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leaveofabsence) wrote2025-03-14 08:34 am
leaveofabsence) wrote2025-03-14 08:34 am
[ Childe cannot put all of his tails in that close of proximity and also stroke his horns. That is cheating, sir. CHEATING.
Zhongli's eyes go half-lidded with a rumble of approval as his horns are stroked, butting them into Childe's hand for more pets. ]
I do enjoy being spoiled.
It's quite the novelty - leaving things in someone else's care.
Zhongli's eyes go half-lidded with a rumble of approval as his horns are stroked, butting them into Childe's hand for more pets. ]
I do enjoy being spoiled.
It's quite the novelty - leaving things in someone else's care.
[ There's just a quirk of the lips at that. ]
It is also my special day. So I get to choose.
It is also my special day. So I get to choose.
[ Laughing as he stands across from him.
Never turn your back on the audience, but -- there isn't one just now. ]
Alright, alright. As Mr. Zhongli demands~
Never turn your back on the audience, but -- there isn't one just now. ]
Alright, alright. As Mr. Zhongli demands~
[ Good, Zhongli hold onto the erhu with practiced ease - one of the few instruments he has mastery of.
And begins to play Guizhong's lullaby. ]
And begins to play Guizhong's lullaby. ]
[ Ah . . .
It only takes a few notes for him to know what Zhongli is playing.
He lifts the flute, playing in time. ]
It only takes a few notes for him to know what Zhongli is playing.
He lifts the flute, playing in time. ]
[ cheating!!! he continues letting them, turning the edge of his nails inward to gently scrape against them as he continues with each languid stroke. ] You took care of Liyue for over three thousand years, Xiansheng, so let me take care of you.
[ Zhongli's playing is (unsurprisingly) probably very true to the original source with very little innovation and addition on his own.
So when he moves to the chorus a second time, it might come as a little bit of surprise when he changes the key in which they are playing and moves his half of the playing to harmony - giving Venti the stage and spotlight he so rightly deserves. ]
So when he moves to the chorus a second time, it might come as a little bit of surprise when he changes the key in which they are playing and moves his half of the playing to harmony - giving Venti the stage and spotlight he so rightly deserves. ]
[ He shivers pleasantly with each touch, eventually trying to tumble them both of them down to the cushions so he can look up at Childe.
(Being careful of the boxes of course). ]
Okay.
Take care of me then.
(Being careful of the boxes of course). ]
Okay.
Take care of me then.
[ Venti blinks up at him in surprise for a moment, but takes the cue -- he carries the next portion in a way that remains faithful to the original, but adapts it for the nuances of the flute. Well, and his own Barbatos quirks, of course.
It's lovely either way, and he's never been one to shrink from the spotlight. ]
It's lovely either way, and he's never been one to shrink from the spotlight. ]
[ He does not allow the fond laughter to spill because that would disrupt the playing.
And while the poem was lovely, what could be a better birthday gift than enjoying the passion and care of his oldest friend?
At the end of this chorus, he draws the song to a close and puts down the bow to his instrument. ]
A splendid rendition.
And while the poem was lovely, what could be a better birthday gift than enjoying the passion and care of his oldest friend?
At the end of this chorus, he draws the song to a close and puts down the bow to his instrument. ]
A splendid rendition.
[ He laughs breathlessly as he cages Childe in, hands planted on either side of his head. ]
Is that so?
Are you going to rile me up until my thoughts are of nothing but getting my hands on you, and then try to distract me with something else?
[ He leans down to whisper in Childe's ear. ]
That will not save you.
Nor grant you my mercy.
Is that so?
Are you going to rile me up until my thoughts are of nothing but getting my hands on you, and then try to distract me with something else?
[ He leans down to whisper in Childe's ear. ]
That will not save you.
Nor grant you my mercy.
Let's start with the -ack! [ and back they go! childe chuckles, moving his hands to cup his cheeks, so he can take a kiss. ] How about we start with the cake?
[ He turns his head, not letting go of Childe as he considers those 6,002 candles. ]
Please do not cause harm to this place with it. Or yourself.
I am rather fond of both.
Please do not cause harm to this place with it. Or yourself.
I am rather fond of both.
I couldn't fit them all on! so let's not bother with the rest. [ it might take an eternity to get them on there anyway. sorrynotsorry. ] We can just work with what we've got, but... [ looks around, because there's a lot of flammable stuff inside. ] let's take care of this outside. Juuuust in case. [ grabs a lighter. ]
[ Zhongli fusses and grumbles and clings for a few seconds like the spoiled brat he can be. Childe warm and here. Outside less warm and cuddly.
But he does extract himself eventually to pick up the cake very carefully and attempt to take it outside. He will leave Childe to light the candles. ]
But he does extract himself eventually to pick up the cake very carefully and attempt to take it outside. He will leave Childe to light the candles. ]
[ Lowering the flute and closing the performers' distance between them. ]
A duet is only as good as one's partner.
A duet is only as good as one's partner.
Don't worry. It's not going to take long. [ and he'll wrap an arm around zhongli and fluff up his tails. ] I'll make sure you stay niiiice and warm. [ sticks real~ close, turning his head to kiss his cheek as he starts to sing happy birthday in snezhnayan. lights the candles as he does so, though only a few. ]
[ He offers a hand out to Venti, palm up. ]
Being modest for me on this day of my birth. To what do I owe this honor?
Being modest for me on this day of my birth. To what do I owe this honor?
[ Placing his free hand in Zhongli's ]
Can a musician not appreciate the talents of others?
Can a musician not appreciate the talents of others?
[ With a teasing grin: ]
Well, that is much kinder than the Snezhnayan pinky promise.
[ And as soon as the candles are light. ]
Is it also Snezhnaya tradition that one makes a wish when blowing out candles?
Well, that is much kinder than the Snezhnayan pinky promise.
[ And as soon as the candles are light. ]
Is it also Snezhnaya tradition that one makes a wish when blowing out candles?
[ Pulling him in closer. ]
Perhaps.
But you are not always so straightforward.
Perhaps.
But you are not always so straightforward.
[ cheekily, ] Only if you share it right after.
[ Tilting his head teasingly ]
No? Well then, I can't account for it at all. You'll just have to make your own guesses.
No? Well then, I can't account for it at all. You'll just have to make your own guesses.
I can agree to that contract.
[ And he expertly blows out the lit candles. ]
[ And he expertly blows out the lit candles. ]
[ leans across the cake as the smoke clears to give him a birthday kiss. ] So, Zhongli, what's your wish?
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