#arbitergeneraljy

[draconicfool]

Hiding in plain sight, he thought. Besides, there was no way that he'd find himself wrapped up in something that very much was not his business. He could be, for once, a tourist. And in technicality, he was. The Luofu had not once been graced by his presence during the life he led before now. So certainly a little pinked haired man- pretending to be a human- wouldn't bring too much attention to himself.

And if it did- certainly there were more important matters that could be focused on-. Right?

All the same, thoughts are shaken off as he turned away from the food stall. Eager to have a taste of home after so long parted for it. Until his small frame came immediately into contact with that of one much larger than himself. And the skewer was dropped without ceremony. His heart pupils just staring helplessly after it. He wanted to complain- to whine even a little-. But when he looked up and those purple eyes really took in the other-. Oh, that wasn't really possible.

"I-...um- beg y'er-- pardon I wasn't...lookin'..."

@arbitergeneraljy || sc.

[ofscalesanddatabanks]

Hello there! I hope you are fine with me dropping by to interact. I saw the ask game reblog and couldn't resist. So, perhaps ☾ , ☼ , ♨ , ♟ , ☗ for anyone willing to answer? (=´⁠ω⁠｀=)

Ahh! Hi sorry it took me so long - but yeah no I'm always down for anyone to pop in and interact 🥰🥰

I'm in a Welt mood so I'm going to answer for him if that's cool?

☾ Sleeping habits

Pretty ridged, he has a set sleep time and wake up time, and an entire going to sleep ritual that he completes every night before bed - will on occasion nap but tries to avoid it as it sets off his sleep schedule

☼ Favorite time of day

Mornings, right before everyone else is awake and the chaos of the day begins. It allows him to collect his thoughts, mentally prepare for what the day was to entail, especially if he was away from the Express, as rare as that may be.

♨ Their cooking ability (or lack thereof)

We know from the game that he has experience with cooking, at least we know he worries about his kid eating well. I think he'd be good at lunches and dinners, but would suck at breakfasts - very much just a cereal or toast affair when he is focusing on either getting out the door when he was a Dad or trying his best not to let the Express go up in flames thanks to the Trailblazer and March's antics.

♟ If they like board games, and how good they are at ‘em

He sucks at Uno, is pretty good at chess. March once tried to get him to play Mouse Trap but he kept setting it off before they'd even begun playing

☗ What you’d find in their (bathroom) cabinets

A pretty well-stocked first aid kit as well as a supply of standard over-the-counter medication in case anyone would need it, his razor, toothbrush and comb. Likes to keep his bathroom neat so everything has a place in either a draw or cabinet

[trlblzd]

@arbitergeneraljy sent : [ intrude ] sender walks in on receiver treating their wounds

SOMETIMES, IT IS A LOT BETTER to not inform the people of the express about the injuries that they have acquired. the hurt that they have gone through. it causes less STIR therefore puts less spotlight on them on something small. they are never distant with the people on the train. the nameless are people who they practically consider as FAMILY at this rate & they are always in full support of what they do. yet for some reason, they just cannot bring themselves to truly tell them of everything that they go through. the pain physical pain that they tend to struggle with on their own when straying away from the group. as brows furrow in concentration, they fail to factor in that despite this secluded area ( ... ) people still come here. said people, in this circumstance, just unfortunately had to be the very general of the luofu.

they pause for a moment, head lifting from the bandage wrapped 'round arm. the vermillion which seeps through is something that may cause ALARM but they seem more perturbed at the fact that they had been spotted. the trailblazer knows that the general will not tell should he find no benefit to it but they know very well that these course of actions can raise CONCERN. as such, they gaze up at him like a dear caught in the headlights. deflect. do not cause a ruckus on what is not needed to be casted attention upon.

" jing yuan, " they breathe, raising their good arm to wave despite their initial SHOCK. is this a spot in the luofu that he visits a lot in his off time ? they wonder. but they do not pry unless they want him to do the same with their state. easily resting their wounded arm on their knee, they BEAM. " here to breathe in some fresh air ? i'm sure that even generals get tired of paperwork too. "

[evervita]

When Magnolia was a young(er) woman, she once dreamed of travelling the universe and using her 'blessing' from the Plagues Author to help others. She didn't want the Abundance's affection, like most Xianzhou residents, but she could use these powers for good.

... that is, until the Sedition of Imbibitor Lunae. Magnolia made the decision to attempt to help the Vidyadhara High Elder with the issue of his species population, but it seemed that everything that could go wrong, did. Poor Yingxing...

Following that, Magnolia was prepared to be thrown in the Shackling Prison, but then she was offered a deal: Use her powers and medical knowledge to help find a cure for mara, and her imprisonment would be more lax. It was an offer she accepted.

