[ 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. ]
saber will walk over, moving quietly as to not startle the other; the last thing you'd want to do is catch someone off guard immediately after a death. ]
[ it's fine, probably. old habits die hard for even retired grandpas...
at least he's not jumpyy, so he doesn't swing on saber when he hears their voice - just shakes his head and slows in his search. ]
A group of us was here, last night. Yet, for as trapped as we were, whatever might have happened to her didn't rouse us. I thought to try and find signs of something, but... nothing.
I was thinking much the same. I'm familiar with barriers, but this felt... different. And that she could cover so much ground unimpeded, it feels intentional.
... pursued, perhaps? Or trying to check on everyone, spread out as we all were. It would be within her caring nature, I think, and I would prefer it to the former.
Alright, alright, give me a moment. [ he keeps snacks on him for his chao, now, so he pats his pockets down until he can retrieve a convenience store granola bar. ] I'm afraid I've no grapes, but at least I know that oats will do you no harm.
this is not a normal swan but after the cerbegoose he's not sure if it's one of them or another fowl. he will return the bow, though! ]
I don't have anything else on me, at the moment, but I could find you more elsewhere if you desired. You're much friendlier than the other waterfowl we've met...
[ this is so funny. i have no idea if you're cursed or this is a saber au because you could say anything about fate/ and i would be forced to believe you. ]
Well, if you'd like to come with me - please feel free.
[ making my way downtown, walking fast, pelting you with grapes
no, zhongli is bringing a tray with tea and snacks on it to HOPEFULLY THE HOSPITAL, SABER, to bring for their cyoaers. he'll swing by saber, first, because it wouldn't surprise him if they were hungry from their trip? moreso than usual? ]
Master Saber? [ frowning, concern visible. hopefully you're not a swan again. ] Would you like some tea and food?
[ i'm sorry they are not at the hospital... but thankfully they are in the neighborhood so zhongli can just walk right by them sitting on the grass outside while he is on the way to the hospital... ]
Oh. [ a pause as they consider the offer. ] ... sure.
he shouldn't be too surprised, given how they all were acting at return. but he still looks down at them with the same frown, considering, before he crouches down next to them and offers the food, first. it's... mora meat! i'm not linking you, you're canon familiar. ]
I hope it gives you a little more energy. Are you alright..?
That, at least, is good. How is your mind? [ since we're on the ground, now, i guess... he shifts so that he can fold his legs beneath him properly, setting the tray down between them so he can pour a cup. ]
... that I'm not sure. My memory is coming and going in random intervals. Right now I feel fine, but I can't say that'll be the case twenty minutes from now.
Is it only for this place, or for your memories from before Heaven, as well..? [ this... doesn't sound that unusual to him, unfortunately, even if it is concerning. even frustrating, maybe, for the four of them. ] Is there anything that you would have us remember for you?
You know, Master Saber... there are many here that would say something similar. And yet, we'll all ignore it anyways. It isn't so much a "need" as a "want."
So I have noticed. I won't press too much, but my memory is very good - if you would like me to hold onto something for you, while you're recovering from the after effects, I will.
In the meantime... [ he'll set the poured teacup in front of them. warm, soothing, a little lavendery. ] Do you remember how you found yourself away from Heaven?
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wk 0; friday
approach? he hasn't immediately registered that someone else is there with him, to be honest. ]
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saber will walk over, moving quietly as to not startle the other; the last thing you'd want to do is catch someone off guard immediately after a death. ]
Are you looking for something?
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at least he's not jumpyy, so he doesn't swing on saber when he hears their voice - just shakes his head and slows in his search. ]
A group of us was here, last night. Yet, for as trapped as we were, whatever might have happened to her didn't rouse us. I thought to try and find signs of something, but... nothing.
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[ depowered babies. ]
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[ depowered and hunted??? ]
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[ every part of it!! is weird!! ]
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[ he doesn't like it, chief. ]
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Things would be much more cut and dry if it's the former.
week 2, tuesday
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that's a swan.
zhongli is a little wary, considering the fucking GOOSE, but it's just waddling? and not screaming? so he won't attack first. ]
Hello, little one. Are you hungry?
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[ opens package and offers. ]
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CHOWS DOWN!!! ]
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makes a squawk sound in thanks and bows ]
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this is not a normal swan but after the cerbegoose he's not sure if it's one of them or another fowl. he will return the bow, though! ]
I don't have anything else on me, at the moment, but I could find you more elsewhere if you desired. You're much friendlier than the other waterfowl we've met...
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the swan flaps its wings, but it is hard to tell what is trying to be conveyed from the gesture, as the gesture tells you absolutely nothing. ]
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Well, if you'd like to come with me - please feel free.
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but the swan will follow grandpa... ]
wk 2; thursday
no, zhongli is bringing a tray with tea and snacks on it to HOPEFULLY THE HOSPITAL, SABER, to bring for their cyoaers. he'll swing by saber, first, because it wouldn't surprise him if they were hungry from their trip? moreso than usual? ]
Master Saber? [ frowning, concern visible. hopefully you're not a swan again. ] Would you like some tea and food?
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Oh. [ a pause as they consider the offer. ] ... sure.
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he shouldn't be too surprised, given how they all were acting at return. but he still looks down at them with the same frown, considering, before he crouches down next to them and offers the food, first. it's... mora meat! i'm not linking you, you're canon familiar. ]
I hope it gives you a little more energy. Are you alright..?
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I have been bandaged.
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That, at least, is good. How is your mind? [ since we're on the ground, now, i guess... he shifts so that he can fold his legs beneath him properly, setting the tray down between them so he can pour a cup. ]
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[ ... they just shake their head. ]
It's alright. People shouldn't need to worry about me.
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You know, Master Saber... there are many here that would say something similar. And yet, we'll all ignore it anyways. It isn't so much a "need" as a "want."
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[ funny how that's a constant conversation topic here, it's just weird to have it directed at them specifically. ]
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In the meantime... [ he'll set the poured teacup in front of them. warm, soothing, a little lavendery. ] Do you remember how you found yourself away from Heaven?
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