps we can do that? ... Perhaps with a smaller fire.
[ they don't have a whole village to help them build a huge one. also, maybe they don't need that much fire here in murder-heaven. ]
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There is usually a very large lantern, built akin to a statue, that is the centerpiece of the Lantern Rite festival. But it's something that is worked on for months, if not the entire year before - I think it would be nice, to put the Dragon God effigy in its place. Especially if it's there to ferry wishes.
A wonderful melding of our customs. [ beat ] ... with a smaller fire, yes, I think that would be wise.