[TO THE TAVERN THEY GO. And despite Kaveh loudly complaining about Alhaitham ruining all his plans and failing to be a gracious host, it's pretty easy to tell that he's actually perfectly happy to go to the tavern. Kaveh is full of shit, news at 11.
It's also obvious that for the myriad of negative things he's said about his relationship with Alhaitham, they're clearly very familiar with each other. It's abundantly obvious that they're used to each other's habits, moving around each other with the easy familiarity of people who've spent a great deal of time together. Wow. Kaveh is really full of shit, news at 12.
Anyway, gay context aside--Kaveh happily chatters the whole way there, pointing out different vendors and places of interest that Vash and Wolfwood might want to investigate later, and also rambling about the architecture, because of course he can't not do that, too. He flits away from all of them to go greet Lambad, abandoning Alhaitham to show Vash and Wolfwood upstairs. During the murdergame, Kaveh had shown both of them Lambad's, either in the VR Room or in memory--he won't assume they'll remember, though, and it doesn't really matter, since this is the real thing with REAL food and drinks.
Eventually he'll rejoin them, sliding into the booth next to Alhaitham and rudely nudging him further over so he can sit comfortably. Spoiled.]
Yes, and don't worry about the cost, it's all going on a tab. Order as much as you'd like.
[He also lifts the case he brought along!!]
I thought we could teach you how to play cards here too, if you're interested. [THE TCG]
You guys really like your colour green, don't you. Got any recommendations for drinks?
[ Everything is so green all of the time around here, between Nahida and Alhaitham even. This is why you were homeless, you didn't wear enough green, Kaveh.
Wolfwood sits across the Sumerus and next to Vash, of course. He'd make a snide comment about 'the tab' but Wolfwood genuinely believes getting to eat on someone else's dime is awesome so his mouth is shut. He observes the plate of fatteh, but he'll wait for drinks first. Not me opening up the page for fatteh and seeing a suspicious tab. ]
Oh yeah, the cards that made you almost lose your mind 'cause the 52-pack we had in the UG weren't the same as what you had.
[ Good to know you guys are gay. Congratulations. I tag this with the shortest tag because I don't want to forget about it as i play more ff16. Vash also takes a gander of the tavern, even though he's used to all the green at this point. He thinks it's a nice color, though he's partial to red.
And, as Lowe said, Vash sits next to Wolfwood and looks at the menu with a smile that reaches ear to ear hearing there's a tab. ]
This place definitely looks better in person! [ How could Vash forget? ] Tajine sounds good for me.
[ With that, he puts down the menu and decides he'll just let Wolfwood ask the question of alcohol... Unless there's a menu just for drinks? Then he'll peruse those as he listens. ]
[ alhaitham has been avoiding the topic of the tab, but only because he actually will be paying for all of it, no matter what kaveh says or does. no one but alhaitham needs to know that for now.
so vash isn't a vegetarian either. good. he looks at wolfwood. ]
That depends. Since we'll be having some meat-heavy dishes, I'd recommend pairing them with the red ale made in house. It's the most popular drink in the tavern. There's also a paler, Zaytun Peach-based brew if you'd rather have something lighter and more refreshing, though there are less citrusy options as well. If you're more interested in sampling their beers than finding pairing options, I can ask the server to prepare a flight for you with my recommendations.
[ who needs a drink menu when you have the embodiment of the sigma male grindset sitting right next to you ]
Vash looks over to Alhaitham, eyes twinkling like a dog who heard the world "walk." The drink menu is instantly abandoned as he's taken in by the descriptions and also this very specific point: ]
[ Vash tries not to kill things, but if the thing is dead already then what can he do... He also understands people need to eat to survive, which makes it easier, I guess. Overall, he's fine to eat anything. ]
Oh? My mistake. You sounded very enthused about the idea. [ he's just excited about getting turnt then? sure. ] If it's something that interests you, I'll ask them to prepare one. Tell me now if you have any preferences when it comes to beer.
[HEHE he looks especially pleased because they are sitting in the area he redesigned!! He is proud of his work even though it was done out of homelessness. It's fine. He will collect the food menus, though, so they're out of the way!!]
We know the menu fairly well by now, but we'll keep one on the table in case you want to order more later. [It is all extremely good food!! He will even behave himself and take some of the Fatteh without building a fancy little monument out of it for funsies. The self-restraint... amazing... ]
[ I... Me reading this like oh no Kaveh is so happy and that's cute, then seeing it "it was done out of homelessness." Since Kaveh is having some Fatteh, Vash will take one, too.
