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@localweirdo

[arcaico]

(from here.)

I'm currently near the Wangshu Inn. Why do you ask?

[localweirdo]

To go and get your something!

You don’t think I’m just going to sit around and not give you a present, right? Let’s get going!

[arcaico]

Oh. Hm, is there anything you need me to get on the way?

[localweirdo]

Nope not at all!

Now you better hurry because I’m making my way to the inn! Be sure to tell me what you want when I get there!

[and just like that? Off she went as she marched her way toward the place. As she did so, she’ll be keeping her eye on a certain employee of hers.

Hope he’s ready for her.]

[arcaico]

Parlor Master Hu.

[He announces himself, obviously expecting her, though unsure if he'll ever be ready, per se, for her. He hadn't been far from the Inn after all, and with Smiley Yanxiao starting to work on the kitchen, he wouldn't be too far off.

(That and paying a small visit to the person lodged in the roof.)]

I trust the trip here wasn't too troublesome.

[localweirdo]

Not at all, I just so happen to be out anyway and was on a lovely stroll to find you!

[Especially when she was already going out to find some materials for her business. Either way, she gestured toward the exit.]

Now, let's hurry! We don't want to dillydally as the item you want might be bought off already!

[Pause]

Of course, that is if you already had something in mind.

[arcaico]

Well.

[This is awkward, he's not one to ask for things for no good reason. It may be his birthday but gifts often tend to have more meaning when life is but a precious and ephemeral thing. But, fortunately, he had come across something that had caught his eye not far from the Inn.]

I was thinking about a tea set that I heard was for sale nearby. Lu, the young man working on his father's behalf not far from here, said that it is one of a kind. Would you like to go and appraise it with me?

[localweirdo]

I don't see why not! Especially since it is a one of a kind, it makes it all the more special that we go and get it!

[And with that, off she pointed right toward the exit before marching out!]

Now, onward! The faster we get there, the faster we get our prize! [Don't mind her waltzing right out of the area.]

[arcaico]

[Oh. There she goes. Zhongli can't do anything else but follow, a slight smile hinting at his lips as Hu Tao leads the way.]

Do you happen to know young Lu?

[localweirdo]

No, I'm afraid not.

[She said with a small dramatic sigh.]

But that doesn't mean I can't talk to them, no? Especially when there is something that you want!

[arcaico]

Not at all. He's a very earnest young man looking after his father's shop, I'm sure you'll get along.

@sluice

[arcaico]

(From here)

I see. That's an interesting perspective. Perhaps you're right, I don't necessarily have any qualms regarding my tastes.

That's quite observant of you. Looking for openings?

[sluice]

am i so conniving in your eyes?
you asked for my honesty. i didn't think to refuse.

afraid i'll take advantage of you?

[arcaico]

I do not believe that suits your style, Childe.

[sluice]

tell me what suits me best.

[arcaico]

Something that I could see coming and attempt to retaliate. Because there's no fun otherwise.

[sluice]

what're you implying? i don't go around attacking people unprovoked!
dirty tricks fail to hold my interest, that's all. i want to devote myself wholly to the challenges i face
there won't be anything to regret that way.

in case you were worried: i won't go pummeling your statue! i prefer my opponents a lot livelier

[arcaico]

You thought I was concerned about the statue?

[sluice]

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you weren't?

[arcaico]

I believe you to be far more advanced than treating a statue as a mere training dummy.

[sluice]

who am i supposed to be testing my mettle against in this scenario you've made? spell it out for me.

[arcaico]

I'm not quite sure. You seem to be as discerning with your opponents as I am with gastronomy.

But why else would I be concerned about the statue?

@foul_legacy

[arcaico]

(from here)

Oh? That's very flattering of you, Childe. Thank you.

[foul_legacy]

Well, given the circumstances of our friendship, it would be pretty rude of me to say that I preferred your prior forms, wouldn't it?

[arcaico]

I wouldn't be offended if that were the case.