[ he's going to remember this later and it's going to be mortifying. but he's just a little baby idiot, and he stares up at her with his big eyes, properly soothed. his tail is now just lazily wrapped around her wrist instead of clinging in alarm. ]
[ the little dragon opens his mouth to respond to this, probably, before -
maomao feels the weight in her arms increase exponentially - when his profile says his weight is like a stone, it means it - and bears down immediately on her as zhongli changes from his adeptal toddler form and back into his usual self. ]
[ undignified, the both of them, they go careening into the ground. zhongli has the wherewithal to try and take the brunt of the landing, arms flailing in shock but shifting as best he can to hit the ground first. after all, it's... sort of his fault. ]
[ it's good her left arm has a higher pain tolerance... she is going to sit up slowly as he moves. putting a hand on his shoulder so she is no longer on him.
then she'll look him over to see if there's any scales or critter left ]
No, no, I would hardly think so... [ he has no more scales or signs of critter! he is full grown again, alas. ] You were likely getting me out of trouble, to be honest with you.
I don't recall much, from when I was that young, but I do know that young adepti are prone to trouble if left to their own devices.
[ oof. his free hand reaches to set carefully on her arm, as if to ask if she's truly alright. pain tolerance or not. ]
Well. I will trust that I am in good hands, despite any embarrassment that comes afterwards.
[ said with a chuckle, but he tilts his head a little, considering. ]
In my current, human form, there are no differences that I'm aware of. Save for the obvious. [ he raises one of his gloved hands, before lowering it again. ] But you may ask. Or we can go to the Bikini Bottom cave and I can show you my full exuvia.
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[ he's going to remember this later and it's going to be mortifying. but he's just a little baby idiot, and he stares up at her with his big eyes, properly soothed. his tail is now just lazily wrapped around her wrist instead of clinging in alarm. ]
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he's cute. too bad she isn't the affectionate type ]
Do you prefer chicken or beef?
[ walking back to the mansion ]
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maomao feels the weight in her arms increase exponentially - when his profile says his weight is like a stone, it means it - and bears down immediately on her as zhongli changes from his adeptal toddler form and back into his usual self. ]
1/???
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done
maomao is intelligent but not smart. she also doesn't have any hidden strength so down they both go, tipping forward! ]
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[ undignified, the both of them, they go careening into the ground. zhongli has the wherewithal to try and take the brunt of the landing, arms flailing in shock but shifting as best he can to hit the ground first. after all, it's... sort of his fault. ]
Gods - [ ow. ] Miss Maomao, are you alright?
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he can hit the found first, but her arm may be under him. owow ]
I'm as well as you would expect... [ at least she's light ]
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he's moving to try and make sure she's not pinned anywhere, wincing and putting a hand to his lower back. ow... ]
My apologies. I... was not expecting that.
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then she'll look him over to see if there's any scales or critter left ]
It was my fault for carrying you.
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I don't recall much, from when I was that young, but I do know that young adepti are prone to trouble if left to their own devices.
[ oof. his free hand reaches to set carefully on her arm, as if to ask if she's truly alright. pain tolerance or not. ]
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A little trouble wouldn't be so bad.
[ could have been amusing to see how embarrassed he would have been at the end.
she'll let him check her arm if he so desires. ]
Especially if you're making such expressions afterwards.
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[ at least he huffs out a good natured laugh... ]
At least I did not try to eat something that I should not have. Imagine if you did give me a skewer and I tried to swallow it whole.
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It may be the only chance I'll get.
[ her tone remains the same as it is usually though. ]
While I never have tried it on an animal before, I do know how to dislodge anything from a person choking. I also know a rescue breathing technique.
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Perhaps. I imagine you might find me out in the flowers again, this week, before this effect passes.
[ he seems satisfied that they're both fine, though, even with them both still sitting on the ground. ]
I've no doubt in your skills - you would be able to figure it out for an animal, I'm sure, and in short order.
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While I will treat you well, I can't make any promises that there won't be a repeat of today.
[ she will carry the noodle. they should probably get off the floor, but she isn't in any kind of hurry to move. ]
It might help if you tell me a bit more about your biology and what may differ from what I know.
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[ said with a chuckle, but he tilts his head a little, considering. ]
In my current, human form, there are no differences that I'm aware of. Save for the obvious. [ he raises one of his gloved hands, before lowering it again. ] But you may ask. Or we can go to the Bikini Bottom cave and I can show you my full exuvia.
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with the offer of going to the cave, she will finally stand up and hold out her hand to him. ]
I would like to see that and I may have even more questions.