#zhengqide

[heldaloft]

@zhengqide​  :   ∗ 45﹕ sender  kisses  receiver’s  [ forehead / cheek ] . c:

      𝙵𝙸𝚅𝙴  𝙳𝙰𝚈𝚂  .  𝙰𝙼𝙾𝚄𝙽𝚃  𝙾𝙵  𝚃𝙸𝙼𝙴  𝚂𝙿𝙴𝙽𝚃  𝙸𝙽  𝙻𝙸𝚈𝚄𝙴      thus  far  &  it  was  longer  than  anticipated  .  centuries  of  wearing  armor  discarded  for  articles  less  ...  harrowing  .  robes  obscure  scars  /  well  -  defined  physique  ,  &  their  hair  was  in  a  peculiar  style  .  nothing  adorned  it  save  for  the  twin  clasps  holding  a  couple  of  braids  in  place  ,  &  onyx  hair  flows  unbound  .  qiáng  was  ,  in  appearance  ,  imposing  no  matter  what  they  wear  .  this  outfit  in  particular  [  a  plain  white  robe  with  accents  of  gold  /  black  along  its  sleeves  &  openings  ]  was  different  ,  but  not  unwelcome  .  beside  them  ,  a  figure  whose  introduction  needs  no  words  .  a  deity   [  though  mortal  ]  whose  connection  to  them  remains  strong  despite  the  turmoil  plaguing  both  .  they  felt  laughter  bumble  forth  :  warm  ,  deep  ,  &  inviting  .  a  strange  sensation  under  skin  .

❝   is  this  your  way  of  making  me  stay  here  forever  ?   ❞   they  inquire  ,  lips  curling  into  a  faint  smile  [  friendly  ,  happy  ...  what  is  this  feeling  ?  ]  they  turn  to  face  him  &  offer  a  hand  —  intending  to  bring  the  geo  archon  closer  ,  but  instead  felt  lips  press  against  their  cheek  &  transfer  up  to  forehead  .  their  smile  grew  &  they  sigh  contently  —  resting  head  on  his  shoulder  .

               ❝   greet  me  like  this  every  morning  ,  &  i  might  .   ❞

[heldaloft]

      𝙻𝙸𝚈𝚄𝙴  𝙸𝚂  𝙰  𝙱𝙴𝙰𝚄𝚃𝙸𝙵𝚄𝙻  ,  𝙼𝙰𝙶𝙽𝙸𝙵𝙸𝙲𝙴𝙽𝚃  𝙽𝙰𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽      boasting  an  impressive  magnitude  of  enrichment  ,  culture  ,  &  tradition  they  once  bore  witness  to  .  nightfall  brought  out  fireworks  &  people  enjoying  the  lantern  rite  festivities  :  something  the  yaksha  [  forever  /  always  ,  despite  a  leave  of  absence  gut  -  wrenching  &  agonizing  ]  selectively  chose  to  partake  .  it  would  do  no  good  if  a  single  soul  recognized  them  ,  going  off  by  statues  depicting  their  likeliness  alone  .  not  many  were  able  to  capture  their  ears  —  strenuous  to  conceal  under  a  cloak  obscuring  their  large  frame  —  correctly  ,  but  they  found  a  silver  lining  in  that  .  in  left  hand  was  a  warm  cup  of  tea  ,  &  themselves  located  near  the  harbor  where  a  grander  view  of  the  fireworks  show  can  be  found  .  which  meant  far  too  many  people  ,  but  it  also  let  them  blend  in  easier  /  less  staring  eyes  .  besides  ,  they  chose  a  rather  secluded  spot  :  few  traveled  through  this  area  of  the  harbor  &  most  left  them  alone  —  thinking  they  were  another  festival  enjoyer  like  they  were  .  lifting  the  beverage  to  their  lips  ,  they  study  the  black  sea  above  as  they  go  to  take  a  sip  —

—  the  cup  drops  ,  unfortunately  into  the  waters  below  ,  &  eyes  close  shut  &  they  let  go  of  the  breath  that  suddenly  built  up  in  their  throat  .

                             go  away  ,  go  away  ,  go  away  —  !

but  they  were  unable  to  bring  themselves  to  move  .  it  was  as  if  stone  figuratively  covered  their  legs  —  rooting  them  on  the  spot  .  instead  ,  gaze  moves  from  the  colorful  sky  to  the  waters  ,  hoping  to  glean  some  comfort  in  that  .   |   @zhengqide​  for  something  gut  -  wrenching  .

[doublemasked]

@zhengqide​

The word ‘Abyss’ had begun trickling through the island ever since the mists had dispersed. The word ‘Abyss’ had continued to whisper through the island since then, and so he found himself in the museum. The Echo, apparently, was how one accessed such a thing. He had to find out whatever secrets lie within it, and whether...

Well, whether it had been what he had brought to the island that had wrenched the place open. While part of him was excited at the prospect, another very real part of him held concerns about some of the denizens. It seemed that even outside of it being a place for those from infinite worlds to come and engage in trials, it also was just a plain city. It didn’t discriminate based on the age of any of its denizens, either.

And while for the most part he didn’t quite care, or, rather that his personal interests lie in the reality of this so-called Abyss, he also would prefer it be difficult to find. So that those too weak to face such trials would not simply wander in, but also so that only the strongest would comprise who he may face there.

It wasn’t a very difficult feeling to reconcile, if an odd one to explain.

But who would he find on these hallways that would apparently stretch endlessly but the echo of a friend.

“I suppose you must have heard the rumors, too. That this museum allows us to visit some far off place.” It barely services as a greeting, but he continues to walk. “Or you’re just here for the art. In any case, I’ll be on my way into the maze.” What a complicated feeling - this one was far more difficult to reconcile. A friend? Perhaps, still, although there was no reason for either to trust the other. Or, perhaps, all cards laid on the table, there was much reason for either to trust the other.

[isolaradiale]

On a prior reserve, this is Zhongli / Rex Lapis from Genshin Impact (9/3) App can be found under /app, and stats can be found under /stats thank you. :>

Welcome to scenic Isola Radiale, Zhongli!

You will be housed in TOWNHOUSE 206.

You’ll retain the ability to summon up to five small monoliths per day, however they will only do damage upon their summoning. You will also be given a toy spear.

– mod altair.