...real glad you like it, Xiansheng. I decided to go all out. [ he couldn't NOT for something like this. zhongli xiansheng is worth that and so much more. ] I made a bunch of different batches, but I think I finally got the ratio perfect, so it should be really good. [ and another peck. ] We can save it for after dinner.
[ he keeps one hand on the wheel, because ofc, but he sets his other hand atop zhongli's, interlocking their fingers as he takes the long ( scenic ) route there. ] I brought the chopsticks you bought for me too. [ because he's absolutely giving that another shot. ]
...maybe not, but it's still something I'd like to master. [ or at least be able to do without dropping more than half the food on the table, himself, or the floor. ] I'm hoping to get good enough to feed you eventually. [ since zhongli has fed him time and time again. ]
I’m going to have to start thinking about it then. [ he’s trying not to get too excited, since he has yet to successfully use the chopsticks, but this is even more incentive not to fuck it up. ]
[ he keeps zhongli’s hand in his own the entire ride, though as soon as they reach the restaurant he takes it back. ] You remember this place, right? [ it’s the first restaurant they visited together. ] I thought it might be nice to come back…
Hopefully the new memories made here today can overshadow the old. [ he squeezes zhongli’s hand, stepping closer and moving his bush of tails around him. ]
[ the ears seem to produce more of a reaction... with childe absentmindedly leaning into the touch as they twitch with each scratch. ] Ah~ [ he shuts his eyes, tails stilling as if he's got to concentrate on how good that feels. ] What were you saying, Xiansheng?
[ the color on his face darkens instantly. ] I love you too, Zhongli Xiansheng. [ he opens his eyes, but keeps them lidded, a hand coming up to hold zhongli's cheek, so he can tip his head back and give him a proper kiss. ] I love you too...
[ Zhongli leads Childe into the restaurant, pulling out the chair for him before he sits. He gently pushes it in once Childe is settled before taking his own chair. And then proceeds to---
Order almost half the entire menu.
He peers over the menu at Childe as he's making his final selections. ]
Is there anything you wish for me to refrain from ordering?
[ he takes a seat and picks up a menu even though zhongli is going to be taking care of all of it. he reads it over, listening as zhongli orders about half of it, ...smiling all the while. he sets it down and looks across at him, giving a shake of his head. ] No, I'll try anything at least once, and all of this sounds delicious, besides.
[ The meal begins with sticky rice and small plates of dumplings as well as a seafood dish that Zhongli not so discreetly slides to Childe's side of the table. A bottle of white wine is poured into two narrow crystal-like glasses - out of theme with the rest of the restaurant as is the wine itself.
He hands Childe his serving of a bowl of rice, refraining from the urge to pile it high with toppings. ]
I made sure to. I know how liberal you are when ordering things off of a menu. [ he's honestly surprised at his restraint. why not one of everything! like usual. but he's glad, honestly, since he should be able to clean this plate and every other plate given to him this evening. ]
Watch this! [ he takes the bowl and picks up the chopsticks laid out to his side, but instead of helping himself to a serving of the rice he, instead, goes for a dumpling - managing to grab it... not so expertly, but despite all the trembling the sticks do he gets the morsel to his mouth. ]
[ IT TASTES SO MUCH BETTER AFTER A mild SUCCESS. ] Did you see that, Xiansheng! I nailed it. [ "nailed". ]
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We can save it for after.
[ He glances back at the car ]
Do you wish to drive?
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Oh, I have no doubts I will do just that.
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Well that narrows down the type of restaurant we are going to.
[ He rubs his thumb across the side of Childe's wrists. ]
You do not have to impress me anymore. I am already impressed. But also endeared by the fact that you never give up.
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I feel like such a feat is deserving of a reward. Do you not agree?
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Your preference.
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[ he keeps zhongli’s hand in his own the entire ride, though as soon as they reach the restaurant he takes it back. ] You remember this place, right? [ it’s the first restaurant they visited together. ] I thought it might be nice to come back…
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[ He says, stepping out of the car and reaching for Childe's hand again when he has done the same. ]
Time is a very fickle thing.
That seems like much longer ago than it actually was.
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[ He reaches out to pet each and every one, stroking them from base to tip. ]
You know how much your tail distracts me.
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Once Childe seems suitably distracted though, he reaches over to scritch just behind his fox ears. ]
There are many places that produce a favorable reaction. And I enjoy watching your reaction to each and every one of them.
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He leans in to press a sweet kiss to his forehead while his eyes are still closed. ]
I love you.
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[ He kisses Childe back, short but no less sweet before reaching to tuck Childe's arm in his and make their way into the restaurant proper. ]
Would you like me to handle the ordering?
[ For old time's sake ]
You did already handle all of the transportation.
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And yeah. You know the food better than I do, and I trust your judgement, so order whatever you like.
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Order almost half the entire menu.
He peers over the menu at Childe as he's making his final selections. ]
Is there anything you wish for me to refrain from ordering?
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[ The meal begins with sticky rice and small plates of dumplings as well as a seafood dish that Zhongli not so discreetly slides to Childe's side of the table. A bottle of white wine is poured into two narrow crystal-like glasses - out of theme with the rest of the restaurant as is the wine itself.
He hands Childe his serving of a bowl of rice, refraining from the urge to pile it high with toppings. ]
Do impress me.
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Watch this! [ he takes the bowl and picks up the chopsticks laid out to his side, but instead of helping himself to a serving of the rice he, instead, goes for a dumpling - managing to grab it... not so expertly, but despite all the trembling the sticks do he gets the morsel to his mouth. ]
[ IT TASTES SO MUCH BETTER AFTER A mild SUCCESS. ] Did you see that, Xiansheng! I nailed it. [ "nailed". ]
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