[SOMETIMES... you live in a tavern for a few weeks so you redesign the second floor as thanks for the owner not booting your ass onto the street like a stray cat. It's fine. The happiness is genuine at least; he's always proud of his designs, even when it's associated with hard times in his life. Perhaps especially then.]
Mm, no, not yet. Nahida's been in a lot of meetings with representatives from the other side of the Wall, since she wants to make sure we don't disrupt the tribes and their ways of life by imposing our ideas on them. Things have improved lately, but longstanding tensions between the Akademiya and the Eremites means that they're slow to trust us, so large-scale development will take quite some time.
On the other hand, the small-scale projects we've implemented have gone over quite well. I've been working with local craftsmen to develop easy-to-transport furniture pieces that can be combined and customized, a bit like those pieces we saw in IKEA. [Only MUCH PRETTIER and higher quality, which essentially makes it not IKEA anymore, but that's fine.] We've been experimenting with different materials to make them more lightweight without sacrificing sturdiness.
One of the biggest problems they deal with out there is the sandstorms. We've been researching ways to minimize the damage, but it's a complex issue.
It's a big store that sells furniture and home goods. Very convenient! I'd say the quality is decent, but Kaveh has his opinions. At least it's affordable.
[ Quickly, he wades through his mind over how money worked in the Underground, staring blankly ahead. Mm. Stroking his chin, he decides to make an addendum. ]
Relations are important. I'm glad to hear that you guys are trying to meet them halfway somewhere.
[ Because Vash is a proponent for cohabitation, at least trying to co-exist with others. Life shouldn't be a trial of wills, imposing onto each other... Or, at least, life shouldn't only be about conquest.
With chin on hand, elbow anchored rudely on the table, he listens with intent and wonder. It warms his heart to see someone enjoys their passions, to see a glimmer in their eyes... Especially since he knows that Kaveh has trouble with simply existing, in general. Vash is already smiling, but his eyes crinkle to match, content in these peaceful times. ]
That's super cool! Aside from the material itself, I think finishes help against the elements, but I'm not an expert on this. [ Not a scholar, just a nerd in a different field. ] Soooo what was your first item for this convenient and quality product line?
Mm, well, they've been cordoned off for generations. The wall is there for everyone's safety, but given the impact it and the Sages have had on perceptions of desert-dwellers... [He shakes his head.] Respecting what they've made for themselves is the least we can do.
[Sumeru truly is flourishing under Nahida's care. Kaveh is, at heart, a homebody; he's poured so much of himself into the structures that make Sumeru what it is, and it brings him true joy to see his nation taking a turn for the better. It makes it easier to believe he can do the same for himself (which is probably, at least to some extent, why Nahida's kept him so busy and involved).]
Yes, we've been experimenting with different formulas for sealants. You know, they actually developed a method of treating firewood with plant roots to allow it to burn longer, reducing the amount they'd need to collect and the time they need to spend tending to it--I've been working with some of my juniors at the Akademiya to see if we can't apply that technique to reduce sun damage. [RAMBLES HAPPILY, LIKE A NERD.] As for the pieces themselves, we've had good luck with Mountain Date wood, which is excellent news since it's common and affordable. It probably won't surprise you to learn that our first pieces are some bookshelves--I designed them to be stackable, with mechanisms in the back to keep them stable. That way, there's no need to anchor them to the wall in the event that someone wants to rearrange them.
[Of course it's for books. Listen. They're in Nerd Town, USTeyvat.]
I haven't considered a name yet, though. Do you have any ideas?
[ this will be a chill game for me or else. Vash listens without interrupting, seemingly engrossed even though he is unfamiliar with the materials, let alone the craft. He's more familiar with quantum physics and mechanical engineering, so the only part that translates is the build... But who wouldn't understand? The furniture is made with the convenience of the consumer in mind.
At the end of Kaveh's little passionate vent, Vash gives a whistle. An impressed one. ]
UV rays do affect resin and color... So if you could figure out something that combats that or stalls deterioration, that would be quite the find. [ He will have a sip of the alcohol that comes. ] Love the bookshelf idea! If I ever settle anywhere, I'll definitely come to you to buy some.
[ In spite of how they act and seem, Vash and Wolfwood do like to read. ]
... Uh... I guess it depends on your style? I'm guessing you want to go with something meaningful and refined?
[LMKFHKHG DAMN CAN'T BELIEVE THAT WAS THE ANSWER ALL ALONG... Also he opens his mouth to go on a tangent about architecture and green-ness but I don't want to so he gets distracted by card talk]
I didn't lose my mind... [Yes his dramatic ass did] You'll see why I was so confused when I show you our decks and all the dice.