Now, she's mostly confined to her home, Cloud Knights keeping a watchful eye over her every move. The only time she was allowed to leave was with permission, usually to shop for herself and speaking to people about her research. One day, though, she receives a very unusual request: a summons from the Arbiter General.

"General Jing Yuan." The woman greets politely. It was easy to tell she was nervous, being flanked by Cloud Knights who were ready to take her head off with the slightest misstep. "Forgive me for being so forward, but may I ask why I was summoned...?"

@arbitergeneraljy

[luocharming]

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//🌊 ; I hope you don't mind me sending this ask from the old reactions list ^^

👊, I think that Luocha as a doctor would try to avoid fights and he would try to negotiate with the person. If the negotiation doesn't work and if the person would not be called, I think he would be more firm. If the fight would be inevitable, he would fight the person.

⏰, that one is a little tricky as we don't know anything about Luocha. But I really think that he would have a complicated past. I don't think that he would have known his parents are. I see him as an orphan who would have raised himself alone and maybe he would have started to be a merchant (if he is really a merchant) quite early. And, I see him taking the way of Abundance after losing the person he would have love.

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//Gosh I am so sorry if it's OCC @.@//

[draconicfool]

Relaxing had been a bit hard for Eros in the days since he'd come back. Always on the lookout even when he thought he was just trying to have something like a snack. A walk. Thankfully he usually had Agape who could assist in alerting to any such issues-. Today however, he'd left the Diting back where he was staying, if only so it could get some rest. Perhaps if he hadn't, the general wouldn't have slipped his notice.

"Promise, sugar~." Another wave of those tinted fingers as they walked. Taking to the streets with someone felt nice, really. Like a memory from a dream that no longer belonged to him. But one that he enjoyed nevertheless. Wanted to stay in for perhaps just a little longer if he was allowed to.

Eros might as well have been a tourist, aboard any of the Xianzhou ships at this point. He'd never been to any before now in this life, but he knew that they were the place he'd once found comfort in. At least, those other than the one he had called his home for so many life cycles. "Ah, 'm not sure, hah. In m'line of work I mostly listen t' people talk about their days or how they injured themselves." He chuckled, at the thought. Always a listener never much of a talker. Not about himself at the very least.

"Y'er flatterin' me over here~. S'a pleasure t' meet ya, Jing Yuan~." Another small laugh escaped him as he shook his head. "Not from their Diviniation Commission, no. I uh-...mm..." He shifted, stopping as he got on the tips of his toes to whisper in the other's ear. "'m actually a bit important, y'could say."

While the words that had left his lips seemed to suggest that he didn't mind the General's sudden inquisition , there was undoubtedly a hint of something in his sweet voice , his purple eyes , that told Jing Yuan he was at least affected by the implications even if it was just a little bit . It sent a flutter of guilt in his chest , momentary , but it was there .

❞ If you're sure , ❝ was his reply , allowing him the final say despite his brief worry . After all , if he insisted it was alright who was he to argue the opposite ? Especially when the Vidyadhara seemed to relax by his side easily afterwards , the two of them continuing to walk through the streets of the Aurum Alley .

It was even harder to continue worrying or even feeling bad when the smaller man began to scan the area with interest , an action that Jing Yuan would be lying if he said he didn't find endearing . He looked so curious , like a tourist , in a way , which he may as well be aboard the Luofu . ❞ Is that so ? Do people no longer listen intently when another is speaking ? As far as I remember, graciousness and courtesy still graced interactions , ❝ he mused , enjoying the smooth sound of his voice , the subtle texture of the purr reminding Jing Yuan of his beloved Mimi .

❞ A pleasure to meet your acquaintance , Lài . It seems the name is as lovely as the individual it is attached to . You may call me Jing Yuan , ❝ his eyebrow quirked upwards at the mention of the Xianzhou ship he hailed from , interest piqued further . ❞ The Yuque , you say ? Are you perhaps a member of their Divination Commission ? ❝

[draconicfool]

For Eros, it was always like a game. A delicate dance of finding what he could and couldn't get away with. Every visit to a Xianzhou ship was a gamble. But one well worth the risk if it meant getting the taste of a home he no longer knew. And though it had been a loss to be recognized for what he was- it wasn't entirely. The company of another was always welcome. And perhaps for once, he could just speak. On a life that wasn't his.

"No, not at all, sugar. Don't even worry about it." Waving a hand as if the thought would go away at it. It was bound to happen at some point, wasn't it? He could hide everything else, every other showing of who and what he was. But never that. So being seen as just a vidyadhara for a moment was- refreshing. To be just another face in the proverbial crowd. Even if that wouldn't be the case when he finally told his story to the other.

