鬼KYOKAN

[mikraitios]

Who: Castor, Pollux, and maybe you?
When: September 16
Where: At the edge of the shoreline on the beach
Summary: A sacrifice for Jenny!
Warnings: It's an animal sacrifice but the actual thing isn't like, graphic.

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Once the preparations are complete in the mid-afternoon, Castor and Pollux will gather anyone who's interested in attending and begin the sacrifice. As royalty among humans and ancient gods themselves, they are willing to offer a gracious demonstration of how to pay your respects to the gods, beginning with a prayer, but anyone who decides to stay is encouraged to participate—whether by talking with one another or tossing seeds during the ritual, anything so that they could be considered involved themselves.

Once anybody who stops by is ready and quieted down, they will lift their arms to the sky to call upon "Jenny" — a goddess of storms. Just imagine it goes something loosely along the lines of: "We, the Dioscuri, know of your search— while we hope that today's offering pleases you, know that we will reunite you with your brothers. In return, we ask that when we quit this voyage, you offer us, the passengers, your shelter alongside them as we return to where we should be."

Only the ones who don't piss her off is kind of an unsaid implication, but really, it seems like a fair enough trade, right?

The star of the show is a local boar that the two of them brought down together. Next to the makeshift altar, it can be found dressed up in what looks like a very fluffy pink silk scarf, which is tied in a ribbon around it's belly. Once it has agreed to the sacrifice, it's cooked over the open fire, and a certain amount is set aside especially for Jenny—the rest, though? Once the meat has finished cooking, it's distributed among everyone else in attendance, as well as any mangos and other foodstuffs that the guests might have their eyes on. No matter what you decide to accept, you're told that it should be finished by evening.

And when the feast is complete, everyone is invited to participate in games. Whether it's sprint races, jumping competitions, spear throwing, or... frisbee because proper discus' probably aren't available here and Castor sure as hell isn't letting a human touch his, everyone is encouraged to take part and enjoy themselves. (Including if anybody would like to make their own top-levels too!)

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CASTOR

[mikraitios]

1.) Offerings

MORNING — ALL AND SUNDRIES / THE PROMENADE

( Until around noon, Castor's going to be on gathering duty. This means that if you are going on the tender between 10 a.m. and noon, it's very likely that Castor will be on-board with you, arms full of mangos and wine and other snacks and goodies meant to prepare for the main event.

But while he's not much one to start his own chat if you catch him on the tender itself, he may have some difficulty finding what he's looking for on the ship. At some times, he's hovering around different areas of All and Sundries, looking for snacks and other small things that could be included in the sacrifice or the feast that follows. Maybe he'll even wander up and down the promenade, since they're likely to serve snacks here and there if he orders them, right? Then he just has to take them on the tender? Probably something like that. In any case, wherever you find him, he seems to be having a bit of trouble. Glancing up from the spot he's been considering for a few minutes now, it's you he'll make eye contact with, expectant. )

Do you know where I can find mangos?

2.) Games

MORNING / EARLY AFTERNOON — SHORELINE

( Anyway, food and offerings aren't the only part to a sacrifice. They're a social event too—meant for gods and humans alike to come together and build a bond, getting to know one another. That's why it's important to have competition. Unfortunately there's... not exactly a lot to work with that he can bring out from the boat, and so instead, Castor sets his sights on carving some wooden spears in case anybody decides to take that route.

So he can also be found on the beach carving up some wooden sticks to make them out of. The work itself is deft and effortless, but even as he stands to hold the spear in his hand, tryin to ensure that it's properly balanced... a thought occurs to him.

So, looking to the nearest person: )

Hey.

( You. Yeah, you! )

Can you come here?

3.) The sacrifice

ALL DAY — OUT AND ABOUT

( After the formal part of the sacrifice has been performed, Castor, for his part, looks pretty pleased with himself. At the very least he looks somewhat less cranky than he does the rest of the time.

