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How about you cut it down and I'll bring it back?

[ He leans over to ruffle Childe's hair. Can't deprive his boy of a little violence - even against an inanimate object. ]

We can divy up the work that way.

[ his tail instantly starts wagging like crazy. ] Okay! I can do that. [ he's going to turn toward the tree and go to town, cutting it down with ease, because wild city super strength! ] Xiansheng - watch out! - tiiiimber~! [ and down it goes. ]

[ One dragon catches it in its mouth and claws before it can hit the ground while Zhongli looks on, clapping. ]

Excellent work. This shall make a very fine centerpiece for your cabin.

It's going to look even better decorated. [ he slings the axe over his shoulder and heads back over to zhongli, holding a hand out to him. ] Are you ready to head back? I can make us some hot cocoa and we can begin.

[ Zhongli takes Childe's hands, lacing their fingers together and leaving the lions share of carrying the tree to his aibou outside of steadying the load occasionally. ]

I believe so.

Do we not require anything else for the decorations? Or is that something we should purchase upon our return.

I bought a bunch earlier... but if you think we're missing anything, then we can certainly just order more. I doubt there can be too many ornaments on a tree! And I want this to be the perfect mix of the both of us, so... buy away! [ squeezes his hands, moving his puff of tails around zhongli. ]

[ Childe... ]

I respectfully believe that it is possible to have too many ornaments on a tree. It is a magnificent sight by its own merit so completely covering its splendor would be its own kind of misfortune.

However---

[ Zhongli uses his free hand to wrap himself up in those tails to ward off the chill as they make their way back to the cabin ]

I look forward to complementing your current set of decorations with those I find aesthetically pleasing.

[ And baaaaaack to the cabin they go with their ginormous tree]

[ childe chuckles. he knows he's going to go overboard and that zhongli is going to have to make a conscious effort to keep him from drowning the tree in ornaments. ] I bought a bunch of different ornaments in colors I thought complimented the both of us. [ like browns, golds, reds, blues, and things of that nature. ] But I do look forward to see the sorts that you're going to purchase.

Oh! Oh!! Maybe we could get a little dragon and a little whale ornament. [ as soon as they reach the cabin childe freezes, because, uh, how the hell are they going to get it inside. ] ...I didn't think this part through.

[ Oh... ]

Perhaps we could fit it in through a window.

[ And aren't those easier to replace than doors? ]

But aren't the windows even smaller than the doors? We might have to take the door off its hinges and kind of... ease it in, and then put it back on. It's probably going to take some finagling, but we should be able to manage... eh heh. I can't believe I didn't think about this.

I will trust your expertise then. Shall I remove the door and you can attempt to shove in the tree?

[ "expertise". ] Ah h- hah, yeah, let's uhm... just see what happens. I'll try to be careful with the tree, but if you don't mind taking the door off, let's start with that.

[ Well, it's not too difficult to pull out the hinges with his Heart Weapon.

There you go, Childe, try to stuff the tree into the house ]

[ childe is going to take a moment to scope out the no door situation and then he's going to move the head of the tree towards the door and pull it inside. as soon as he gets a third of the way down he opens the window and hops through. ] Hey Zhongli... you want to help me press the branches in, so I can more easily slide it inside?

Of course.

[ As he moves into positions to flatten the branches. ]

Shall we do it on three?

One, two, ---

[ S H O V E ]

[ nods. ]

On three! and... three!

[ shove. ]

[ the tree is shoved inside, but not without shedding some of its pine needles. it's nothing major though, and childe grins proudly. ] We did it. Now let's get this big boy set up! I can take care of that if you'd like to get the decorations. I put them in that hall closet.

[ He tilts his head to the side thoughtfully as he starts picking pine needles out of Childe's tails. ]

Yes. Let me go fetch them.

[ And off he goes to get the various decorations that Childe has purchased ]

[ childe moves the tree into the living room and sets it up, a task much easier than the previous, so when zhongli returns he can find childe attempting to shake out the remaining pine needles that are stuck in his tail. ]

Did you find them, Xiansheng? Do you think we need more?

I did.

[ And he comes back to press a kiss to Childe's cheek, arms full of ornament boxes. He might have a slightly mischievous look in his eye. ]

Now if I recall correctly, you promised my a cup of hot cocoa to ward off the cold.

...ah! right right. [ he smiles at the kiss and leaves the tree to zhongli as he heads into the kitchen. he's going to be making homemade hot chocolate, so it'll take a bit longer, but it'll be that much better. ] Do you think I should add some booze into the mix? Not too much~ but it'll spice it up for sure.

Yes. Do add whatever spirits you like.

[ Calls Zhongli from the other room as if he wants to keep Childe out of the living room for as long as he needs to finish whatever he's doing. ]

[ SUS! ]

[ childe continues making the hot chocolate, deciding to add a splash of amaretto to the both of them. he considered something minty... but this seemed more subdued and if they're going to eat at any point he doesn't want mint mouth. he takes the both of them and heads out into the living room. ]

What are you doing out here, Xiansheng? I got your hot chocolate.

[ A palm presses over his eyes. Careful with those drinks now! ]

I am not quite finished. Will you keep your eyes closed for me?

...oh, ah, sure! [ he just stands there holding them. ] Do you want to set them down somewhere? Or... should I keep holding them?

[ With a hand at the small of Childe's back, Zhongli gently leads him to the couch and helps him sit down. ]

Please make yourself comfortable.

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