That doesn't sit well with Cid, not especially with how certain fates in his world turned out. So there is a moment where his expression hardens, but...
...
Well, Orchid already seems to have been affected by his words, and he doesn't want to risk upsetting both of them. It's their world, their...culture. Perhaps that's just how things worked—things "had" to work, if what she says about straying from one's fate is as dangerous as it sounds. The cultivation part he couldn't care less, but if it damaged one's soul... Of course, as a human who is staunch on free will so already he thinks, "but if it's worth the risk in the current life," so it's not a concept he can so easily agree with.
But, he will be respectful and not share his thoughts on that matter. Instead he'll just...nod in understanding—in the sense of it being an explanation, anyway.]
Aye, if our being here affected our world, I am sure there'd be a lot more chaos, especially what with time also being a factor as well.
[He then glances at them, though it shifts more to Orchid.]
Perhaps you can try experiencing what it's like to be living among mortals. Dongfang here is...well, he is getting there.
[ Fate could be changed, but there was always a cost for that. For the one interfering. Orchid is well-aware of that and wouldn't mind sitting down with Cid to discuss it someday. She, herself, has altered the fate of a person she cared about to save his life, despite being one of the two people who knows best just how forbidden it is and how bad the consequences could be.
She doesn't decide what that fate is, Orchid only fixes them so that people's souls don't disperse. So they can be reborn into another life.
Orchid doesn't know how fate works in other worlds, if it's as fragile and yet unchanging as it is in hers. ]
I was worried about telling people my true identity upon arrival, as I didn't want to harm anyone. The more I see of this realm, the less I worry.
[ She smiles up at Cid at his suggestion. ]
Mm! [ A sound of agreement. ] I won't have to hide who I am this time!
Daqiang's eyes dart between Cid and Orchid. He decides she's smiling too much at Cid. Of course she would charm him, but Cid was not allowed to charm her back.
Clearing his throat, Daqaing tugged on Orchid none-too-gently where he still had his hand on her arm. The motion would cause her to fall backward towards him and as she did, he dipped down to scoop her up into his arms in a single smooth motion. While her steps faltered, his did not. And when it was done, she was held in a princess carry.]
We should part ways. Orchid's feet are getting sore. This venerable one will take her back to the hot springs.
[ Orchid lets out a squeak at the sudden feeling of being pulled backward, reaching out with her free hand to grab onto whatever she can. It is nearly Cid's arm she grabs, seeing as how it's closest to her hand already, but her fingers merely brush over it - unable to get a grip.
Then she's being scooped up in an all-too-familiar fashion in Daqiang's arms. She pouts up at him, knowing it won't make a difference at all. ]
My feet are fine.
[ Before she's carried away by the jealous immortal, Orchid turns back to Cid quickly. ]
If you want to talk more, you can send me a message at xiaolanhua.
[ Will he figure out how to spell it? That is the question. ]
[He declared to try and shut down that argument. If it didn't shut it down, she would argue with him the whole way back. Which was fine. If it made her forget about Cid-
As soon as the invitation to message her is out of her mouth, is expression shifts right to wide-eyed offense. right in front of his salad, orchid? in his arms?]
[ Don't be too jealous, Daqiang. She isn't putting her arms around Cid's neck right now, that honor goes to the Moon Supreme. The hold isn't tight in the least, as Orchid trusts him to carry her around. ]
Thank you again, Cid. Goodbye.
[ With that farewell, she looks back at Daqiang. ]
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That doesn't sit well with Cid, not especially with how certain fates in his world turned out. So there is a moment where his expression hardens, but...
...
Well, Orchid already seems to have been affected by his words, and he doesn't want to risk upsetting both of them. It's their world, their...culture. Perhaps that's just how things worked—things "had" to work, if what she says about straying from one's fate is as dangerous as it sounds. The cultivation part he couldn't care less, but if it damaged one's soul... Of course, as a human who is staunch on free will so already he thinks, "but if it's worth the risk in the current life," so it's not a concept he can so easily agree with.
But, he will be respectful and not share his thoughts on that matter. Instead he'll just...nod in understanding—in the sense of it being an explanation, anyway.]
Aye, if our being here affected our world, I am sure there'd be a lot more chaos, especially what with time also being a factor as well.
[He then glances at them, though it shifts more to Orchid.]
Perhaps you can try experiencing what it's like to be living among mortals. Dongfang here is...well, he is getting there.
[A small, teasing wink.]
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She doesn't decide what that fate is, Orchid only fixes them so that people's souls don't disperse. So they can be reborn into another life.
Orchid doesn't know how fate works in other worlds, if it's as fragile and yet unchanging as it is in hers. ]
I was worried about telling people my true identity upon arrival, as I didn't want to harm anyone. The more I see of this realm, the less I worry.
[ She smiles up at Cid at his suggestion. ]
Mm! [ A sound of agreement. ] I won't have to hide who I am this time!
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Daqiang's eyes dart between Cid and Orchid. He decides she's smiling too much at Cid. Of course she would charm him, but Cid was not allowed to charm her back.
Clearing his throat, Daqaing tugged on Orchid none-too-gently where he still had his hand on her arm. The motion would cause her to fall backward towards him and as she did, he dipped down to scoop her up into his arms in a single smooth motion. While her steps faltered, his did not. And when it was done, she was held in a princess carry.]
We should part ways. Orchid's feet are getting sore. This venerable one will take her back to the hot springs.
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What's this?
Did he just feel something like ire coming from Dongfang?
And then that move to pull her back...
......Ah.
A knowing grin slowly forms as he just nods.]
Of course, and you two did just get zapped by lightning. Must have been quite the ordeal.
Go on ahead and enjoy yourselves.
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Then she's being scooped up in an all-too-familiar fashion in Daqiang's arms. She pouts up at him, knowing it won't make a difference at all. ]
My feet are fine.
[ Before she's carried away by the jealous immortal, Orchid turns back to Cid quickly. ]
If you want to talk more, you can send me a message at xiaolanhua.
[ Will he figure out how to spell it? That is the question. ]
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[He declared to try and shut down that argument. If it didn't shut it down, she would argue with him the whole way back. Which was fine. If it made her forget about Cid-
As soon as the invitation to message her is out of her mouth, is expression shifts right to wide-eyed offense.
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I'll bear that in mind.
[And probably message Daqiang because...yeah he has no idea how the fuck to spell that one—
In any case, he just smiles and waves to them.]
Take good care of her, Dongfang.
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Thank you again, Cid. Goodbye.
[ With that farewell, she looks back at Daqiang. ]