Feel free to hit up Castor during any part of the sacrifice, the games, or anything else just to chat and ask questions or do whatever! Or let me know if you have an idea yourself! Also, please let me know if you're okay with Pollux threadhopping or not! Thank you!! )

post sacrifice (if there's no pollux threadjacking i'll be disappointed tbh)

[skaikru]

( she's been here since spectators first started crowding around. maybe noticed trying to eat the seeds they were supposed to throw, absolutely muttering behind her hand to whoever was at her side, and unflinching but equally unimpressed with the slaughter of the boar — that is, until it's gutted and put over a fire, droplets of fat melting off and sizzling on coals with the most intoxicating aroma. a day in the sun with naught but a bottle of water, a granola bar and prepackaged peanuts from the ships sundries shop, and maybe a little meat from a coconut makes for a pretty ravenous appetite, and clarke's on that feast main course with enough reverence to make up for any skepticism during the ritual.

but once fed, and still a little greasy with gristle on the fingertips and corners of the mouth, there's still some fact finding to do. what, exactly had she just watched, and by who?

one (or both!) of the twin blonde mc's are spotted easily enough through bodies milling about, seemingly unperturbed by company for the moment and thus easy to slide directly in front of. clarke griffin does not cut the most intimidating figure, she's 5'5" with the beginnings of a sunburn across her face, hair full of sand, and dressed in a very unseasonal, distressed looking set of long sleeve shirt and black pants — rolled as far up as they go to beat some of the heat. but her eyes are sharp, and her tone demands acknowledgement, even at it's most cordial. )

I have a question for you.

🙏 ask and you shall receive but for now [1/1]

[mikraitios]

( she gets the tall one for now. he's still dressed up like an ancient greek, blue laurel and all, because he hasn't decided to be normal yet, but it's fine. adds to the vibe.

pollux is... off somewhere. wrestling somebody, maybe—which castor would very much like to cheer on, but somebody should keep an eye on the rest of the humans they've managed to gather. this is actually to the benefit of the girl who's just made her way up to him, because it means that when he looks at her, there's only a moderate disdain in his gaze rather than a full-blown disgust. more importantly: the curiosity in his eyes seems genuine enough, and far surpasses the former. pretty sure this girl is one of the ones who took part in the feast wholeheartedly, which is all that can be asked of a presumably modern human, right? so he can return the favour by being normal about this. after looking her over, he meets her eyes. )

Yes? What is it.

2

[konpeito_aji]

[At first, Nobunaga's kind of pissed off. Like hell are they going to go around slaughtering animals just for the sake of some damnable storm god are you kidding him?!?!?!?]

[But as they drag out the boar and spit roast it...]

[He catches on REALLY quickly that this is just an excuse for some festival shit.]

[Whatever. PIOUS people are the craziest.]

[He comes back at some point after trying to also wrestle bears/tigers/whatever! And sees the spear shaving.]

Yo.

[You asked for him?]

[mikraitios]

( Oh, the ice cream freak. Almost didn't recognize him for a moment there. Castor takes this fact in, then continues on like business as usual. He's still a guy, or at least he looks like a grown man, and the assumption here is that he'll understand what he's helping with. So instead, it's the carved spear in his hand that he holds out to the other, expectant. )

How does it feel?

( Is it, like, balanced? It feels right to him, but he remembers that humans can struggle with even the slightest of obstacles, and this is intended to be a fair game. )

Games (pollux welcome whenever works)

[neverleave]

[Natsuno isn't what you'd call a believer, but the two gods seem to take their job very seriously, and he's curious. Will this grand gesture somehow reach Jenny across time and space?

Besides, he learned about the Dioacuri lately, as he's been reading the Argonautica, recommended by Pollux. He'd like to know more about these princes of sparta turned patrons of sailors.

Prayer makes him anxious and uncomfortable, but Natsuno's pleasantly surprised to be able to approach for the rest. To be shiki was to abandoned by god, but maybe it's fine if the god extend their hand anyway.

He's watching the preparations when Castor calls. Pollux is definitely nicer, but Natsuno isn't easily offended by more prickly attitude. No one ever called him nice, either...]

Sure. What's up.

👌

[mikraitios]

( To his credit, at least it can be said that Castor's gaze is absent of all the scorn visible in their first meeting. There's no ill will nor contempt in his eyes as they meet Natsuno's, and he would have to admit that he appreciates the attendance at the sacrifice, not to mention that Pollux seems to like him well enough. That said, Castor weighs the handmade spear absently in his hand as he thinks it over, eventually extending it out to offer it to him. )

Hold this.

( Though... the next question, he's not sure if Natsuno is really qualified to answer. Instead, he opts to check on that first. )

Do you know how to throw a spear?

1

[wimdy]

Mangos? Those… sweet, tropical fruits? [ … yeah so, earth fruits probably don’t exist in teyvat so he’s sure had plenty of time learning of all kinds of new cuisine and fruits and especially wiiine. speaking of, his eyes light up seeing castor with a bottle if he might find wine more readily and first before a bounty of mango. ]

There’s a fruit bar at the buffet, I believe. I could show you there! Are you planning to have a banquet at the island excursion now?

