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[Alas, Hu Tao doesn't know that. Instead?]

I see. Then that's good! Here, I was worried you might be experiencing something rather unpleasant.

At least you managed to get your exercise in from all the walking. [hur hur hur.]

[ He doesn't laugh outright, but that last text makes him huff a little with a smile. ]

Can't let up on my cardio.

[ With all that said... ]

Sorry I can't give you Time Materia. [ ... However. ] But I can show it.

[Cloud can't see it yet but Hu Tao was definitely leaning in closer!]

Oh really? Please do! I want to see how it works!

Edited 2022-06-29 18:54 (UTC)

Lemme know when works.

[ Yes he did completely forget to introduce himself. Again. Comes back to this. ]

Name's Cloud.

I'm free whenever so I'm more than welcomed to see it right now!

Cloud, huh? Then I'm very proud to meet you!

Now? [ As in... ] Right now? [ So out of the blue and spontaneous. ] You live in Tokyo?

[ Squints at the italics. ... it takes him a minute. He sighs, but he's not rolling his eyes either. ]

You too.

[ ... Hu Too— no, don't, Cloud. ]

[That's just Hu Tao, don't mind her.]

That is correct! Although, if you wish to meet at another time, that is possible as well! I would hate to rush you if you're unavailable.

No, I'm not. Just— [ —wasn't prepared for you to be ready now. or something to that extent. But he was in the midst of deleting the sentence when he accidentally taps "send" while crossing the street. kjldsfha ]

Wherever's most convenient for you.

[...]

Maybe I should phrase this differently.

Are you okay with us meeting up so soon? I don't want to make you uncomfortable.

[ It's okay, Hu Tao. Cloud's also socially awkward at times! ]

No. It's not that. I can show you. No sweat.

Excellent! Shall I meet you or shall you meet me? If it's the former, you'll have to excuse me if I might be late. I'm still learning about this world so I might be lost.

[But she will keep her promise and meet up with him!!]

I know my way around. I'll come.

Then I shall wait for you. Just be sure to keep your eyes for a girl who just so happens to be wearing a hat with some plum blooms on it!

I think I should be easy to find.

[And you know. Wearing all black too.]

Copy.

[ Oh! If he's gonna come to her and he's got time... He checks to see and, nope. ]

You got an address?

Oh yes, of course! I'll send you my address!

[With that, off she types the address!]

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Got it.

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[ It's true what Cloud said before; he knows his way around Tokyo. To a lesser extent, Kyoto, but having a penchant of getting lost in his thoughts also lent itself to plenty of time spent walking. Cloud wasn't one to sit still for very long, even back home. He hurries home first so he can drop off his things, as well as so he can equip himself appropriately for the upcoming encounter. Not that he wasn't looking forward to demonstrating how magic on his planet worked, but there's no excitement or anxiousness on his part either. Not in the same way he felt during May. The less said about the "Month of Love", the better.

It's felt...nice- making decisions and doing things for himself. As just Cloud. Not that Hu Tao needed to know about how he was feeling, even as he carries this calm confidence with him into tracking the Director down. He's easy to spot, too, should the girl be on the lookout. He didn't think to give a descriptor for himself, with his spiky blond hair, bright blue eyes and SOLDIER uniform; not factoring in the massive sword on his back, he definitely screamed 'not from around here'. As he crosses the street, he thinks he spots the person in his description as he pulls out his magi-comm.

Yup. The right address, then. ]

Hu Tao? [ he calls. ]

[Hu Tao wasn't sure who to expect as she found herself standing in front of her place. If anything, she was surprised Cloud was so willing to help her out and show him some materials that belonged to his world. It was a little odd, he wasn't used to people being so friendly toward her when she was used to rough treatment back home.

As she thought about it, she couldn't help but wonder about her business. Were her undertakers doing okay? How were they fairing without her or Zhongli to manage everything? With a sigh, she decided not to think about it too much. Especially when there was a strangely spiky haired man coming her way. Raising an eyebrow or two, this had to be the person who she spoke to.]

Mhmm, that is my name. And I'm assuming you must be Cloud, correct? It's a pleasure to meet you! [She giggled before giving her hand out. That was the right thing to do for people outside of Liyue, correct?]

[ Cloud blinks down at her hand when she extends it. Maybe it's because he's only ever met people from Inazuma when it came to Teyvat, but he was almost prepared to give a light bow of his head! But this? This is familiar territory to him! Placing a hand on his hip with a hum of approval, he nods and holds out his own hand, a firm grip as he shakes Hu Tao's hand. ]

Likewise.

