semi-open 💐 I had to fall to lose it all

[acquirement]

WHO: Ayato, Kaveh and anyone with relevant CR
WHAT: Post-Death catch all
WHEN: June 1st onwards
WHERE: Multi places
WARNINGS: CW for death & trauma



{ ooc: feel free to add top levels for certain things in here, we just thought it'd be good to keep it all in one place! }

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[noarchitact]

[ his mouth drops open as he lets out a gasp. his eyes sparkle as he watches her work the earth. it's crazy that she can do these sorts of things! so absolutely impressive!! he smiles, his heart fluttering as he steps closer to the outcrop that she's made, reaching for one of the flowers that's blossomed. ] What do I think? [ he laughs. ] I'm speechless! You're incredible, Guizhong.

[godofdust]

Oh, really, it's nothing much.

[She chuckles and reaches one hand up to gently ruffle against the side of his hair. Guizhong is not a boastful person when it comes to things like this and it does make her feel good to see someone so appreciative of her work.]

What would you do if you had a space like this?

[It would be within her power to grant him one, but she does wonder what use he would make of it...]

[noarchitact]

Me? [ for a moment he goes silent, his mind racing a mile a minute as he thinks of all of the things he could do with an incredible space like this! but then it settles on one thing... and smiles solemnly. ] I would sketch while I think about both the past and the future. I try not to think about the past too much, because of much it affects me, and as for the future... I'm pretty bad about it, at least on my own, but having a quiet space all for myself... I think I could finally do both and actually make some headway.

[godofdust]

[Guizhong looks up at him, her head slightly cocked, while he speaks and explains what he would do. She smiles to herself and chuckles softly, then looks away and pauses a moment before gently slipping her hand into his and giving it a gentle squeeze.

He's a good man. A kind, sensitive, generous soul and she can feel that about him.]

I'll make one for you.

[It's an easy thing, though no small offer to make. Adepti don't just go handing things like that out to anyone.]

But on one condition, Kaveh. [Then she pulls his hand into both of hers, clasping it and looking up until he returns her gaze.] You mustn't use it to hide away from the world. Will you make that promise to me?

[noarchitact]

Wait, wh- what, really?! [ kaveh is taken aback when she tells him that she'll make one of these magnificent realms for him. his eyes twinkle as tears begin welling in his eyes. he hastily brings a hand to wipe them away. ] What could I possibly give you in return for something like th- [ he blinks, looking down at their hands with a smile. ]

I promise. I'll have to show Alhaitham! And Ayato too! [ and so many others. ] Would you like to help me decorate it. I bet we could make all sorts of incredible things together!

[godofdust]

Hehe, it would be my honour to see what you did with it yourself, but of course I'll help you.

[Well, it looks like she's fully distracted him from his previous melancholy in any case! Since that was her aim to begin with, she's very pleased with the outcome of this outing.]

It might take me a little while to do it, but I do have everything I need to put it together. I'll make sure it's perfect for you, don't you worry.

[noarchitact]

I think it could be fun. To do so together, I mean. I can even invite Alhaitham along. I really do want to introduce you two if you haven't already me. He's incredibly important to me. [ he's always been there for him whether either of them admit it or not. ]

And that's fine. I have to imagine that something like this takes time. Are you sure there's nothing I can do for you in return? [ he doesn't like just... taking things. gift or not. ]

[godofdust]

I only want you to enjoy it to the fullest, that's more than enough to give me in return.

[Honestly! She doesn't know what she'd ask for for something like this in any case, and it's not as if she's doing it to get something in return. Guizhong just shakes her head and smiles at him.]

Not everything in life is transactional, Kaveh. Sometimes people just do things because it brings them happiness.

[noarchitact]

I know, but... [ he does know because he is often the one doing the giving. it feels so weird to take something from somebody without at least offering something in return, especially when it's such a beautiful and personal gift. ]

Thank you, Guizhong. Really. I mean that from the bottom of my heart.

[godofdust]

I know you do.

[She smiles up at him, then gestures out in front of them with one hand.]

If you're set on giving me something, you can give me a drawing. I'd love to see how this place looks through your eyes.

[noarchitact]

A drawing is certainly something I can do.

I can start now if you like...
If the process is something that you're interested in.

Mehrak always has my sketchbook on me, because there's so much to be inspired by in this place.