[ While Zhongli's posture is ramrod straight (no slouching allowed for these two), he keeps his hands folded a bit nonchalantly behind his back. Fellow new arrival or not, it seems that Voryn had raised quickly among the ranks of Meridian and should be treated the proper respect. ]

Then I must commend you on your perseverance and flexibility. You certainly gave the impression of someone quite learned of Kenos and its situation, so I had incorrectly assumed that you had been here for some time like others I have met.

But I digress---

I suppose my first question is a rather rudimentary one. It seems each faction needs a certain combination of resources such as this Oracle and the faithful in order to achieve their goals. But do we have a concept of how much and under what timeframe? Is such a momentous task of reviving or recreating the lost worlds really something that can be done in a mortal lifetime?

[ Were these questions better aimed at Cyrus or Yima? Absolutely. But neither were here. And nor had Zhongli time or the foresight to ask beforehand.

Though perhaps Zhongli is also asking less for the answer and more to see how devoted Voryn was.

Or both. Both is good. ]