![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
[So maybe Kaveh might've thrown the phone right at Alhaitham's face after his last message. And maybe Alhaitham was interested enough to see what is going on in between Kaveh shouting at him WHY ARE YOU BOTH LIKE THIS and his current situation.
So don't mind him if he reads through all this and sees Cid asking a very important question.]
This is where I found the fish statue.
[Cid gets an address as well as a description of the stall he picked it up from.]
Kaveh is busy screaming into the pillow right now. He will only be responding again after he's done.
So don't mind him if he reads through all this and sees Cid asking a very important question.]
This is where I found the fish statue.
[Cid gets an address as well as a description of the stall he picked it up from.]
Kaveh is busy screaming into the pillow right now. He will only be responding again after he's done.
I am sure that it can.
Just because many people may not see the value in it does not mean they are correct. The world is full of so many different people and their perspectives, so it is full of just as many ways to do good.
Just because many people may not see the value in it does not mean they are correct. The world is full of so many different people and their perspectives, so it is full of just as many ways to do good.
[Well.
This was a little confusing at first, but then he realizes it's Alhaitham texting. This is very.
Very interesting.]
Thanks for the info. And don't mind it, I'll just let him be. Think I've done more than enough damage.
This was a little confusing at first, but then he realizes it's Alhaitham texting. This is very.
Very interesting.]
Thanks for the info. And don't mind it, I'll just let him be. Think I've done more than enough damage.
Edited 2024-01-26 03:31 (UTC)
There's no need to thank me, it's just what I believe in.
But I'm glad, if it was of help to you.
But I'm glad, if it was of help to you.
Liyue's adepti are...I don't know a lot about them, and they don't much like to speak with humans, but the stories speak of animals with divine knowledge and godlike skills, that fought alongside Rex Lapis in the Archon wars. They do sometimes take on disciples but...I couldn't tell you the criteria.
Alhaitham may have read about it, but I don't think he's been to Liyue much either.
Alhaitham may have read about it, but I don't think he's been to Liyue much either.
[Lyney takes a breath before speaking.]
Well, I... just wanted to apologize to you for last night. I know that things can get out of hand when alcohol is involved, but it appears that I said something that seemed to upset you greatly, and required Mr. Alhaitham to have to take you home right away. Though I admit I wasn't at my best after a night of such indulgence, I am sorry for saying anything that would have upset you.
Well, I... just wanted to apologize to you for last night. I know that things can get out of hand when alcohol is involved, but it appears that I said something that seemed to upset you greatly, and required Mr. Alhaitham to have to take you home right away. Though I admit I wasn't at my best after a night of such indulgence, I am sorry for saying anything that would have upset you.
Ahaha...
[Well, this is. Slightly awkward.] Lyney, you don't need to apologize. If I'm being honest, I don't...remember much after my second or third glass.
[Well, this is. Slightly awkward.] Lyney, you don't need to apologize. If I'm being honest, I don't...remember much after my second or third glass.
[ G'raha is quiet for a moment, as though he is sifting through his memory. His own knowledge.
It almost sounds like - ]
In the Doma region there are animals that are known to develop a sense of self. The people there consider them somewhat divine in nature and have taken to calling these beings "auspices." At least that would be the closest comparison. I say this but I do not know the criteria either.
Have you not traveled much, Kaveh?
It almost sounds like - ]
In the Doma region there are animals that are known to develop a sense of self. The people there consider them somewhat divine in nature and have taken to calling these beings "auspices." At least that would be the closest comparison. I say this but I do not know the criteria either.
Have you not traveled much, Kaveh?
Ahh, not as much as I'd like. Sumeru as a nation is large, and most of my work keeps me there. I took a long vacation, some years back, and went on work-study trips when I was still a student, but...I don't think I've left Sumeru since my mother's wedding, in Fontaine.
[Oh this is steering into dangerous waters, g'raha.]
[Oh this is steering into dangerous waters, g'raha.]
Ah, yes. I suppose if you are an architect, then you would not have reason to leave all that often.
[ Fontaine. The city of justice or something of the like. Interesting that Kaveh would mention his mother's wedding. It does beg the question of Kaveh's father. Perhaps if G'raha had been anything other than Miqo'te, he might have asked. Since the concept of marriage itself is... Well it is a concept for other Spoken, not for his own kind.
It really is more common for male partners to be shared, after all. ]
Is there a particular style that strikes your fancy?
