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@last-solarian
Taking questions
Realized a little bit ago that I'm pretty sure that any and everybody on New Kunlun who can hear my messages probably have questions about me, Penglai, or anything else, so uh- feel free to ask away. I'll answer to the best of my ability
Cat... *throws catnip everywhere
finally...some good fucking food ..
Just read through this blog again
any of the old nine sols guys I used to talk/rp with here, shoutouts to y'all. Just going on a nostalgia trip
Nine sols arg stuff
Out of character post, but apparently there's some nine sols related stuff hidden away inside a steam beta, with the beta branch (key? Dunno how it works) of "shanhaiarchive"
Dont know who I'm typing this to
Testing my transmitter again.
Anybody left out there?
Or is it just me, alone again.
Welp. Guess it's just me now.
Can't say I didn't expect New Kunlun to end up bein' a giant death trap.
Dunno who I'm even talkin' to anymore.
Aristocrats are so fucking weird
No kidding, right?
Truthfully I don’t know. Literally anything about how aristocrats work. I know how to navigate things politically, and I understand that things DO happen, but I don’t understand why.
I’ve always known about the arrangement between you and your brother, but I find it disgusting at best. My siblings, may they rest, would agree.
I would say something like “not to be rude,” but I do intend to be rude, actually.
Apparently, the established precedent for our "arrangement" (as you so tactfully put it, so I'm stealing the term) came from the old tales of yore, the ones that we can all recognize as fairytales today and explain from a scientific standpoint why they couldn't actually work. People used to think that that stuff was true, after all: that there were so few sentient things beyond the Fusang that siblings would do that with one another, and that the thrones of kings were inherited from these first few sentient things that we called divine.
But, both of those ideas, together? It creates this idea of divine right to rule that is gauged by how many times removed from some divine ancestor we are, and that's measured in how many people are you related to without this divine bloodline. Solarians, a long time ago, realized that the only way to game that system involved intermarriage within established families.
Keep in mind, this was a LONG time ago. We now understand the repercussions of inbreeding and why that is a bad idea, which is why our arrangement is so scandalizing and not really common (I actually think many of the Judicial Officials in Shang had forgotten that no-one actually made our arrangement illegal). And this would, of course, be a grossly negative step for our clan... had Fuxi and I ever planned on having heirs.
Spoiler alert: we weren't ever going to. The initial plan was to remain married until our dear Mother passed, and then amicably split and figure out our lineage from there. Tianhuo happened first, though, and I couldn't trust anyone else to take care of Fuxi when he first got really ill. So his wife, I remained.
... Sorry for the length, that turned into a bit of a ramble.
This is a lot weirder when you're one of those divine ancestors that's been born relatively recently.
So I assure you, it's weird EVEN FROM the perspective of someone with directly divine blood...err..debatably divine?
It's a whole mess.
Thought's on Yi's (tiandou-council) resurective immortality?
No real thoughts on it. Don't know too much about it (Or...Yi in general, actually), but it's 'just another' type of immortality.
Interesting that it's ressurective immortality, though.
Are you still stuck in the bunker?
Thankfully, no, the snow all melted a few weeks ago...a month ago? my...tracking of time isn't the best admitally.
This is a Public Announcement to All of the Solarian People Across the Universe.
I, Feng Nuwa, Sol of Selflessness, Administrator of the Empyrean District, and Head of the Feng Clan, hereby Officially Pardon the Incarcerated Aristocrat known as Kanghui of his Estabilshed Criminal Record.
Peace be with you, Lady Nuwa
I can't believe such a simple thing caused...that.
...albeit I thought my son would have raised him better, but I...suppose what's done is done, after all.
You all did. What. To Kanghui?
All he did was a little blackmail!!! That's super common among the noble families of Shang! WTF, WTF, WTF?!?!?!
@last-solarian OH MY FUCKING FUSANG ROOTS I AM SO SORRY
There's...a reason I was so vague, I try not to...think too hard about the entire situation.
Your apology is appreciated, though, thank you.
Um, then I'll ask...
Do you want me to set the record straight?
It's- probably for the best you do?
But as much as it pains me, ultimately, whatever you do won't...*can't* affect me, so I defer to your judgement.
But it does affect you... you can read this and react to me in real time. Just because you can't storm into my banquet hall and punch me in the face... doesn't mean the weight of the situation doesn't directly impact your wellbeing.
So, I reiterate: I will set the record straight, but only if you are alright with me doing so, beyond a shadow of a doubt.
