JUNE MINGLE

[stellafortunamods]

June Mingle: Time For A Hike
Welcome to Teyvat - a vast magical world of adventure.
Finally, it's time to leave Death Mountain for warmer climates. THe Travelers will begin their journey from Mondstadt to Liyue on the first of November, after packing up and saying goodbye the Mondstadt's Adventurers' Guild. But worry not - if you ever miss the City of Wind and Song, it's possible to teleport back for a brief visit.

The Travelers will head out of Mondstadt through Stone Gate, cross Dihua Marsh and then reach the Guili Plains. You'll be camping out under the stars on some days, while getting to enjoy various roadside inns on other days - including the famed Wangshu Inn, all under Forneus' bill. But it does bring up a question: where did he get all that mora from?

Speaking of Forneus, it seems that he's too busy to accompany you on this road trip. Instead, Zhongli will serve as his stand-in. For those who do not know him well, he introduces himself as an Adeptus... and also the Geo Archon, who has enlisted your help to test his nation. What will you do?

State of the World

June will be a lighter period in the game for characters to bond with each other while traveling as a group, and later while exploring and trolling Liyue to the best of their ability. Forneus will not be available for the first two weeks as he is busy; instead Zhongli is tasked with answering questions in his place. A reference of the scenery your character might see on the way can be found in this video here! Feel free to check out Liyue's music here as well.

For all questions regarding June's mingle and events, please head over to our OOC post.

Comments

[whiteshroud]

[Oh he's being dragged into this. Thanks Ana. He hates this.

...]

...So in other words, Ana's probably right.

[That's...NOPE. he does not want to unpack all that.]

[nefilim]

[You're welcome Jun. (☞ﾟヮﾟ)☞ ]

Yep, sounds like it.

[ONCE AGAIN SHE'S RIGHT. For a brief moment.

Also new Liyue lore acquired: There's 100% a Rex Lapis fanbase.]

But maybe that's not too surprising... I know a demi-god back home that has a lot of fans.

[Not a god-god, but almost kind of the same.]

[pragmatism]

Perhaps.

[ This may be awkward, but it's just mildly amusing to him. ]

If it helps, the statue is of a time long past. You may consider me a different individual now.

[whiteshroud]

["Consider me a different individual now". Meaning in other words...the statue was less some sculptor going completely off the cuff out of uncontrolled thirst and more that Zhongli definitely had a phase where he walked around tits and abs out.

As Jun connects those dots, he just makes a face like he just heard something real gross. Anyone else would understand and there's nothing wrong with Zhongli having such a phase of his life--- but Jun is a child and no child wants to imagine their grandparent doing something like this. Gross. So gross. He hates this.]

...Noted.

[nefilim]

[And the moment Jun makes that face, Ana snorts and takes a moment to choke back her laughter; though her shoulders shake from the effort. She can see where his thought process is going, and it takes her a moment to not just cackle like an asshole.]

W-well, it was years and years ago. [She clears her throat with a giggle. While it's a thought she doesn't want to entertain, she's too amused at Jun's reaction to be actually freaked out.]

Though you still kinda look the same as you did years ago... I mean, with the hairstyle and all.

[JUST THE HAIRSTYLE - ]

[pragmatism]

Some things are hard to change.

[ He wants to steer the topic away from his past clothing choice, though; ]

The statues possess healing enchantments. If you present your Vision to them, they can heal you by a small amount.

[whiteshroud]

[ANA STOP LAUGHING AT HIS MISERY. HIS GRANDPA HAD A TITS OUT PHASE AND YOU'RE LAUGHING.

But oh thank the heavens Zhongli is changing the subject. The grossed out face will past for one of interest]

Oh, I didn't know it could do that! [This is dangerous knowledge to tell this kid considering how nonchalant he is about getting injured.] Are you aware when people do that with your statues?

[KINDA SUS YOU'RE ASKING THAT JUN]

[nefilim]

[NO ABSOLUTELY NOT THIS IS HILARIOUS.]

But it's a haircut...

[Said under her breath, and that's all she has to say about that because. Jun???

Though this is dangerous knowledge for Ana as well, considering she is also incredibly nonchalant about being injured and has developed a thing of challenging gods to sparring matches. So easy healing where she also won't get yelled at/lectured?]

Kinda suspect you're asking that. [SHE'S CALLING YOU OUT but also - ]

But yeah, can you tell if someone uses it?

[pragmatism]

I cannot.

[ And these two kids will actually have the absolute reassurance that Zhongli is telling the truth, because of who he is.

But he doesn't need to ask to know why they're asking. ]

[whiteshroud]

[Wow rude Ana! He huffs a little]

Hey- it's not! I just don't want to bother him every time I get a little hurt.

[And by a little hurt, he means a stab wound. In other words- it's sus af and he will definitely abuse this and someone should probably put a stop to it ASAP ]

[nefilim]

Okay, but I've seen you play off big wounds like it's nothing.

