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[theskyaccepts]

[The first thing that happens a location ping on a map. It's one of the office buildings.

What follows is a slightly sheepish text.]

Um...could someone come help me? I'm stuck.

I'm on the fourth floor, you can probably see me waving from the window.

Thanks.

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[theskyaccepts]

Thanks Chongyun-kun! I really appreciate it :)

it's mostly just been boring, so I can't complain that much.

[pureyang]

Just keep an eye out in case any evil spirits might be close.

Oh! That reminds me. I made some talismans using some paper and ink that I found in one of the shops nearby. When you're free from there, I have one to give to you.

[theskyaccepts]

Right.

[He is going to regret asking this.]

What should I be looking for? If anything.

oh, thank you! I'll be glad to have it!

[pureyang]

Well, any sort of bizarre or strange phenomena is the usual signs of evil spirits. In Liyue, ghosts, monsters, and other supernatural beings are all referred to as evil spirits, so if you recognize the signs of such entities then you should stay away.

Of course! I'll give it to you once we meet.

[theskyaccepts]

...right. I don't know if ghosts are all that common in Namimori, but scary stories and tests of courage are.

[And he dislikes both, but somehow gets dragged in.]

What are the signs I should watch out for?

[pureyang]

It may be difficult to find traces of evil spirits if you do not have experience in doing so. But some signs include dark or unpleasant auras, strange sounds that can't seem to leave you be or find a source of, being constantly disturbed in one's sleep, strange voices and unexplained activities...

Truthfully, a lot of the strange happenings here in this city point to demonic activity. But it's also not like anything I've seen in Liyue before.

[theskyaccepts]

Yeah, it's a really strange place.

But I'll keep an eye out for those things, just in case. Aside from the door being stuck, everything here seems pretty normal.

[Of course now that he's looking there is no stopping his imagination.]

I guess the best thing to do if I notice that stuff though is just to avoid it?

[pureyang]

Yes, avoiding it would be your best bet.

And if possible, perhaps if you can find a way to increase your own yang energy, that could help dissuade spirits from approaching you.

[theskyaccepts]

Yang energy?

How would I do that?

[pureyang]

Yes. Spirits are comprised primarily of yin energy, so having an excess of yang energy would be enough to help keep them at bay. At least, that is how it would normally work in Liyue.

As for how to increase your own yang energy... hmm. I may actually need some time to think on that. I'm more knowledgable with ways to suppress yang energy, rather than bolster it. So... perhaps if you did the opposite of me, you'd increase it?

[theskyaccepts]

I mean, that makes sense, and I'd be willing to try?

[Tsuna. Tsuna no.]

[pureyang]

Well, since my own pure-yang spirit is affected by high temperatures and outbursts of emotion, I try to avoid anything heated. Hot and spicy foods, bold clothing, arguments with others, things of that manner. If I avoid those things to keep my yang energy down, perhaps engaging in them may help bolster yours?

[theskyaccepts]

That. Sounds like a lot of things I try to avoid as well.

But I guess I could try?

[Maybe he could get some bolder clothing, try something spicy? He's not the type to start arguments though...rather he just ends up in them.]

[pureyang]

Short of making a potion to boost your yang spirit that way, those may be your best options. I'm sure something is bound to work!

Until then... ah, hang on.

[There's a lot of delays between Chongyun's last message and his new one. When he finishes, there's a photo of a hastily-drawn design sketched in the dirt by a stick.]

Okay, did the picture work? I just thought of this while walking, but this is one of the designs I use for helping to ward evil spirits with my talismans. Perhaps you could try drawing it on some paper in the meantime?

[theskyaccepts]

Well, I guess I could give it a try.

[He is not looking forward to spicy food though, never mind getting into arguments. He doesn't get into arguments. That's Gokudera's job.]

There are some pens in here, so I guess I can find out if they work! I think I can copy it.