#starscrxssed (tighnari)

[roleplay-abiogenesis2]

"You still owe me that drink, you know. I'm not counting our shared coffee and deserts with the traveler."

"You know, after going on such a long quest through the sands for me, I'm surprised you even want anything to do with 'deserts'." The joke was inevitable; Tighnari had served it to him on a silver platter, and it was the perfect weather for a good one, too.

But with that said, Cyno looks up to beam a rarely soft smile at the other. "It's a rare gift to see Master Tighnari make stupid and reckless choices... I feel guilty for putting you in a position where you felt you had no other choice. So yes, I fully intend to make it up to you. What would you like?"

[fcreststridcr]

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Tighnari pants a little as he was searching for some flowers that sadly only resided in the desert, he knew that he should've packed more water than what he already had. This was bad, realllly bad.

He seeked out a nearby palm tree for shelter from the smoldering heat that cascaded the dry sands, wondering when night will come as that be the ideal time to traverse further.

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[mmriesoftvat]

"Collei, we have a situation," Tighnari wouldn't need to explain much upon entering the girl's room, as he was carrying one of the little ones surrendered to him with a dark look in his eyes. Who could do such a thing, and to so many innocent creatures?

"I'll push back your next quiz, I don't want this to interfere with your reading homework, but this is important. Take a look outside."

Collei looks up from the light novel she'd just gotten, almost irritated at having been interrupted. Tighnari knows how important this is to her, but--

when she sees the tiny bird he's holding, she tosses the book aside. The book is no longer important, the baby her baba is holding is far more important. Not only is he holding something adorable, but the distressed expression on his face tells her that something else is going on, more than he's willing to explain right away.

Getting up, she moves around him to peek outside, and stares. There are...lots of small baby creatures around. Ignoring the urge to squeal at this, Collei instead turns back toward Tighnari, wearing a similar -distressed- expression.

"Where are the mamas?" She finally asks, reaching a hand toward a rishboland cub. The cub shrinks back, letting out a pitiful sound. There's no time to sit around and discuss, it's time to act.

"Nevermind that," she says. "I need six bottles and blankets. These babies need food right away. We also need a temporary shelter for them. Blankets to keep them warm, and a place for them to sleep. Also, a place to keep them safe until they're grown enough to survive on their own. I'll offer up my place for now and just share your space in the meantime."

It's almost weird, to give orders to Tighnari for a change. But isn't that why he'd come to her? So she could step up and help?

"We're going to need to make food too," she adds. "The other forest rangers can go get supplies from Sumeru City. We'll need a lot of things, I'll write down a list."

[roleplay-abiogenesis2]

"I want to hear you say it..." He whispered against Tighnari's lips.

But Cyno was already with one foot in the realm of dreams, caught up by his own weariness and the rapid decrease of adrenaline in his blood. Before he could even close that gap to kiss the Watcher, his breath had already shifted to the regular and slow pace of slumber.

And he slept like a rock, in fact. In such a way like the nights in the rainforest seldom allowed him to be, with their many sounds and shifts in the distance, teeming with life and threats behind every shadow.

It was the smell of smoke rising from a dying fire that eventually stirred him awake. Taking a deep breath in, Cyno turned around on his spot in the grass and cloth, and propped himself up on an elbow. The faint light of the sky suggested the early hours before the break of dawn.

Immediately, the memories of the previous night came flooding back, and looking for Tighnari beside him was his first instinctive need.

"Mmm.." Tighnari hummed quietly in response, and for a moment it may seem as though he wasn't about to respond to Cyno at all, opting to close his eyes and drift off to sleep.

However a smile found his lips as well, shoulders losing further tension with a slow, and audible sigh through his nose. A soft snort would escape him next, almost like he'd been holding it back, not allowing himself to chuckle in reply until he could no longer prevent it. Oh, Cyno..

"I think when it comes to guessing 'how much'.. you're underthinking it, just a little." As he spoke, he arched himself ever closer, face nuzzling against him as one softly twitching ear could easily pick up the sound of Cyno's breathing, and the beating within his chest.

"Further than the moon.. Further than you and I could possibly see.."

[mcuntainbcrn]

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"You know...you're not the only one with keen senses." she didn't bother turning around to face the forestwatcher, keeping her gaze focused on her most recent pet project, "...whatever horticultural mishaps that may be transpiring recently have nothing to do with me."

[anemxvisions]

@starscrxssed "I believe the only ones who don't know everyone knows would be Kaveh himself." - Tighnari

"Perhaps he's in denial."

[grislyintentions]

"Thank you, some tea would be lovely." Given that their only opportunities for interaction laid in the Interdarshan competition a long while ago, it comes as a pleasant surprise to the Guardian that he was able to recognise her that quickly.

"Do not be alarmed," She is quick to reassure as she steps across the threshold and enters his home, ducking her head slightly so as not to bump into the structures that held the leaf curtain in place. It is not dissimilar to the beaded curtains Candace uses back home. Maybe the forest rangers would be partial to that too? "All is well."

Per Tighnari's directions, she situates herself, neatly folding her robes to settle in place. Heterochromatic eyes took in the chance to survey the surroundings of his home for a brief moment, natural curiousity triumphing over reservations, before Candace politely pulls her gaze away to refocus.

"Even if things are not, I have faith that the General Mahamatra and your pupil will be able to adequately assist the other guards in weathering them." A gentle precursor to what she intends to discuss is all she gave as a forewarning to prepare him.

"I came, on my own accord, to see how you are holding up."

@starscrxssed

The lush green landscape of the Avidya Forest certainly lived up to one's expectations for a nature paradise. It is not often that the Guardian's travels would lead her past the Wall of Samiel and she never fails to marvel at the beauty that laid in abundance before her.

