seasonsrpg | Xerxes Break November Catchall

[Break cannot believe he's not dead. Yet, as he wanders, the sounds of the city, convinces him. He is however alone, in a strange city. Learning to navigate the area should be his first priority here. And so he walks, trying to take stock of notable places when he can. Eventually, he ends up getting hungry. He wasn't sure which places on the street were restaurants. He didn't want to ask for help, but eventually he caved, and put on a too wide smile.]

Hello! You wouldn't happen to have a moment to help a stranger in need?

Edited 2024-11-04 01:17 (UTC)

[Baizhu gets around Nightwake and its segments as much as he can when his health allows and today finds him near the city centre in search of a few items that he can't usually find over in Sunwaning. He opted to leave Changsheng at the shop and is wrapped up warmly against the early winter chill when his attention is caught by someone hailing him as he passes.

The doctor pauses, smiles, then pulls his scarf away from his mouth to speak.]

Of course. What are you in need of?

Oh wonderful~ [Break claps once.] You see, I'm new here, and I've found myself in a serious dilemma!

I can't find a good place to eat! The tragedy!

[He put a hand to his head, hoping that being overdramatic about it would make asking for help more bearable. It's still a blow to his pride, but hopefully one that only he will be able to know about.

He puts on a grin.]

Any recommendations~?

[Of all dilemmas this is surely the tamest one that he could have found himself in, so Baizhu relaxes immediately with a smile and small glimmer of amusement. It does not occur to him at all that asking for that kind of help would be a blow to the other man's pride.]

Oh, certainly. I was thinking of getting something to eat quite soon myself, in fact. Would you care to join me?

[Inviting a complete stranger to join him for lunch does not even rank in the top ten of the most idiotic things Baizhu has ever done with his time. As far as danger goes, it's practically a walk in a very, very safe park.]

I'd be amenable to that. Lead the way, Mr...?

[Given how bustling the city is, Break will try to keep the other talking in order to keep tabs on him.]

This is quite the situation we've all found ourselves in, hmm? Being whisked away to a strange time and place, isn't an everyday occurrence. You seem rather adjusted to this place. Been here long?

Baizhu.

[And he can be quite the talker, so he continues on in a pleasantly conversational way as they move through the crowds in the direction of some sustenance.]

And I have been here for some time, yes. Quite long enough to grow used to the general hustle and bustle. [He pauses and hums softly.] Though I don't often find myself in the city proper. It was fortuitous that we were able to meet.

A pleasure to meet you Mr. Baizhu. My name is Xerxes Break.

This is a rather exciting city, isn't it? [It's so much noisier than what he's used to, even when he goes into the cities back home.]

I see. Well then, I'll consider myself lucky~

Where is it that you spend most of your time then?

Oh, back at my home in Sunwaning.

[Xerxes Break. A curious name. Curious enough that he will surely remember it.]

I have a pharmacy there, a small patient base amongst the native peoples and transplants like ourselves, and... the climate agrees with me more readily.

Oh? I've heard that different areas of this place have different climates. What kind of a place is Sunwaning?

A pharmacy? You're a doctor then? I suppose I now know who to come to if I ever fall ill~

[He says like he would ever willingly go to a doctor for help.]

It's warm, a little on the humid side but not overly so. The climate is very kind.

[Perfect for someone with a laundry list of health conditions, and Changsheng does not mind the warmth.

As they walk, Baizhu notes a step up to a raised market area ahead. Without saying a word as they reach it, he moves his hand and cups it firmly beneath his companion's elbow.]

And yes, I am a physician. [With the step tackled, he releases Break's arm, saying nothing of it.] I primarily make use of herbal medicine and qi manipulation in order to treat my patients.

[Break was about to scold the other for grabbing him, when his sword-cane bumps the step ahead. Oh. Oh. An excuse is already on his tongue, but the other has already moved on. Well, if he's not going to say anything about it, neither will Break.

He does use his sword-cane a little more properly now.]

I'm afraid I haven't heard of qi manipulation before. What does that entail?

[There is no need to say anything. Baizhu would not benefit at all from wounding the man's pride, after all, when it is enough for him to know that he knows. He simply didn't wish to see his companion fall on his face.]

Qi is a name for the vital energy within living things. [He explains patiently.] Think of it as a carefully balanced system. When one grows ill, the qi becomes unbalanced. I have a talent for re-balancing it, using my own as a medium if the need is great enough.

I see~ That sounds interesting! I do have to wonder though. If you can use it to re-balance another's qi, can you use it to unbalance someone's?

Hypothetically, of course~

[He does glance the man's way at that.]

I could.

[In theory.]

The principles would be the same. However... I am a doctor, and as such I have sworn to do no harm.

Of course~

[He files away that information for later, when this conversation isn't as fresh. For now, he'll change the subject.]

Enough about work though, what other interesting places are around here, hm?

Around here? Hmm.

[Well, he did come here for a specific reason, but he supposes he can give a run-down of the local sights.]

We are currently in one of the central market streets that run during the week. The farmers from the surrounding segments come here to sell their wares.

How lovely~ Is that why you came out this way?

A little shopping for the most part. Sunwaning is very nice indeed but it doesn't boast everything that I need. There's a certain kind of tea that I enjoy that is only sold by one vendor here.

[And he can be so particular.]

Good tea is important~

[He learned many things from his time serving the Rainsworths, and that was one of the ones that he had to learn early on.]

What kind of tea is it that you like?

I tend to favour tea that aids with my health. Marshmallow root is a current favourite.

[It helps marvellously with the coughing.]

But I have a liking for several. Were you looking for a recommendation?

I won't say no to recommendations~

[Though in his experience, health aids tend to be bitter.]

I, myself, prefer sweeter or floral teas~

In that case, I can certainly recommend something... though I do tend towards sharper blends myself.

[He will add sweeteners to teas if people like them, though it's not his own preference...]

You may enjoy something with jasmine, or perhaps lavender.

I will certainly have to give those a try later on~ Thank you. Speaking of shopping...Are there any sweet shops nearby? I didn't arrive with my stash of candy, and it would be a shame if I couldn't make a new one.

Sweet shops?

[Not the kinds of places he usually ventures, but he does know of some... if only because a certain young girl he knows has a very healthy sweet tooth.]

There is one just along here, in fact. A young friend of mine rates their produce highly.

Oh, not far at all then~ If it doesn't take too much of your time, I'd appreciate if we could make a stop there.

[Somehow Break found the Winter Guild. Those little devices were quite useful. One thing he needed to do was learn his new found powers. It was important to master every and any tool in his arsenal.

That, however, was easier said than done, considering he just drenched himself in water on accident. Even with the cold water he could feel his face heating up. He knows he's not alone, which makes the whole thing worse.]

It's not like I got swordplay in a day either...

[That was said more to himself than his audience.]

[Break's been exploring the city most of his waking hours, but for now, he's resting on a bench in the park. Its the first time he's let himself think since he's gotten here. He won't admit it to anyone, but as grateful as he is for this third chance at life, he's scared. He doesn't know what to do here. He doesn't have any one to protect, or promises to keep. And he finds himself at a loss for his own interests. Perhaps its lucky then, that he hears the soft sound of footsteps on grass coming his way. A distraction at least. He puts on a smile as the sound draws closer.]

Are you here to enjoy the lovely day as well?

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