...Let's go for it, then. No real use hesitating, is there?
You all did. What. To Kanghui?
All he did was a little blackmail!!! That's super common among the noble families of Shang! WTF, WTF, WTF?!?!?!
@last-solarian OH MY FUCKING FUSANG ROOTS I AM SO SORRY
There's...a reason I was so vague, I try not to...think too hard about the entire situation.
Your apology is appreciated, though, thank you.
Um, then I'll ask...
Do you want me to set the record straight?
It's- probably for the best you do?
But as much as it pains me, ultimately, whatever you do won't...*can't* affect me, so I defer to your judgement.
You all did. What. To Kanghui?
All he did was a little blackmail!!! That's super common among the noble families of Shang! WTF, WTF, WTF?!?!?!
@last-solarian OH MY FUCKING FUSANG ROOTS I AM SO SORRY
There's...a reason I was so vague, I try not to...think too hard about the entire situation.
Your apology is appreciated, though, thank you.
Bwah?
Oh [broadcast error: untranslatable], they're alive.
Huh. I thought I turned the profanity filter off....
Oh, I think I know that turn of phrase. I had to learn it, or something similar, when Fuxi and I starred in a string of historical epics.
That's actually pretty fascinating! I imagine it was your lot to know such phrases? Like, you're a linguist or something similar?
Moreso 'very old', I was a nobleman's wife...how we met is another story. (I did love him, though, but I digress.)
I was born roughly a decade before the Turbulent Era ended, for reference on how old I am. And I'm *young* for an immortal.
The youngest as far as I'm aware.
...Actually, considering cryostasis, a fair few of you all aboard New Kunlun are probably close to...500, is it?
Wow, just like a heavenly immortal out of a tale of yore...!
Slightly over, actually, but not by much. I still consider myself a young adult, for context.
You do give off those vibes. Cryostasis I imagine makes counting one's age weird.
I can sympathize. My family is seemingly cursed to get stuck in boxes for extended periods of time.
I was stuck in a coffin for the better part of 500 years, my son got stuck in a supply closet for a week, and HIS son got stuck up there with you all on New Kunlun.
As for heavenly immortals of yore- well- it's almost cheating if you styled yourself after them, isn't it?
I think I remember overhearing our Lady Ethereal discuss the psychology of enjoying enclosed spaces; apparently, it has to do with our subconsciously engraved memories of being in utero. Perhaps this curse is, at least in small part, an expression of this neonatal fondness? I certainly know I find great comfort in my soulscape, in my bed... so on and such.
And, I often find that reality is a vicious cycle of life imitating art, while art imitates life. We act as we want because we have seen this behavior in others and liked some result of it. That's my actresses' intuition on it, anyways.
I'd...maybe agree? My childhood wasn't great, after all.
But considering I was locked in a box and only got out because the talismans failed, I don't think that's entirely it.
That being said, sleeping under the stars is the one time I can get away from the sins of my past, so maybe you're onto something.
Ah, well.
Regardless, things have changed for the better for you, no? That must be exciting. Any grand plans with this newfound freedom?
Trying to find other immortals. I know there's a lot of us, and I'm either a carrier, or completely immune to tianhuo, so I can only assume the other immortals are the same.
Hells, maybe immortal blood grants some resistance to it and I'll stumble across an encampment? I've got all of...forever.
That and maybe find a way to cut my hair and nails. I look like a mess.
I have no idea about other immortals, so to that: the best of luck.
Regarding grooming, where are you? Many of my personal effects were left back on Penglai, and I'm certain there are numerous personal grooming kits that are back at my old manor in Shang. I lost those things like crazy.
That's a great question, isn't it? I've found a couple castles, some bunker...? Really hard to identify anything without...people.
...funnily enough, I think my old hairbrush and nail clippers may have ended up on New Kunlun due to them somehow ending up with my grandson?
I've been told he got into trouble with you two before...the...uhm...incident with him (A pause in the voice recording), so I wouldn't be surprised if you two had them somewhere.
But it'd be really funny if we just ended up with each others personal effects.
In trouble with us? Who exactly was your grandson?
(A small pause)
Kanghui. I'm why he's immortal. His dad was, through me. (Yet another pause, punctuated by a sigh) He's 2 generations removed from me, so he's probably not...entirely immortal like my son or I are.
Whoever gave him a communicator is. Either the kindest feline I know, or a cruel joke.
If it's any conciliation, I don't blame you.
Kanghui? Wait, you don't blame me? He has a communicator? I thought this guy was asleep somewhere?!?
