[ 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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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.