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[mysophobe]

Lunatia is so very different from my homeland. I wonder if there are others who have never seen such things as they have seen here.

To those who have been here for some time, does it ever begin to feel like home? What makes a place home?

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[mysophobe]

(( Ah, that tone of confusion is one Song Lan’s sure he’s had and will have many times. There is still much to learn about this place. But, to the matter at hand, he simply explains, ))

It means only that I am of a much lower social status than a member of an Imperial household.

[beitangmoran]

... Well, it doesn't matter much here, does it?

[He doesn't have a better status int he eyes of anyone here, except his own companions.]

Let's get along well, Song ZiChen.

[mysophobe]

(( Zichen nods, inwardly pleased to meet someone with that particular mindset. While Song Lan himself places little value on such things, he lives in a society that does. To him, all should be judged on their character and deeds, not the happenstance of their birth. ))

I think that we shall.

[beitangmoran]

[He's sensible and practical, Song Lan. He has no qualms about pulling rank when it can serve him, but he also know when it would be counter-productive.]

I am glad.

I currently work with the Lunar Scientia, the local scholarly association. If you should be interested, I can introduce you.

[mysophobe]

I would like that very much. I am afraid I have not yet found anything with which to occupy my time.

[beitangmoran]

Occupation not being tied to revenue, you have time to think of what to do. You have been shown what to do to get enough money, have you?

[mysophobe]

(( A faint color blooms on his face and he nods once. ))

I am aware of what must be done.

(( A bit problematic for a mysophobe, but he has friends here, so it won’t be absolutely intolerable. ))

[beitangmoran]

Since you have acquaintances here, they will be happy to help, I am sure.

But in case of need, some establishments will procure, with a modest fee.

[mysophobe]

I do not believe that will be necessary.

(( Visiting such an establishment, he means. He is certain that Xiao Xingchen's promise and Lan Xichen's generosity will keep him from dire circumstances while remaining within Song Lan's comfrot zone. ))

I am not fond of being touched by others. I will rely on those I know well.

[beitangmoran]

Ah yes, in that case that is certainly better.

Do keep in mind though, that some situations may require some give you Chroma urgently. One of my friends is way too stubborn about this.

[mysophobe]

(( Song Lan nods once. ))

This has happened. I am very fortunate that someone happened across me when they did. I knew him then only by reputation. I think we have become friends since then.

(( A curious look comes over his features. ))

Does your friend frequently have urgent need for chroma?

[beitangmoran]

Frequently, I do not know. There was a fight, and the use of certain abilities consumes Chroma.

Come to think of it, he is a cultivator as well, I believe. Although I think he... summons his weapons? is that the appropriate term?

[mysophobe]

(( Zichen ponders the phrasing. In a way, it could be seen like that. They summon the spirits of their weapons. But if he means to literally summon… ))

Can you please clarify what you mean when you say ‘summon’?

[beitangmoran]

I am... not quite sure actually. I haven't seen him actually do it. This is simply the term that he used.

He seemed to imply it requires energy and one of his weapons needs more than the other.

[mysophobe]

(( Song Lan presses his lips into a thin line, thinking it over. How would he describe it? ))

Using our spiritual weapons does take spiritual energy. The degree of which depends on the quality of the weapon, one’s mastery of it, and the weapon’s spirit itself. I suppose it could be called summoning.

[beitangmoran]

Hmmm... this seemed to be more of the ... 'actual' summoning sort. As in, making the weapon appear when needed.

[mysophobe]

I have not heard of such a thing. But that is not to say it does not happen. If one has a qiankun pouch, it could be stored there then seem to appear from nowhere.

[beitangmoran]

... I am sorry, I do not know what this 'qiankun pouch' is either or how one would recognize it.

But in any case, it almost drained him of Chroma, so even beyond the basic necessities of life, it is important to make sure your levels are high enough for such cases.

[mysophobe]

I shall take your friend's lesson to heart. You have my gratitude.

[beitangmoran]

Do not mention it. We must help each other out here.