text; follow up survey

[indispensable]

Type: Text
Sender ID: vulturvolans (Alhaitham)
To: Public
Subject: Follow Up Survey
Warnings: Subtle unsubtle bragging, and Gay

This is Alhaitham.

I have a survey for people to respond to. Those who have filled up my previous survey from last year may consider this as a follow up of sorts to it—those who have not are free to respond to this one all the same. Regardless, there are similarly no restrictions or stipulations to the nature of the responder; the only thing that I request is for honesty when filling this in.

1) Are you currently in any sort of romantic relationship? (Arrangements made purely for physical reasons do not count.)
2) Does an institution of marriage exist in the world that you come from? Does it play any sort of significant cultural role? Feel free to describe as much or as little as you want.
3) Do you consider the idea of marriage important? What is the primary endgoal in any romantic relationship that you pursue?
4) What do you envision as your ideal future with a partner?
5) What does the concept of 'home' mean to you?

You are free to leave your answers in this post or direct them to my inbox. I will follow up on whatever answers that I feel are necessary.

Thank you for your time.

Comments

[book2thehead]

In that case, what exactly are you trying to learn from this newest survey of yours?

[indispensable]

Nothing in particular. I was simply curious about how other worlds view the customs and societal constructs that we have back in Teyvat.

[book2thehead]

Oh? And yet you haven't offered up any information about Teyvat in your initial post. It seems more like you're comparing your beliefs against those of others.

[indispensable]

I haven't said anything because nobody has asked.

[Shouldn't have that been obvious...]

[book2thehead]

True, but what you've told me and what you've done here are somewhat at odds with each other. How can others give their opinions on Teyvat culture if you don't inform them of it? If that's what you wanted, you'd have volunteered the information freely.

No, I'd say that it's much more likely you're the one making comparisons all on your own. Perhaps looking for ways to boost your ego a bit?

[indispensable]

I'm sure Kaveh would be the first to tell you that my ego doesn't need any more boosting as it is.

[He's not denying it though.]

[book2thehead]

Hmm. And yet here we are. How very curious~

[indispensable]

[...]

If you have something to say, then do so instead of beating around the bush.

[You're just as bad as the magician in that regard.]

[book2thehead]

[His magician is great like that, okay?]

I believe I've already said what I wanted to say. At this point I'm just curious to see if you already knew exactly what you wanted to hear while you put together this survey.

[indispensable]

[Uh huh, sure.

Also honestly his survey was really spur of the moment for him so he can't say that he was really putting any expectations. Especially when he doesn't really have them for people not-Kaveh in the first place.]

I can't say that I do, seeing as this is meant to be an open-ended survey.

[But also yeah he's never admitting it.]

[book2thehead]

[Ah. So in true Alhaitham fashion, he did it without even really realizing it.]

I see~

In that case, let me ask you this: has anyone's response to this survey given you anything new to think about?

[indispensable]

[Look emotions are still hard ok. Heizou can understand.]

A couple of things. The myriad of ways in which each world regards the insinuation of marriage has been interesting to witness.

[book2thehead]

Oh! Then it sounds like you've had another successful survey help you with your private studies. :)

[indispensable]

[Squinting at you here Heizou...]

I'm sure that I'm far from the only one who will benefit. This is a public forum, after all.

[book2thehead]

Oh~? Are your surveys always intended to be so altruistic?

[indispensable]

No. That doesn't change anything that I've said, though.

[After all it doesn't mean that people aren't allowed to see the things here and draw their own conclusions and understanding. The topic of love is quite broad, in the end.]

[book2thehead]

Hmm, I suppose it doesn't.

Alright then! I should leave you to your results. Enjoy compiling them all~

[indispensable]

[Yeah he's not surprised at Heizou not giving any answers of his own... but there's no point in calling that out so he'll let it slide this time, which means Alhaitham doesn't bother to respond since he figures the conversation is done.

Have fun doing with whatever else you're doing out there, Heizou.]