"Oh? On the contrary... The pleasure is all mine, Sir Varka."

"Ah? This feels... strangely zany..."

/ Omg the Illuga one looks like him too

Slipping a hand under the crook of her knees to pull her up, the other loose ‘round her back. “… I take it something eventful is occurring in the city this evening?”

… Would Master Ragnvindr like a hand to lessen the load?

Ah, I do hope that isn't too forward—an old friend of mine has relayed many great things about you. (Pausing for a beat, contemplative, before extending his hand.) Zhongli, of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. A pleasure to make your acquaintance at last, Sir Varka.

Ah, indeed... One might even encounter the renowned Grand Master, hm? This land is certainly full of surprises...

I've come for the Moon.

......... I take it that closeness is favored here?

... 💧

Zhongli eyes the bottle with brimming curiosity, almost admiring the simple movements of his hands. If he were in Liyue… well, there might scarcely be a drop of firewater left. “That is very generous of you… thank you.” But he doesn’t reach for the offered glass. -

TSCHÜSS!!🎔

A finger brushes the plume atop its head, curiosity evident in that golden gaze. This form was… old. Yet entirely new to the consultant. Zhongli hums in turn, voice lilting melodically. “I cannot understand what you are saying, I’m afraid… Would a writing implement be of any use?”

✧˖° ┄───╮ ℒ𝑒𝑡 𝑢𝑠 𝑑𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑘𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑚𝑜𝑐𝑘𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑙𝑑 𝑎𝑠 𝑤𝑒 𝑔𝑜 𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑟𝑒𝑤𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑢𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑦. ╰───┄ °✧˖

“Oh… A pity.” His smile droops, crestfallen at the somehow-shocking revelation that a tavern doesn’t sell tea. “I had the most exquisite blend of tea here, some years ago… Perhaps that was a special occasion.” Humming, he casts a glance to the back shelves. “Would firewater be more appropriate?”

鍾 離 さ ん 〜 ？

… Is tea no longer served? (˶‾᷄ ⁻̫ ‾᷅˵)

Amber eyes rake over the back shelf, appraising the impressive selection of lavish spirits. The god hums, settling atop a wooden stool, hands folding neatly on the bar-top. “… Would you happen to have tea?”

The ticklish sensation makes Zhongli tense up reflexively, a soft gasp catching in his throat. Brows knit, a worried look ghosting across his face. He reaches back to scoop the wisp into his palm, gently coaxing him away from the mess of hair. “This is most unusual… To what do I owe the pleasure?”

May everyone have a happy Lantern Rite. (´▽｀)

“Indeed… It is a pleasure to unite properly at last—fortuitous, that the journey across lands was fair.” A serene smile forms on his face, eyes creasing at the corners as he regards the bard warmly. “How have you been?”

... Ah, 'Valentine's'. Always an unfortunately timed holiday... Lantern Rite preparations are still underway.

"Hmm... Travel, however short the distance may be, is said to widen one's horizons. Perhaps my 'good humor' could benefit from a change in scenery?" He clears his throat, repositioning himself to mimic the bard's current pose. "... Ehe?"

He sighs deeply, the breath carrying faux disappointment that breaches the depths of the earth. "You are as elegant and amiable as ever..."

→ [ 𝕀'𝕞 𝕠𝕟 𝕥𝕠𝕡 𝕠𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕝𝕕 — 𝕓𝕖𝕔𝕒𝕦𝕤𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕪𝕠𝕦 — 𝔸𝕝𝕝 𝕀 𝕨𝕒𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕠 𝕕𝕠 𝕚𝕤 — 𝕗𝕠𝕝𝕝𝕠𝕨 𝕪𝕠𝕦 — ] ←

/ ( Lantern Rite Spoilers ) ALAHAHRLHRALRHALHRL AHHAHA HA HA AH h H

⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ 　　𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑　 𝟹 : 　　　𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐫 . ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀

⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ 　　𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑　 𝟸 : 　　　𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 . ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀

⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ 　　𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑　 𝟷 : 　　　𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 . ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀

/ ( mild Lantern Rite spoilers ) Oh thank fucking god I don't have to update my HC docs I was just right on the money LMFAO

/ Might hold off on posting here for a wee bit as I work through LR since I feel like all my Zhongli lore is about to get turned on its head 🙂‍↕️

⠀ ⠀⠀ ''What is freedom, if demanded by a god?'' ⠀

/ Reworking here too :-)

Ahem… Quite the arduous journey, that was.

Another chapter comes to a close… As the year’s end approaches, reminiscence is at the forefront of my mind. The passing of seasons, erstwhile kin, reunions with companions old and new… A myriad of events pressed into memory like fresh ink upon snowy parchment. Threaded together, these pages —

ᅠ ᅠ ᅠ𝕿𝗛𝗘𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬, 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐎 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗗𝗟𝗬 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐏𝐔𝐓 「 * 𝙈𝙀 」 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐈𝐑 𝑪𝑹𝑶𝑺𝑺𝑯𝑨𝑰𝑹𝑺, 𝐓𝐎𝐎 ──

apostasya Is anyone else’s bsky just not giving notifs.??? It only alerts me if I actively have the app open & only on the account I am currently logged into

ᅠ ᅠ ᅠᅠᅠthe ᅠ𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐔𝐌ᅠ 𝐎𝐅ᅠ 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐒 ᅠknowsᅠ everything ᅠaboutᅠyou ᅠbeforeᅠyouᅠevenᅠ𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒅𝒆ᅠtoᅠstepᅠinᅠ. ᅠ #genshinrp :: #girp :: #mvrp ᅠ ᅠ

apostasya Goes for all my accs ooo I love yappin

Serene, nursing a sip of fragrant tea. “Good morning…”

apostasya Why did a random marketing scam thing follow me 😭

I wonder if the 𝖘𝖚𝖓 knows how 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 it is 𓈒 I wonder .. although it gives life to us , does it ever get s̲a̲d̲ aswell 𖤠 I wonder if it ever gets 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐲 up there