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北堂墨染 || Beitang Moran ([personal profile] beitangmoran) wrote in [community profile] westwhere2021-08-14 03:36 pm

Your future is.... uncertain

WHO: Beitang Moran, OPEN
WHEN: Month of August except for the protest and the poisoning incident
WHERE:Mostly Donna Vannozza's palazzo. If not, probably a bookstore or a library.
WHAT:POLITICS and also being a Court Prophet.
WARNINGS: There might be some spoilers and or bad stuff in visions f those happen, we'll try to warn appropriately if this is the case.



A.THE PROPHET

[After a few a days, a rumor has started spreading in hushed whispers.

Donna Vannozza has a guest with a strange power. It is not unlike that of some of the Attaryl witches, except it appears to be both more powerful and more accurate. All those who have visited him have been stupefied with it. They exchange tales, and sometimes, in whispers, pronouncement that this man has seen their city governed fairly and with great intent by a noble lady.

The man, however, is reclusive. he rarely leaves the apartments he was given by Donna Vanozza, and will only accept to see someone if they come by appointment and recommended. That hasn't prevented some stragglers from waiting at his door in the vain hope of being admitted in his presence. They very rarely are allowed. Although depending on who is out, Moran might indulge one or two on occasion who might be useful.

The servants do have a list of people who are allowed to jump the queue. It has, conveniently, all the people from their little group on it, mixed in with a handful of influent nobles from the city. There is no end to the teeth-gnashing when that happens, but Moran can quite rightfully invoke all the hauteur he is capable of summoning as an actual Imperial Prince to quiet down any attempts at bartering for entry.

Come get your fortune told.]



((OOC : if you'd like Moran to have an actual vision about your chharacter's future while visiting for other reasons, feel free to hit the plotting post and we can arrange something.))



B.THE POWER

[Maybe it's some sort of cosmic intervention, but Moran's power has decided to somehow cooperate and manifest with enough regularity that he is, in fact getting actual visions for most of his visitors.

And for those he does not, he has lived at court long enough and is observant enough that he can make slightly general pronouncements that end up being mostly accurate.

But of course, that is taking its toll on his body. During one evening where he deigns attend the dinner and entertainment, he is taken with a dizzy spell, and has to be brought back to his apartments. What little can be seen of his face is always pale, and reports from the palazzo's kitchen say he is not eating much.

With Xunxian on the other side, it's harder to remember to take care of himself, especially since he needs to use the power to advance their goal. On the rare occasions that he takes a stroll, usually later at night or early in the morning to avoid crowds, he will more often than not find himself fatigued. Will you help him from the bench he has had to sit on, or help him to recover as you find him leaning against a wall and trying to fight dizziness?]




C.THE CITY

[On the days he doesn't feel too bad, Moran will be mostly trying to explore all of the bookstores in this city and try to acquire as much as he can about history and language. He uses the device for ease of translations, but will occasionally attempt to communicate without, just to practice a bit.

Someone entering one particular bookstore might find him wandering the aisles, followed by a man carrying a relatively impressive pile of books. Every few moments, Moran will inquire about a volume, be explain what is in it, and then...]


Fine, I'll take that one too.

[And on top of the pile it goes.]
rumorate: (31)

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[personal profile] rumorate 2021-08-14 08:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[Allison is wandering into the bookstore, trying to familiarize herself with the land and the culture. She's not opposed to doing the legwork. As she browses the shelves, she catches sight of Moran and his associate and she raises an eyebrow.]

Looks like you're doing your homework.
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B.

[personal profile] topoiran 2021-08-15 05:29 am (UTC)(link)
[ Xunxian has been doing his best. He has been having food delivered to Moran with the Gemini sign as the only identifying mark, knowing his lord will know; but other than that, he could hardly do much more than watching.

Tonight, his little friends tell him that Moran is out strolling, and as an event has taken most people out of the area and Xunxian has a mask and attire that have not been seen before, he slips out of his quarters to go and join him.

Which is when Moran wavers, and Xunxian reacts without thinking much - his arm goes around Moran's shoulders and he walks with him to the nearest bench with a soft, my lord!.

Once they are seated, he'll keep the other's body close - lean on him a little, Moran, maybe?

He won't speak beyond that... half panicked exclamation, half greeting, not immediately.
]
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[personal profile] topoiran 2021-08-16 04:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Xunxian is not going anywhere, take your time, Moran. ]

Yes, and the people who will even know it's me is rather low - I'm just another nobleman out for a stroll. And there aren't many people nearby.

[ His fingers find a lock of Moran's hair and play it with, knowing that voicing his concern... won't necessarily help. ]

I should be by your side... and I can only give you this. Stolen moments, when you need me the most.
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[personal profile] topoiran 2021-08-16 10:12 pm (UTC)(link)
... well, tucking you in doesn't sound too bad. [ Xunxian doesn't fully register that with Moran slumping against him, he has wrapped his arms around the other man in a proper hug. Not incredibly tight, but ... he'd like to never let go. ] Also I could make you easy to eat but nourishing things, available whenever you have a hint of a break. Play for you. I could probably even manage a massage, and I'd likely come up with a few more things, besides.

