[ Dokja is also out in some comfy clothes as well! Though with an added dark scarf around his neck, with Jin peeking her black hognose snake head from it. ]
Ah, Xie Lian. [ Curiously looks over at the stand... Oh. ] Interested in getting some boba?
Jin extends her noodle neck out to reach for nose boop. friend!!! ] Yeah, we had a few places like this back home. It's basically a cold-flavored tea drink with tiny, chewy black balls at the bottom of the drink which people refer to as boba.
[ (Wikipedia voice) ] The boba is made from tapioca, which is starch extracted from the root of a cassava plant. [ He's already pointing at the menu, having put in his order. ] You should definitely give it a try.
[ thank you wikipedia. xie lian looks so curious, leaning over to look at the menu, too...! ]
I do like tea... if there is one you could recommend, will you choose it for me? I do not much like overly sweet things - ah, I have some currency, so I can pay for it, too!
[ digging around in his pockets! he has pockets!! and will eventually pull up some Money ]
[ What the heck, let him treat you? Fine, he won't fight him on this, they'll pay together! But tomorrow it is his treat /pulls out my Glock.
Anyways, he orders a jasmine green tea boba for Xie Lian but is sure to tell them to have less sugar than the norm. Then he'll hand over the money and will return some change to Xie Lian. ] Here you go. It'll take a few to get them.
[ And while they wait... ] How has your exploring been going?
[ nodding along!!! he will take his change and tuck it back into his sleeve with a little jingle. the breadsleeves, they are growing. ]
It's been - I feel as though everything in this place is utterly fascinating. [ there's some real, genuine wonder to that sentence, the honesty blatant in the face of this week's effect. san lang chitters happily on his shoulder, wriggling around. ]
It's hard not to be amazed. The lights, the sounds, the motorized carriages! Even the Heavens could not dare to be so advanced. Your home is more like this, though, right, Mr. Dokja?
I'm glad you're not overwhelmed by it all. [ sir your breadsleeves. How Xie Lian almost seems to literally shine and sparkle with his words. He really is fascinated, huh? Dokja doesn't seem bothered by it, amused by his reaction really. But most people in older times being isekai'd into a modern world is more likely to panic and freak out, right?
"didn't xl get jumpscared by a car?" we're not talking about that. ] That's right, it was as modern as this world is. A bit more technology when the Star Stream arrived in my world since it needed to stream to the stars our scenarios.
[ Anyways... drinks are ready! He'll hand Xie Lian's over before he takes his own, seems like Dokja went for the common drink at this place. He'll hold out the large straw out to the other. ] You can just pop the straw into the top of your drink. Carefully though, you don't want to make a mess.
[ He'll do it himself first so Xie Lian has an idea. ]
[ it's very good that he demonstrated because xie lian absolutely would have busted this cup with the straw if dokja didn't show him what to do. he watches the demonstration carefully, and then pops the straw into the plastic top, making a surprised little noise. ]
Oh! [ oh. that makes sense. okay. he turns the drink in his hand curiously, and then nods along to the first bit of the conversation now that he's not totally distracted by boba tea. his genuine love for the people of the world shines through - xie lian, the heart of justice, the correct path. ] ...It is a little overwhelming, admittedly, but - it's wonderful, too. I think my favorite of all of these realms have been the ones where we see people living and coexisting. And advancing, too! I've seen so many incredible things, the few days that we've been here. To be able to experience it, even if it's sometimes hard to understand, is a blessing in and of itself.
[ xie lian smiles down at the boba cup. ]
Besides, we have been to places that must have been confusing for people from times and places more like this. Camebit and Ankheen alike were the most similar to my home, but I saw several of our comrades a bit out of their depth. It's only fair, no?
[ Dokja doesn't add too much to the conversation, but he doesn't seem bothered by it himself. Really, he looks content enough to listen to Xie Lian talk, listening to his tale and thoughts. He adjusts his own cup in hand and takes a sip.
