Aoichi

He hoped they'd be able to save more, but unfortunately only few were still alive. He takes them back to Guyun, directly to the hospital to get them visited, fed and given a bed. He insists with the healers and doctors he wants them all to be saved.
Done with that and still pretty much covered in blood, he starts to organize things with the guards to capture all the culprits from Zae. And then even begins to look around for a proper place for the Aoichi to live in peace and freedom in Guyun. As for Aventurine, he has him locked in a residence of the palace, properly guarded.
Long days where he doesn't even find the time to go back to sleep until the situation settles a little. He can either go to his residence or pay a visit to Aventurine.

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MORAX He doesn't look surprised by the name, he knew Aoichi better than auriold in the past, as they were already around. "Nice to meet you, Coco.
I see..." He sighs. "They really need to be investigated. There could be very dangerous people in their ranks, they even know of the Avatar crystals." He shuts his eyes.
"How old are you? I like the simple way of living of your people... auriold should really learn, instead they are always looking for greatness..."

Aventurine «… Nice to meet you, Rex Lapis.» He wonders if that's Zhongli's real name or if neither is.
«There is no doubt that there are dangerous people among them, Verfall himself is. I wouldn't want to be me, if he gets his hands on me after all I've told you. But this is just another bet, at the end of the day. Another gamble.»
He looks up. «What kind of question is that, now? What does it matter how old I am?» He crosses his arms. «Make your guess.»
He slightly shrugs. «I guess we could say auriold are more predators, Aoichi the perfect preys.»

MORAX He makes a slight smile. "It'd be Zhongli." He doesn't deny Rex Lapis to be one of his many names though.
"Are they very knowledgable in terms of magic? Maybe...do they also come from the Liofrost? At least some of them..." Verfall certainly could have escaped to the Liofrost after the ritual.
"It matters to me to know the level of your maturity. You are a lot for gambling..." He'd be more softened if he was underage. "Maybe...16?" He is not good at guessing ages.
"Auriold are dumb and disrespectful, nothing like a real predator, who would attack only for personal need..."

Aventurine «Zhongli is your real name? I thought it was the name of the fake identity you go as…» His old ass cousin would say that his name is Morax, end!!
«They are very knowledgeable in magic indeed, but I don't know where they come from, exactly. Some are pretty ancient, that I know for sure.» But he doesn't know which ones.
«You are worried about my gambling? Is there really an age for it? It's quite an entertaining activity and a great way to lighten the pockets of people who don't know what to do with their money.»
He can't help the shock when Zhongli guesses his age at the first try. That one try he guessed right. XD «… Do you want a prize, now?» He doesn't really see himself as someone of his age, anyway. He didn't have a childhood, his whole life has always been a total mess, ever since he was 4 years old.
«I can't deny they are dumb, but they also have more needs, than average predators, if you know what I mean…»

MORAX "I have more than one name, isn't it legit? Zhongli is the one I'm using nowdays.
Understood. I won't understimate them, but considering their power it would be wiser to find some kind of deal, but I have to outsmart them... force them to not flee. You say Verfall is very fond of that little girl? Is she a relative of his?
Are you really 16? I thought it was a wild guess...well." He lets out a chuckle.
"Auriold need a guide and they will find one in me, hopefully. Who will feed them enough so they won't have to fight others for resources."