Sadly, sight-seeing is not part of her reason for visiting. She has come with a purpose in mind.

Being of Valuka Shana descent, Candace's approach should most likely be noticed by now as she stood outside the leafy curtains that separated the walkway from the interior of the huts.

"Apologies for visiting on such a late hour, trekking through the desert took a longer time with the sandstorms being of greater frequency today. May I ask if Forest Ranger Tighnari is available for a chat?"

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[dutybcrne]

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[roleplay-abiogenesis2]

@starscrxssed

Tighnari is fine with this one - maybe now Cyno will see who is taller.

"I don't know what you're thinking, but the look in your eyes tells me it's something petty."

If only losing his hat came with the ability to hear the narrator.

[fcreststridcr]

Tighnari slowly looked up to see his good friend Cyno there and he was thankful that the other wasn't cracking any jokes during this time, he gently moves his right hand to the offered canteen as he took a couple of gulps.

His parched throat thanking the archons as well as his savior before he would speak, long ears slightly droopy.

"....hah...thanks for the water there and I think I'll be alright Cyno, I'm trying to find a particular flower that only grows here in the desert but this heat...got to me before I could even find it.

I knew that I should've packed more for this trek, seems like I have to wait for nightfall to continue the search.

Are you out here patrolling for any treasure hunters or eremites?"

He slowly asks as he tries to sit up, still feeling a bit of the heat.

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Tighnari pants a little as he was searching for some flowers that sadly only resided in the desert, he knew that he should've packed more water than what he already had. This was bad, realllly bad.

He seeked out a nearby palm tree for shelter from the smoldering heat that cascaded the dry sands, wondering when night will come as that be the ideal time to traverse further.

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[mmriesoftvat]

"Collei," Tighnari addressed her with a low hum, reaching into one of his satchels for a bag of mora, which was then held out for her to take. "I know if there's anything here you truly couldn't live without, Cyno will likely beat anyone to the punch to buy it for you, but I wanted you to have some more to spend for yourself while we're in Liyue. You've more than earned it."

He wanted her to enjoy the Lantern Rite, to experience all the wonderful things without worry or care. At least for a short while..

"Just make certain not to spend it too quickly, be smart and look around. I even heard there's a bookstore nearby, so maybe we can go see if there's any reading material for you to study from.. or more of those novels you like."

Collei had been to various locations in Liyue, including smaller villages. She'd never stepped foot in the main city though; it had always been out of the way on her travels to Mondstadt. Though she'd always been curious, it had never occured to Collei to go before now.

Now that she's here, she doesn't know where to go first. The city is huge, and there's so many good sights and smells to explore, it's almost overwhelming. Thank goodness Tighnari is giving her somewhat of a direction to start with. Taking the mora from him, she stares at him for a moment, wondering if she could convince him to go off with Cyno and let her explore on her own. Then again, it wouldn't hurt to start off the first few hours with a guide, and Tighnari already seems to have a grasp of where things are.

"Thanks, baba," she says, holding the bag of mora close to her chest. She's unable to wipe the smile from her face. "If you and dad want to go somewhere else, don't feel obligated to stay with me. I'm sure I can find someone to talk to. Maybe Amber's here somewhere!" It's not likely, but even still, Collei is sure she'll find no shortage of anyone to talk to.

"Let's go to the bookstore then!"

[allxgene]

@starscrxssed Tighnari vc: hah

"Kiss your forest ranger funding goodbye fox boy."

[roleplay-abiogenesis2]

Not fair. Cyno's temptation to take those words to heart and let them knock over the shaky support on which all of his confidence stood was strong; he wanted to answer Tighnari's question seriously. Tell him all about the difficult feelings that thread between his identity as the General Mahamatra in a nation undergoing a complete revolution, and that of an ordinary man wishing for nothing more than a normal life with his loved ones.

He could, but he didn't. He could tell by the sound of the other's voice that Tighnari wanted to lighten up the mood, and understood why. It wouldn't be fair to dismiss his efforts.

His arms gave a brief, stronger squeeze around his lover, before he p pulled away just enough to give the Watcher a piercing stare.

"Oh, can you? Do tell me, then. I can take up a challenge. I'll prove just how wrong you are."

"In a way," as Cyno leaned forward, Tighnari raised his arms to pull him in for a loose embrace, tilting his head to lightly nuzzle against him.

"I will carry on as best as I can, but you will have my heart with you, no matter where you go.." His voice dropped to a quiet whisper, eyes closing, "I won't forgive you if you break my heart before we've had a chance to build our life together either, as you promised.."

Such frustratingly embarrassing words, but now he didn't feel so ashamed of them.. In fact, when he wasn't staring Cyno directly in the eye, it was easier for him to speak. However, the air around them now felt far too.. stiff for his liking. He hadn't meant to ruffle Cyno in such a serious manner, although the topic was entirely serious to him.

"Inadequate in what way? Because I could name a few," he cleared his throat, hoping Cyno would pick up on his attempt at a joke.

[constellaris-a]

   @starscrxssed​ :   Tighnari recording his symptoms, while also suffering.

   “ A - At least ...  Tell me you aren’t going to go into  full  detail about the effects ... ”

[aeviare]

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"oh! i didn't eat the weird mushroom, i swear," he says, dropping the plant he had been inspecting.

[mcuntainbcrn]

“Even if you had, I have my ways of ensure they never see me, let alone find me.” she hums to herself somewhat peacefully, “But, that’s neither here nor there, I suppose.”

Fingers idly toyed with her hair, “Don’t let me stop you from completing your rounds - if anything, should I know your route, I can better stay out of your hair.”

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“Well, well…to what do I owe the pleasure? Did I cause another upsurgence of patients to visit the Bimarstan by breathing today, Forest Watcher?”