That's a very rude assumption to make of a stranger.
[lmao
he's amused]
But yes, that's right. I haven't been back in a while--I'd planned on returning somewhat soon, actually, before... [He waves a hand at their surroundings] ...all of this came along.
anyway. since they've seemed to be like minded up to this point, gu yun tilts his head. shittiness aside... ] I can't be the only one who thinks this unbelievably suspicious.
Mmhm. [ an agreeable noise. gu yun seems just a little sharper, too, tapping his thumb against the device in his hands. ]
Not that our hosts seem particularly competent. [ but looks can be so, so deceiving - which he doesn't say, because he has a feeling he and childe are on the same wavelength. ] I've been brought here without several things that I should have had on my person upon arrival, marked with a tattoo that I most certainly didn't have before, and only have the assurance of this document that things are going to go a certain way. There are no discernible exits, and not a single familiar face.
Troubling. [ to say the least. he doesn't like it. ]
Mm. I can't say I'm comfortable with how easily they managed to swipe my Vision, either. [Like. He can live without them. But he doesn't like it? He would've preferred to agree to be nerfed on his own terms?] And their claims that all we need to do is indulge are laughable.
Your vision, huh. [ he misses the capital V in that one, because there is a deep irony to a loss of vision here but gu yun is not at all about to admit to it, and i can only even make this comment in metatext because you already know. ]
Agreed. [ plus, there's something about that guide that stuck out to him almost immediately. ] Not to mention, the guide says it itself - "What happens if someone dies?" And to have a contingency plan for seeking justice seems over the top.
[SISI YOUR META although tragically Childe will clear that up--]
Yes. They're what allows us--well, some of us--to harness certain forms of elemental energy.
[Let's not even get into the. Other things. That can do that. MORE IMPORTANTLY, he exhales sharply; not quite a derisive snort, but close to it.]
Yes, I'm sure we're not the only ones who noticed that. [He could have, perhaps, been halfway willing to believe in a liability clause, but the bit about "justice" throws that out the window.] I'm simply not sure if they're banking on our own lack of self-control, or if they're planning outside interference.
[He won't be the slightest bit surprised if some of their number were planted here intentionally, tbh.]
anyway. childe makes a fair point, and gu yun glances down himself, idly, to the shoes they'd been considering as blunt force trauma weapons like an hour ago. ]
I have no intentions of dying here, armed, indulgently, or otherwise. You?
[ compared to his world its still magic!!!! back in his day we just blew each other up with baihu arrows
anyway its day one and they already made an alliance so here we are ]
So long as your goal doesn't affect mine - and I don't believe it will, unless you have sudden visions of multiple world domination - then I think we're on the same page.
[ considering!! ] It seems we'll have to wait to meet our gracious hosts, hm? I'm looking forward to it.
[ his manner's cheerful again, as it has been most of the time, but there's a sharpness that remains in gu yun's eye long afterwards that implies "looking forward" doesn't mean making besties. ] It said we each are tied to one of them. I'm assuming by the colors, it has to do with these.
[ tapping his hand; his mark's a crown. ] That we've all been sorted and claimed smacks of some sort of competition.
Haha, I think I've got my hands full carrying out the Tsaritsa's will. You needn't worry. Anyway, if it's meant to be a competition, then cooperation would be against their interests.
[Which is kind of something they both seem to want, so. Wow. ALLIANCE ON DAY ZERO good work team. I'm tired.
He glances down at the hearts on his hand, angling it for a better look.]
Mm, I'm curious if these are more than brands. [He'd entertained the thought of them being what's sealed their powers, but it's hard to say for sure right now.
A pause, and then Childe's tone gets lighter again too, curious.] How do you feel about their claims that it would be unwise to kill them?
Wouldn't anyone say it's unwise to kill them? [ he says this a bit idly, drumming his fingers against the phone again. ]
I think it's best to find out their angle and involvement, and as soon as we can. Especially since, as it stands, they're the only ones holding information about this place. [ a beat, and to match childe's lightness, gu yun snaps his fingers and smiles. ] Diplomacy!
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He's too far away to elbow him but he wants to]
I'd like to hear you speak Snezhnayan!
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[I have no idea if this is a real thing people say but it means "may your children shit in your soup" so I can't pass it up.]
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I'm sure you just insulted me, so fuck you. [ VERY mature. ] That's your homeland, then - Snezhnaya? Ruled by the Tsaritsa?
