That sounds incredible. I speak with plants often, though they don't generally speak back. Not audibly, at least.
[ but there are ways to communicate with living creatures that do not involve speaking. also, right, presents!! tighnari smiles, and offers her one as well. it's small, and wrapped in yatagarasu colors. ]
A walk does sound lovely, and then maybe a warm drink afterwards! We've been spending a lot of time all nice and cozy in those game rooms, so it'll be good to stretch our legs out a bit! I'll do my best to steer clear of any low-hanging branches, too...
[ She sweeps an arm out, bidding them to begin their wintery walk. ]
It doesn't snow much where you're from, then, I take it?
[ tighnari chuckles, beginning to stride forward, his boots crunching over the snow. ]
Sumeru is part rainforest, part desert, so neither region is suitable for it. The desert gets cold at night, but it's too dry for snow. It's quite beautiful.
[ She can't help but smile even as he gets all droopy... cute... ]
Aw... I'm sure it's alright... But, ah, the Hollow Wilds... It's just your run-of-the-mill temperate forest, really...
[ which she basically single-handedy restored by herself-- ]
Most of it's on the younger side, though. There was a terrible fire some decades ago... But I've been slowly restoring it to its former health over time!
[ tighnari chuckles warmly, and it's clear in his expression that he's quite impressed. ]
I'd love to show you Avidya Forest, I'm sure you would feel right at home. Its restoration and preservation are my responsibility, as a Forest Watcher. You would fit right in. [ a beat. ] I've already grown several species from home that you might be interested in seeing.
[ ah. she feels warmth bloom on her cheeks at his comment. she doesn't know if she'll ever get used to people being impressed by her magic... ]
If there was ever a chance for something like that, I would love to visit. I hadn't quite thought about that possibility until now, but my teammate Arthur extended a similar invitation... You would be welcome to the Hollow Wilds any time, too!
For now... Of course, I'm happy to see what you've grown here!
I don't know if travel between our home worlds is as easy as the Warden makes it seem, but.. I'd absolutely give an arm and a leg to study flora from an entirely different world.
[ even just learning about the plant life here has been incredible, and there's.. not very much to see. his smile brightens considerably. ]
But that sounds excellent. If we wait until evening, the Nilotpala Lotuses will open up and begin to glow.
I think I know how you feel... To be honest, I thought I might be done with adventuring for good, but now that I've met people here from other worlds and the possibility of seeing entirely new worlds might exist... I'm having a hard time imagining myself going back to my old life!
[ It's hard not to feel happy and swept up by his enthusiasm, and her smile brightens in turn. ]
That sounds like quite the sight to behold! If you don't mind me sticking around, ehe...
Mm. I do miss Avidya Forest, and I don't think I could be away from it for too long without feeling the need to go back, but how could I possibly pass up such an opportunity?
[ he laughs, and gently teases: ]
Oh, clearly having you around is such a nuisance. I couldn't bear the thought of spending so much time with you.
[ Thankfully she's gotten quite used to going along with teasing by now, so in response she simply and gently nudges him with her elbow as they continue walking on the snowy grounds. ]
Clearly the thought is unbearable! I could tell by the way you helped with all that baking the other day, hmm?
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[ but there are ways to communicate with living creatures that do not involve speaking. also, right, presents!! tighnari smiles, and offers her one as well. it's small, and wrapped in yatagarasu colors. ]
Right, thank you. Shall we open them together?
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[ If Tighnari ends up receiving the third spicy adult coloring book she's unwittingly given out today, she will simply perish.
Their gifts are exchanged, and Tighnari would find a packet of flower seeds in his! ]
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but no, it's a pack of flower seeds! tighnari brightens immediately. in her small box, she will find.. a packet of herb seeds!! ]
Oh! This is perfect!
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[ —said in near-unison with him. ]
Hah... Really, though... What are the odds that we would both receive seeds like this? What a delightful surprise!
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how heterosexual of them. ]
That's a pretty convenient happenstance, I think. I won't let these go to waste. I wonder what they'll grow into..
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Maybe... If the snow clears up, we can plant them together...?
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Well, only if you want to, of course. But you're always welcome.
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Of course I want to! Especially if you have a conservatory. The Sphinx dormitory doesn't get a lot of natural light...
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Even right now, if you'd prefer, though a warm drink first might be nice, or a walk. I so rarely get to see this sort of weather..
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[ She sweeps an arm out, bidding them to begin their wintery walk. ]
It doesn't snow much where you're from, then, I take it?
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[ tighnari chuckles, beginning to stride forward, his boots crunching over the snow. ]
Sumeru is part rainforest, part desert, so neither region is suitable for it. The desert gets cold at night, but it's too dry for snow. It's quite beautiful.
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[ that really takes her back to her younger adventuring days, oh god she's so old. ]
I imagine you must have lived in the rainforest region of Sumeru, then, to be so well-versed in botany!
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[ :( he deflates like a sad balloon.. ]
Tell me about your forests.
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Aw... I'm sure it's alright... But, ah, the Hollow Wilds... It's just your run-of-the-mill temperate forest, really...
[ which she basically single-handedy restored by herself-- ]
Most of it's on the younger side, though. There was a terrible fire some decades ago... But I've been slowly restoring it to its former health over time!
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[ tighnari chuckles warmly, and it's clear in his expression that he's quite impressed. ]
I'd love to show you Avidya Forest, I'm sure you would feel right at home. Its restoration and preservation are my responsibility, as a Forest Watcher. You would fit right in. [ a beat. ] I've already grown several species from home that you might be interested in seeing.
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If there was ever a chance for something like that, I would love to visit. I hadn't quite thought about that possibility until now, but my teammate Arthur extended a similar invitation... You would be welcome to the Hollow Wilds any time, too!
For now... Of course, I'm happy to see what you've grown here!
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[ even just learning about the plant life here has been incredible, and there's.. not very much to see. his smile brightens considerably. ]
But that sounds excellent. If we wait until evening, the Nilotpala Lotuses will open up and begin to glow.
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[ It's hard not to feel happy and swept up by his enthusiasm, and her smile brightens in turn. ]
That sounds like quite the sight to behold! If you don't mind me sticking around, ehe...
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[ he laughs, and gently teases: ]
Oh, clearly having you around is such a nuisance. I couldn't bear the thought of spending so much time with you.
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Clearly the thought is unbearable! I could tell by the way you helped with all that baking the other day, hmm?
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[ he's grinning. ]
We'll wait, then. The nilotpala lotus is always beautiful, but it's even more stunning at night.