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[leaveofabsence]

[ Zhongli catches Childe's wrist, using his other hand to take the phone from his hand and pocket it somewhere in his coat.

But even after he does that, he does not let go of Childe's hand. ]

[childeishly]

...

Xiansheng? Everything okay? [ looks at the hand on his wrist. ]

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Yes.

[ And he steps in closer to place a kiss on Childe's cheek. ]

Everything's perfect.

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[childeishly]

[childeishly]

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Ah, h- hah, I’m glad you think so. It’s only going to get better. [ he twists his wrist in zhongli’s hand, so he can free himself, but only so he can, then, take his hand in his own. ]

[ he considers kissing him back, but later... maybe. he’s only just gotten here and there will be plenty of times to ( hopefully ) not get cold feet. ]

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[ Zhongli just makes a small sound of amusement as Childe takes his hand, easily lacing their fingers together.

And then with a tug, he's leading them back to the hallway and toward the kitchen. ]

Yes, of course.

You are always trying to outdo yourself.

[childeishly]

[ childe makes sure to close the bedroom door, so the upgrade can take place in their absence. ]

Dont tell me you’re surprised, Xiansheng. I need to be the best, but most of all I just like seeing you smile. [ as soon as they’re in the kitchen he takes a seat at the table. ]

So what kind of tea are you brewing?

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[ He's going to relieve Childe of his backpack when he sits down as this is where he assumes he's keeping the ingredients for the soup. ]

Jasmine.

I thought the floral fragrance would be soothing, considering all that's been happening lately. Both in and out of games.

[childeishly]

[ sure is, but there's also a lot of clothes folded in there too. more than childe would probably need on his own, especially if he's just spending a night or two. ]

Heh, well, you're probably not wrong when it comes to most people. [ but he's not most people and he's just been bored out of his gourd for the past forever. ]

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[ He carefully picks out the ingredients before setting the backpack in the chair next to Childe. ]

One would think you were heading to Dragon spine for as much as you packed.

Feeling---



What's the phrase for it?

Oh. Cabin fever.

[childeishly]

Nah, though... there is a mountain here, Xiansheng. Or, rather, an indoor ski resort. If you’re feeling up for it, then maybe we can go tomorrow. [ smiles at him. don’t even try to deny this face. ]

But as for all the clothes... I bought some stuff for you. A cute sweater I think you’ll like!

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A sweater? For me.

[childeishly]

Mm! Go ahead and take a look. [ you can decide what kind of sweater it is. ]

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[ Survey says it's an oversized beige sweater for all those times Childe is going to drag Zhongli to a winter wonderland.

He looks at Childe with a raised eyebrow and a quirk of a smile. ]

It's lovely. Thank you, Caeli.

[ And he drapes it carefully over the back of a chair so that he can shuck off the current coat that he is wearing. ]

[childeishly]

I think you’ll find you’re going to need it sooner rather than later. [ chuckles and starts removing the ingredients for the soup from the backpack, organizing them on the counter for when zhongli is ready to start cooking. ]

Do you think we should get started on your soup, since it takes about half a century to make. [ flashes him a cheeky grin. ] And then we can just enjoy your tea in your room until it’s ready.

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It does not take a century.

[ He huffs as he puts the sweater on over his dress shirt. Whatever. It works. ]

And there is no need to rush such a refined process.

[childeishly]

[ slips his arms around zhongli’s waist from behind, resting a chin on his shoulder as he smiles. ] Oh, you’re right, ... two centuries.

[ chuckles, turning his head to give his cheek a kiss. zhongli’s phone will beep at some point, letting them know ( well, childe anyway! ) that the dorm upgrade has been processed. ]

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[ Zhongli doesn't notice. He is too busy looking slightly offended as he starts preparing the ingredients of the soup and starting to simmer them in a pot.

And yet he does not move to remove Childe's arms from around his waist. ]

[childeishly]

Don’t make that cute, pouty face, Xiansheng. [ shuts his eyes and lets him work mostly unimpeded. ] I know how important this sort of thing is, [ chu. ] I’m just messing with you. Your soup is delicious besides. Probably one of my favorite things to eat. [ hums. ]

Let’s go back to your room when you’re finished prepping it. I forgot to show you something else I bought you...

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[ That causes him to look over his shoulder, pausing in his stirring for a moment. ]

Something else? On top of everything else.

Childe. . .

[childeishly]

Mm. [ hums, cracking an eye open. ] This was, perhaps, one of the most important things though... c'mon. [ takes a step back and gently takes zhongli's wrist to lead him back to his own room. ]

Go ahead and have a look see. You can't miss it.

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[ Zhongli glances at Childe for a long moment. They only left his room a few minutes ago, and it is so sparsely decorated how could he have missed something. Something worth labeling the best even though he's already been spoiled so much already today.

But if Childe would like him to look again, then look again he shall.

And so Zhongli opens the door to his room--- ]

2/3 I lied

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[ Oh.






Oh that is definitely not how they left the room a few moments ago, is it? Zhongli's eyes go wide as he starts to slowly circle everything, still tugging along Childe with one hand while the other runs over the edges of each and every new surface of his now very Liyuen style room. ]

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[ And eventually he turns back to Childe ]

I---




[ For once, his eloquence for words fails him as he just stares at everything (Childe included) in wonder. ]

Thanking you would be a dreadful understatement of my gratitude.

[childeishly]

[ he follows zhongli dutifully! his smile broadening as he opens the door to reveal his new ( and improved! ) room. ] I thought you might enjoy this, Xiansheng, since your old room had been pretty dreadful. [ chuckles. ] Now you can feel right at home... in your own home!

Don't worry about trying to thank me. Seeing the look on your face when you saw the room was payment enough, making this absolutely worth it and then some.