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[lmao
he's amused]
But yes, that's right. I haven't been back in a while--I'd planned on returning somewhat soon, actually, before... [He waves a hand at their surroundings] ...all of this came along.
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[ lmao
anyway. since they've seemed to be like minded up to this point, gu yun tilts his head. shittiness aside... ] I can't be the only one who thinks this unbelievably suspicious.
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Instead, he smiles again, though it's sharper than most of his smiles have been thus far.]
I pity anyone who thinks otherwise, to be honest. If anything, it's more surprising that they're waiting this long to spring a trap.
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Not that our hosts seem particularly competent. [ but looks can be so, so deceiving - which he doesn't say, because he has a feeling he and childe are on the same wavelength. ] I've been brought here without several things that I should have had on my person upon arrival, marked with a tattoo that I most certainly didn't have before, and only have the assurance of this document that things are going to go a certain way. There are no discernible exits, and not a single familiar face.
Troubling. [ to say the least. he doesn't like it. ]
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Agreed. [ plus, there's something about that guide that stuck out to him almost immediately. ] Not to mention, the guide says it itself - "What happens if someone dies?" And to have a contingency plan for seeking justice seems over the top.
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Yes. They're what allows us--well, some of us--to harness certain forms of elemental energy.
[Let's not even get into the. Other things. That can do that. MORE IMPORTANTLY, he exhales sharply; not quite a derisive snort, but close to it.]
Yes, I'm sure we're not the only ones who noticed that. [He could have, perhaps, been halfway willing to believe in a liability clause, but the bit about "justice" throws that out the window.] I'm simply not sure if they're banking on our own lack of self-control, or if they're planning outside interference.
[He won't be the slightest bit surprised if some of their number were planted here intentionally, tbh.]
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[ fairy tale bullshit
anyway. childe makes a fair point, and gu yun glances down himself, idly, to the shoes they'd been considering as blunt force trauma weapons like an hour ago. ]
I have no intentions of dying here, armed, indulgently, or otherwise. You?
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[laughs in abyss
Anyway. He smiles again, though he turns his gaze around the room.]
Unfortunately for our hosts, my goals are not ones that can be accomplished after death. [So. Yeah. They're on the same page there.]
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anyway its day one and they already made an alliance so here we are ]
So long as your goal doesn't affect mine - and I don't believe it will, unless you have sudden visions of multiple world domination - then I think we're on the same page.
[ considering!! ] It seems we'll have to wait to meet our gracious hosts, hm? I'm looking forward to it.
[ his manner's cheerful again, as it has been most of the time, but there's a sharpness that remains in gu yun's eye long afterwards that implies "looking forward" doesn't mean making besties. ] It said we each are tied to one of them. I'm assuming by the colors, it has to do with these.
[ tapping his hand; his mark's a crown. ] That we've all been sorted and claimed smacks of some sort of competition.
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[Which is kind of something they both seem to want, so. Wow. ALLIANCE ON DAY ZERO good work team. I'm tired.
He glances down at the hearts on his hand, angling it for a better look.]
Mm, I'm curious if these are more than brands. [He'd entertained the thought of them being what's sealed their powers, but it's hard to say for sure right now.
A pause, and then Childe's tone gets lighter again too, curious.] How do you feel about their claims that it would be unwise to kill them?
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Wouldn't anyone say it's unwise to kill them? [ he says this a bit idly, drumming his fingers against the phone again. ]
I think it's best to find out their angle and involvement, and as soon as we can. Especially since, as it stands, they're the only ones holding information about this place. [ a beat, and to match childe's lightness, gu yun snaps his fingers and smiles. ] Diplomacy!
[ "diplomacy" ]
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DIPLOMACY... yeah... his specialty!!! Bad.]
Time to gather information, then. [A sigh.] It'll be a bit harder without the network, but I'll do what I can, if you'll do the same.
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[ why are you like this. ]
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[Since Gu Yun's apparently decided he's in charge haha thanks bro how generous]
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I'm sorry, who spoke to who first?
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You mistook me for someone else, didn't you? Signs of a subordinate's loyal heart, no doubt.
[kill them]
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Because I'm used to having a subordinate at my left at all times. I haven't served under someone in half a decade, young master.
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[spoken in a "lmao bullshit" tone]
It's alright, I don't mind if you're a bit rusty.
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You said there were eleven harbingers, didn't you? There's only one Marquis of Order.
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[Is this. A compliment or an insult. Or both.]
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