What on the Roots???
...What the hells...?
I- see things are more complicated than I first thought.
...Mind you, I'm not entirely sure WHAT I thought was going on, but he's- very unfortunately awake, if (and I don't say this lightly) inactive.
The Tao has let me live another day.
It's everybody else's problem now.
* it's never a problem to enjoy life!
Fair point. Fair point.
I'd say I'm quoting something ancient to seem smarter, but 'the gods have let me live another day' is fairly modern....ish.
I digress. Again.
* I'm a bit concerned what your definition of modern is! Wait how old are you
Like 1500 at least.
😦
* sorry I don't talk to old people
...Fair enough, carry on then.
Bwah?
Oh [broadcast error: untranslatable], they're alive.
Huh. I thought I turned the profanity filter off....
Oh, I think I know that turn of phrase. I had to learn it, or something similar, when Fuxi and I starred in a string of historical epics.
That's actually pretty fascinating! I imagine it was your lot to know such phrases? Like, you're a linguist or something similar?
Moreso 'very old', I was a nobleman's wife...how we met is another story. (I did love him, though, but I digress.)
I was born roughly a decade before the Turbulent Era ended, for reference on how old I am. And I'm *young* for an immortal.
The youngest as far as I'm aware.
...Actually, considering cryostasis, a fair few of you all aboard New Kunlun are probably close to...500, is it?
Wow, just like a heavenly immortal out of a tale of yore...!
Slightly over, actually, but not by much. I still consider myself a young adult, for context.
You do give off those vibes. Cryostasis I imagine makes counting one's age weird.
I can sympathize. My family is seemingly cursed to get stuck in boxes for extended periods of time.
I was stuck in a coffin for the better part of 500 years, my son got stuck in a supply closet for a week, and HIS son got stuck up there with you all on New Kunlun.
As for heavenly immortals of yore- well- it's almost cheating if you styled yourself after them, isn't it?
I think I remember overhearing our Lady Ethereal discuss the psychology of enjoying enclosed spaces; apparently, it has to do with our subconsciously engraved memories of being in utero. Perhaps this curse is, at least in small part, an expression of this neonatal fondness? I certainly know I find great comfort in my soulscape, in my bed... so on and such.
And, I often find that reality is a vicious cycle of life imitating art, while art imitates life. We act as we want because we have seen this behavior in others and liked some result of it. That's my actresses' intuition on it, anyways.
I'd...maybe agree? My childhood wasn't great, after all.
But considering I was locked in a box and only got out because the talismans failed, I don't think that's entirely it.
That being said, sleeping under the stars is the one time I can get away from the sins of my past, so maybe you're onto something.
Ah, well.
Regardless, things have changed for the better for you, no? That must be exciting. Any grand plans with this newfound freedom?
Trying to find other immortals. I know there's a lot of us, and I'm either a carrier, or completely immune to tianhuo, so I can only assume the other immortals are the same.
Hells, maybe immortal blood grants some resistance to it and I'll stumble across an encampment? I've got all of...forever.
That and maybe find a way to cut my hair and nails. I look like a mess.
I have no idea about other immortals, so to that: the best of luck.
Regarding grooming, where are you? Many of my personal effects were left back on Penglai, and I'm certain there are numerous personal grooming kits that are back at my old manor in Shang. I lost those things like crazy.
That's a great question, isn't it? I've found a couple castles, some bunker...? Really hard to identify anything without...people.
...funnily enough, I think my old hairbrush and nail clippers may have ended up on New Kunlun due to them somehow ending up with my grandson?
I've been told he got into trouble with you two before...the...uhm...incident with him (A pause in the voice recording), so I wouldn't be surprised if you two had them somewhere.
But it'd be really funny if we just ended up with each others personal effects.
In trouble with us? Who exactly was your grandson?
(A small pause)
Kanghui. I'm why he's immortal. His dad was, through me. (Yet another pause, punctuated by a sigh) He's 2 generations removed from me, so he's probably not...entirely immortal like my son or I are.
Whoever gave him a communicator is. Either the kindest feline I know, or a cruel joke.
If it's any conciliation, I don't blame you.
The Tao has let me live another day.
It's everybody else's problem now.
* it's never a problem to enjoy life!
Fair point. Fair point.
I'd say I'm quoting something ancient to seem smarter, but 'the gods have let me live another day' is fairly modern....ish.
I digress. Again.
* I'm a bit concerned what your definition of modern is! Wait how old are you
Like 1500 at least.