[ But I can't shoulder the drain of energy for you. No, that would have been too easy. ]

... do the visions at least keep you from being bored on top of tired?
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[personal profile] topoiran 2021-08-17 05:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Xunxian's arms tighten around Moran a little more, for a moment, but he doesn't speak until he can be calm enough to not make it harder for Moran, light and calm. ]

Well, if there would be any sense, I would have words with my lady Rigarda about keeping me away from your side just at this time, but...

Would it help if Patricia the cat would keep you company as much as she is willing to?

[ She's a little cuddlebug and is unlikely to reject Moran when he needs something small and sweet, like petting her and holding her. ]

I would say meeting at other strolls such as this, but I would not want to take up time you might actually sleep in.
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[personal profile] topoiran 2021-08-17 06:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Of course I won't. I'll just nudge her - she already knows you are patient and careful but not stingy with holding her.

And I could even not tell anyone who I am, why would they question why I'm here. Or there, escorting you to your room.

Now? Or in a little bit more?

[ And maybe there will be a street stall with something easy to eat so Moran can snack on it on the way back, because Xunxian suspects at this point it might be a choice between eating and sleeping when he returns.

(He doesn't want to turn back at the door.

But he knows his own place and it is first not making things harder for Moran. And compromising their new identities would not assist with that.)
]
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[personal profile] bearshermark 2021-08-18 12:08 am (UTC)(link)
[Eleven doesn't expect to find a line when he attempts to meet with an acquaintance. When asked for his name on presumed appointment, he hesitates and gives his nickname, endlessly grateful when it's enough to get him through.

Still, he can't help but feel like an inconvenience, particularly to those unhappy about him skipping the line as he's shown in. He fidgets just as soon as the door closes behind him, vaguely guilty]


Ah, I didn't realize I'd be interrupting. I just thought it would be easier to talk in person..
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[personal profile] topoiran 2021-08-18 05:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Now.

[ Xunxian hums and shifts from embracing Moran to standing up and holding out his hand for him. He would truly not mind sitting here and holding Moran for an hour, but Moran's need takes precedence and rest to at least somewhat replenish his energy reserves is absolutely more important. Comfortable rest. ]

You decide how much you lean on me as we walk. I'm right here.

[ Perhaps if there is something like freshly roasted peeled chestnuts or other nuts, in a stall still open. Or, perhaps, fresh berries. Nothing that will be particularly difficult to eat or digest, but that will give energy. Otherwise, Xunxian won't even try to bring it with them and leave it for Moran, he knows better.

His stomach is heavy with worry, but his steps are easy and light, and so is his quiet voice as he comments on what is around them as they return to Moran's quarters.
]
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[personal profile] topoiran 2021-08-18 08:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Xunxian holds him up and guides him along without hesitation. His steps are steady, and he doesn't rush him but doesn't tarry, either.

Only once they are almost at Moran's door, just in case Moran says he will go in alone, Xunxian murmurs,
]
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Moran... do you think this... transferring of qi which some people keep talking on the network... might help? I know what we have will not be able to replenish the energy expended so, but that is not something we do have.
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[personal profile] bearshermark 2021-08-18 09:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[Eleven reaches out in a gesture meant to forestall]

No, that's okay.

[Logically, he knows it isn't his fault Moran is so tired, but it still feels that way a bit- like if he hadn't come, the man would have been able to rest]

I can manage tea; you look like you're in need of as much rest as you're able. I can offer a sleep spell later if you'd like.
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[personal profile] rumorate 2021-08-18 09:58 pm (UTC)(link)
I couldn't agree more. Though it can be hard to tell the dynamics of things from a book.

[It's usually why she prefers to get out and experience the people.]
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[personal profile] elfuego 2021-08-19 02:05 am (UTC)(link)
[ Zuko found himself in one of the city's libraries that afternoon, he figured if anywhere could confirm his suspicions that here there was no bending, it was here.

After gathering an armful of history books he shuffled towards the reading area, trying to keep his head down. That he was supposed to be a rich man's son was well known, and it seemed like anywhere he went he ran into someone who wanted to spin him a yarn about life and impart a pearl of wisdom or two.

Focusing on hurrying he rounded a corner a little too quickly his shoulder colliding with the arm of a stranger.
]

Hey! [ He sounded almost affronted but caught himself quickly, huffing a breath underneath his mask. He was trying to be better at being good. ] Sorry.
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[personal profile] topoiran 2021-08-20 05:22 am (UTC)(link)
Of course, as long as it does.

But if it fails to... you are in a better position to seek that doctor out. Will you?

[ It was a spur of the moment idea. ]

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