If so, I could suggest or help transport drinks~ … and fruit or food too, I suppose. [ in a very after-thought tone of voice. yeah. ]

!!!

[mikraitios]

It's for a sacrifice.

( correcting that first of all—this party is for jenny first, the rest of the ship is just allowed to participate if they know what's good for them. it's fine though; surely another god will understand the importance of something such as this, particularly when jenny has thus far struck castor as quite the upstanding goddess!

anyway, after a moment to meet venti's eyes and give him a Look that says castor is not too convinced on the wine-carrying front, he guesses he can accept the rest of the offer. )

Just the fruit. If there's none on the island, we'll need to bring it out.

1-ish

[killed]

[ Despite how pristine and polite he presents himself, after a certain amount of time Hiyori does tend to fall into a more casual pattern. It never quite matches those around him, as he was raised to be far better, but perhaps something closer to what one would expect of a person in their mid-twenties. Such as it is the care he takes with the twins hasn't faded, but he has perhaps started to acclimate to their presence - neither are quite formal enough to warrant such rigidity.

Really, especially not Castor. He's bound by both pride and duty, and by all accounts he's has far more brains and tact than most, but he's simple and honest in how he expresses himself... It wouldn't be wrong to say that he's the complete opposite of Hiyori, really.

Regardless, the second that Castor sets eyes on him he'll find Hiyori cheerfully approaching with a pair of cups in his hands, ]

-ah, Castor-san! Just the person I was looking for!

[ He seems genuinely pleased, but then, he always seems to be content enough. ]

Here, I brought you something.

[ He holds one of the plastic cups out to him, a clear straw sticking out of the top. There's a light brown liquid in it along with a fair amount of ice, and if he were to take it he would find that it smells faintly of spices - a masala chai tea with a modest amount of milk and sugar.

As for why he only has two... Well, he only has two hands and nothing suitable for carrying drinks, and he's not some slob that's going to go around spilling liquid everywhere. So one for each twin it is, if he found them both together. ]

[1/2]

[nyktifanis]

( it's been a bit busy, but they've been working hard with getting the items that would be good for the sacrifice. while she has a few mandatory things in hand, she does manage to pick up a few bottles of massaging lotion. she turns to read the back to make sure it's what she wants before making her way back to where her brother seems to be conversing with someone— someone familiar that brings a smile to her face. with one hand, she waves towards hiyori, calling out to him. )

Sou! It's a pleasure to see you.

( she notices the beverages he brought, looking between them both before nodding. that makes sense, castor has been working hard, and she's sure that hiyori has as well. setting a few things down which happen to be a few knives, and a bottle of lotion with sunscreen on the counter— )

Why don't you two take a break? Come on, ten minutes won't hurt. Especially you, Brother, it's nice when you do things with friends.

( and she's going to give him a small kiss on the lips as if that's incentive for him to go sit down and bask in hiyori's kind efforts. )

3

[winepouring]

[ ooc: Pollux threadjacking is okay!! ]

[ Once the main event is over and snacks have been had, Shi Qingxuan takes to mingling. It was...definitely an event and an experience that one doesn't see everyday, even for someone as long-lived as the Wind Master.

But even more rare and unusual: This is the first Castor has actually looked so pleased with himself. Usually, the man looks kind of ornery and disagreeable, nearly unapproachable he's so unfriendly, so seeing this positive change, it instantly puts Shi Qingxuan in a good mood. ]

Lord Castor!

[ ...Even if Castor didn't look approachable, Shi Qingxuan would still walk up greet him in exactly this way, all smiles as he fans a pleasant breeze around himself. ]

This is my first time attending one of these ceremonies, but I'd say it went pretty well! You two really outdid yourselves this time, organizing all of this is one day alone.

[ He's impressed!! It's really impressive!! ]

:]

[mikraitios]

( When even your resting bitch face has decided to take a rest... When Castor turns to look to the one calling for him, he does in fact look agreeable enough—at least by his standards. With a neutral expression and brows raised in recognition, he'll meet Shi Qingxuan at the halfway point to hear his praise. There's a moment's time where he pauses, uncertain, but he'll offer a nod. )

Yeah.

( Okay, sure. He agrees. He thinks they did do a good job. One catch: )

Pollux is the one who made it possible.