To be revealed in such a way- or rather, to be revealing himself. It felt like exposing a part of him he wasn't used to sharing. And from someone who dressed to show off, that was certainly saying something.

Following in step beside the other as they walked, his gaze drifting from place to place. Taking in the sight of it all. The feeling. He'd been here awhile, but he still couldn't help but soak it all in. "Mm, well that makes me feel real special. Gettin' t' have someone hangin' ont' m'every word. S'enough t' make a boy crazy~." He was all but batting his lashes as he spoke. A soft purr to his voice as he looked up at the general as they walked. "Let's see...t' start, since I ain't done it yet, m'name is Lài. And 'm from th'Yuque."

In Jing Yuan's eyes , the pink haired man was akin to a small mystery granted for him to solve . A fun little activity for him to spend his day with . It couldn't simply be just mere coincidence that they had collided this way on his one day off , after all . The possibility was certainly there but it was rather enjoyable to think otherwise .

For a brief moment there the General had been worried that he had unintentionally caused the small Vidyadhara to be uncomfortable with his rather pointed question . It wasn't as if he didn't notice how his tapered ears were partially hidden underneath the bubblegum-hued tresses , a clear enough sign pointing to him hiding his species , deliberately or not . ❞ One might claim that I am fairly perceptive , ❝ Jing Yuan let out a soft chuckle , studying his features . ❞ You concealed them well , I do apologize if I came off as unsettling . ❝ He apologized , even if Eros didn't seem to be particularly disturbed , not wanting to take his chances .

The confirmation that he was truly unbothered came in the form of the smaller man smiling the way he did , the slight cant of his head in Jing Yuan's direction enough to make him mirror the expression , relaxing . ❞ Nonsense . The tale of one's life biography rarely ever is boring , that you have no need to fret . ❝ Feet heading in the direction of the stalls , he had half a mind to offer him his arm , though he supposes that might be a bit too formal . ❞ I can promise that I'll hang onto every syllable you utter . You could say that I'm quite curious , ❝

[draconicfool]

It was cute, really. To see that surprise shift into a smile of its own. He'd certainly already taken an interest in the man he'd ran into- quite literally. Perhaps if there was company like this to be had, he'd stay on the Luofu a little longer. So long as he didn't get himself caught, of course. But worries like that weren't where his mind was focused right now. Now- he was all too enraptured as he looked up at the general.

A surprise of his own as he heard the other speak. The small vidyadhara brushing part of his hair away from his face again. Usually a tactic used for flirting, now a sign of his own nerves. "Y'er very right there-. Spans of time differ when we're lookin' at- long life species and short life ones." Even his curiosities sounded pretty-. Pointed questions a gorgeous hum to his ears. "Aw, y'c'n tell just my lookin'? Here I thought I was good at hidin' it."

It was an almost nervous laugh that escaped him at that. There was so much that one could hide, and yet for all of that, Eros' pointed ears were always a sure sign. The one thing that he usually kept hidden in his hair if he could manage it. Seemed that today was not one of those days where it was taken care of so easily. And yet, there was that smile again. Curiosity wasn't necessarily a bad thing, was it? Least of all when it came with attention from someone who looked the way the general did.

"That sounds like a lovely idea." He chuckled, his head tilting slightly at the other's words. There it was. "Well- s'a real long story. Maybe borin' even. Buuut...I s'ppose it ain't fair t' keep said handsome man guessin'."

The sound of his laughter coaxed a smile out of him , soft and filled with a blend of amusement and curiosity . After all , it isn't everyday he had quite the attractive man flirt with him so directly . Jing Yuan wasn't one to easily be caught off guard , and yet here he was . For a second there he almost felt as if he was a couple centuries younger .

It didn't take a genius to see the visible melancholy in his purple irises , a kind of wistfulness that one would only encounter when having parted with a home for long enough , or perhaps even a home that never was . ❞ ‘A good long while’ can span anywhere from a mere handful of decades to the vast expanse of centuries , depending on the lifetime you are contemplating , ❝ he mused , his voice a soft , melodic hum . ❞ After all , to a long life species , time stretches far beyond the ordinary , does it not ? ❝

Jing Yuan's question was rather pointed , subtly acknowledging that Eros was far from an ordinary human , and certainly not just a Xianzhou Native , those pointed ears a clue in of themselves . Though no tail was visible , Jing Yuan , recalling his encounters with Dan Heng , knew such features could be concealed with ease . It might not have been his place to pry into Eros's mysteries , but the fire of curiosity burned too brightly to be extinguished . Besides , with the rare luxury of a whole day off of work for once , he might as well spend it on something worthwhile .