[ Fontaine. The city of justice or something of the like. Interesting that Kaveh would mention his mother's wedding. It does beg the question of Kaveh's father. Perhaps if G'raha had been anything other than Miqo'te, he might have asked. Since the concept of marriage itself is... Well it is a concept for other Spoken, not for his own kind.
It really is more common for male partners to be shared, after all. ]
Is there a particular style that strikes your fancy?
Well, I'd naturally be biased towards Sumeru's architectural styles, wouldn't I? I think of all of them, the classical stone and tile look is probably my favorite...artisans can produce such beautifully intricate designs in the tile work, and the blues and greens that are common in the natural pigments of the country compliment the jungle well. The white granite pops nicely, and is quite durable.
But that isn't to say the styles out in the desert aren't also beautiful...or the style used in Ghandarva Ville, where they largely grow and shape their buildings around the natural forms of trees.
[G'raha what have you done.]
If we're talking about other countries...well, Liyue's buildings are austere and elegant, and the dark woods they favor in construction create a sense of dignity for even smaller houses. Liyue is rich in all kinds of minerals and woods, so they're spoiled for choice when it comes to how the accent their buildings. Fontaine in contrast uses white iron and marble in almost all of the city, and it glows brightly in the sunlight, especially as it reflects off the waters. It can honestly be a little overwhelming, especially on sunny days, and I....do wonder who was responsible for the layout of the city itself, but there is no denying it has a powerful first impression. You should ask Lyney more about it, especially the Opera Epiclese, I'm sure as a performer he knows all kinds of things about the building.
But that isn't to say the styles out in the desert aren't also beautiful...or the style used in Ghandarva Ville, where they largely grow and shape their buildings around the natural forms of trees.
[G'raha what have you done.]
If we're talking about other countries...well, Liyue's buildings are austere and elegant, and the dark woods they favor in construction create a sense of dignity for even smaller houses. Liyue is rich in all kinds of minerals and woods, so they're spoiled for choice when it comes to how the accent their buildings. Fontaine in contrast uses white iron and marble in almost all of the city, and it glows brightly in the sunlight, especially as it reflects off the waters. It can honestly be a little overwhelming, especially on sunny days, and I....do wonder who was responsible for the layout of the city itself, but there is no denying it has a powerful first impression. You should ask Lyney more about it, especially the Opera Epiclese, I'm sure as a performer he knows all kinds of things about the building.
Huh?
[That's some genuine confusion coming from Lyney's end.]
You really don't remember anything? Not even when Mr. Alhaitham took you home?
[That's some genuine confusion coming from Lyney's end.]
You really don't remember anything? Not even when Mr. Alhaitham took you home?
[ Ah. So this is what it feels like when he starts to ramble at someone. It's... More endearing that he would have thought.
Personally, there's not much that he can contribute here. He knows layouts and designs, of course. But outside of anything related to Allag and the Crystarium? His knowledge clearly pales in comparison. ]
You are truly passionate about your craft, Kaveh.
Personally, there's not much that he can contribute here. He knows layouts and designs, of course. But outside of anything related to Allag and the Crystarium? His knowledge clearly pales in comparison. ]
You are truly passionate about your craft, Kaveh.
I wouldn't be doing it if I wasn't. Any kind of artistry hasn't been an easy thing to do in Sumeru for a very long time.
[. . .]
It's not that I remember nothing. It's more as though I remember pieces, but now how they string together. Did I say something strange?
It's not that I remember nothing. It's more as though I remember pieces, but now how they string together. Did I say something strange?
Ah, well... no, it wasn't you.
[Lyney scratches the back of his head, taking a moment to think before speaking again.]
It was actually my fault, you see. We were talking about Mr. Alhaitham, and commenting on his looks together -- and being quite ridiculous about it, now that I think about it. [He says that part with a light chuckle.]
But then I believe I said something, and you... well, it seemed my words affected you, and made you upset. I don't fully remember what it was I said, but the fact that it made you almost begin to cry... well, it didn't sit well with me to just pretend it never happened.
[Lyney scratches the back of his head, taking a moment to think before speaking again.]
It was actually my fault, you see. We were talking about Mr. Alhaitham, and commenting on his looks together -- and being quite ridiculous about it, now that I think about it. [He says that part with a light chuckle.]
But then I believe I said something, and you... well, it seemed my words affected you, and made you upset. I don't fully remember what it was I said, but the fact that it made you almost begin to cry... well, it didn't sit well with me to just pretend it never happened.
Page 7 of 41