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"Rex Lapis!! Hi!!" Venti giggles, bouncing his steps almost delicately as he approached his friend, a bottle of wine and two glasses in his hands. "Wonderful to see you! I was worried you'd faded to dust in your old age!"
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@contractuum
"Rex Lapis!! Hi!!" Venti giggles, bouncing his steps almost delicately as he approached his friend, a bottle of wine and two glasses in his hands. "Wonderful to see you! I was worried you'd faded to dust in your old age!"

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HEĀ Ā stood there at a loss, wooden spear in hand to watch the sun hit the horizon. It was a cityscape he found he did not recognize, full of bright lights and large, looming buildings scraping the very surface of the sky. Zhilan would consider himself well-traveled prior to last evening. He had studied abroad for several years, and he had thoroughly traversed the roads of Liyue many a time overāeven off the beaten path, in nooks and crannies that were seldom touched in the Land of Geoās new age of mankind. Though with a bit of wandering with very little clue to go, he came to realize he was not nearly the seasoned adventurer he might have been led to believe he was. What he was instead was indisputably lost, and he was lucky if the pedestrians on the street gave him anything more than a glance, should they not overlook him altogether. And it was strange, because Zhilan felt it certain that he stood outāidling knock-kneed and confused on a sidewalk just after sunrise. But if he stood out, no one gave him indication of such... It seemed best that he start asking around, had he any hope of locating his supposed place of stay. A gentleman clad in dark clothing happens to catch his eye first, if only because the color sits starkly amongst the sherbet hue of morning. So he breaks into a brisk walk to catch his attention before the manās coattails disappear from sight. Ā Ā Ā Ā ā E- Excuse me! āĀ Ā He starts with, and once heās near and the stranger isnāt in danger of slipping through his fingers he slows his steps against the concrete, one hand instinctively over the Vision at his collar and the other let loosely at his side.
Ā Ā Ā Ā ā Excuse me, I... Would you, happen to know where this is? āĀ Ā Thereās a vague gesture, like heās realized he should probably specify.Ā Ā ā This city, is it in Fontaine? ā Sighing softly, he pushes up his wispy bangs with his palm, dismissing the idea almost outright... Ā Ā Ā Ā ā No, that canāt be right... What I mean to say is: do you know if this city has a name? ā @contractuumāĀ Ā āāĀ s.c.!
contractuum replied to your post:Ā ā"just got off the phone with the Stars... sorry...ā
he started it
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I've finally gone deaf in my old age, what was that?
ā¦how did you two survive the last 500 years?ā¦
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albedo is fairly certain he just witnessed this person walk into a door, and then appear fully perplexed when it hadnāt opened. and as amusing as the situation is, he doesnāt really have time to stand around waiting for him to figure it out⦠so when he goes to move around zhongli he comments, āi believe it opens out, not in.ā before demonstrating that, indeed, it opens out as he had been sure he recalled. then, realizing it could be perceived as terribly insensitive not to ask if he was alright (something he was good at being unintentionally at the worst of times), he turns back to the other man with the door held open.
āyou werenāt injured, i hope? that seemed⦠unpleasant.ā
unfortunately small talk is also not exactly his strong suit. figuring out how to properly socialize was often a constant point of struggle for the homunculus.
i really appreciate the confirmation regarding the reserve, so i'll be sending him back in before it's posted so i can get started with him again right away! reapplying as zhongli from genshin impact, and the application can be found in the sidebar compendium or under /application
Welcome to scenic Isola Radiale, Zhongli!
You will be housed in CONDO 428.
You'll retain everything you were given during your previous stay.
-- mod altair.

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hello! i am ready to take zhongli (genshin impact) off hiatus again
Welcome back!
-- Mod Caelum
@contractuumĀ ā§Ā terres-tree-al decorating
the Travelerās Garden...
with a name like that, it was natural that the border of Mistwood would become their destination. there was something uncomfortable about the fog which lurked throughout the woodland, urging they remain on the pathway cleared in order to reach their destination without complication. though that didnāt mean the two werenāt keeping their eyes peeledĀ ā the set-up was ideal for an ambush, and anyone who knew the Fatuiās preferred tact would accuse them long before their presence had even been confirmed or refuted.
as it were assured, their passage had completed without a hitch, and the grove with plentiful trees young welcomed its visitors, heaps of boxes spread throughout as invitation to decorate their branches in line with the displays found within the city. at first, it was a little jarringĀ ā the notion of dressing up trees in such a secluded location, yet others had allowed themselves to settle and do as such, leading to Paimon shrug, suggesting it couldnāt hurt to try. it was an idyllic garden, no differently than had it been contained within a sanctuary of which all manner of violence had been prohibited. Nahida would love it.
in the Dendro Archonās honour, Lumine made a commitment that a stretch of green tinsel play a part of their treeās festive wear, though none could be seen within or around the boxes scattered around the trunk, leading her to search for some, a hand gripping grip the golden stretch hanging over her shoulder. given the progress theyād made, it was safe to assume nobody would attempt to finish the job while they were away, and all supplies were communal, so thereād no need to protect what remained strewn about the frosty grass. luckily had that been the case, for once wandering hues sighted him, that undeniable stature, Lumineās mind went black, uncertain if she was seeing things correctly.
ā¦huh? Zhongli?! youāre here too?!ā¦
an Archon? while Rex Lapis might no more be safeguarding the people of Liyue, he remained among them, watching their growth with a whimsical smile on his face. it made no sense that he would outright walk away, even after they had proved capable of standing on their own feet. so, this place... it had the ability to captureĀ even a god?
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itās rare to find him in the housing assigned upon arrival. Xiao prefers spending time outside rather than sharing space with those unknown, that and it wouldnāt be good for them. if the danger no longer applies in this place, he has yet to discover it. until then, heās quick to enter quietly and leave unseen. today is no different. just as the Adeptus is about to open the door, the next over clicks to signal someoneās departure, causing him to pause.
the one who exits, however, is not who he expected to see here. while surprising, itās one of the better variety.Ā his grip leaves the handle, fully turning to face the former Archon. strange that Xiao would find himself lost for words, though he may not speak much to begin with.
a few moments pass before finally addressing the other. āRex Lapis...ā the first instinct is to bow his head as a show of respect.Ā his curiosity is piqued, wondering what the occasion is for such a visit to whoever may be inside, but he knows better than to ask meaningless questions āĀ especially ones that do not concern him.