I think it's the unfortunate fate of people like us. We always manage to find them, and they can never resist pointing out how wrong they think we are. [Okay Kaveh.] Wolfwood's much kinder about it than Alhaitham is, though. You're lucky.
[He maybe did not see Wolfwood and Vash at Mcdonald's weekend 0,]
Well, yes. I mean, our philosophies differ to some degree, but it was nice to discuss it with him. [Kaveh's a nerd who likes debate regardless, but also. Hilarious.] Why, how is he with you?
That's so strange. I wouldn't have thought that of him at all. [Like yeah Kaveh talks all the time about how he's the only one who knows Alhaitham's true, big personality, but they'd never physically fight unless they were sparring??? WOLFWOOD HOW COULD YOU BE THIS WAY TO SWEET VASH.
...Okay in all fairness, though, Kaveh's more likely to hit Alhaitham than the other way around... wait... is he the problem...]
[This is truly such an odd experience... is this what it's like to live Tighnari's life...]
Okay, good. [Because otherwise he was going to offer to do it which is hilarious considering Vash is taller than him. But, also--] Not that I'm all that familiar with either, but your priests sound very different from the ones in Teyvat...
[He will do it if you ask him to, especially because he thinks Wolfwood would probably let him get away with it even though he has no proof of this.]
Devoted to their archons, from what I understand. They have a church in Mondstadt, for instance, and I've heard the deaconess is very sweet--very devoted to Barbatos. There's an island in Inazuma that has a priestess, as well, but I think she's in charge of just about everything over there. It's been a long time since I've visited, and I was only there to study the architecture, so I couldn't really tell you too many details about their customs.
... I don't think that's too different for people in No Man's Land, but obviously we don't get to interact or know God. It's more of a blind faith kind of thing. Very hands off.
[ He looks back out to the sighs, musing. ]
Still, in the hundred and fifty years of living in an inhabitable planet without succor, people still pray for deliverance.
He told me about it, a little. [When they had their very civil nonviolent conversation.] It sounds closest to how things are in Mondstadt, but even then, there's definitive proof that he led them once. And then you have nations like Inazuma, which are led directly by their Archon--or Sumeru, even though it's a little different.
[Nahida was locked up for so long...]
But even then, it's not like every prayer is answered. Most of them aren't. [His never have been, after all.] So I understand a little, even though it's not quite the same.
Something like that. [He turns his gaze outward, toward the water.] To be honest, I stopped praying a long time ago. So I'm probably not the best person to ask.
It's alright, it's not a secret. [Just, like, depressing.] My father died about twenty years ago, in the desert. As a child, I thought that if anyone could fix things, it would be a god... or maybe it would be better to say I'd wanted to believe that. But of course that was impossible.
[And, well. Other things. But he won't get into all of that.]
A few other things happened over the years, and... well, I just learned to put my faith in other people instead. But it's not out of any lack of respect for Nahida--it's just that gods work in different ways than we do, I think. When you're drowning, you learn to reach toward an outstretched hand, not to the sky.
[Aww, Vash. Kaveh's gaze turns sympathetic--he reaches out to rest a gentle hand on Vash's arm.]
I agree. I've been very fortunate. [Which is proof enough, for him, that there really will always be people who will support each other, no matter what.] I'm hardly selfless, but I don't think you have to be to know that mutual assistance is the purpose of society.
[He smiles, then, wry.]
Someone has to balance out people like him and Alhaitham. But from the way he spoke, I don't think his views are as removed from ours as they might seem.
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How did you know?!
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We've talked about it a few times. He's mentioned more than once that he thinks you and I have similar views.
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[ BIRDS OF A FEATHER. ]
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I think it's the unfortunate fate of people like us. We always manage to find them, and they can never resist pointing out how wrong they think we are. [Okay Kaveh.] Wolfwood's much kinder about it than Alhaitham is, though. You're lucky.
