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(b)rosaria ✝ ([personal profile] cryomance) wrote2022-10-18 10:22 pm
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[personal profile] subsist 2022-11-17 03:57 am (UTC)(link)
[ Kaeya can think of a few other people who could be much louder in his place, but again, he'll spare her from all that. His usual playful demeanour is gone as he tries to recall what he's learned. At least Rosaria is already considering the same possibilities he has in mind, so that saves him the trouble somewhat. ]

That's what I'd like to find out. I overheard two people discussing a family who made a donation to the Church of Helios, and after that, their child came back as a Shard-bearer.

[ He shakes his head, because he's already thought of the worst. ]

What if this is similar to the Fatui's Delusions? An artificial Shard... or perhaps, your first guess is right. They could be obtaining real Shards — ones that belonged to those who died, much like a Vision who lost its bearer — and they're repurposing them in this manner?

[ She must have heard about the rumours of people attempting to reactive dead Visions. Maybe such a thing is possible here too.

His arms are crossed now as he becomes contemplative. ]


... Remember when you asked me if you think you should join the local church again? Don't join this one, unless you fancy risking it to gather information.

[ He isn't entirely serious about that suggestion. ]
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[personal profile] subsist 2022-11-24 03:53 am (UTC)(link)
[ Rosaria makes a good point, and it's one Kaeya himself has considered too.

There was a split-second where he wondered if it would be worth joining the Meridian just to take it apart from the inside-out, but he doesn't nearly have the same amount of resources and allies here than he did back at Mondstadt. It would be trickier to pull that off, especially when it requires inside information — something he is sorely lacking right now. ]


I plan to make a quick trip to the Church soon enough. See what I can find just by asking the odd question here and there.

[ Oftentimes, people are more likely to share things if their guard is lowered after some casual talk. ]

I'll let you know if I unearth anything interesting.
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[personal profile] subsist 2022-11-27 10:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[ If only the people of the Church were so easily swayed by alcoholic beverages, then Kaeya thinks he'll have the easiest time extracting the information he needed. Alas, he knows that he has to employ other means — it's not like drinking is the only trick he has up his sleeve. ]

Oh, don't worry about that. I know that there are some boundaries I won't cross so they'll be fine. I'll only ask them questions.

[ Cross his heart, etc., etc. ]

Do keep me updated, hm?
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[personal profile] subsist 2022-12-02 04:31 am (UTC)(link)
[ When Rosaria turns to take her leave, Kaeya raises a hand in return, waving his farewell just in time for her to look over her shoulder. He laughs softly. ]

Of course. You'll be the first one to know.

[ He wonders if he may have overpromised here, but ah well. A bartender's job shouldn't be too difficult to acquire given his knowledge of alcohol, and as it so happens, he does know someone who is interested in setting up a bar. Perhaps the stars will align soon enough. ]

Take care, Rosaria.

[ Not something he would usually feel the need to say to her, because he knows she can handle herself, but — their situations have changed now, given that they're the last ones left from Mondstadt. Better to be safe than sorry. ]