( He was just gathering the mangos, really. )

2!! morningish let's say

[fonomena]

(ooc: Pollux is always welcome too!! Opens arms to both these twins tbqh LAY EM ON ME--)

[There have been rumors stirring about of some form of event being set up on the beach, not by the salamander folk but by some of their own fellow passengers. The traces of such a thing appear to be starting to form, anyway, in the one particular corner of beach where tables and foodstuffs are slowly beginning to be gathered...

With this vague context considered, Jade isn't entirely sure if the young man settled near these proceedings might actually be the one leading them later in the day--but he seems to be part of the setup process, at the very least, if the assortment of wooden sticks he's working at carving are anything to go by. Casually drifting nearby and just sort of observing from a distance for a time, Jade's idly debating on the pros and cons on leaving the stranger to his work or approaching with questions...but in the end the decision is made for him, when said young man's looking up at length and calling him over directly.]

Oh, certainly. You've been rather busy, it seems! [With a cheery greeting to this effect, Jade is making his way over to conversational distance soon enough; the blue layers of his uniform probably stand out like a jarring moderately-unfitting thumb on this beach, so it's no surprise to be spotted and called out in this sort of way. He smiles pleasantly as he draws up, already eyeing the makeshift spears with visible interest.] I see you're fashioning weapons here...for the occasion, or for something else? Can't be too prepared on a foreign island such as this, I suppose... [Granted, he's pretty sure no one person needs quite this many spears to defend themselves at once, but who's he to judge? (Of course, he's already rather figuring that's probably not the case here...it's a funny thought, though--!)]

perfect!!

[mikraitios]

( It's pretty quick that Castor catches on to the kind of attitude this one shows, and it might just be written across his face as he blinks up at Jade from where he's sitting. Ah—he's reeled in a cheery one by mistake, hasn't he? It's not so much a question of like or dislike, but without Pollux around to lead the conversation and match the energy, he has to admit that dealing with them when his own attitude is what it is can be kind of...

... He's just going to hold out the spear he was working on, the way he'd intended. )

Take this.

( And if Jade does so then, well, he guesses he can explain a little. )

It's for the games.

( Only a little. )

POLLUX

[nyktifanis]

1.) Offering

MORNING — ISLAND, WOODS

( there's a lot to do despite this should be an island that she could relax on, but instead she's too focused on the plan of various boxes that need to be ticked off of her mental list. around the forest, woods, or whatever it is... there's various trees that's been cut down all over the place along with some cut in half while other parts of the tree are ignored. it almost seems like a waste if it wasn't for the pile of different lengths of wood set to the side from long log wood to firewood for kindling.

if one's character decides to trek further, they'll find pollux with her sword striking at a tree with overwhelming strength where it takes one swipe for her weapon to slice through with ease. the tree shifts, the base landing back onto the stump before it tilts in the direction towards pollux which she's going to get out the way easy enough...

the worst part is that the tree is tumbling down towards your character... whoops, better dodge! )

2.) Show

ALL DAY — ISLAND, BEACH

( a. ) — ( all gods are due respect and a show when you call for their attention, and that's what pollux intends to give. her brother isn't taking part in this particular activity, but it's one that she feels confident enough to lead. whoever comes by the beach will be accosted by pollux with a smile on her face, waving to them to catch their attention whether she met them before or not. no one is ignored by this deity, and once she's only a few steps away from the character — )

Are you ready?

( she says this gently, her eyes expectant while trained on who conversation partner. )

Coming here means that you're willing to take part in a show for the Goddess Jenny, and that you've accepted my challenge.

( b. ) — ( pollux wastes no time afterwards, quick on her feet as she slides one foot back and bends down scooping up a good amount of sand. she had been keeping an eye on your character for a reason as she's quick to throw the sand directly in their eyes to blind them

good luck! )

( c. ) — ( now perhaps your character doesn't find pollux at that moment — lucky! they can instead find her on a different area of the beach where she's placing wooden spikes in the ground for fencing. it's built pretty tall as though it's an enclosure for something, but there's no warning for what that would happen to be with the sound of growling emitting from behind the wood. stepping back, pollux places both hands onto her hips as she looks up to the makeshift house that she's made before hearing the crunch of sand underfoot that causes her to turn around quickly. )

It's a pleasure to see you, did you come to try your wrestling skills?

