We found ourselves with alternate memories. We were children who had a connection with a forest, in search of a tomb that could grant a wish. Upon finding that tomb, we discovered the one inside was in fact dead, and not sleeping, as we had hoped.
The forest was corrupted, at this point, and it took over my body. While we were driving to approach the forest, it had me attempt to kill the other three.
[ that was far past the time that he wanted to get off mr. bones wild ride, yeah ]
We found a river, in the woods. We were to sacrifice one of our number to fix things. [ a beat. ] But all of us were too stubborn to let anyone go on their own. So we went together.
[ he absolutely can, jiaoqiu doesn't seem to mind at all. his tail curls a little closer, even. ]
They are trying. They're good people, even if they're as clueless as we are. [ as far as the angels go. but he does sigh at that last bit. yeah, he really did not want to let them out of his sight. ]
[ hello my name is chrono problemswithauthority shindou and i'm stubborn about this distrust for no reason at this point. he just makes a neutral humming sound, idly brushing his fingers through jiaoqiu's tail. ]
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That's true. It is. [ ... ] I do hope you never find yourself on one of these.
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Do you want the long or the short version?
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I got time if you do.
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We found ourselves with alternate memories. We were children who had a connection with a forest, in search of a tomb that could grant a wish. Upon finding that tomb, we discovered the one inside was in fact dead, and not sleeping, as we had hoped.
The forest was corrupted, at this point, and it took over my body. While we were driving to approach the forest, it had me attempt to kill the other three.
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So you fought each other? Like you were being used as actors in a play or something?
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I had no control over my body in particular, but my mind was my own. The others were unaffected at that point.
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Yes. I thought that the shock of it might... help. It didn't.
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[ he shudders. ohh that is extremely unpleasant. ]
How did you make it out?
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We found a river, in the woods. We were to sacrifice one of our number to fix things. [ a beat. ] But all of us were too stubborn to let anyone go on their own. So we went together.
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[ cuts himself off. obviously, that wasn't something that needed to be reiterated. ]
But you're here, so... what was it? Some kind of test?
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[ thoughtfully... ]
Though I'm not sure what it was testing. I've asked the angels, but they don't have much of an explanation either.
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[ bitterly. but he shakes his head, and-- can he pet the tail, gently, since it's still around him? ]
No wonder you guys were stickin' together so much.
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They are trying. They're good people, even if they're as clueless as we are. [ as far as the angels go. but he does sigh at that last bit. yeah, he really did not want to let them out of his sight. ]
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...can I make you somethin' to eat?
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Hm? [ he tilts his head. ] If you'd like to, I won't argue.
We should keep our strength up for tomorrow, I suppose.
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To be honest, I just don't know how else to help.
[ slowly extricates himself from the comfort of couch and tail-hug, and offers jiaoqiu a hand up. ]
But I can make food. What do you like?
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[ he'll take that offer of being pulled up with a little smile. ]
I'm not picky, but I do prefer it to be as spicy as possible.
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[ don't think he can face curry again so soon, but. ]
Stir-fry? I like spicy too.
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Stir-fry is wonderful. I hope you don't mind if I help you cook.
[ he's no zhongli, but he thinks maybe zhongli would appreciate this anyway. ]
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[ ...looks at his ears. he doesn't want to stereotype, but... ]
Maybe tofu?
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Tofu is fine with me. I can't taste much anyway.