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". ]
[ As he elegantly picks up a dumpling of his own to eat, not even bothering to hide his proud smile. ]
Though I suppose it was my oversight that I was not providing proper motivation for you. Was enjoying Liyue gastronomy to its fullest not enough persuasion for you?
[ he grabs a glob of sticky rice and starts eating that after. he's definitely got a much better handle on the chopsticks... for now. ] You haf gifin me plenty of motifation, Xiansheng. [ swallows. ] Why do you think I've been trying so hard and practicing so much to get it right. [ he sets his bowl of rice down. ]
[ as soon as their hands fall from zhongli's lips childe reaches to set his other hand atop their ( somewhat ) joined hands. ] Xiansheng. [ squeeze. ] I know you're not. [ he's going to remove the top hand and grab the side of his hair, so he can more easily scoot closer. ] If this was anybody else I wouldn't have bothered at all, but it's not... it's you. And I want to get good, great, even, so maybe one of these days I can feed you.
[ he tries to keep his cool, giving zhongli a confident smile, but there are dozens of sirens and warning bells going off in his head. he’s good, okay at best, really, so he probably shouldn’t try, but… he wants to show zhongli just how much he’s improved, and clearly one instance of doing so wasn’t enough. ]
Sure. [ he reaches for a dumpling, managing to grab it, but he’s quick to bring his other hand beneath it, so he doesn’t spoil their date by sprinkling zhongli in bits of food. ] Here, Xiansheng. [ his chopsticks shake a little, threatening to drop the morsel, but he holds fast. ] Enjoy.
[ Zhongli carefully tilts his head to adjust for the slight wobble in Childe's grip but manages to capture the dumpling in his mouth. He chews it thoughtfully before swallowing it down. ]
Exquisite.
The added romantic flair of being fed by one's partner really does add to the experience.
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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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White Day
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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[ As he elegantly picks up a dumpling of his own to eat, not even bothering to hide his proud smile. ]
Though I suppose it was my oversight that I was not providing proper motivation for you. Was enjoying Liyue gastronomy to its fullest not enough persuasion for you?
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[ he grabs a glob of sticky rice and starts eating that after. he's definitely got a much better handle on the chopsticks... for now. ] You haf gifin me plenty of motifation, Xiansheng. [ swallows. ] Why do you think I've been trying so hard and practicing so much to get it right. [ he sets his bowl of rice down. ]
It's all been for you.
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So the offer to give you a reward did not influence your current performance?
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He sets down his chopsticks to reach across the table and take Childe's hands in his, lifting it up to brush a kiss across his knuckles. ]
It was not my intention to belittle all the effort you have put into this.
I am impressed - always. By your tenacity. And how you would be willing to work so hard just because it is something that I care about.
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Then you shall need to practice that as well.
[ And he shifts his own chair so that it is closer to Childe and he does not have to reach across the entirety of the table. ]
Would you like to try?
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[ he tries to keep his cool, giving zhongli a confident smile, but there are dozens of sirens and warning bells going off in his head. he’s good, okay at best, really, so he probably shouldn’t try, but… he wants to show zhongli just how much he’s improved, and clearly one instance of doing so wasn’t enough. ]
Sure. [ he reaches for a dumpling, managing to grab it, but he’s quick to bring his other hand beneath it, so he doesn’t spoil their date by sprinkling zhongli in bits of food. ] Here, Xiansheng. [ his chopsticks shake a little, threatening to drop the morsel, but he holds fast. ] Enjoy.
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Exquisite.
The added romantic flair of being fed by one's partner really does add to the experience.
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