[ something about that seems to please him, and he laughs a little, dipping his head in a polite greeting, elegant. ]
And there's hardly a worry! It's a pleasure, Jiaoqiu - I've never heard a name quite like that, before. [ hand to heart: ] ...my name's Taair. Just Taair. It's a pleasure to meet you, Sir Jiaoqiu.
[ he tilts his head forward a little in response. ]
The pleasure is mine, but - ah, just Jiaoqiu is fine. Or perhaps Jiao, if you struggle with the name. [ amused. ] You must be from somewhere far away from the Xianzhou, then.
[ this seems to matter very much to him and he's careful about pronouncing it correctly, murmuring it a couple of times, and then getting completely distracted. ]
-- I've never even heard of such a place, so that must be correct! Tell me, is that where you hail from? What's it like?
The Xianzhou Alliance is a coalition of ships that work together to eradicate the Abundance, under the guidance of The Hunt. I hail from the Yaoqing, a ship that is known for military prowess and particularly stubborn, mouthy Arbiter-Generals.
[ he sounds... fond. ]
You are the second I've found that hasn't heard of the Alliance... strange.
[ as he says this he like rapidly starts messing with his holster util he pulls out a big book, and then flips it open to the back. frowns, briefly, turns to the last page, and then grabs his cute message pen and starts writing. ]
...a coalition of ships... eradicate the abundance, the guidance of the hunt... the - can you spell that for me? The ship.
[ immediately - he's still writing, in neat, elegant handwriting, recounting what jiaoqiu said, and though his head is down as he does so, there's a smile on his face. ]
I've read many a history of a far-flung place - just because I would never have been able to travel there, does that mean I wouldn't enjoy the tale? It's not so different than a book - in fact, it's better than a book, to hear it straight from the mouth of someone who lived there.
I may be dead, but I find myself feeling very lucky.
[ sorry this is the best day of his entire life (afterlife)
with just utter, complete genuineness, almost a little breathlessly joyful: ]
I would love to, Jiaoqiu. [ like. wow.
he stops writing, sticks the pen behind his ear, shuts his book, and then tucks it into his holster again, readjusting the straps. give him a second. ]
Though... I didn't think that Vlderians were especially different in lifespan - surely, you cannot be that much older than I am...?
The Vlderians - a tribe of people from Rodinia, with fox features. Ears and tails, just like you! Though, I've heard there are also a few Vlderian rabbits, but most are foxes.
[ he reaches up and touches his own head where the ears are on jiaoqiu. ]
I suppose it must be different, if it were a different place, with a different name - but quite similar! I've read many books about them, though I've never met one in person.
Well - my goodness, if I might say so, you look very good for your age! I don't think there's anyone that could live beyond a standard human lifespan in Rodinia, Vlderians or otherwise...!
How delightful! I was already excited to hear your stories, but now I can hardly wait.
[ he nods!! excited!!! and then trots to catch up so they can head towards the little cafe area. ] Thank you for offering to share so kindly, too! This place - for all the circumstances, it's wonderful.
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...Ah, it's as I thought...
[ that's not an answer ]
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I suppose that's a no.
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-- No, that I am not. [ there's a light laugh, warm, apologetic. ] I'm sorry, my friend. I must be as wayward as you are.
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[ lightly. he folds his arms behind his back. ] My apologies, I'm being rude. My name is Jiaoqiu. And you?
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[ something about that seems to please him, and he laughs a little, dipping his head in a polite greeting, elegant. ]
And there's hardly a worry! It's a pleasure, Jiaoqiu - I've never heard a name quite like that, before. [ hand to heart: ] ...my name's Taair. Just Taair. It's a pleasure to meet you, Sir Jiaoqiu.
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The pleasure is mine, but - ah, just Jiaoqiu is fine. Or perhaps Jiao, if you struggle with the name. [ amused. ] You must be from somewhere far away from the Xianzhou, then.
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[ this seems to matter very much to him and he's careful about pronouncing it correctly, murmuring it a couple of times, and then getting completely distracted. ]
-- I've never even heard of such a place, so that must be correct! Tell me, is that where you hail from? What's it like?
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The Xianzhou Alliance is a coalition of ships that work together to eradicate the Abundance, under the guidance of The Hunt. I hail from the Yaoqing, a ship that is known for military prowess and particularly stubborn, mouthy Arbiter-Generals.
[ he sounds... fond. ]
You are the second I've found that hasn't heard of the Alliance... strange.
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--Sorry - excuse me, just a moment, hold on...
[ as he says this he like rapidly starts messing with his holster util he pulls out a big book, and then flips it open to the back. frowns, briefly, turns to the last page, and then grabs his cute message pen and starts writing. ]
...a coalition of ships... eradicate the abundance, the guidance of the hunt... the - can you spell that for me? The ship.
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this is so funny. he will spell it for him, and then: ]
So interested in other places even in death, are you?
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[ immediately - he's still writing, in neat, elegant handwriting, recounting what jiaoqiu said, and though his head is down as he does so, there's a smile on his face. ]
I've read many a history of a far-flung place - just because I would never have been able to travel there, does that mean I wouldn't enjoy the tale? It's not so different than a book - in fact, it's better than a book, to hear it straight from the mouth of someone who lived there.
I may be dead, but I find myself feeling very lucky.
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I'm afraid I don't have an encyclopedic knowledge, but I can tell you what I know from lived experience. We don't have much else to do, do we?
Are you hungry, child? We can share over a meal.
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with just utter, complete genuineness, almost a little breathlessly joyful: ]
I would love to, Jiaoqiu. [ like. wow.
he stops writing, sticks the pen behind his ear, shuts his book, and then tucks it into his holster again, readjusting the straps. give him a second. ]
Though... I didn't think that Vlderians were especially different in lifespan - surely, you cannot be that much older than I am...?
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his eyebrows raise a bit at that, though. ]
Vlderian? [ ... ] I'm a little older than I look. Most foxians are.
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[ he reaches up and touches his own head where the ears are on jiaoqiu. ]
I suppose it must be different, if it were a different place, with a different name - but quite similar! I've read many books about them, though I've never met one in person.
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I see. It could be that you are from a planet unconnected to inter-astral travel... A different environment would produce different results.
[ thoughtful... ]
Well. I'm around two hundred and... something years old. I've forgotten the exact number.
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--I'm sorry, did you say two hundred?!
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Yes?
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Well - my goodness, if I might say so, you look very good for your age! I don't think there's anyone that could live beyond a standard human lifespan in Rodinia, Vlderians or otherwise...!
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Come along. Let me treat you to a meal, and I can tell you more about our ships.
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[ he nods!! excited!!! and then trots to catch up so they can head towards the little cafe area. ] Thank you for offering to share so kindly, too! This place - for all the circumstances, it's wonderful.