( if your character has been making their way around the island and are aware of certain sounds, then they'll be able to match the growling behind the door up with this creature. )

3.) The sacrifice

ALL DAY — WILDCARD

( hi, you can catch pollux anywhere within the sacrifice as this is something she's doing with her brother, and anyone else taking part! there's talking to her by a fire, or her fixing your character a meal... sometimes we want meat roasted over the fire. lmk if you want something personalized, or you can do something with her! jenny please... this is for you queen.

if you're fine with threadhopping for castor, just leave it in the subjects! c: )

2 A & B

[konpeito_aji]

[Anyone who thinks Nobuanga is going to go easy on someone just for being a woman... is sorely mistaken.]

[He actually expects the sand thing... and far from being taken aback... he laughs with relief. It's been so long without an assassination attempt that he was just trying to clean up Tommy Bahamas for the sake of "dueling" on the regular with the monster. Oh good, he won't lose his edge and go completely reckless with the insanity of trying not to treat everything like war.]

[THE MOST EVIL OF LAUGHS!!!!]

Brave! BUT VERY FOOLISH!

To declare war on one such as me! [BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!]

[He is definitely exaggerating the "war" part, because he can tell this isn't "to the death," but bare knuckle boxing is a lot more his speed, when it's not amateur hour and he doesn't have to worry about hurting someone accidentally.]

[She's fast, so keeping his stance low and ready for anything, he removes his gauntlets and tosses them into the sand, because that is something that could kill someone with one too many punches, and really just... best not. Whether she's insulted by that, or not, he doesn't care.]

[And just as fast, he's doing his best to aim a return over-head pummel to her clavicle and upward knee-kick.]

[Think fast!]

(3.) obvs she needs to meet the brother

[opheliac]

(so there is something here she's clearly missing. jinx stumbled upon this because well, for one, pollux mentioned a brother. and if she is going to let them guide her and for her to pray to them (along with barbatos) every day, it's only right for to know who he is, what's his name, and what he's like.

but when she learns this sacrifice is for jenny, her face drops. jenny. the pirate pain-in-the-ass-bitch jenny? jinx rolls her eyes and then quietly excuses herself from the group to be somewhere far away.)

(and even with the sacrifice ritual being done and over with, jinx continues to stay clear from everyone to sit by a tree. silently, she doodles little circles and shapes in the sand with her index -- mindlessly making little sounds with her tongue to keep herself enertained.)

2c

[wimdy]

[ ofc castor is welcome anytime.

so. well. he’s learning a lot about, apparently, what rituals these foreign gods might get up to. he’s naturally nonjudgmental when he’d so rarely ever appear to his people let alone pass judgment on anyone even as is a god’s right. and of course gods would let other deities as they are unless perhaps they’re at war… still though, he really has to admit that this festival and sacrifice and show isn’t quiiite exactly his style or preference.

for instance, he’s beelining straight to the cage, he sure can recognize the growl of a tiger. ] Miss Pollux!

Wrestling? Do you mean, with this creature? [ he’s a deity of freedom, he can’t help it if his stupid bleeding heart is paining for a creature enclosed for battle. whether sacrifice ever occurred in mondstadt… well, it’s doubtful, he never wanted to demand of others. especially their lives, even of beasts. ]

1; castor welcome!!

[myagic]

[Rita's wandering--carefully for now, because she hasn't forgotten what happened last time they were sent to a tropical island, and she still doesn't trust this one yet--and it seems...someone's clearing an awful lot of trees. She approaches with only mild curiosity, giving the wood pile a cursory look before continuing.

Oh, it's that Pollux girl again--Rita scowls and decides not to get involved after the last embarrassment, but--hey, is that a tree falling towards her?!]

--Descartes!

[She whips open her book, and a great, striped kitty paw extends an abnormally long distance from the pages, swiping at the tree and altering its trajectory just enough for Rita to safely stumble aside. She shields her eyes when it kicks up a cloud of sand, but once it settles...well, she's glaring towards Pollux.]

Hey, what the hell was that for?! Are you trying to get someone killed?!

2A

[winepouring]

[ ooc: ALSO CASTOR CAN JUMP IN ANY TIME!! 👌 ]

[ When it's Pollux, Shi Qingxuan doesn't even hesitate to come along, quite happy to simply trust his friend and be surprised wherever they may end up. Except now, when they've stopped, and suddenly the Wind Master is staring at her with wide eyes and feeling entirely lost. ]

Huh??