[ He doesn't extend this shake for long, though his hand does slip from hers a little slower than normal as he makes eye contact with the girl. And people commented on his eyes. Hers were so bright and unique, that it's only been a few seconds? And he'd have a hard time forgetting them. For Hu Tao? He may be a lot calmer and far less eccentric, but luckily for her, he's used to people like her. Honestly, he just gets dragged along for the ride most of the time... He doesn't see her Pyro Vision on her yet, but that's not the reason why he was here. She wanted a demonstration!

He wasn't trying to swing his sword around or light the ground on fire with Lightning magic this time ~~yet~~, so he doesn't think they need to go far. But maybe someplace more open or private? ]

Got any preference on where we can set up?

[Now that Hu Tao got a closer look at him, she had to admit. He was rather tall compared for her 5'1 self. However, she was used to seeing people at a height advantage. Raising an eyebrow or two, she wasn't expecting someone to give off the impression of being rather cool. Why else would he have such a big sword? That was why she found herself staring at the poor man for a few seconds before chuckling.

Well, this would make it a bit easy to befriend him. She had her fair share of dealing with some stoic faced people.]

Is there a park we can go to? I'm not sure how much energy a materia could generate but I believe it would be big enough where it wouldn't hurt anyone.

[That said, she looked at her phone before looking back up at Cloud.]

I wonder if we could find such a place...! [She said before leaning a bit closer. Care to help her out?]

[ Noting her bright gaze honed on him for a good couple moments, his own brow raises as he gives himself a onceover. She wasn't staring just at his eyes...so it wasn't the Mako, was it? She doesn't stare long enough, though, to weird him out. Especially when she shares space with Cloud and they determine where they should go. He's really hyping this up to be something requiring space...but unless he was bringing out the big guns (Cloud why did you bring them...), it wouldn't need much. ]

Most Materia's pretty self-contained. [ A beat. ] Unless you're casting high level magic.

[ He hums thoughtfully as she leans closer so he can give her aid. Considering where she was and how far she was from the nearest open public space... When in doubt? ]

You know the park a few blocks down from here?

I see, I suppose it isn't all that different from the visions we use back home.

[Which she wasn't sure if she should be happy or not. While it was nice to see that there were similarities between his and her world, she just hoped it wasn't as dangerous as hers. Or at the very least, not always overrun with monsters.

However, she had to take her head at his answer.]

I believe so but perhaps you can show me? I'm afraid you know this world better than I do. [Pause] Because I rather not get us lost.

And... [ Since Visions were usually visible on a wearer, ] Where's yours?

[ He only gave her a little onceover, not wanting to be blatant in trying to scope out where it is. It's just curiosity! ...that and he's self-conscious about acting ~~like a dork~~ weird. ]

Works for me. I'll lead.

[ It won't be a long walk at least! It's in the opposite direction, so he turns back around so that she may follow him, remembering to keep his pace slow after the last time he got ahead of someone. ]

[And thus why she crossed her arms before giving a smirk or two.]

Oh? Are you that curious to see where mine is? Now, now, don't be impatient! You'll get to see it once we go to the park.

[Not that she wouldn't, it was only fair that he gets to see her vision after he was so willing to show her some materia. However, she couldn't help it.]

Why spoil the surprise when I can show you how great my pyro vision is?

[ Ah, a cheeky one is this Hu Tao! Her words, however, give way to an idea that crops up in the swordsman's head. He doesn't appear disappointed, instead sighing through his nose as he turns his gaze to his wrist. Or more specifically, a green sphere slotted on the bangle there. A thoughtful little hum, and a quick glance back to her, and he returns her smirk with a light one of his own. ]

Guess there's no time to lose.

[ Oh he totally phrased it like that on purpose, as he taps into the magic of the Materia as it shines brighter on his wrist. Sorry not sorry, but you're getting a taste before getting there! With a subtler wave of his hand at Hu Tao, she'll suddenly find a circling set of glowing gears spinning around her, sparking yet not giving off any heat. The spell's visual is illusory, and just as quickly as it comes, it's gone. But the effect it'll have on Hu Tao? ]

C'mon. Let's walk a little faster.

[ He just cast Haste on the girl. And should she heed his advice, she'll find that even if she were to start walking or running, not only would it be at a faster pace? But with none of the added exertion.

...

Okay so Cloud might be a bit of a dorky showoff. ]

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