leaveofabsence | Imeeji Inbox

Glaze Lily: Returned greetings to you as well, Tsukiakari.
Glaze Lily: If it is not an inconvenience, I can be there within ten minutes.

Pinocchio: Ten minutes is fine. I'll wait for you at the landing.

[ Knock knock on BARiTONES door, perhaps a little awkward because normally he would bring a gift for the host but he has negative ideas on what would be appropriate in this setting or for the recipient. ]

[ BETTER NOTHING THAN RISK SETTING HIM OFF!! And just as he said, he's waiting for him, so he lets him inside shortly after he knocks, leading him to the living room area where he already prepared their cups ]

There you are. You look the same as you did when you left.

It is an important component of being part of a brand, length of time notwithstanding.

Well, I'd hoped for some change. Maybe it'd make your character more interesting.

[ sitting down, waiting for Zhongli to do the same ]

But I didn't call you here for snide remarks and mean comments, even if I love them so much. I even prepared tea for you.

[ and he did! but he burned the black leaves and it tastes bitter and terrible. Did he test taste it? Of course he didn't. ]

Cookies were not an option.

Please do not hold back on my account. I do no wish to impose on something you enjoy.

[ Sits down and takes a sip of tea. ]

This is awful.

[ he's glaring at him now like he's offended ]

It can't possibly be that bad.

[ and then he tries it and it is that bad ]

—Tea is not an option either.

I shall not inquire to what happened to the cookies then.

But your peace offering is accepted for its intentions. Something must be weighing heavily on your mind.

[ he immediately wants to shoot back that it's not a peace offering, but it is, and denying it won't really do him any favors. So he's quiet for a moment, crossing his arms at his chest as he looks at Zhongli ]

... Tartaglia was heartbroken when you left. Not just because you weren't here, but because he wasn't sure he'd find the same version of you waiting for him home. Even telling him we could just travel to all versions of Teyvat until we found you wasn't enough to console him.

It was really annoying. I enjoyed being his sole focus for a little while but I understand that's not what he wants. Things would go a lot better if I didn't hate you, and you're not her. So I could at least give you a chance.

[ Oh.

Oh that gives him quite the pause. Add that to the list of things he never thought about because he never once considered the Tartaglia here to not be his. ]

Before we go any further, I wish to thank you for thinking of his happiness even before your own. Such admissions can be difficult to ourselves and even moreso in front of others.

And for that, I will ask what do you wish of me to prove that I am deserving of such a chance.

There's nothing to "prove". I already decided I'm giving you a chance. All you have to do now is not be irritating or annoying.

You're not a human, and you're no longer an Archon. That already plays in your favor.

Not being irritating or annoying is a rather broad request. What do you consider to be dealbreakers in this scenario?

I don't know. You've always been wise enough not to step out of line. You haven't tried to push Tartaglia away from me even though you could have. ... and you did give me some decent advice in that dream.

Maybe I should focus on getting to know you, instead. The tea, for example. You are good at preparing it, no?

I consider myself proficient, yes. But I must warn you that I am also a very strict teacher.

I only need to observe you, not learn from it. What else are you good at?

Telling stories. That is something we have in common, do we not? Even if the preferred mediums may differ.

Oh? I have quite a few ways of telling stories. Maybe I could put you on the stage one of these days.

I would be honored to see you perform. Even moreso to see a performance that you would wish to share with me.

Even if I were to give you the role of a dog?

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