─ Daryah .ᐟ

◟we⠀start⠀with⠀stars⠀in⠀our⠀eyes ⤵︎ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀we⠀start⠀believing⠀that⠀we⠀belong ⠀

[* decayed . @falkorsblessing]

⠀' you know you can't protect everyone , right?' ╱ 'i know. but i have to try.'

[─ Daryah .ᐟ @corvigilans]

Just another day training the troops! Sparring out in the early sunlight, before the air becomes too warm for such drills.

[─ Daryah .ᐟ @corvigilans]

Yeesh!

He almost jumped out his skin! Swivelling on his heel to look at her. "Ah!? Oh.. .. hello- "

The general rubbed the back of his neck.

"Ah, I'm gathering violetgrass!"

[starfrost temperance ! @MOONRABBITRISES]

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yoo-hoo ❕ whatchu gathering ❔
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[─ Daryah .ᐟ @corvigilans]

@lacrimaemeae
Strolling alongside the pools, taking a well earned breather from his patrol; his troops pitched up a rest spot someplace further back.

Sitting by the waters edge, relaxing with a deep, content sigh.

[─ Daryah .ᐟ @corvigilans]

Turning with the others indication to lead the way, the General paused to let him reach his side, then begun walking. "Havin a guide is always easier, I know that well. Liyue can be a maze at times, even I get lost here and there out in the mountains and such-!"

[─ Daryah .ᐟ @corvigilans]

"Aye, millelith. General Daryah, at your service ~ "
Nod . * odd name for a Liyue resident... accent too, holding a subtle lilt of Sumeran in its undertones.

"This old thing? Yeah, sort of.... it belonged to my da' ... his da', you know how it goes on.+

[ᅠᅠᅠ ( .͟. ) ᅠᅠᅠtrigger ᅠᅠᅠhappy ﹕ @dustsdevil]

would honestly 'ppreciate an escort. makes everythin' way easier than me having to ask 'round again. "

he holds out a hand, gesturing for the other to lead.

" name's six. and you are...? "

[─ Daryah .ᐟ @corvigilans]

He passed it on to me before he passed."

Running his fingers over the decorated pole, turning it ro show thin silver and gold bands wrapped tight around the shaft. " every time it gets passed down, previous owner adds his - or her - wedding ring to it. Family tradition"

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[─ Daryah .ᐟ @corvigilans]

* nearby. Gathering herbs!

[starfrost temperance ! @MOONRABBITRISES]

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[─ Daryah .ᐟ @corvigilans]

@MADSEGMENT // when u get an answer lmk... but just know I could never replace u >:[ ur my oomfie and I will come shake u

[─ Daryah .ᐟ @corvigilans]

A low sigh, eyes flitting down ro focus for a moment. "Just trying to push back and make sure folks feel safe. Those remote villages always seem to get the brunt of it"

[─ Daryah .ᐟ @corvigilans]

Of course he's eager to help!

Job aside- helping Baizhu was always a rewarding task- good, honest, manual labour normally followed by a herbal tea and a few long hours of idle quiet and meaningless chat... and the chance to simply be around a very+

[❛ BAIZHU • ˙ ˖ ⁀➷ @medicatedscales]

knees , baizhu starts to strip the herbs from stem , putting them in the pot . next to Daryah is a medium length grinding tool , its end smooth and polished .

[─ Daryah .ᐟ @corvigilans]

Free from his shoulders before picking up the pestle and setting about grinding the herbs as Baizhu tossed them in.

"Ah- yeah... there's been an influx of abyssal activity here 'n there, more treasure hoarder gangs too."
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[─ Daryah .ᐟ @corvigilans]

" it ain't far, why don't I give you an escort? "

[─ Daryah .ᐟ @corvigilans]

One hand rested on the Generals hip, laughing warmly as the stranger bowed.

"No need for all that bowing, I'm no archon nor diplomat! You're after the guesthouse you said?"

Head tilted, purple strands falling slightly into his eyes.

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[─ Daryah .ᐟ @corvigilans]

" ah- .ᐣ "

Turning as a voice hails him, the general can't help but straighten his back and rest a hand on his polearm. Habit.

Upon realising no threat however, an easy smile worked over his features. Just a visitor looking rather lost.
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[ᅠᅠᅠ ( .͟. ) ᅠᅠᅠtrigger ᅠᅠᅠhappy ﹕ @dustsdevil]

stranger, and offers the smallest of greeting bows with other hand 'pon chest. " do y'know the way to, ah... "

wracking brain for the place he's supposed to * meet with his contact, clicking tongue.

" baiju guesthouse? i'm a bit lost, y'see. "

[─ Daryah .ᐟ @corvigilans]

@MASTERMEDICINAL // so true.... holds out my hands

[─ Daryah .ᐟ @corvigilans]

He carried it back through, humming as he sat cross legged and placed the pot securely in the space between.

"You just toss in what y' need, I could use the arm work out, anyways .ᐟ"

[─ Daryah .ᐟ @corvigilans]

He smiled- the expression warm as the vision sat at his hip, no longer obscured by his coat as he hung it to the side of the door.

" Aye of course.ᐟ Here, let me get that "

Swift to head over , the general lifted the pot from Baizhus hip as though it weighed * nothing.
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[❛ BAIZHU • ˙ ˖ ⁀➷ @medicatedscales]

herbs . Gui is out doing deliveries and routine home visits . Normally I’d ask him . Qiqi is off playing and I don’t want to take her from her free time .”

[─ Daryah .ᐟ @corvigilans]

@medicatedscales

Stepping into bubu- shoulders relaxing the moment he's met with the scent of herbs and tea.

" Baizhu─.ᐟ hopefully you've not been * too busy today.

Anything I can help with .ᐣ. "