[ Zhongli pulls out his phone and makes a purchase, not looking at the price as he always does. Thankfully being a mermaid has given him a point cushion. ]
More than enjoying you?
You set high expectations.
[ Sliding off Childe's lap to gracefully rise to his feet. ]
[ Zhongli drops the phone into his pocket before Childe can take a look. ]
Are you trying to spoil the surprise?
[ But he doesn't give Childe too much time to answer the question before he laces his fingers with his and starts pulling him back toward the dorm entrance. ]
[ damnit. ] I... might b- ah! [ stumbles after zhongli, but swiftly finds his footing and follows. ] If Zhongli Xiansheng has bought something for me, then I'll have to mark down this day on my calendar. [ chuckles. ]
[ childe takes the flowers and holds them closely. ] Zhongli... [ he brushes his fingers over a couple of the petals as he leans in for a smell. ]
There's a small list of flowers capable of flourishing in Snezhnaya, and more specifically Morepesok, since the cold is even more bitter there, but... I've seen these before...
A short thrill warms his heart as he watches Childe's face shift to a variety of expression, most may not be quite versed in what they mean. But his smile is infectious, so Zhongli can't help by smile warmly back as they continue toward the elevator. ]
…like isn't nearly a strong enough of a word. [ really, he’s feeling pretty overwhelmed right now. giving gifts is something he’s used to, but getting… them… ]
[ he’s silent for another couple of moments, clutching them protectively as they enter the elevator. ] Xiansheng, would you like to plant a couple of flowers together…? Maybe make a… garden of some kind?
[ Zhongli is of course completely oblivious to Childe's inner emotional mess. He's just rather pleased with himself that he was able to get Childe to smile and it shows. ]
What a delightful idea. We could also grow some herbs. Fresh from the garden are always the best when cooking.
[ /// ] ...but that's for later. I still have this first upgrade to show you. [ steps into wild city and heads to his room, crawling into the fox hole and toward hatch with a constellation. ]
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No one did.
But I must ask.
Have you bought a proper bed for yourself yet?
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But that does remind me I want to show you something. Come back to Wild City with me.
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[ His thumb traces over Childe's cheek before he pulls back. ]
Alright.
But allow me to make a purchase first.
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Sure! [ picks himself up off the floor and heads to the door. ] I have something I want to show you back in my room that I think you’ll enjoy.
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More than enjoying you?
You set high expectations.
[ Sliding off Childe's lap to gracefully rise to his feet. ]
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[ very tempted to try to peek at the purchase. ]
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Are you trying to spoil the surprise?
[ But he doesn't give Childe too much time to answer the question before he laces his fingers with his and starts pulling him back toward the dorm entrance. ]
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[ And he dips his hand into the mailbox to present Childe with a bunch of white and blue snowdrop flowers ]
I have not been to Snezhnaya in some time, so I do not know if flowers like these still grow there.
But there was a time where such flowers could exist in the brisk cold of your country.
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There's a small list of flowers capable of flourishing in Snezhnaya, and more specifically Morepesok, since the cold is even more bitter there, but... I've seen these before...
done.
Re: done.
A short thrill warms his heart as he watches Childe's face shift to a variety of expression, most may not be quite versed in what they mean. But his smile is infectious, so Zhongli can't help by smile warmly back as they continue toward the elevator. ]
I'm glad that you like them.
Re: done.
[ he’s silent for another couple of moments, clutching them protectively as they enter the elevator. ] Xiansheng, would you like to plant a couple of flowers together…? Maybe make a… garden of some kind?
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What a delightful idea. We could also grow some herbs. Fresh from the garden are always the best when cooking.
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[ And there is a hesitant pause before he turns to kiss Childe on the cheek in turn. ]
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Isn't that your constella---
2/3 I lied
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