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kaisou2023-03-18 09:34 pm
lapislazily) wrote in kaisou2023-03-18 09:34 pm
Entry tags:
video; un: freelancer
WHO: Zhongli and you
WHERE: The network
WHEN: Second half of March
WHAT: The Black Order's newest member has arrived. The time of judgment has come.
WARNINGS: None yet, but will update as needed.
[video;]
[Unlike certain other boomers on the network, at least Zhongli has had time enough to figure out how to use a phone. He'd prefer to write letters to communicate but that's hardly convenient, and he's on a bit of a time crunch right now.
He's set up in a small room of a local hotel. Not a single hair looks out of place, swept back into a long ponytail as it is; he wears a version of the Black Order uniform that has been given extra panels in the style of a more modern coat and less of a churchy vibe, with a brown scaly print as accents instead of plain white trim. A gold brooch secures his spotless white tie. To top it off, he wears black gloves, which can be seen as he steps back from the camera and folds his arms behind his back.
Something about him seems... odd. Is it the weird ombre hair? The even weirder eyes? Who the fuck knows. They aren't a normal person color, that's for sure—more draconic in nature than anything else.]
Greetings, people of Libra, and other associates. My name is Zhongli. You're likely already familiar with my colleagues who also hail from the Black Order. Much like them, my intent is to aid as much as I am able in addition to carrying out my normal duties. [Whatever the fuck those are. He chews his words like they're peanut butter.]
I can't divulge many details of my mission due to the stipulations imposed in my contract. However, I can say that word of recent events in Kaisou has reached the ears of those in charge, and has not gone unnoticed. As for my colleagues: I will brief you shortly.
As is customary of those staying in the city long-term, I will also be taking a position at the university as a history professor. Take care not to be late if you are on the roster. Those who fail to show up will suffer the consequences.
[He folds his arms.]
Now... if it isn't too much trouble, I have some questions for those who are familiar with the area.
Firstly: where is the best tea sold? Where can I find the most skilled tailor? And finally, what is your favorite restaurant and why?
I think that should suffice for now. I look forward to working with you.
WHERE: The network
WHEN: Second half of March
WHAT: The Black Order's newest member has arrived. The time of judgment has come.
WARNINGS: None yet, but will update as needed.
[video;]
[Unlike certain other boomers on the network, at least Zhongli has had time enough to figure out how to use a phone. He'd prefer to write letters to communicate but that's hardly convenient, and he's on a bit of a time crunch right now.
He's set up in a small room of a local hotel. Not a single hair looks out of place, swept back into a long ponytail as it is; he wears a version of the Black Order uniform that has been given extra panels in the style of a more modern coat and less of a churchy vibe, with a brown scaly print as accents instead of plain white trim. A gold brooch secures his spotless white tie. To top it off, he wears black gloves, which can be seen as he steps back from the camera and folds his arms behind his back.
Something about him seems... odd. Is it the weird ombre hair? The even weirder eyes? Who the fuck knows. They aren't a normal person color, that's for sure—more draconic in nature than anything else.]
Greetings, people of Libra, and other associates. My name is Zhongli. You're likely already familiar with my colleagues who also hail from the Black Order. Much like them, my intent is to aid as much as I am able in addition to carrying out my normal duties. [Whatever the fuck those are. He chews his words like they're peanut butter.]
I can't divulge many details of my mission due to the stipulations imposed in my contract. However, I can say that word of recent events in Kaisou has reached the ears of those in charge, and has not gone unnoticed. As for my colleagues: I will brief you shortly.
As is customary of those staying in the city long-term, I will also be taking a position at the university as a history professor. Take care not to be late if you are on the roster. Those who fail to show up will suffer the consequences.
[He folds his arms.]
Now... if it isn't too much trouble, I have some questions for those who are familiar with the area.
Firstly: where is the best tea sold? Where can I find the most skilled tailor? And finally, what is your favorite restaurant and why?
I think that should suffice for now. I look forward to working with you.
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Shall I send it to you at your personal... [These weird terms. These weird social networks. It's all weird.] ... Libra address? I would not be opposed to meeting in person, either, but I imagine it would be inconvenient with recent developments in mind.
There is one in particular that contains a full translation of a 18th century pípá music collection translated to the six string Western guitar, if you are at all interested in the work of Wu Man. I also found a volume that talks about pentatonic scales at length and compares the musical styles of such from several different regions stretching from Japan to Western Europe. I'm not musically inclined by any means, but it was fascinating to learn about the evolution in each region's sound through folk music and how trade connected and influenced each one.
[Oh god here we go.]
I still remember the first time I heard the guzheng. I find its sound soothing even all these years later, though its players number fewer and fewer... but I digress. If there is a particular instrument that you have an interest in, do let me know. If I am not mistaken, there is a luthier in this area who does rather well for himself; lessons would be out of the question, of course, but he may know where to procure something special even if he doesn't make them himself.
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Oh, those sound fascinating! I'd love to take a look at both of those.
[He lets out a thoughtful noise.]
The guzheng, huh... I think there's a few people on YouTube who play! Some even do covers of modern songs with it. [Oh, but--] The music teacher at the high school has been helping me figure out what other instruments I enjoy playing, and I've taken to the cello, recently!
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[He doesn't dare play host without tea.]
I'll send you that list after I'm done here, then. That way, you can get a head start on finding the titles before finals.
[He's pleased that Fugo knows what the guzheng is, and that he's heard some pieces by it. It's one of Zhongli's favorites.]
Is that so? I'll have to introduce myself to them sometime. The cello is an excellent choice of instrument, with a rich tone and impressive range. I hope you continue to enjoy your lessons.