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yogen2021-10-06 07:54 pm
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.:An Adventure to Remember:.
Who: Meng Yao, Subaru Akehoshi, Rantarou Amami
What: Some basic lessons are happening in the background, but some (mis?)adventures as well. Surely nothing will go wrong in a wonderful place such as this? Other than MY growing premature grey hairs. Either way, it's Exchange Program time, bby.
Where: Lanling Proper, and Koi Tower.
When: October 11th - October 17th.
Warnings: Potential death which will happen regardless and/or violence. Disturbing themes may be mentioned because JGS exists and golden end Lanling is still questionable. Just happier.
WELCOME TO LANLING—
The city is home to what is currently the largest cultivation sect around. It is prosperous and filled with many smiling faces. There are children who run through the streets, shop owners showing their wears, and people frequenting the establishments—inns, restaurants, you name it.
At the heart of the city is an important compound, Koi Tower. It seems to unfold before anyone who comes near it majestically, starting with the stairs and ending with the peerless infrastructure. It's terrific state is more than can be described in mere words, needless to say.
There are various gardens here or there, filled with a majority of the sect's symbol and flower—Sparks-Admist-Snow white peonies.
There is also one lotus pond located on the premises, but that is located somewhere towards the inner families' lodgings, and anyone passing through had better be someone who is part of the Jin Sect or a servant lest they wish to get into trouble.
As expected there is a magnificent reception area, a banquet hall, and another more extraordinary garden that houses a painting well done by a cultivator of renown. Said cultivator can be found around the city at certain points.
On the flipside, there are cultivators who are rather stuck up, though that goes the same for a good amount of the residents. Though the Sect Leader, Jin Guangshan is rather insufferable even if he is unfortunately talented at conducting himself with grace. Then there is Jin Zixun, who is neither graceful nor talented, but far more easy to encounter.
There is also, of course, the Treasure Vault. Another place that is actually guarded periodically though there are some dips in security due to the overconfidence the people have here.
Though even in this idyllic setting, there are places of ill repute if someone were to go looking around. Such as where others would sell weapons or other...things that are illegal or frowned down upon supposedly in Lanling. Hidden deep within the forest nearby that is essentially also part of Lanling, there is even a strange training ground that has been sectioned off by members of the Jin Sect. Going further where that is concerned is something that should be avoided lest anyone would want to experience a rather trying time, putting it very lightly. At the very least they'll shoo any wanderers away as long as they don't cause trouble or try to truly sneak in.
This is a city of golden times. But it doesn't mean that is the case for those outside of it or not caught within its golden age.
But whatever the case, their ends will be the same. Though, before that, shouldn't they enjoy their time while they still can?
What: Some basic lessons are happening in the background, but some (mis?)adventures as well. Surely nothing will go wrong in a wonderful place such as this? Other than MY growing premature grey hairs. Either way, it's Exchange Program time, bby.
Where: Lanling Proper, and Koi Tower.
When: October 11th - October 17th.
Warnings: Potential death which will happen regardless and/or violence. Disturbing themes may be mentioned because JGS exists and golden end Lanling is still questionable. Just happier.
The city is home to what is currently the largest cultivation sect around. It is prosperous and filled with many smiling faces. There are children who run through the streets, shop owners showing their wears, and people frequenting the establishments—inns, restaurants, you name it.
At the heart of the city is an important compound, Koi Tower. It seems to unfold before anyone who comes near it majestically, starting with the stairs and ending with the peerless infrastructure. It's terrific state is more than can be described in mere words, needless to say.
There are various gardens here or there, filled with a majority of the sect's symbol and flower—Sparks-Admist-Snow white peonies.
There is also one lotus pond located on the premises, but that is located somewhere towards the inner families' lodgings, and anyone passing through had better be someone who is part of the Jin Sect or a servant lest they wish to get into trouble.
As expected there is a magnificent reception area, a banquet hall, and another more extraordinary garden that houses a painting well done by a cultivator of renown. Said cultivator can be found around the city at certain points.
