Alright, I can do that. [Hmmm, he ponders.] I've been to Gandharva Ville enough that I doubt it would take much effort to recreate, but if you really want to see trees... ah, yes, I know what we'll do.
[If it were any other day, it would be worrisome that Vash is so quiet--but after the events of the weekend, Kaveh doesn't think anything of it. He lets Vash be, commenting on this or that now and then and checking to make sure he's still close, but otherwise, he's alright with keeping fairly quiet as they head to the VR room.
Once they're inside, he heads over to fetch the headsets, holding one out to Vash.]
Have you used this place yet? You shouldn't have to do anything but put it on to see the simulation, but I can explain it to you if you'd like. [Through the power of magical handwaving]
[ He's making sure he takes as little space as possible! Emotionally, metaphorically, literally, but they're here in the VR room and he accepts the VR headset. ]
I gave some of the pamphlets and plaques a read, so I think I'm good to experience your artistry. I wouldn't mind a little preamble for what I'm about to see? If that's all right with you.
Well, I was thinking of showing you the Apam Woods. The trees there are some of the tallest I've ever seen--setting aside the Divine Tree and the ones Port Ormos is built into, anyway. It's a rainforest, but the main feature is the Varunastra. It's... well, it's difficult to explain, since I'm not all that familiar with it. Nahida could probably tell you more. But essentially, it's like a pillar of water that appears when it begins to rain in the forest.
Well, we'll see. [He puts his own headset on! And through the power of handwaving he will get the simulation set up.] Alright, go ahead and put yours on whenever you're ready.
[When he does, he'll find himself in Apam Woods, with sky-high trees and enormous plants all around. He'll probably notice that some of the trees have houses built into them, but the most prominent thing is the large contraption sitting in front of them, waterfalls roaring in the background. For now, there's no pillar of water--he waits for Vash to take it in first.]
[IT REALLY DOES help. But Kaveh just looks very pleased and fond... it's all solid so he can try to climb if he wants!! But the tree is like 10 times their size at least,,]
You might need some help from the mushrooms. [Jump on the bouncy mushrooms Vash!]
Most people are, yes--or at least in villages and such. This area has some dangerous creatures and wandering thieves, so it's not really somewhere that people tend to stay. But I live in Sumeru City, and most of my recent work has been out in the desert.
It's not my favorite, personally. But I like being able to see the stars if I'm sleeping outside.
[He just watches Vash bounce, fond.]
Oh--yes, I was working on a big project out there a few months ago. And then my last client... ugh, I don't even want to talk about that.
[He isn't from the hangout route where he finished that job. TCH!!!]
Hold on, let me...
[With a little concentration, he adjusts the scene--I can't find a gif of it but he will make the Varunastra activate, the water swelling up into the sky just before it begins to rain, with large bubbles popping into existence around them.]
[ Hmm... Vash frowns to see that Kaveh has some gripes about work, but he doesn't press. Instead, he focuses on what Kaveh shows him instead. Hopping off of the mushroom, he watches the stream, then the bubbles.
Gently, he touches one giant bubble. Don't swallow him whole. ]
Wow... It kind of reminds me of what plants can do at home, but it would make sense since plants mimic nature.
[ Kaveh slowly picking up some creative ideas as Vash continues to pop the bubbles. He seems entertained enough. ]
Oh, right. That is what we call manmade powerplants. They're why humans can survive in No Man's Land at all since they can provide food, water, electricity, anything you need for survival as long as they're cared for.
They're why humans can fly out to space and expand.
[ He will try to change the terrain to one he knows... Green turns into swatches of warm tones, foliage to sand. Around them is a type of ship wreckage, but one that Kaveh wouldn't be overly familiar with (spaceships). He gestures for Kaveh to follow him deeper into the wreckage. Fortunately, it isn't dark. There are enough cracks and open space for light to shine through, but it unveils the futuristic technology that is lost to this barren wasteland.
In the center of the hub is a plant. It's curled up in its protective bulb, cocooned asleep within its angel wing-like feelers, with a soft blue light pulsing to what seems to be its breathing, or perhaps its heartbeat. A manmade powerplant ended up being very alive. ]
Usually, there would be more of them, but I thought showing you just one is enough.
[Hilariously, this is possibly the first time Kaveh's seen someone else do this--it's almost strange, being on the other end of it. He looks around curiously as he follows Vash; he doesn't spend much time exploring the Ruin Golems since that's not his field of study, but it gives him something of a similar feeling.
He looks surprised as they approach the plant, though he stops near Vash rather than recklessly reaching out to touch.]
So this--[Gesturing to the creature inside the bulb]--is what provides you all with what you need to live?
Yeah, though it looks like she's asleep. Why don't we wake her up?