Mm, boba isn't bad, but every time he drinks it's like a reminder that he shouldn't have too much of it. Lips twitch and he shrugs a little at the inquiry on if it's fair. ]
I think even if they were a bit out of their depth, they had a little fun with it. [ Well, minus the weekly inevitable deaths and trials but... the exploring at least. ] Some people may be homesick but I think the exploring helps distract them and take in everything that's new.
[ Not that Dokja is homesick himself, but he is determined to get back home to do what he has to. ]
Anyways, if there's anything confusing about this world, just let me know and I can do my best to explain what I know.
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Ah, Xie Lian. [ Curiously looks over at the stand... Oh. ] Interested in getting some boba?
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san lang chitters when he sees jin and immediately leans alllll the way over to offer a nose boop in greeting to the snake! hello ]
Good afternoon, Mr. Dokja. Are you familiar with it, this 'boba'....? What is it, exactly?
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Jin extends her noodle neck out to reach for nose boop. friend!!! ] Yeah, we had a few places like this back home. It's basically a cold-flavored tea drink with tiny, chewy black balls at the bottom of the drink which people refer to as boba.
[ (Wikipedia voice) ] The boba is made from tapioca, which is starch extracted from the root of a cassava plant. [ He's already pointing at the menu, having put in his order. ] You should definitely give it a try.
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I do like tea... if there is one you could recommend, will you choose it for me? I do not much like overly sweet things - ah, I have some currency, so I can pay for it, too!
[ digging around in his pockets! he has pockets!! and will eventually pull up some Money ]
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Anyways, he orders a jasmine green tea boba for Xie Lian but is sure to tell them to have less sugar than the norm. Then he'll hand over the money and will return some change to Xie Lian. ] Here you go. It'll take a few to get them.
[ And while they wait... ] How has your exploring been going?
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It's been - I feel as though everything in this place is utterly fascinating. [ there's some real, genuine wonder to that sentence, the honesty blatant in the face of this week's effect. san lang chitters happily on his shoulder, wriggling around. ]
It's hard not to be amazed. The lights, the sounds, the motorized carriages! Even the Heavens could not dare to be so advanced. Your home is more like this, though, right, Mr. Dokja?
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"didn't xl get jumpscared by a car?" we're not talking about that. ] That's right, it was as modern as this world is. A bit more technology when the Star Stream arrived in my world since it needed to stream to the stars our scenarios.
[ Anyways... drinks are ready! He'll hand Xie Lian's over before he takes his own, seems like Dokja went for the common drink at this place. He'll hold out the large straw out to the other. ] You can just pop the straw into the top of your drink. Carefully though, you don't want to make a mess.
[ He'll do it himself first so Xie Lian has an idea. ]
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Oh! [ oh. that makes sense. okay. he turns the drink in his hand curiously, and then nods along to the first bit of the conversation now that he's not totally distracted by boba tea. his genuine love for the people of the world shines through - xie lian, the heart of justice, the correct path. ] ...It is a little overwhelming, admittedly, but - it's wonderful, too. I think my favorite of all of these realms have been the ones where we see people living and coexisting. And advancing, too! I've seen so many incredible things, the few days that we've been here. To be able to experience it, even if it's sometimes hard to understand, is a blessing in and of itself.
[ xie lian smiles down at the boba cup. ]
Besides, we have been to places that must have been confusing for people from times and places more like this. Camebit and Ankheen alike were the most similar to my home, but I saw several of our comrades a bit out of their depth. It's only fair, no?
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Mm, boba isn't bad, but every time he drinks it's like a reminder that he shouldn't have too much of it. Lips twitch and he shrugs a little at the inquiry on if it's fair. ]
I think even if they were a bit out of their depth, they had a little fun with it. [ Well, minus the weekly inevitable deaths and trials but... the exploring at least. ] Some people may be homesick but I think the exploring helps distract them and take in everything that's new.
[ Not that Dokja is homesick himself, but he is determined to get back home to do what he has to. ]
Anyways, if there's anything confusing about this world, just let me know and I can do my best to explain what I know.