a ding dang mingle

[endsjustified]

WHO: anyone
WHERE: anywhere
WHEN: Day 9, morning through to late afternoon

[well there's still new landmarks to explore, new teammates (and new ragged individuals) to meet. occasional gunfire's been resounding through the woods sometimes, scaring birds up into the air and sending wandering pygmidillos in the meadow askitter.

what are you up to this fine day?]

Comments

[featherduster]

[ PLEASE HE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT HE'S DOINGGGGG

But he keeps lizard-climbing until he reaches Crescendo's branch ]

Damn, squirt, you get pretty far up here . . .

[noarchitact]

[ calls up, ] Wait for Minuet. He might be able to do... something. [ what, he doesn't know, but... he jumped at the chance to climb the tree, so SURELY HE'S GOT A PLAN, RIGHT? RIGHT?? ]

If worse comes to worse, then I'll send the vines up.

[heavyliesthecrown]

Squirt? I am not a squirt, you know. I reject being called such.

[ Yes he's gonna nitpick this amid everything. ]

I thought learning how to climb a tree would be a good skill to possess here.

[ And then things got...complicated.

In the end, as instructed, he has no choice but to wait for Minuet. He watches him dubiously after his strange method of climb. ]

What is your plan...?

[featherduster]

No plan here.

[ JUST BEING HONEST

Looking down at Fantasia entreatingly ]

[heavyliesthecrown]

[ . . . . . . . . . ]

Then... Then why did you come up? Do you know how to get back down?

[featherduster]

Well I'm not very well just gonna leave you up here all by yourself--!!

[heavyliesthecrown]

[ . . . ]

I... suppose that it is the thought that matters. I appreciate the attempt.

[ So so sorry, Fantasia.]

[noarchitact]

[ face meet palm. ]

[ kerslap. ]

Both of you [ listen. ] don't move.

[ kaveh would have sent a sturdy root up, so the both of them could climb down, but he doesn't want them messing that up. he, instead, just sends some vines up to grab the both of them and set them safely on the ground. ]

[ KAVEH USED VINE WHIP! ]

[featherduster]

[ Just going :OOOOOOO the entire time, until they're both placed safely on the ground ]

Man . . . Fantasia is really amazing!!

[noarchitact]

Ah, t- thank you, Minuet. [ although it's not that impressive when several people in teyvat have dendro visions. ]

[heavyliesthecrown]

[ He's stiff as he's carried down by vines, clutching them tightly until his feet hit the ground beneath him. ]

. . . That really is quite impressive.

[ Quietly impressed. ]

[noarchitact]

Thank you too, Crescendo. I'm glad I could help and I'm even gladder you're alright. I was worried when I heard you were stuck in a tree.

[heavyliesthecrown]

[ So... embarrassed actually. ]

I... I apologize. I was trying to train, and when I managed to climb up much easier than I thought I would be able to, I did not consider the fact that getting down would be much more challenging. I am sincerely sorry for causing you undue stress and trouble.

[noarchitact]

[ poor tsukasa. kaveh's not mad for what it's worth. he'd been more concerned than anything! ] It's alright. If you ever decide to climb another tree at least make sure somebody's with you, so if you do happen to get stuck again, then they can either help you down or go get somebody else to help. It's a good thing she had been around to come get us. [ whoever she is. he's still real sus about her, since she doesn't seem to be a part of any of the other teams. weird. ]

But the most important part is that you're alright.

[heavyliesthecrown]

[ He is grateful for her. Afterall, he had somewhat thought she had meant to abandon him when she walked back into the forest.]

I am most relieved for her help and your aid. I think if I am to ever attempt it again, my best bet would be to ask you to come as a partner, considering your incredible ability.

[featherduster]

[ Looking him over once they're both safe on solid ground ]

You alright? In one piece? Not traumatized?

[heavyliesthecrown]

I really was just stuck in the tree. Nothing has been injured except my pride.

[noarchitact]

I'm sure you're not the first and you certainly won't be the last to get stuck in a tree. Don't take it too hard.

[heavyliesthecrown]

Yes. After all, Minuet-san appeared rather stranded and at a loss himself up here too. I am relieved I am not the only one.

[featherduster]

[ NONSENSE IT'S VERY IMPRESSIVE!!!! ]

I know who to call if I'm ever in a bind!

[noarchitact]

Hopefully we can all stay out of trouble for a little bit... but, yes, if you ever find yourself in some trouble please don't hesitate to call me.