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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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[ Meng Yao wonders idly if that was another reason why he jumped at the chance to go on this exchange, in retrospect. Because he does recall having a discussion with someone about how the trip might end up being a twisted version of their homes, and though Lanling isn't home, in his heart he had wanted it to be. He wanted to see something familiar again, and though he knows that is the main reason why he did what he perceived to be kind of reckless (by going), he supposes that other motivations could've factored into it.
It's not a bad thing to muse about, at any rate...and his thoughts on the matter temporarily flitter away when Rantarou smiles and he listens to him continue speaking. ]
...No, they don't. There's something to be said about spending time with other people together, and then sharing a meal with one another. Of course, in a positive manner, but I had wondered what that was like. Of course, I've shared a meal with people before. However, it's...different.
I'm not sure how to explain it—ah, wait. Maybe it's because we're able to do so in such a relaxing position with a friendly face. And, well, that in of itself makes all the difference—makes it feel so memorable.
[ A memory Meng Yao won't ever want to forget. ]
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( which is, on some level, something he feels sympathetic to — he didn't miss that wording in wondering what it was like, but maybe his own agreement can express the feeling of slight understanding he shares for the sentiment. right now though, it's the positives they're focusing on. right now is about how this situation is different from that sense of wondering, and for that, amami is more than happy with expanding a little on his own perspective. )
When you're always bouncing from one place to the next, it doesn't matter how amazing the things you get to see might be. Compared to them, I think it's like we said before — that it's the simple things, things like spending time with the people you care about, that end up being the most special.
( and, feeling a bit embarrassed as he tucks a strand of hair behind his ear, he guesses that it's best to put it into words. )
So I guess what I want to say is thanks, A-Yao, for sharing moments like this with me.
( and, you know, for understanding their value in the same way that he does. )
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At the thought, even before Rantarou gives his words of gratitude, Meng Yao can feel that warmth from before bubble up within him. It's nice, not only having someone to share these moments with, but also to have someone who understands you. It reminds him that though he's felt like the world had been torn from beneath his feet, that though the world can be cruel and try to crush people mercilessly...it doesn't always have to be that way. ]
...I'm honored to know that you would give such thanks, though of course it is no trouble. Truthfully, I'm also thankful that you've given us an opportunity to share such moments together in the first place. Without being accompanied here, I can't say I would be enjoying myself just as much.
[ And originally, he thought he would end up going by himself. At the time, he didn't think it mattered. Now, he understands that it does. ]
In fact, I hadn't anticipated I would be enjoying my time here at all. Part of my original reason for coming here was a form of some curiosity, rather than deciding to spend some time relaxing. Though, I think what helps is that surprisingly, things aren't so bad as I once imagined they might look.
...But with that said, I look forward to us spending more time together again. After all, you do make for good company, Rantarou.