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[localweirdo]

Hello, my name is Hu Tao and it's a pleasure to meet you all! I'm afraid that I'm still new to this place but I thought I could start by making some new friends here!

Please to enlighten me about your world. I'm curious as to where you are from!

If you don't wish to, then I shall ask a question! What ice cream flavor sums up your personality today?

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[sultanofsquat]

[ His smile turns to a smirk as Hu Tao roasts her coworker. He has no idea what Zhongli looks like, having not interacted with him at the party, but he'll take her word for it! ]

Not necessarily a chatterbox, but, I'll take your word for it. If he doesn't mind listeners.

[localweirdo]

The other one would be Xiao but you have to be careful too.

[Then she leaned in a little closer as if to give a dramatic effect. With a raised eyebrow, she was waiting for the perfect moment to say something.]

I'm afraid he is what most people would call a jerk. But a good one. [Again, she also care a lot of Xiao. Really, she does!!]

[sultanofsquat]

[ Cloud doesn't make such a dramatic motion, but he still finds himself impulsively leaning in as if he's being let in on a secret. ]

Rrright. Where've I heard that one before.

[ Oh right. When people explain him. dajklhfs ]

[localweirdo]

Perhaps from your own world? Or even the people here?

[She gave a giggle before placing a c shaped motion with her hand around her mouth. Again, in a low whisper?]

Rest assured, I might look like I gossip but I promise I'm not that bad! [Take that however you will!]

[sultanofsquat]

[ He huffs, though it's more of an amused feign of a laugh as he smirks right back at Hu Tao. This is his first time meeting her, and perhaps it has a lot to do with experience in being around peppier people like her in the past, but Cloud wasn't minding taking a chance to come show her Materia. That, and in the time he's been here, while he's away from his world? The chance encounters he's had with denizens of Teyvat only continued to spark his curiosity! If he's going to try this whole "living" thing, he might as well do some learning along with it. ]

Nah. [ He shrugs. ] I asked, you gave me the rundown.

[ And now he knows he'll maybe get along with a man who talks a lot? And a "good" jerk. He was also referring to himself. He is the "good" jerk. But as they cross the street, the park entrance is just to their left, through the open gates! For the most part, it's a relatively open space, with a couple of little stone pathways branching off to little shrines. If this were a garden, they definitely wouldn't be allowed to come here for 'demonstrations'. It's not so crowded, either! So while they walk and set out for a nice open patch of grass with nice-sized trees providing shade, he'll remove the small glimmering green orb from his bracer, slowing down as he holds it out for Hu Tao. ]

It's safe to hold.

[localweirdo]

[As Hu Tao got through the gates, she had to admit. While she just arrived here, there was a hint of nostalgia as she was reminded of her world. With the various shrines and how peaceful it all was, she couldn't help but wonder what was going on in her world. What was happening to her parlor? And especially with Zhongli here?

She didn't know. Again, she knows she shouldn't think about it. Shaking her head to herself, she'll have to figure it out later. Right now?]

Are you certain? If it suddenly explodes, you're not going to pin the blame on me, will you?

[No, she wasn't serious but...just in case.]

[sultanofsquat]

[ He spots her softly shaking her head to herself, his eyes settling on the open space they're in and the various shrines spread out throughout the park. Something to file away for later, if he finds the opportunity. It really wasn't any of his business, either... Then again, she'd been the one to ask about his world in turn. So, indeed! As of right now? ]

Maybe. You're the one holding it. [ But just to be sure, he smiles lightly before closing the distance between himself and Hu Tao. Holding out his other hand, she can either accept it so he can place it in her palm himself, he wait for her to accept it. ] Just joking.

[localweirdo]

I'm glad to see someone who appreciates my humor! If I hold it, I'm fully expecting you to take fully responsibility should it break.

[That being said, as she held it in her hand, she couldn't help but to stare. While its abilities were almost the same as a vision, she didn't think it would be quite as bright as it was. That said, as she kept on staring, she stared back at Cloud with a raised eyebrow.]

Please do tell me, just where do you find these "materia" in your world. I'm assuming a god didn't give this to you, correct?

[sultanofsquat]

[ Good! And now that they broke through the humor barrier, he's ready to demonstrate! Even if it's something so light and simple. He'll try to answer as much as he can for her. He shakes his head at her last question. ]

Definitely no Archons involved here. Most Materia you find nowadays is in shops selling them. [ ... yes, they're straight-up selling these magical items that can poison, heal and set shit on fire in some random town. But he elaborates. ] Materia's crystalized mako energy that comes from the Planet, so each one houses special properties. They're pretty rare to find naturally, so most you'll find get artificially produced.

[localweirdo]

Really? To think, something so special from your world can now be freely sold in this world. What a strange thing to think about.

[Again, as she kept on staring at the center of said Materia, she couldn't help but hum to herself.]

Even most are artificially produced, I just hope that it doesn't drain the energy from the planet.

[sultanofsquat]

Huh? [ Oh! No, he must have said something wrong. He shakes his head. ] No, my bad. I meant shops from my world. [ Although, as he crosses his arms, ] Would be a helluva connection if this Gaia had Materia, too...

[ Though, when Hu Tao surprisingly hits the nail on the head about draining the energy from the planet... He doesn't frown, but his expression does fix into something more neutral. She wished to be enlightened about other worlds? Then this was a glimpse. ]

Truth is, that's part of the problem. It's a long story, but most of the world's energy for everyday living is taken from the Planet. Making Materia's just one small part of it.