video; un: calabash

[physicianhealthyself]

[The screen focuses on a slim, pale man with light green hair and golden eyes. There is a white snake wrapped around his neck, peering at the camera with a similar intensity to the man himself as he ensures that he has set the thing up correctly.

When he realises that he has, his expression clears and settles into a mild, warm smile.]

Ah, there we are.

[His voice is soft, faintly lilted almost as if he's always on the edge of gently chastising someone, but he keeps it pleasant as he speaks.]

My name is Baizhu, a doctor, pharmacist and herbalist from the country of Liyue in Teyvat. I find myself brought into this curious situation with the rest of you, and thought it only polite to offer an introduction along with an offer of my services.

[He pauses, thinking for a moment.]

... Though the advancements of this world when compared to my own may render a good amount of my medical expertise entirely outdated, I believe that some here may still find more comfort in turning to it than relying on more unfamiliar methods.

[Another brief pause, the snake on his shoulders flicks out her tongue, and he smiles again.]

To that end, I would be curious to meet other individuals who have experience in the medical field. I can hardly miss the opportunity to develop my own studies further with the potential of knowledge from other worlds. Please feel free to contact me at your leisure if you're interested.

Comments

[fauxglove]

Hexenzirkel... I'm afraid I've never heard of such a group. How curious.

You'll have to tell me more when we meet. I work at Moondrop during the week so I'd have to work around that schedule but that's all.

[It dawns on him.]

Speaking of, you might want to pay Moondrop a visit anyway. It's a flower shop but the owner stocks a wide variety.

[physicianhealthyself]

Is that so? In that case it may be worth my while.

[He might contact the owner first to see what stock they actually carry. Baizhu is sure most flower shops do not sell plants for their medicinal value but there may be some there by coincidence...

It's been a while since he had to tend a garden but this may end up becoming an opportunity.]

But since I appear to have the advantage of free time, I'm happy to work around when you find yourself available.

[fauxglove]

I'm also interested in starting my own apothecary, but that's well in the future.

[He has things to do like his clothing commissions and dying.]

But yes. I'll send you my schedule. And... while I would also be considered a newcomer, if you need anything while settling in just let me know. I'll see what I can do.

[physicianhealthyself]

I can be surprisingly resourceful, but I'm not going to turn down an offered hand of friendship in a strange land.

[Nor is he going to take it for granted that friendship is what is being offered, but there's no need to sour a pleasant interaction with suspicion.]

I'll be sure to keep you in mind.

[fauxglove]

[Luckily, Duval understands that sentiment completely. He's not one to trust people so easily, either.]

Thank you, that's all I ask.

[But he can end a conversation pleasantly.]