hydrangeabloom | (no subject)

[ (Don't get distracted by the shiny rock, Zhongli. Don't. get. distracted.) ]

Are you looking to form an alliance with another unit?

Well it seems as units change some of Alcheme's standbys have shifted....leaving them a bit defenseless.

I see.

I am not opposed to it, though I would prefer if negotiations merited more than an exchange of a crystal for the alliance. Taisho has a reputation for being—

[ How to put this nicely? ]

Being very pragmatic. But our contracts are solid as stone.

[ As if Zhongli would let them be anything else. ]

You sure? These are awfully shiny.

[ Clears his throat ]

Normally, the first step of negotiations are around the concept of reciprocity. Under what circumstances that the alliance will protect each other and if there are any exceptions that either party should be aware of.

Oh right.

DETAILS.

[said in a disgusted tone]

If you prefer to offer up another member of your unit for negotiations, I can spare you such details.

Probably for the best as I'm such a new little sparrow.

[tugging against towards the kitchen]

Then I shall leave a message for you to deliver to them with an early draft proposal to simplify matters.

[ Zhongli follows Venti to the kitchen, brow furrowing in deep thought. ]

And how is the wizard's life treating the newly arrived sparrow? I'm certain most of the details of this place has been explained to you.

There is death, there is torture, there is death and torture in the death and torture mansion, performing outside out homes for points which we can then use to choose items we'd find useful or comforting...

[ Yes.

Yes there is that. ]

There is also a shopping district with a delectable courtyard of foods that I have not even heard of before coming here.

Did you come to ask me on a date?

Yes I will join you in the courtyard.

What makes you think that it's a date? Am I giving you any reason to think in such a manner?

Why else would you come so quickly!

I could be just friendly.

[ Said the rock with the resting :| face ]

Well then we can have an outing as friends I suppose.

Exactly. A sturdy foundation is the basis for all things that stand the test of time. And what is sturdier than friendship.

Allow me to leave a note for your companions then, that we may discuss more strategic matters and then we may be off.

Aren't you just the most thorough....! The fae who dwell here will surely be glad for it.

As am I.

[ Smash cut to note being put on the fridge with a wizard hat magnet ]

There. Now let us be off. We can go in my personal vehicle unless you have a preferred method of transportation.

A what?

A method of transportation. A way to get from here to our intended destination.

Show me your transportation.

Of course. If you would follow me to the garage—

[ There's a certain SUV that is somehow slathered in Taisho style motifs of idyllic ink-brushed landscapes in vibrant colors.

(The rest of Taisho ~~Imeeji~~ sees this as an abomination.) ]

[the fuck is that]

What is this.

[ Proudly: ]

It is called an Es Yu Vee, meant for transporting large groups of people but still classified as a private mode of transportation.

I find the larger the better as sometimes it is necessary to transport two units at once, and it is difficult to find drivers and vehicles to accommodate.