[Even the magician boy in the new region uses fancy special cards instead of your standard 52, very funny. Genshin really said no regular decks fuck you.]
The game you showed me was fun, though. It's a shame we can't play that too. [Party was a good time even if he only clearly remembers like, half of it.]
Each person has their own cards! Not that two people can't have the same ones, but usually, people have their own preferences, since each one does something different. [They're really gonna get a fuckin Magic The Gathering tutorial] And each player gets 8 dice, since they pair with the cards. Pyro for pyro, for example.
[The most infuriating part is that this game is actually fun. Disgusting.
But actually he perks up!]
Oh--we could play that other one you taught me, too. Alhaitham would like it. [Except Kaveh will probably still like it more because he's the math nerd.] What's poker?
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It's also obvious that for the myriad of negative things he's said about his relationship with Alhaitham, they're clearly very familiar with each other. It's abundantly obvious that they're used to each other's habits, moving around each other with the easy familiarity of people who've spent a great deal of time together. Wow. Kaveh is really full of shit, news at 12.
Anyway, gay context aside--Kaveh happily chatters the whole way there, pointing out different vendors and places of interest that Vash and Wolfwood might want to investigate later, and also rambling about the architecture, because of course he can't not do that, too. He flits away from all of them to go greet Lambad, abandoning Alhaitham to show Vash and Wolfwood upstairs. During the murdergame, Kaveh had shown both of them Lambad's, either in the VR Room or in memory--he won't assume they'll remember, though, and it doesn't really matter, since this is the real thing with REAL food and drinks.
Eventually he'll rejoin them, sliding into the booth next to Alhaitham and rudely nudging him further over so he can sit comfortably. Spoiled.]
Yes, and don't worry about the cost, it's all going on a tab. Order as much as you'd like.
[He also lifts the case he brought along!!]
I thought we could teach you how to play cards here too, if you're interested. [THE TCG]
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You guys really like your colour green, don't you. Got any recommendations for drinks?
[ Everything is so green all of the time around here, between Nahida and Alhaitham even. This is why you were homeless, you didn't wear enough green, Kaveh.
Wolfwood sits across the Sumerus and next to Vash, of course. He'd make a snide comment about 'the tab' but Wolfwood genuinely believes getting to eat on someone else's dime is awesome so his mouth is shut. He observes the plate of fatteh, but he'll wait for drinks first. Not me opening up the page for fatteh and seeing a suspicious tab. ]
Oh yeah, the cards that made you almost lose your mind 'cause the 52-pack we had in the UG weren't the same as what you had.
[ HE REMEMBERS HAVING TO TEACH YOU CARDS. ]
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And, as Lowe said, Vash sits next to Wolfwood and looks at the menu with a smile that reaches ear to ear hearing there's a tab. ]
This place definitely looks better in person! [ How could Vash forget? ] Tajine sounds good for me.
[ With that, he puts down the menu and decides he'll just let Wolfwood ask the question of alcohol... Unless there's a menu just for drinks? Then he'll peruse those as he listens. ]
I'd love to learn some card games!
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so vash isn't a vegetarian either. good. he looks at wolfwood. ]
That depends. Since we'll be having some meat-heavy dishes, I'd recommend pairing them with the red ale made in house. It's the most popular drink in the tavern. There's also a paler, Zaytun Peach-based brew if you'd rather have something lighter and more refreshing, though there are less citrusy options as well. If you're more interested in sampling their beers than finding pairing options, I can ask the server to prepare a flight for you with my recommendations.
[ who needs a drink menu when you have the embodiment of the sigma male grindset sitting right next to you ]
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Vash looks over to Alhaitham, eyes twinkling like a dog who heard the world "walk." The drink menu is instantly abandoned as he's taken in by the descriptions and also this very specific point: ]
An alcohol flight?!
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that's a surprise. ]
... Yes, an alcohol flight. Sounds as though you've partaken in many before.
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Nope. Not at all!
[ He says with a big smile. ]
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Oh? My mistake. You sounded very enthused about the idea. [ he's just excited about getting turnt then? sure. ] If it's something that interests you, I'll ask them to prepare one. Tell me now if you have any preferences when it comes to beer.
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[ No Man's Land has a limited menu for the most part... ]
Not picky.
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Be nice don't call his soultwin a drunkard]
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if he's your soultwin that's all the more reason to think he's an alcoholic ]
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We know the menu fairly well by now, but we'll keep one on the table in case you want to order more later. [It is all extremely good food!! He will even behave himself and take some of the Fatteh without building a fancy little monument out of it for funsies. The self-restraint... amazing... ]
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Tasty. ]
Sooo about your project in the desert. It's done?
