Take a seat, Tell me the whole story...

[book2thehead]

Who: Heizou and Anyone Willing to Put Up With Him
Which: Closed Log
Where: Wherever these threads happen
What: A catch-all post for the month of November! Any planned closed threads or overflows or anything will be going here. If you want to plan something with Heizou you can find my ooc plotting comment over here... or throw down a starter of your own!
Warnings: tba.

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[bloomingwisdom]

[ She observes Heizou's movements for a moment, watching how he carefully directs the flames towards the leaf monsters, before she turns back to the leaf monster and waves the torch at it in a vertical motion so as to avoid throwing embers into their surroundings.

The leaf monsters begin to burn, though the rate at which they do seems slower than one would expect. ]

It seems to be working, but the fire is not progressing as quickly as expected.

[book2thehead]

[Heizou's head tilts thoughtfully while he watches. At least they don't seem to be writhing in pain or anything, despite shrinking back from the flames. Which is probably for the best. That might have made Heizou feel a little bad for them.]

Hmm... You're right. Maybe adding a little Dendro energy will help it along? What do you think?

[bloomingwisdom]

[ She thinks for a moment. Applying Dendro onto the creatures would trigger a stronger burning reaction, and she has already confirmed that they are not wholly immune to Dendro. It's certainly worth a shot.

But that's not the only variable in this equation. Though they appear to be using Dendro and Anemo respectively, that's not what's actually happening. It's being replicated through the dream's unique energy source—dreamotion. And she thinks it's worth exploring what it can do. ]

I believe it should help. I also ask for you to use your Vision to cause a reaction with the flame.

[ If it's dreamotion that matters more than their element, the boost to the flame's capability should be near equal.

Without further ado, she taps her foot against the ground gently, and a burst of Dendro sweeps over the leaf monster. When it encounters the flames, they react, glowing brighter and burning the creatures even faster. ]

[book2thehead]

[There's a knowing little twinkle in Heizou's eyes when he looks at Nahida, as if he can see exactly how the wheels in her head are turning and connecting dots. She isn't Teyvat's God of Wisdom for nothing, and he can't help but be pleased to see for himself just how sharp she is.]

All right. On your lead, then~

[There's something kind of fascinating about the small, gentle movements she makes when using her powers. It's a sharp contrast to his sudden punches into the air. He does as she instructs, though, allowing his own Anemo powers to fuel the fire that they've already started, helping it spread throughout the leaf creatures' "bodies" until they finally start to lose any kind of cohesive shape. Until they're little more than piles of ash and cinders.

Only when they're done does Heizou brush his hands together and glance around.]

That... seems to be all of the ones in this area. Do you see any more?

[bloomingwisdom]

[ It's hard to gauge how much more effective Anemo was over Dendro, but it's clear that it was more effective than the fire on its own. Perhaps dreamotion is the sum of a dreamer's will to change the environment around them. That might explain why it's far more effective than following the natural laws of reality. It's a topic worth exploring in more detail.

But that is something for later. She looks around the area. ]

I don't sense anymore enemies in the area. We should be safe for the time being.

[book2thehead]

[Honestly the mechanics of dreamotion isn't something Heizou often stops to think about. But if Nahida is ever willing to share her thoughts on it, then he'd definitely love to hear them.

For now, Heizou just lets out a little sigh of relief. He may be a decent fighter but he doesn't really like having to do it. So it's good that the matter with the leaf monsters didn't end up getting more complicated. He hopes it stays that way.]

That's good. We should probably get away from here before that changes. Are you hungry at all? We could go someplace to eat if you'd like~

[Is this Heizou jumping at an opportunity to get better acquainted with another of Teyvat's gods? Nooooo, of course not!]

[bloomingwisdom]

[ The leaf monsters weren't too dangerous, but she couldn't be sure there would be lingering aftereffects, or that they wouldn't come back. Changing locations is a good idea. ]

I would be happy to continuing chatting over a meal.

[ She has a feeling he's very curious about her, and she doesn't blame him. She's just happy that he hasn't shied away like most of her people do. ]

[book2thehead]

[Heizou beams when she accepts the offer and he immediately starts to head for a place that's a safe distance away from where they are. Just in case.]

Wonderful! I've been here for a while now, so I happen to know of a charming cafe near here, if that's all right with you~

[bloomingwisdom]

[ She follows along, keeping an eye out for more leaf monsters as they walk. ]

Of course. I am always open to new experiences.

[ Of which she's been enjoying food quite often. Every new dish presented a novel experience, and she reveled in it all. ]