❞ Well then , I suppose we should go get you those skewers , hm ? ❝ The thought of reimbursing Eros' food hadn't left him just yet , and the upwards quirk of his lips relaxed into a gentle smile , one with barely concealed intent . ❞ How about we strike a bargain ? I shall buy you anything your heart desires from these stalls , and in return , you share your story with me . ❝

[draconicfool]

It brought a laugh from the smaller male. Seeing how easily such a word seemed to catch him off guard. Not that Eros had ever been subtle in his interests or attempts to tease. But even still, it was a nice way to brush off the embarrassment the two felt. Distract from it even for just a second.

The question brings a soft smile to his features. Albeit a bit sad, but only to an eye that was looking for it. He couldn't really recall the last time he'd been aboard a Xianzhou ship. At least, not in this life. Only in ones that had long since passed. But he couldn't very well just say such a thing out loud, could he?

"Well, then I greatly appreciate it, sugar." Eros all but purred, brushing part of his hair back as he spoke. "S'been- a good long while actually. M'work keeps me real busy, so I don't get t' relax often."

At least that part wasn't a lie. Though, he was leaving out the key detail that this was no longer home to him. It would always hold a special place in his heart, but there was no way he could return to it. Not only because of how long it had been- but because he worried over what that might entail. So visits like this would have to be enough for now.

Jing Yuan too was recovering after the accidental collision , still unsure of how he had managed to get so utterly distracted to disregard his surroundings . Swallowing down his own embarrassment ; a subtle reddish hue tinting the tips of his ears , he focused on the smaller man , finding the blush on his cheeks reassuring that at least he wasn't alone in this boat .

The easy slip of the word ‘ handsome ’ to describe him caught him just a little bit by surprise , not having expected that he would speak to him that way . Not even his most ardent admirers had dared to flirt so directly with him during a first meeting — did this man not know who he is ?

❞ Well , this handsome man will reimburse you for the previous mishap fairly . ❝ He chuckled , the hand used to steady him slowly retracting away . ❞ A taste of home , you say ? How long have you been away from the Luofu ? ❝

A tourist , perhaps ? Someone who definitely wasn't aware of his station . It wasn't like he was bothered by it , not in the slightest . In fact , the casual way the pink haired man conversed with him was refreshing . Aureate irises stopped at the sight of slightly pointed ears poking out of Eros' pink hair , silently making the connection in his head .

[draconicfool]

There were very few times that Eros found himself genuinely speechless. However, in that brief moment after, the other's hand on the small of his back, he was. Food briefly forgotten as those purple eyes just stared for a moment. And then he'd clear his throat, trying for the usual confident smile that was so permanent on his features. Though, embarrassment made that impossible with pink tinted cheeks.

"Guess that makes two of us that weren't-." He managed finally. Shifting his weight, he'd brush part of his hair behind his ear. Looking now between the taller man and then back down at his fallen treat. "S'alright, really. I think I could'a been more aware, too. But- if y'er offerin' I'd never say 'no' t'a handsome man buyin' me somethin' t' eat."

A soft laugh was let out at that. Forward as always now that his awe in the other had settled in. So easily falling back into the rhythm of his usual bravado and teasing. A bit more respectful perhaps, but still very typical of the small vidyadhara.

Gesturing over to one the stalls with his thumb, he'd give a smile up at the general. "It was jus' over there. Admittedly s'been awhile since I got t' have food from home- so maybe m'excitement made me zone out, I guess."

For what seemed to be a regular Tuesday , it didn't seem as crowded as it used to be . Perhaps it was the fact that it was already well past the lunch hour and most other citizens had returned to work , or perhaps it was because the weather had been particularly warmer lately . To Jing Yuan , it was the perfect day to take a stroll around Aurum Alley . It was one of his irregular — and highly rare , legal off days ; where he could truly relax without any risk of having his ears told off by his aide and a certain Master Diviner for allegedly " slacking off " .

As he walked past the stall - lined street , he couldn't help humming a soft tune under his breath , enjoying the warm sun and the bustling chatter around him . From noodles to cakes to instantaneously salivating Immortal's Delight , the sight of merchants attending to customers greeted him left and right .

So perhaps , it might have been the sights that had distracted him so greatly until he had managed to accidentally bump into another figure , senses dulled by the dropping of his guard . While he wasn't fast enough to save the skewer — berrypheasant? It looked like it , Jing Yuan managed to wrap a secure hand around the male's back to steady him .

❞ Nonsense , you have nothing to apologize for . ❝ He smiled sheepishly , apologetic even as the pink haired man looked somewhat stunned up at him , visibly unharmed . ❞ I am not usually this absentminded , for that I apologize . My carelessness caused the loss of your food . Although if you point me in the direction of the stall you bought this from , I'll purchase more in replacement . ❝