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Mm, no, not yet. Nahida's been in a lot of meetings with representatives from the other side of the Wall, since she wants to make sure we don't disrupt the tribes and their ways of life by imposing our ideas on them. Things have improved lately, but longstanding tensions between the Akademiya and the Eremites means that they're slow to trust us, so large-scale development will take quite some time.
On the other hand, the small-scale projects we've implemented have gone over quite well. I've been working with local craftsmen to develop easy-to-transport furniture pieces that can be combined and customized, a bit like those pieces we saw in IKEA. [Only MUCH PRETTIER and higher quality, which essentially makes it not IKEA anymore, but that's fine.] We've been experimenting with different materials to make them more lightweight without sacrificing sturdiness.
One of the biggest problems they deal with out there is the sandstorms. We've been researching ways to minimize the damage, but it's a complex issue.
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[ Quickly, he wades through his mind over how money worked in the Underground, staring blankly ahead. Mm. Stroking his chin, he decides to make an addendum. ]
... I think.
[ The value of money was confusing. ]
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[ i'm going out on a limb and deciding that kaveh has mentioned a terribly Just Okay furniture store ]
... You don't seem very confident.
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[ Because Vash is a proponent for cohabitation, at least trying to co-exist with others. Life shouldn't be a trial of wills, imposing onto each other... Or, at least, life shouldn't only be about conquest.
With chin on hand, elbow anchored rudely on the table, he listens with intent and wonder. It warms his heart to see someone enjoys their passions, to see a glimmer in their eyes... Especially since he knows that Kaveh has trouble with simply existing, in general. Vash is already smiling, but his eyes crinkle to match, content in these peaceful times. ]
That's super cool! Aside from the material itself, I think finishes help against the elements, but I'm not an expert on this. [ Not a scholar, just a nerd in a different field. ] Soooo what was your first item for this convenient and quality product line?
Does your collection have a brand name?
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Mm, well, they've been cordoned off for generations. The wall is there for everyone's safety, but given the impact it and the Sages have had on perceptions of desert-dwellers... [He shakes his head.] Respecting what they've made for themselves is the least we can do.
[Sumeru truly is flourishing under Nahida's care. Kaveh is, at heart, a homebody; he's poured so much of himself into the structures that make Sumeru what it is, and it brings him true joy to see his nation taking a turn for the better. It makes it easier to believe he can do the same for himself (which is probably, at least to some extent, why Nahida's kept him so busy and involved).]
Yes, we've been experimenting with different formulas for sealants. You know, they actually developed a method of treating firewood with plant roots to allow it to burn longer, reducing the amount they'd need to collect and the time they need to spend tending to it--I've been working with some of my juniors at the Akademiya to see if we can't apply that technique to reduce sun damage. [RAMBLES HAPPILY, LIKE A NERD.] As for the pieces themselves, we've had good luck with Mountain Date wood, which is excellent news since it's common and affordable. It probably won't surprise you to learn that our first pieces are some bookshelves--I designed them to be stackable, with mechanisms in the back to keep them stable. That way, there's no need to anchor them to the wall in the event that someone wants to rearrange them.
[Of course it's for books. Listen. They're in Nerd Town, USTeyvat.]
I haven't considered a name yet, though. Do you have any ideas?
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At the end of Kaveh's little passionate vent, Vash gives a whistle. An impressed one. ]
UV rays do affect resin and color... So if you could figure out something that combats that or stalls deterioration, that would be quite the find. [ He will have a sip of the alcohol that comes. ] Love the bookshelf idea! If I ever settle anywhere, I'll definitely come to you to buy some.
[ In spite of how they act and seem, Vash and Wolfwood do like to read. ]
... Uh... I guess it depends on your style? I'm guessing you want to go with something meaningful and refined?
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I didn't lose my mind... [Yes his dramatic ass did] You'll see why I was so confused when I show you our decks and all the dice.
[Even the magician boy in the new region uses fancy special cards instead of your standard 52, very funny. Genshin really said no regular decks fuck you.]
The game you showed me was fun, though. It's a shame we can't play that too. [Party was a good time even if he only clearly remembers like, half of it.]
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[ That makes it sound like you use a LOT OF DICE??? ]
Nobody said we can't just play poker either. Got a pack of ratty cards somewhere even.
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[The most infuriating part is that this game is actually fun. Disgusting.
But actually he perks up!]
Oh--we could play that other one you taught me, too. Alhaitham would like it. [Except Kaveh will probably still like it more because he's the math nerd.] What's poker?
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