[The laugh wasn't minded, for the record--kind of a funny bit of awkwardness there all around, really--but Jade does very politely ignore that it happened, and then they're moving onwards...! Shi Qingxuan's ready agreement to relocate to a cabin is met with a pleased sort of nod; they're off right afterwards, which is all the better, Jade trailing idly along beside him but letting the latter man take the lead to his memory of his new residence.]
A fine plan to me. I suppose I am rather familiar with all the good spots on board, by now... [For better or worse, and not by his own wishes, but that's just how things are on this prison of a ship. The easy humor in Jade's tone doesn't wane in acknowledging this, at least; there's a bit of a vague wryness, more than anything else.] Might be a good way to pay you back for your consultation on talismans, if such a price would be amenable to you!
[Shi Qingxuan sure is quite readily leaping into a infodump detailed explanation on the matter of charms about now, after all, and it is appreciated. Jade listens with close attention as transit is made to the cabin; it caps off right around the time they arrive, which is quite convenient with all things considered. Jade sure will follow him inside to...prudently not make a show, of watching too hard, as Shi Qingxuan begins the awkward struggle of working his large sleeves back through the holes in the life jacket. (Though it is...a pretty comical sight, goodness. Must have been an ordeal to get the jacket on in the first place, too....but alright, we're still not looking and definitely still not laughing a bit on the inside at this, anyway--)
He's moving to pull the door shut accordingly. And now, with the most secure approximate privacy afforded against the captain, by being within the confines of a cabin instead of outdoors...he can speak just a bit more frankly, finally.]
This is a very interesting explanation...I thank you for it. There are aspects of it that are both familiar and not, to me--another result of the disparity between our homelands, no doubt. ...But you're correct, it's not necessarily what I'm looking for at the moment, though I could certainly see the examples you provide being very useful in a place like this...
[Jade draws further into the room, and folds his arms; the pleasant smile on his face doesn't fade, but his overt humor does finally wane slightly, in favor of being direct.]
I can see now that your experience with handling talismans is extensive. And I'd like your assessment of an existing one, actually. That lei in your sleeve right now is allegedly some form of protection against "times when it seems like the world is ending"...and the captain is not aware of their existence on this ship.
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A fine plan to me. I suppose I am rather familiar with all the good spots on board, by now... [For better or worse, and not by his own wishes, but that's just how things are on this prison of a ship. The easy humor in Jade's tone doesn't wane in acknowledging this, at least; there's a bit of a vague wryness, more than anything else.] Might be a good way to pay you back for your consultation on talismans, if such a price would be amenable to you!
[Shi Qingxuan sure is quite readily leaping into a
infodumpdetailed explanation on the matter of charms about now, after all, and it is appreciated. Jade listens with close attention as transit is made to the cabin; it caps off right around the time they arrive, which is quite convenient with all things considered. Jade sure will follow him inside to...prudently not make a show, of watching too hard, as Shi Qingxuan begins the awkward struggle of working his large sleeves back through the holes in the life jacket. (Though it is...a pretty comical sight, goodness. Must have been an ordeal to get the jacket on in the first place, too....but alright, we're still not looking and definitely still not laughing a bit on the inside at this, anyway--)He's moving to pull the door shut accordingly. And now, with the most secure approximate privacy afforded against the captain, by being within the confines of a cabin instead of outdoors...he can speak just a bit more frankly, finally.]
This is a very interesting explanation...I thank you for it. There are aspects of it that are both familiar and not, to me--another result of the disparity between our homelands, no doubt. ...But you're correct, it's not necessarily what I'm looking for at the moment, though I could certainly see the examples you provide being very useful in a place like this...
[Jade draws further into the room, and folds his arms; the pleasant smile on his face doesn't fade, but his overt humor does finally wane slightly, in favor of being direct.]
I can see now that your experience with handling talismans is extensive. And I'd like your assessment of an existing one, actually. That lei in your sleeve right now is allegedly some form of protection against "times when it seems like the world is ending"...and the captain is not aware of their existence on this ship.