[He maybe did not see Wolfwood and Vash at Mcdonald's weekend 0,]
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Wolfwood's nicer? I don't know how you survived if Alhaitham is worse.
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He just looks a little confused]
Well, yes. I mean, our philosophies differ to some degree, but it was nice to discuss it with him. [Kaveh's a nerd who likes debate regardless, but also. Hilarious.] Why, how is he with you?
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[ bro ]
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[ ALHAITHAM IS SOMEHOW BETTER, IN SPITE OF EVERYTHING. ]
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That's so strange. I wouldn't have thought that of him at all. [Like yeah Kaveh talks all the time about how he's the only one who knows Alhaitham's true, big personality, but they'd never physically fight unless they were sparring??? WOLFWOOD HOW COULD YOU BE THIS WAY TO SWEET VASH.
...Okay in all fairness, though, Kaveh's more likely to hit Alhaitham than the other way around... wait... is he the problem...]
Well, do you at least hit him back?
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[ BADMOUTHS HIM WHILE HE ISN'T HERE, but he thinks Kaveh can get the vibe that they're just very good pals. He wouldn't seriously insults Wolfwood.
This is just their relationship. ]
Of course I do!
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Okay, good. [Because otherwise he was going to offer to do it which is hilarious considering Vash is taller than him. But, also--] Not that I'm all that familiar with either, but your priests sound very different from the ones in Teyvat...
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What are they like in Teyvat?
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Devoted to their archons, from what I understand. They have a church in Mondstadt, for instance, and I've heard the deaconess is very sweet--very devoted to Barbatos. There's an island in Inazuma that has a priestess, as well, but I think she's in charge of just about everything over there. It's been a long time since I've visited, and I was only there to study the architecture, so I couldn't really tell you too many details about their customs.
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... I don't think that's too different for people in No Man's Land, but obviously we don't get to interact or know God. It's more of a blind faith kind of thing. Very hands off.
[ He looks back out to the sighs, musing. ]
Still, in the hundred and fifty years of living in an inhabitable planet without succor, people still pray for deliverance.
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He told me about it, a little. [When they had their very civil nonviolent conversation.] It sounds closest to how things are in Mondstadt, but even then, there's definitive proof that he led them once. And then you have nations like Inazuma, which are led directly by their Archon--or Sumeru, even though it's a little different.
[Nahida was locked up for so long...]
But even then, it's not like every prayer is answered. Most of them aren't. [His never have been, after all.] So I understand a little, even though it's not quite the same.
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... It's about hope, right?
[ Believing in a god you don't know exists, or don't know if they're listening to you, sending them prayer anyway. ]
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[ Because Nahida is like right there. ]
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I don't think so. It wasn't anything personal against her. Some things are just... impossible.
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[ ... ]
You don't need to tell me if you don't want to. I get that it's kind of personal.
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[And, well. Other things. But he won't get into all of that.]
A few other things happened over the years, and... well, I just learned to put my faith in other people instead. But it's not out of any lack of respect for Nahida--it's just that gods work in different ways than we do, I think. When you're drowning, you learn to reach toward an outstretched hand, not to the sky.
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[ It is depressing times on this canoe-adjacent vehicle. ]
It seems like gods have their limits, but there are a lot of kind people who can help us get back on our feet.
[ Vash truly believes the universe is full of them, welcoming the hurt and the lost with warmth and comfort. ]
I can see why Wolfwood said we have similar views.
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I agree. I've been very fortunate. [Which is proof enough, for him, that there really will always be people who will support each other, no matter what.] I'm hardly selfless, but I don't think you have to be to know that mutual assistance is the purpose of society.
[He smiles, then, wry.]
Someone has to balance out people like him and Alhaitham. But from the way he spoke, I don't think his views are as removed from ours as they might seem.
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[ COMMUNITY!! LOVE AND PEACE. Vash laughs a bit at that. ]
Alhaitham sounds like a character. [ ... ] Wolfwood's a good guy.
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