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" Is it that day where humans eat those weird berries and pretend to be other creatures, like they want to hunt, but don't even try to smell like them? Oh no, it always confuses my family! I hope my bird cat friend can make sure my family are all safe... "

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" I hope my friends and family in Sumeru remember to give Miss Branch a bunch of her favorite nuts! The big green ones from the big sand are part of her favorite snack, <joyful squirrel noise 1>. It's the big flower day, so she should get lots of those green sand nuts. It's a special day for her, though I don't know why. "

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Sōngshū: Vacation Time Form

Standard and Digging Modes

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Talking with Flying Squirrels, Sōngshū finds herself amused by the discussion...

" Any humans handing out Quenepas recently? "

" Mister Bat gave me Quenepas the other day and they were so good! "

" Ooh, who's Mister Bat? "

" Ever-Dark Flame again... Mister Bat is a person that likes bugs and icky foods. He lives alone and Saurifa visits him for food. He feeds us good foods like Quenepas, and never gives the icky foods like the radys. Why don't you go meet him, since you smell like the Ever-Dark and Fire. "

" I smell like the Evil Purple and Pyro? But my family say I just smell like gold and woodsmoke. Do you have better noses than my family? "

" Probably. Go talk to Mister Bat or Capytaro so we can talk now. "

" Okay, thank you Glider Squirrels! "

" ...It's Flying Squirrels!! And she's gone, finally. So much energy, even for us. How does she even have that much, let alone survive using it? "

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" I protect them from bad humans and the weird floating rabbits with <squirrel noise 1> powers, they protect my family if I'm away, and they give my family extra food before the Cold Rain happens again. We're good friends! Do you have Hili-friends too? "

With no awareness of the connection between the Abyss and many Hilichurls, Sōngshū has no reason to believe that befriending the cursed former humans is unusual in any way. She instead smiles, tail twitching with pent-up energy.

Did you know squirrels can talk–

Mavuika raised an eyebrow, her expression a mix of curiosity and amusement. “You know, I wouldn’t be surprised at all if squirrels could talk,” she replied with a chuckle. “Given everything that’s happened in Teyvat, anything seems possible! Between the elemental powers, the creatures roaming around, and the magic that flows through the land, a chatty squirrel would just be an average Tuesday here.”

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" Ooh, sounds cool! I only got my powers by exploring a place and learning I am and that I want to be alive. I could use Pyro after, and learned Geo from the big glowy orange rock guy who looks after the furry guys in masks who look like they should be dead but never smell like death. "

Sōngshū explains, not seeing anything strange about the way she learned to use Geo. As far as she knows, it's a completely normal way to learn to use newfound powers, regardless of who does the teaching.

Did you know squirrels can talk–

Mavuika raised an eyebrow, her expression a mix of curiosity and amusement. “You know, I wouldn’t be surprised at all if squirrels could talk,” she replied with a chuckle. “Given everything that’s happened in Teyvat, anything seems possible! Between the elemental powers, the creatures roaming around, and the magic that flows through the land, a chatty squirrel would just be an average Tuesday here.”

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" We should friendly-fight before I go back home! I've been learning from the Tepetlis and watching the humans with fake Tepetli heads to get better at fighting so I can protect my family. Gotta show that squirrels can be strong too, hehe! "

Assuming a proud stance, Sōngshū grins with her tail swaying side to side and ears straight up. One hand is on her hip, the other hand balancing her club over her shoulder.

Did you know squirrels can talk–

Mavuika raised an eyebrow, her expression a mix of curiosity and amusement. “You know, I wouldn’t be surprised at all if squirrels could talk,” she replied with a chuckle. “Given everything that’s happened in Teyvat, anything seems possible! Between the elemental powers, the creatures roaming around, and the magic that flows through the land, a chatty squirrel would just be an average Tuesday here.”

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" Okay, Mavuika. "

After a moment, Sōngshū takes her newest human shape and nods solemnly. After some deep thought, she perks right back up.

" You gotta be good at battle too, right? I don't get to ask humans at home about fighting most times... They think I'm too little just because human stuff confuses me and I like a shape close to my actual size. This Natlan place is great for battling though. They don't care that I'm small here. "

Did you know squirrels can talk–

Mavuika raised an eyebrow, her expression a mix of curiosity and amusement. “You know, I wouldn’t be surprised at all if squirrels could talk,” she replied with a chuckle. “Given everything that’s happened in Teyvat, anything seems possible! Between the elemental powers, the creatures roaming around, and the magic that flows through the land, a chatty squirrel would just be an average Tuesday here.”

