CATCHALL ⬦ 欲买桂花同载酒

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WHO: Zhongli and anyone!
WHAT: my catchall...
WHEN: forever
WHERE: this island imagine if he goes to sea and drowns
WARNINGS: will add when anything comes up; ALCOHOL
ETC: feel free to plot with me! my bingo is here and you can reach me via discord (hei#2323) or plurk (aftertaste).

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CLOSED ⬥ GAKU

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[ Zhongli had enough time to learn where everyone lives on this small island, so it doesn't take him long to reach Gaku's farm at the date and time they handwaved decided on. Patiently, he waits at the... Gate? Door?

But if Gaku doesn't show himself in ten minutes, Zhongli will knock. ]

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[ Who even knows what their house looks like right now, so Zhongli is welcome to wait at whatever nebulous location he can. Regardless, Gaku shows up at the right time. He prides himself on being punctual, after all. ]

Hey.

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[ Hopefully, it's clean. Zhongli maybe looked around the farm from the porch while waiting, I don't know. Wearing cottagefarmcore clothes. ]

Good evening, Gaku. [ Points on being punctual. ] Are we ready?

[ To make sure before they leave, in case he needs to fetch anything real quick. ]

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[ Thankfully, it is clean! ]

Yeah, I'm ready.

[ He's dressed in whatever nice casual farmer clothes he could find at the boutique, and he's sure Zhongli isn't going to have anything planned where he'd suddenly need something from the house. ]

So, where are we headed?

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[ No matching shirts is good. ]

If you're feeling peckish, we can stop by my house for a stew... Otherwise, I thought we could give the natural springs in the mountains a closer look.

[ So... Maybe Gaku does need to bring some wetwear. ]

The stars are quite beautiful from higher vantage point.

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[ Surely it'll be fine if he doesn't... ]

I'd like to go see the stars from up there. I didn't get a chance when I was up at the springs before.

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[ i guess we will see

They can start their little hike—hikes really are just an old person hobby. ]

Ryuki had told me that it's difficult to see the stars in Tokyo, due to all of the lights. If you come from a similar place, then it's best to take in the sights for however long you're here.

Many believe the stars convey messages and glimpses of one's destiny and future.

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[ Ryuki is right about that—Gaku had never seen stars so bright before coming here. ]

Ah, yeah, a lot of people do. I bet the meanings are different for us, though.

[ Surely the people in different worlds glean different things from the stars. ]

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How so?

[ Inquisitive as ever, hearing more from other worlds is always a fun bit. Enlighten him as they pass by the forest of fir and pine, sky dotted with twinkling stars and a waning moon. ]

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[ As he mulls over the best way to word it, he takes in the scenery around them. This is one thing he won't get tired of here. ]

Where I'm from, a lot of people like to use the position of the starts on your birth date. It'll tell things about your personality or likes and dislikes... people use it to predict the future too.

[ Gaku himself doesn't really believe in any of that, however. ]

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[ WELL... ]

No, this is similar to fortune-telling in my world as well, but those come with general descriptions that could very much fit anyone if they project enough.

[ Zhongli isn't going to sugarcoat it. ]

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[ That actually makes Gaku laugh. ]

You know, I think so too. That's what astrology is for in my world. It's always so general that people find it easy enough to believe.

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There are some I've heard that are... Specific.

[ The pause is suspicious, really. But don't worry about it?? As they ascend the mountain, it becomes darker and darker while the stars twinkle brighter.

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[ It sure is specific, and he's definitely going to worry about it!

But he'll worry about it as he looks up at the stars in between taking careful steps. ]

...What do you mean by that?

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One day I had gone to a popular seer... I was told the end to come is the only escape from my stone prison. The signs are falling golden ginkgo leaves, a gale from the northeast, and a fateful visitor.

[ Wild, he thinks. ]

They also divulged to me if I were to walk my usual path and cross an orange cat, I would find myself with less documents atop my desk yet my office space would be in disarray.

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[ Just... give him a moment to process that. What?

Gaku blinks a few times, trying to clear his head so those words actually make sense. ]

I think that's a little too specific, if you ask me.