[This is massively the pot calling the kettle black, but they're both still painfully human without fancy regen skills. Jun is also still pretty young, ergo it's a bigger concern.]

Though... Is there a limit to how often we can use it?

[Does it run out of energy eventually? How do the heal bot statues work, Dad...]

[pragmatism]

It does have a limit. The statues collect the surrounding mana and concentrate them. If you draw out the reserves too quickly, it will need to accumulate mana for some time before it can be tapped again.

[ So no repeatedly running to the statue for heals, just like the Genshin game. ]

[whiteshroud]

[Wow don't call him out like this??? Instead of defending himself and inevitably digging himself deeper into a hole, he'll instead turn around and throw her under the bus]

Yeah, so save some mana for other people and don't use it all up yourself by repeat visits, Ana.

[nefilim]

[HOW COULD YOU JUN? THIS INEVITABLE BETRAYAL.]

H-hey! I'm not that bad!

[Says the woman who actively sought out a god for sparring and told him to not go easy on her. And also ate a dragon curse. "Not that bad" okay.]

Annnnnnywaaaaay... We have healers too, so that shouldn't be an issue. [Casually steering away from how she can't really deny what Jun said.]

But the statues will be handy in a pinch.

[pragmatism]

Yes, in a pinch.

[ There's a knowing twinkle in Zhongli's amber eyes. ]

Do try not to get hurt. I worry for your safety.

[ Sure, Forneus can resurrect them, but it's generally not a good thing to do. ]

[whiteshroud]

Yeah, Ana. Please do try to be careful! You don't want to make Zhongli worry more.

[Jun he meant you too, you brat]

[nefilim]

[Her agitation seems to diminish a bit when Zhongli expresses his worry, seeming to deflate for a moment. But only for a moment.

Since she soon bristles again at Jun, huffing and planting her hands on her hips.]

He's talking about you as well, Jun!

[HUFF HUFF]

But we - [Emphasis on the "WE".] - will try to be careful. I plan to try to see this mission to the end, anyway.

[pragmatism]

If you face a serious danger, I will protect you.

[ While his kids may be reckless, he trusts them to not go into suicide missions without consulting him first. Also it's kind of cute watching them try to dunk on each other... not that he'll ever say it though. ]

[whiteshroud]

[He was probably about to go in for another attempt to dunk on Ana, but then Zhongli cuts in with a sincere and caring statement. His expression softens immediately]

Grandpa...

[It's not every day someone offers to protect a Seal Knight, but he also knows Zhongli is good for it. He's made that clear many times]

[nefilim]

[Ana, meanwhile, is more stunned than anything. Nobody ever offers to protect someone like her, she's always been too strong to need it, and hearing Jun call him "Grandpa" makes her wonder...

Is this what having a parent-like figure look out for you is like? It's with that thought in mind that she ends up saying;]

It's... It'll be fine, Dad, I won't do anything too stupid. We won't.

[Yes, she's unaware of what she just called him. Instead folding her arms tightly as she tries not to cave in from Feelings.]

B-besides, I doubt Forneus would let anything awful happen to us after all the effort of bringing us here.

[pragmatism]

[ Both of his kids called him variants of 'dad'. He's winning.

With a slight smile, he gives both of them a pat on the head gently. That should convey enough of his emotions. ]

[whiteshroud]

[Aw yis headpat. He's used to Zhongli doing these to show affection, so he'll accept his readily.

But also...he heard that Ana. ]

Haha...you called him "Dad".

[Sure it's hypocritical considering he just called him grandpa, but also he knows Ana well enough to know that she probably didn't do it on purpose, and she's much more tsundere than him]

[nefilim]

[The headpat is unexpected, but Ana still very much appreciates it all the same. Seeming to relax a little now... Until Jun says that. Immediately she whips around to protest that NO SHE TOTALLY DIDN'T. Except she did.]

T-that's - ! [She is mortified, she is distressed, and Zhongli heard her call him that and didn't say anything and just pat her on the head - ]

Y-you called him "Grandpa", I don't want to hear that from you!

[Except Jun meant it. Now she's going to just... groan and bury her face in her hands. The embarrassment now all-consuming.]

When does Forneus come back, I need him to erase me from every timeline...

[pragmatism]

[ That gets Zhongli to chuckle a little. Ana is a 'tsundere' it seems - and he learned that term from Jun just a while ago. ]

It makes me quite heartened to hear you say that.

[ Headpats done, he returns to his usual position. The fact that they're bickering makes them seem more like siblings too. Given both their upbringing, it's good that they have found someone they're comfortable enough with to do this sort of thing. ]

[whiteshroud]

[Oh Ana, you reacted exactly as Jun predicted. A true tsundere, through and through. And boy, does he relish it. The fact that he's giving a devious little grin says as much]

Eh? I've been calling him that for months. There's nothing wrong with it, Ana. He does act pretty parental. [At least he's pretty sure, he didn't have parents ok.

But also...]

...Should I be calling you "Auntie Ana"?