[ Vash places a hand on the bulb. The plant stirs, feelers unfurling as she senses the presence of others, but not fully awake just yet. The bulb glows a soft life constantly now. ]
[If Vash approaches easily, Kaveh will follow!! The whole thing is a little startling because it's all such a new sight, but--honestly, there's such a wide variety of elemental beings in Teyvat already, that it's kind of hard to be that caught off-guard by appearances. So he nods, turning and waving.]
![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
no subject
[He nods decisively! He has a plan.]
no subject
He thinks it's very cute of him. ]
no subject
Once they're inside, he heads over to fetch the headsets, holding one out to Vash.]
Have you used this place yet? You shouldn't have to do anything but put it on to see the simulation, but I can explain it to you if you'd like. [Through the power of magical handwaving]
no subject
I gave some of the pamphlets and plaques a read, so I think I'm good to experience your artistry. I wouldn't mind a little preamble for what I'm about to see? If that's all right with you.
no subject
Well, I was thinking of showing you the Apam Woods. The trees there are some of the tallest I've ever seen--setting aside the Divine Tree and the ones Port Ormos is built into, anyway. It's a rainforest, but the main feature is the Varunastra. It's... well, it's difficult to explain, since I'm not all that familiar with it. Nahida could probably tell you more. But essentially, it's like a pillar of water that appears when it begins to rain in the forest.
no subject
[ Anyway, SHOW HIM THE SIMULATION. ]
no subject
[When he does, he'll find himself in Apam Woods, with sky-high trees and enormous plants all around. He'll probably notice that some of the trees have houses built into them, but the most prominent thing is the large contraption sitting in front of them, waterfalls roaring in the background. For now, there's no pillar of water--he waits for Vash to take it in first.]
What do you think?
no subject
It's beautiful.
[ Like he would be speechless.
Instantly tries to climb a tree. ]
no subject
You might need some help from the mushrooms. [Jump on the bouncy mushrooms Vash!]
no subject
... How are mushrooms supposed to help?
[ He doesn't understand. They are just giant mushrooms. ]
no subject
And goes HIGH UP INTO THE AIR]
no subject
[ He watches cause he thinks it's funny to watch someone like Kaveh jump up and down so high. ]
no subject
But he will land with perhaps a surprising level of control.]
The Forest Rangers have all kinds of other techniques for getting around. Most of us don't need to bother with any of this, though.
no subject
Because you guys are usually in the city?
[ HIS TURN TO JUMP and he jumps up and down on the mushroom, having the time of his life. ]
no subject
Most people are, yes--or at least in villages and such. This area has some dangerous creatures and wandering thieves, so it's not really somewhere that people tend to stay. But I live in Sumeru City, and most of my recent work has been out in the desert.
no subject
[ Still jumping and doesn't question bandits. Stealing is normal in most worlds. ]
I wouldn't mind camping outside if it was like this. [ Bounce, bounce. ] Are you designing something out there?
no subject
[He just watches Vash bounce, fond.]
Oh--yes, I was working on a big project out there a few months ago. And then my last client... ugh, I don't even want to talk about that.
[He isn't from the hangout route where he finished that job. TCH!!!]
Hold on, let me...
[With a little concentration, he adjusts the scene--I can't find a gif of it but he will make the Varunastra activate, the water swelling up into the sky just before it begins to rain, with large bubbles popping into existence around them.]
no subject
Gently, he touches one giant bubble. Don't swallow him whole. ]
Wow... It kind of reminds me of what plants can do at home, but it would make sense since plants mimic nature.
no subject
But Vash's phrasing catches his attention, and he tilts his head.]
What do you mean?
no subject
Oh, right. That is what we call manmade powerplants. They're why humans can survive in No Man's Land at all since they can provide food, water, electricity, anything you need for survival as long as they're cared for.
They're why humans can fly out to space and expand.
[ Thinking... ]
I can show you, if you want.
no subject
Oh, yes, I'd love to! [...INSECURITY] Um, if you don't mind.
no subject
[ He will try to change the terrain to one he knows... Green turns into swatches of warm tones, foliage to sand. Around them is a type of ship wreckage, but one that Kaveh wouldn't be overly familiar with (spaceships). He gestures for Kaveh to follow him deeper into the wreckage. Fortunately, it isn't dark. There are enough cracks and open space for light to shine through, but it unveils the futuristic technology that is lost to this barren wasteland.
In the center of the hub is a plant. It's curled up in its protective bulb, cocooned asleep within its angel wing-like feelers, with a soft blue light pulsing to what seems to be its breathing, or perhaps its heartbeat. A manmade powerplant ended up being very alive. ]
Usually, there would be more of them, but I thought showing you just one is enough.
no subject
He looks surprised as they approach the plant, though he stops near Vash rather than recklessly reaching out to touch.]
So this--[Gesturing to the creature inside the bulb]--is what provides you all with what you need to live?
no subject
[ Vash places a hand on the bulb. The plant stirs, feelers unfurling as she senses the presence of others, but not fully awake just yet. The bulb glows a soft life constantly now. ]
Give her a cheerful "good morning!"
no subject
Good morning!
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)