On the flipside, there are cultivators who are rather stuck up, though that goes the same for a good amount of the residents. Though the Sect Leader, Jin Guangshan is rather insufferable even if he is unfortunately talented at conducting himself with grace. Then there is Jin Zixun, who is neither graceful nor talented, but far more easy to encounter.
There is also, of course, the Treasure Vault. Another place that is actually guarded periodically though there are some dips in security due to the overconfidence the people have here.
Though even in this idyllic setting, there are places of ill repute if someone were to go looking around. Such as where others would sell weapons or other...things that are illegal or frowned down upon supposedly in Lanling. Hidden deep within the forest nearby that is essentially also part of Lanling, there is even a strange training ground that has been sectioned off by members of the Jin Sect. Going further where that is concerned is something that should be avoided lest anyone would want to experience a rather trying time, putting it very lightly. At the very least they'll shoo any wanderers away as long as they don't cause trouble or try to truly sneak in.
This is a city of golden times. But it doesn't mean that is the case for those outside of it or not caught within its golden age.
But whatever the case, their ends will be the same. Though, before that, shouldn't they enjoy their time while they still can?
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[ Eating a meal made by Rantarou in Lanling... he doesn't think he wants to refuse, even if part of him is so used to being the one to do preparations in any given situation that he finds himself a little surprised by the offer. Not to mention he is doing this to thank him. But, maybe he does deserve to be treated for once.
It's a little nice, actually. ]
Ah, well—I would love that, if you don't mind doing so. I'm also not a picky eater, though I might be partial to spicy foods. [ Even if he's from Yunping specifically, he's a Yunmeng native at heart. ] And...well, I do have a liking towards seafood as well, so either of those two elements will be more than enough. But, really, whatever is easiest for you, since I don't want to make this difficult at all what with you going through the trouble.
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( there's a bit of a grin accompanying the words, but it's true! he's definitely not against stronger flavours himself — spicy in particular is a favourite, but anything made well is worth trying, and he has confidence in his skills on that front. in any case, that's pretty helpful, and he looks more than pleased with the answer. )
I'll keep it in mind. Don't worry too much about the trouble either, 'kay? It makes me feel better if I can to pay you back somehow for everything, even if it isn't much.
( seriously! this is phase one in a multi-step plan to somehow return meng yao's kindness, he just... needs to figure out what the other steps might be, is all. and on that note: )
If you think of anything else I can help with though, you can always let me know.
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[ Meng Yao's voice is light, though there's still a smile there, alongside a bit of amusement, and a sense of contentment on his own end as well.
At the reassurance, however, his expression softens. ]
I won't, then.
You know, you say it isn't much. But sometimes it is the little things, isn't it? That, in the end, do make as much as an impact as the bigger ones. That's why I can say I look forward to it, and, well...I can't think of anything right now. Though, if I do come up with something I will let you know.
[ Which is going to admittedly be a little challenging because he's hardly ever asked anyone for help with things; hell, he didn't even get a recommendation for asking, it was just because a certain someone overheard his conversation with someone else. ]
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Yeah, I think you're right. When someone wishes you happy birthday, or having tea with friends... ( and he offers meng yao a smile here, as if to make his point, ) At the end of the day, I think it's the peaceful moments like this that you really hold close to your heart.
( it's not something he has the opportunity to indulge in either, not as often as he'd like, so maybe it's a little bit sentimental about it, but... it's nice to find someone who feels the same as him. stretching his arms out in front of him, across the table, he gives a long hmm as he thinks. and by the time he's done with that, he looks pretty satisfied with the conclusion he's reached. )
In that case, even if you can't think of anything, I'll do my best to make sure we can share more of these moments — pretty sure we'll need the breathers when we get back too.
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And he can be more than grateful for that, catching the other's purposeful smile well enough when the other speaks those words. This allows another smile of his own to linger, blooming with that certain happiness. ]
Yes, we will. I think I've forgotten how precious moments like these were, but I don't believe I feel like I've not benefited from for being re-acquainted to them again.
[ Which means that it is something he'll be truly looking forward to in the future, as he has said. ]