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You didn't need to do all of this just to ask a question.
[ Because Xiao would have answered. He would agree to come to tea for the sake of spending time with Rex Lapis. Xiao would also agree to tea even if he knows that the Archon had questions. There's nothing he would hide from Zhongli.
The mention of affections has him looking down at the cup. His grip becomes a little tighter. ]
There... Was no claiming anything. I think he's always had them, from the day I met him.
[ Because Xiao would have answered. He would agree to come to tea for the sake of spending time with Rex Lapis. Xiao would also agree to tea even if he knows that the Archon had questions. There's nothing he would hide from Zhongli.
The mention of affections has him looking down at the cup. His grip becomes a little tighter. ]
There... Was no claiming anything. I think he's always had them, from the day I met him.
I may not, but is it out of the ordinary for friends to converge over tea? And is it not more appropriate to share big news with others over a good cup of tea?
[Maybe he also just wanted to spend some time with Xiao to check in on him. Even so, leave it to Zhongli to put together a whole ceremony for asking simple questions. He is nothing if not particular.]
[He nods slowly as he listens to Xiao's explanation, a small hum of understanding escaping him. Ever since that first meeting, huh?]
That is quite a declaration. And he returns your affections?
[Maybe he also just wanted to spend some time with Xiao to check in on him. Even so, leave it to Zhongli to put together a whole ceremony for asking simple questions. He is nothing if not particular.]
[He nods slowly as he listens to Xiao's explanation, a small hum of understanding escaping him. Ever since that first meeting, huh?]
That is quite a declaration. And he returns your affections?
Xiao, are you there?
It's me, Hu Tao! I was wondering if you're planning on celebrating "Halloween" with Zhong and I!
It's me, Hu Tao! I was wondering if you're planning on celebrating "Halloween" with Zhong and I!
[ Well he had told her that she could message him... ]
You are holding a celebration?
You are holding a celebration?
Not really a celebration as much as a gathering! It would be nice to dress up together, right?
[You know you want to...!!]
[You know you want to...!!]
Dress up? Do you think that I would be the type to?
No.
[Pause]
But it doesn't mean that I can't try to convince you.
[Pause]
But it doesn't mean that I can't try to convince you.
There's silence on his end for a little while. And then he sighs.
Do you have a significant amount of Dreamotion with you?
Do you have a significant amount of Dreamotion with you?
Not that I'm aware of but I could try!
What about you?
What about you?
Of course not. I'm asking you in order to offset the karmic debt. It attracts nightmare energy.
Then it seems I have no choice but to try.
Very well! While I can't promise you that it will turn out well, at least I can say it can help you out right?
Very well! While I can't promise you that it will turn out well, at least I can say it can help you out right?
If you can find the means for me to linger and ensure the safety of others, I'll join.
I shall! But until then, I would need more practice with it. From what I gathered, it is something that is not easily done in one night.
There was no expectation that you would get it perfected immediately.
Of course not!
And yet, it is something I still wish to do. It would be disappointing to make you upset.
And yet, it is something I still wish to do. It would be disappointing to make you upset.
[This will appear near the end of the day, a mysterious little box with no note inside. But it might be obvious who it might be from. Inside is a small set of anemo crystalfly earrings.]
Greetings Xiao.
I trust this message finds you well. If you have the time, I would like to speak with you.
I trust this message finds you well. If you have the time, I would like to speak with you.
Even if I didn't have the time, I would make it.
Would you like to do so in person?
Would you like to do so in person?
If you are able, I would like to meet in person. Feel free to come by at your leisure; there is no need for haste.
I can't promise that. When you reach out to me, I will always feel the need to appear almost immediately.
Then allow me to grant you a pardon, at least in this case. My request is not an urgent one, so please, take your time in coming if you have other tasks to attend to. I will not be offended if you complete your other tasks first.
What other tasks would I have to attend to?
[ Literally can meet at any time, dad ]
[ Literally can meet at any time, dad ]
There are plenty of things you may be engaging in. You could be fulfilling a task on the Task Board, or perhaps spending time with another here. I would hate to interrupt such moments.
Could you not be doing the same?
I can't help that you will always take priority for me.
I can't help that you will always take priority for me.
That is understandable. In that case, I will accept your prioritization, if you agree to inform me if I am interrupting something that you are in the middle of.
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