video.

[yumenope]

( the video feed cuts on and a very pretty man in traditional clothing fills the frame, a serious look in his eyes. )

For one day only, I am benevolently offering my services as a seer, so to speak.

You see, I can glimpse into the future in short bursts and divine what awaits you. The spirits are restless and have compelled me to offer up my services, free of charge, to all who may desire them.

So please, supply your name and your favorite fruit and allow me to read your future.

( this, of course, has all been a lie. but damn does it sound convincing and very prettily and eloquently spoken. )

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[winepouring]

[ Oh, fortunes!! Shi Qingxuan is already hopeful. So far, the only other fortune he received here was (probably) nothing but nonsense, but maybe this fortune will be accurate, as strange as the method seems?

Regardless, he doesn't hesitate to go on video, likewise dressed in traditional clothing and smiling brightly. ]

You're a seer? Then, can you tell me a little about my future as well? Someone told me something very cryptic about my future, so I'm curious what you might see. My name is Shi Qingxuan, and my favorite fruit is oranges!

[yumenope]

( don’t worry, you’ll be equally disappointed with this one. sorry, man. )

Oranges, yes. The spirits are appeased.

( no. that doesn’t make sense. anyway!! on to the fortune. )

By helping someone else today, you may also be helping yourself.

[winepouring]

[ Oranges are delicious, of course most spirits would also like them!

... He sits there, waiting for him to go on...

...

He clears his throat. ]

Ah, in what way? Good Seer, I'm afraid I don't understand... How does this relate to my future overall?

[yumenope]

Hm.

( a long pause. )

I’m seeing a field and a sea of blue. There’s a kite, I believe, and a red stone. Do any of these things mean anything to you?

[winepouring]

[ Even knowing a lot of these are very vague— ]

Oh, the sea! Yes, what's happening with it?

[ He's back to being excited - or anxious? Anxious may be a better word for it. ]

[yumenope]

There's a storm. It's restless.

Are you in a quarrel with someone close?

[winepouring]

[ He blinks, staring, then quickly shakes his head. ]

Not as far as I know? My friendships are just fine right now.

[ Hmm... ]

Is the sea only symbolic in this case?

[yumenope]

It may just be. Unless you think it should be taken literally.

Why is that?

[winepouring]

If it's literal, then it's very important to me. My brother is- Ah, my brother works with the sea, and he had crucial business coming up when I last saw him. He's also very powerful spiritually, so it would make sense that spirits would pick up on something like that, don't you think?

But if it's only symbolic... Hm... [ He tilts his head in thought, tapping his chin with a folded fan. ] I suppose if I take both your fortunes together, then if I help someone, I can help a fight I'll have with a friend?

[yumenope]

That seems plausible. That’s very wise of you.

( a pause. should he tell him? this was such an honest and earnest story and explanation... )

Of course, all of that had been a lie.

[winepouring]

[ ????

He stares at the screen, stares at it, and then his face falls. ]

A lie?? Are you being serious now?

[ ...He thought this was a weird method, but still!! Sighing. ]

At least you're willing to say it was a lie from the start...

But really, what was the point of all that? Is this a game? You need a better hobby!