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PLAYER INFORMATION
CHARACTER INFORMATION
PLAYER: Daisy
ARE YOU AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD?: yes
CONTACT: frosmoth @ plurk
CHARACTERS PLAYED: n/a
CHARACTER INFORMATION
NAME: Zhongli
CANON: Genshin Impact
CANON REFERENCE: https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Zhongli
CANON POINT: post-Historia Antiqua
CRAU HISTORY: n/a
AGE: 6,000
APPEARANCE: here
CONTRACT PAYMENT: The safety of Liyue.
QUESTIONNAIRE:
1. What is your favorite diversion? Hobbies, indulgences, vices? Would you put off important things for that diversion, or would you be more strict about how you spend your time and/or money?
I believe this is the first I have heard of hobbies being considered diversions, however they are an engrossment of time which is not spent through responsibility or duty, so I am able to understand the association. I have come to enjoy travel. Simple walking, I would clarify. I have never been one to wander beyond the territory of the region of Liyue however I have explored much of its terrain and have been privy to enjoy my time outdoors. Reading would be another specialty of mine. Knowledge is vast and endless, and humankind's propensity to share its discoveries has provided me with much to learn. Even if I have come across many tales and theories which stand to be corrected, however to teach, is of a different necessity.
They are not particularly fun hobbies, as you can see. As for the regard to indulgences and vices, I am afraid I have none. I've not learned to partake in that which mortals find the feelings of guilt through greed. Perhaps, I still need time. That which I have endless amounts of. We shall see.
2. How do you react to betrayal? How severe must a betrayal be for you to consider it such?
...contracts are known as binding material. Through parchment or spoken word, one must adhere to its rules and restrictions, and do their utmost to hold true to its requirements. Simple or strict, all that is expected is to follow. Failure to do so entails to breach said contract. This is unacceptable. It is akin to betrayal, yes? There is an expectation of trust.
The severity of punishment can vary. I choose to not be lenient.
A God of contracts must offer the punishment of a God, as would be expected, yes?
3. What does family mean to you and who do you consider a part of your family?
There are many definitions of what one wishes to designate a family. I've learned such a title is not reserved to blood-relation, however sentiment proves to be a deciding factor as well. Whether to be born within a lineage or to be accepted into one. Whether to be within the arms of parents, brothers and sisters, or to find these individuals beyond the scope of one's awareness, a family is a system of support, granted upon one at birth, or found.
I am afraid I have no family to speak of. I was never "born" in the sense that humans are, nor have I found the necessity to seek a family. I have lived for quite long, you see. What family I could form... would not last.
4. What are your greatest regrets, if you have any? What would you have done differently?
Mm. This I cannot answer for you, unfortunately. All that I have done has been through intent and purpose. To harbor regret entails the reality that one has made mistakes. I have not, and I shall never.
Though perhaps, if such a thing were possible, in all that I have ever done within my lifetime there may be certain aspects that could have been different. Not in a sense of regret, but that I... I had not known what I do now. That there are moments in which one can say more than they do. Not for my sake, but for others.
Simply a possibility.
POWERS & ABILITIES: Talent list
Zhongli was known as the Geo Archon, and his element is Geo, which is basically earth. His primary abilities are fighting with a polearm and being able to manipulate the earth, particularly in a manner that lets him basically throw a meteor from the sky. He can also send a sort of burst shockwave through a certain spread area around himself that can break rock, fortify opponents (aka turn them into stone for a short period of time) and it erects a temporary protective barrier on Zhongli. The only extent of his power that'll remain intact for the game is his polearm competency, his agility, and some minor kinetic manipulation of earth. He'll be able to pick up anything rock-based that is at least the size of a fist but nothing bigger.
SUITABILITY: As the Geo Archon, Zhongli had a reputation as a warrior God. Though its said that over the time of his existence his attitude and behavior has settled down significantly, this still means he has zero qualms with violence. Concepts such as crime, drugs and sex in their most human nature are not things he's particularly interested in but he has an understanding that these are just things expected of humans. Its not something that would bother him (particularly crime) so it'll be an interesting learning process for him to interact with those sorts of things. As an immortal who is trying to live the life of a mortal, he's very open to learning about and understanding human nature, even the negative aspects.
FACTION SUITABILITY: In my opinion the best suitability for Zhongli would be Sutoku followed by Enma. Simply because of his nature as a God, a person of authority who kept an eye on an entire region of people, he has plenty of experience managing the necessities of other and keeping the peace. There's also the matter that he is the individual who created the standard currency in his canon, so he definitely knows plenty about money and money management. Shuten and Tamamo would be the least suitable for him simply in regards to them consisting of things Zhongli has no experience with, though he's a person that holds endless knowledge about a variety of things, including food, so the restaurant district wouldn't be too troublesome for him. Its more in regards to human hobbies, indulgences and vices (certainly sex) that he'd have a lot of difficulty with. However it should be said that Zhongli is in a state where he just wants to live like a regular human and not have to bother with things of major responsibility, so even things he's got no experience at all might actually work out well for him as it means its something he's not used to having to do, and thus, it would be far more appealing than the usual state of authority he's had to have for centuries as a God.
