[OPEN] The More You Grow

[lonesummit]

WHO: Xiao, Zhongli, and you!
WHAT: Exploration OTA
WHEN: Early April
WHERE: Blossomcrown, about town
WARNINGS: n/a, will add in headers if necessary

It’s a lovely day for exploring the various segments, and today Zhongli finds himself out in Blossomcrown, taking a break in the park at the center of town. He’s seated on a bench, looking out toward the odd buildings as he catches his breath, although this break is less for him and more for his companion, who he is sure is more than a little overwhelmed by the urban sprawl.

”I believe that getting a lay of the land is appropriate here. Even these more populated areas… isn’t that right my friend?” he speaks, seemingly to himself.

Said companion is probably perched on a tree branch or something. Physically, he seems fine, but...

“...yes, Zhongli-daren.” is the quiet response.

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[pyramidsmash]

While Ozymandias could mistake Zhongli talking to him, he doesn't. He has met people with their quiet shadow-like companions before. It wasn't uncommong for the ninjas and assassin in Chaldea to quietly follow Fujimaru around.

Still, he was there, so.

"This part of the city is much too modern for my tastes, but I suppose it is also interesting." He says, as if anyone asked his opinion.

[lonesummit]

Thankfully, Xiao was not an assassin(not anymore), and he just preferred his solitude. The poor dear was stuck following his very curious and social lord around, though.

He waves a greeting when addressed. "It does have many new conveniences that I admit to being unused to. Humans are so good at coming up with things to make their lives easier." It's always so fascinating to him.

"Is it like this in the world you are from?"

[pyramidsmash]

'Humans', huh. Implying that this man was no one. This wasn't a surprise, given the variety of people this place had summoned.

"Of course. Humans are always coming up with things that would aid them in life. Even if my kingdom that was true, but it was even more so after my reign and in other parts of the world."

[gravitydefier]

[this is definitely a quiet shadow companion following Zhongli around. if Rider looks, he can see Xiao up in the tree, mostly concealed and keeping watch.

body language: he might be shaped like a human youth, but that sure is 'bird of prey' body language translated to his human shape.]

[pyramidsmash]

[Ozymandias does make a brief note of him, seeing him in the tree and watching, but he doesn't bring any more attention to noticing him. It is admirable of someone to follow their master so he should be left do so in peace.

But he is also very aware of the 'bird of prey' body language as well. Not that he thinks it would become a problem. It would just be a conversation.]