[ It's Shi Qingxuan's fault for blindly following her along, no questions asked, and only now realizing he has many questions. ]

Lady Pollux, before we start accepting challenges and putting on shows, can we please start from the beginning? Who is the Goddess Jenny? Is she one of your relatives? I don't believe we've met??

[ He is very much not ready and is simply standing there awkwardly and fanning himself to dissipate the summer heat. ]

2-c.... me coming in five minutes late with starbucks

[killed]

[ Hiyori is ever lucky. It's a pleasure to have been invited to their offering, really; it's a beautiful sight to behold, and a sorely needed attempt at bringing their fractured group together. He's likewise curious to see if their efforts will prove to be fruitful, though he can only hope that they might be. The rules here are not that of his own world, the culture an ill match.

That said, he does find this to b ea bit too much of a culture shock. He holds his hands up with a small laugh and shakes his head. ]

I'm afraid not. I believe I'm out of my league in this case, and I've grown quite attached to my head ... [ Which one is he worried about taking his head off? The answer is yes. He's hardly helpless, but he's not one to push his luck. ] But that does remind me... You were offering lessons on boxing, were you not:? I thought perhaps I might learn from you.

1, Castor welcome :>

[obeyseventually]

[Jack is carrying the first bottle of salamander rum he traded for in his hand, while the rest he got on his second trip clink around in his shoulder bag. They stop clinking as he pauses, recognizing the woman on the beach, and then they start again as he heads her way, vaguely with the idea of saying hi or asking what she's doing-

Oh! Or complimenting that - sword? It's a lot spikier than he ever imagined swords could be, so maybe it's some kind of obscure style of sword from history?

It's as he's deciding to ask her about the sword that she makes the cut, and that's where the other facts about the sword click in: that huh, it seems like the weight would be weird on that weapon, and yet she wields it effortlessly as she cuts that tree down in one slice-

Oh, shit! Jack stares at the tree tipping his way only as long as it takes to realize that it's falling, and then he ducks throws his empty hand in front of him, catching it with telekinesis.

Unlike his normal grabs with telekinesis - probably due to the size - the tree simply hangs in place in front of him rather than spinning wildly in front of his palm.

As it is, it was a close enough call that he could probably take a step forward and have his palm against the trunk. Jack grimaces, but hey, he's fine, and he turns his head to find Pollux.]

🌺🍃

[wimdy]

[ ota if anyone wants to bother him or observe, otherwise—

it’s a little surreal to him how this cruise has gone from… from what he remembers, it had been just the two gods himself and zhongli. until zhongli left, then arrived, then left again. and there was jenny, who he wonders if they could be considered friends or allies after what had happened, though he’d definitely consider her one. even after all that’s happened she’s never really that far from mind, at times he could look up at the sky and the varied stars and hope she’s somewhere out there venturing, maybe gathering allies, maybe preparing for a return one day.

he hadn’t thought of trying to worship or perform rites for her; actually, he has to wrap his head around it, that a god would be willing to give faith to other gods. it might just be in teyvat so many myriad more gods would clash or war or slaughter one another, forge uncertain peace treaties when the Seven finally came together. and even now, it seemed like so many of his colleagues are slowly falling one by one.

he thinks of zhongli and jenny as he sits atop a branch of a tree, overlooking the little festival and anyone else. he can’t fly. he doesn’t actually ask faith from his very own people, yet similarly hasn’t offered faith to any other deity. yet now he gently plucks a magnolia flower from the tree and cups it in his hands, gently tucking anemo feathers among the petals before sending it up on the drift of the wind, towards the faraway sky. maybe towards that glimmer at the horizon. even if he can’t fly, he sends this like something like a god’s prayer of goodwill and hope towards her.

and actually, for the new gods on this ship as well. and for everyone on this cruise, this reality, anywhere. ]

LOL sorry, i decided tagging this and ruin how calm venti is rn would be funnier

[opheliac]

(so after being to told to leave (which i will tag to this dont worry), jinx zips off pretty far off away from the twins. her immediate thought is to hide off high in a tree to observe them and anyone else from afar. without needing to climb, she simply uses her shimmer agility to leap right on up in a tree branch.

this tree, funny enough, just so happens to be the same tree venti is in. it's completely a coincidence, quite honestly. jinx is just way too excited to even notice who else is in tree to begin with. but here she is just a few branches higher than venti -- giggling in a light manic sort of way. and if he knows her well (and he does), that laugh is a big sign showing something bad happened or she did something and she is relishing over whatever chaotic thing she did.)