SAMPLES
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IN CHARACTER
PHYSICAL AFFECTION: Zhongli is not known to be an affectionate individual by any means but he tries to be a kind person, so if he warms up to your character they can get away with simple things like hugging and hand-holding (or one of my favorites, head-patting). Spontaneous affection won't really bother him but it'll be a bit odd and he won't reciprocate.
PHYSICAL VIOLENCE: He was known as a warrior god.... So. Yeah. Zhongli has no problem with violence. If you try to fight him he will fight back. He will also defend others if he feels there is a need to. He's combat competent and very ready to handle any kind of danger. He'll be willing to use his kinetic magic as well as a polearm he keeps at hand.
RELATIONSHIPS: Romantic relationships are not of any interest to him, sorry. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Platonic relationships/friendships are good though, and I'm willing to venture into fwb type of things.
PSYCHIC & PSIONIC INFORMATION: He's lived for 6,000 years so there's. A lot to unpack. Please hit me up so we can discuss the details because there's a lot that would have to be covered!
MAGICAL INFORMATION: With nerfed abilities in mind Zhongli has some control over earth elements, specifically rocks. It works similar to kinesis where he can move rocks around but nothing larger than a fist.
MEDICAL INFORMATION: Zhongli has given himself the appearance and form of a human even though he is actually not originally human, but for the logistics of the game he has regular human functions and organs and such.
OFFENSIVE SUBJECTS & TRIGGERS: none!
PHYSICAL VIOLENCE: He was known as a warrior god.... So. Yeah. Zhongli has no problem with violence. If you try to fight him he will fight back. He will also defend others if he feels there is a need to. He's combat competent and very ready to handle any kind of danger. He'll be willing to use his kinetic magic as well as a polearm he keeps at hand.
RELATIONSHIPS: Romantic relationships are not of any interest to him, sorry. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Platonic relationships/friendships are good though, and I'm willing to venture into fwb type of things.
PSYCHIC & PSIONIC INFORMATION: He's lived for 6,000 years so there's. A lot to unpack. Please hit me up so we can discuss the details because there's a lot that would have to be covered!
MAGICAL INFORMATION: With nerfed abilities in mind Zhongli has some control over earth elements, specifically rocks. It works similar to kinesis where he can move rocks around but nothing larger than a fist.
MEDICAL INFORMATION: Zhongli has given himself the appearance and form of a human even though he is actually not originally human, but for the logistics of the game he has regular human functions and organs and such.
OFFENSIVE SUBJECTS & TRIGGERS: none!
OUT OF CHARACTER
BACKTAGGING: Always welcome!
THREADHOPPING: Would prefer not.
FOURTHWALLING: Would also prefer not.
NOT INTERESTED IN: Shipping, at least for the time being
THREADHOPPING: Would prefer not.
FOURTHWALLING: Would also prefer not.
NOT INTERESTED IN: Shipping, at least for the time being
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
VISUAL: Zhongli is a tall, pale-skinned man. His eyes are amber with yellow pupils. His dark ash brown hair fades to amber brown at the tips and is pulled back in a long ponytail reaching his waist. He typically wears a long dark brown coat with silver shoulder pads, tassels, and Rex Lapis' diamond symbol on the back. He also wears gloves with a silver ring on his right thumb, a formal dark gray shirt, black pants and black leather shoes. Zhongli's clothes are decorated with diamond symbols that can be found on the cuff of his jacket, belt, pants, and the buttons on his waistcoat and outer coat. He wears his Geo "Vision" on a chain at the back of his coat, and a tassel earring on his left ear.
AURAL: He speaks with a deep, rather formal tone of voice. Everything he says is done so with confidence, even on occasions where he might be saying something a little ridiculous. Examples of his voice acting in English/Japanese/Chinese is here!
OLFACTORY: I imagine he probably has something like a natural, earthy tone to his scent.
DEMEANOUR: Again, Zhongli carries himself with a lot of confidence, straight posture, doesn't particularly emote much but all his gestures are genuine and fluid.
AURAL: He speaks with a deep, rather formal tone of voice. Everything he says is done so with confidence, even on occasions where he might be saying something a little ridiculous. Examples of his voice acting in English/Japanese/Chinese is here!
OLFACTORY: I imagine he probably has something like a natural, earthy tone to his scent.
DEMEANOUR: Again, Zhongli carries himself with a lot of confidence, straight posture, doesn't particularly emote much but all his gestures are genuine and fluid.
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