[ eupha can be found outside the mansion, closer to the garden, where the scent of incense gently drifts from where she has set up a little altar. she sits on the ground, perfectly still save for her steady breathing. her two lower eyes are closed, but the third one stays open.
if she notices zhongli's presence, she does not seem to react right away. ]
[ seeing her, and what she's doing, zhongli will make his way over to join her - and very carefully lower himself to his knees. his feet tuck under him, practiced and easy, where he folds his hands into his lap.
it might not be his religion, or his customs, but the sentiment is there in them, clear as day. so. all he does his close is own eyes, taking a centering breath.
he'll stay like this for as long as she does, steady as stone. ]
[ it's not tranquil, per se, considering the events of the past 48 hours, but it is calm.
there's a beat after she speaks before he responds, taking another breath. ]
Stopping to reflect upon oneself and what happens around you is a grounding experience. It helps to take a burden from the mind, I believe. Especially when your memory is as good as mine.
Using it to pay respects, to both the departed and living, is a familiar concept as well. I hope that I've done it correctly for Eht Ria?
Some, yes. [ he returns the smile, even if it's small for him, too. ]
Perhaps something to share with the rest of our community, hm? I worry for those that anxiety clings to most of all, especially after these trials, these choices that have to be made.
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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if she notices zhongli's presence, she does not seem to react right away. ]
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it might not be his religion, or his customs, but the sentiment is there in them, clear as day. so. all he does his close is own eyes, taking a centering breath.
he'll stay like this for as long as she does, steady as stone. ]
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some time passes...
and she finally stirs again. ]
You make a very good companion for this. I take it you're familiar with meditation?
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there's a beat after she speaks before he responds, taking another breath. ]
Stopping to reflect upon oneself and what happens around you is a grounding experience. It helps to take a burden from the mind, I believe. Especially when your memory is as good as mine.
Using it to pay respects, to both the departed and living, is a familiar concept as well. I hope that I've done it correctly for Eht Ria?
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If you were able to find some peace of mind, then you've certainly done it correctly.
Especially at times like this, when it can be harder than ever to turn one's thoughts away from anxiety.
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Perhaps something to share with the rest of our community, hm? I worry for those that anxiety clings to most of all, especially after these trials, these choices that have to be made.
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I would be happy to teach anyone who would like to learn.
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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.