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" Hm... like if my family tried to fight like I do to stop bad humans, and both the bad humans and my family died? That would be sad... Is that what war is? "

Sōngshū asks, beginning to understand the concept. Her esrs flatten, the squirrel gripping the club tightly.

Did you know squirrels can talk–

Mavuika raised an eyebrow, her expression a mix of curiosity and amusement. “You know, I wouldn’t be surprised at all if squirrels could talk,” she replied with a chuckle. “Given everything that’s happened in Teyvat, anything seems possible! Between the elemental powers, the creatures roaming around, and the magic that flows through the land, a chatty squirrel would just be an average Tuesday here.”

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" War? My bird lion friend talks about war sometimes, but I don't get it yet. All I know is that it means a lot of battle... Do you battle? "

Head tilting, the squirrel's tail twitches as she gets out a large claymore-like club and holds it in her paws. Despite the weight, Sōngshū remains safely balanced on the Geo construct and shows no signs of struggling to hold it up.

" I know how to battle. I have to protect my family at home after all, hehe. "

Did you know squirrels can talk–

Mavuika raised an eyebrow, her expression a mix of curiosity and amusement. “You know, I wouldn’t be surprised at all if squirrels could talk,” she replied with a chuckle. “Given everything that’s happened in Teyvat, anything seems possible! Between the elemental powers, the creatures roaming around, and the magic that flows through the land, a chatty squirrel would just be an average Tuesday here.”

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" Nice to meet you! "

Rolling forward off of her vantage point, Sōngshū somersaults in midair until near the ground, forming a pinecone structure out of Geo which she expertly lands atop.

" My bird lion friend sent me here for a 'vacation.' I have no idea what that is, but I got to meet the glider squirrels! They are so funny, always going from tree to tree and talking about 'Quenepas.' "

Did you know squirrels can talk–

Mavuika raised an eyebrow, her expression a mix of curiosity and amusement. “You know, I wouldn’t be surprised at all if squirrels could talk,” she replied with a chuckle. “Given everything that’s happened in Teyvat, anything seems possible! Between the elemental powers, the creatures roaming around, and the magic that flows through the land, a chatty squirrel would just be an average Tuesday here.”

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Cue a strangely colored large squirrel watching Mavuika curiously, dark blue eyes shining with intelligence. It leans forward, nose twitching in fascination...

" Hi! You smell like Phlogiston and death. I'm Sōngshū, what's your name? "

Did you know squirrels can talk–

Mavuika raised an eyebrow, her expression a mix of curiosity and amusement. “You know, I wouldn’t be surprised at all if squirrels could talk,” she replied with a chuckle. “Given everything that’s happened in Teyvat, anything seems possible! Between the elemental powers, the creatures roaming around, and the magic that flows through the land, a chatty squirrel would just be an average Tuesday here.”

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" You sound very important, mister! "

The squirrel chirps happily, nose twitching curiously. Reaching into her tail, she then pulls out a few sliced almond pieces and offers them to the Phlogiston projection.

" Here, have a snack! "

A strange squirrel twice the size of a regular one approaches, pink and yellow and orange amidst its brown fur. It studies the pixilated dragon, dark blue eyes shining with almost human-like curiosity.

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"Oi! What're you looking at.. You weird little squirrel-thing! You should know not to stare at the Almighty Dragonlord K'uhul Ajaw!"

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Sōngshū: Vacation Time Form

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The child-shaped squirrel sits on the grass, making an envelope-like object by weaving red grasses together. Once the exterior is complete, she puts Mora from a stash she'd accumulated the last week into the red grass envelope and closes it. She then takes her squirrel form and tucks the gift into a tunnel beneath a tree with a delighted chittering sound.

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Mod PSA: Recovery

// The past few days, I've been recovering from a procedure that reduced the pressure in my head. And causes an orthostatic headache for days afterward. Hopefully I recover soon :D

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Mod PSA: ER Visit

// I am currently in an ER waiting to have my cranium scanned. Until then, I may be more sporadic in activity. Apologies in advance!