[ zhongli has no idea what the hell a train is. they don't exist in genshin, as far as i know, just the water monorail and that's slow as sin and in another nation. so he doesn't fully understand the purpose of this building that he finds himself standing at, save for the fact that there are tracks, and liyue certainly has minecars, so. transportation of something?
he's looking into the far off fog with a contemplative look on his face, just standing at the edge of the station's stones. but he looks away when he notices a familiar face. ]
Hello, Charlie. I see that you've gotten a little more settled in since last we wandered off into the unknown. How have you found things for yourself so far?
Oh, hello, little one. [ said to her friend, head tilted before he looks back up at her, halo bobbing with the movements. ]
I hadn't been to the cafe. Perhaps, if you'd like to head there later, you'd show me this food. There's a cook in Liyue Harbor who makes quite precious looking dishes, it's hard to find it in yourself to eat it - both because of its looks, and because of the hard work put into it.
Thus far, I'm mostly relieved to have my own clothes again. But I've been a bit... agitated, I suppose, but the wanton destruction we've had so far. I was distracted trying to clean up dirt in the lobby first thing.
Why, thank you. It was something designed for me by a dear friend - he would have been happy to hear the praise for his work.
[ his smile doesn't change much, but he touches a hand to his heart briefly before bending forward to offer it instead to razzle. henlo, blepper. ]
Excellent. A good meal with even better company makes the food taste all the better. I'll have to see if it compares to Xiangling's cooking - she's young, but very adept.
[ just. sighs a bit. ]
What I could, at least. I noticed your signage when I was leaving. I hope people take you up on the offer.
[ a bit of a strained smile, but it grows warmer when they talk about sharing a meal. she offers her hand again (once he's done petting) since he liked handholding the first time ]
[ baby goat... he does in fact give razzle a good pet, stroking very gently between the horns, intentionally trying to follow the direct of the coif so as not to mess up the fluff any. ]
They'll find themselves facing punishment from any number of people if they press their luck too much, I imagine. [ if not him, then someone else whose ire they've earned.
but petting aside, he will oblige the handholding again. ] Yes, I think so. I don't believe whatever vehicle runs these tracks will be arriving anytime soon - a meal sounds better.
[ if anything happens to razzle i'll kill everyone in this game and then myself ]
A punishment could be as simple as making them do the chores in the mansion for a time. I believe in proportionate and appropriate reprimands, rather than being so excessive or cruel. [ nodding his agreement ]
If I may, while we walk - we have mines in Liyue that use railcars, but I'm not familiar with trains.
Oh, that wouldn't be such a bad idea. Though I'm not sure they would go for it... [ she looks relieved he doesn't believe in cruel punishment ]
Oh! Well, it's a vehicle that can carry passengers, cargo, or both. They're usually quite large, and are used for quick and comfortable transportation.
While I'm not one to use such methods as group pressure... the disapproval of the majority could lend us some favor in that. [ clean up after yourselves! ]
I see... I believe another nation in the world I come from has something similar, although it's on waterways rather than on iron rails. That's quite convenient.
Oh? Is that a peculiar thing for you? I couldn't imagine why.
[ she's very agreeable to him? ]
Something like that, from what I know, yes. But - ah, if you'd like to hear about Liyue, I would be happy to share it with you. The question is where to begin... we might be here for a while.
That is true. Variety is the spice of life, as they say, and that does come to beliefs as well.
[ he'll reach to open the door when they arrive at the cafe, lifting their joined hands to usher her in first like the old timey gentleman that he is. ]
Oh - this is quite charming, actually. [ kawaiicore... ]
A great task has been given to me... but I will take up the challenge nonetheless.
[ hm. he'll tap through the menu, at least not henpecking it like a truly old man. every few pages he glances at her, as if in consideration, before he puts in the order.
a plate of heart-shaped danishes, a dish of goldfish dumplings, and two adorable sodas with ice cream creatures on top - one strawberry with a rabbit, the other peach with a bear. ]
To begin - one sweet, one savory, and one sweet drink. If we've not had our fill after these, then I will pass the baton to you for our next order.
[ but damn, she wasn't expecting this much food. razzle comes to hang out, intrigued by the sweets in particular. i, sipp, am hungry now how dare you ]
Oh, this looks like plenty! And it's all so.... cute!
[ she's gonna lose her mind food is never this good or adorable or hell ]
[ "sipp the mods say this food isn't even that good" exactly ]
[ listen. my mans does nothing half-assed. but when razzle comes over, he reaches to pat him on the coifed fluff, offering one of the heart danishes. ]
Would you like a drink, as well, little friend? [ can't leave out charlie's buddy! ]
It all is. A bit hard to decide, but I followed instinct with enough consideration. Hopefully it's as enjoyable to eat as it is to look at. [ it won't be but that's fine it'll be inspiration for them to take to the cooks of the game to go :pleading: at ]
I will do my utmost. [ he means this, but listen. razzle is cute.
and now that i'm tagging this again i really want a danish. screwed myself over with this menu choice. ]
A highlight of this update to our predicament, certainly. Hopefully no one makes a mess of it the way they did yesterday. [ time to settle down with their things to try them out. ]
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