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.
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?
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[ 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.
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[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?