[If Diluc realizes what Zhongli is trying to mask, he gives no indication of it.
He's rather pointedly ignoring it, as a matter of fact, and decides to focus on the conversation and finding something to busy his hands with behind the bar. There are some glasses that could do with being rinsed before going back to the kitchen for full washing, so he starts there.]
I hope you enjoy your time here.
And should you get your fill of the city, there's a small settlement south of here called Springvale. They're generally welcoming, and have an excellent chef among their number who is happy to cook for guests. It's worth a visit.
[Brook specializes in meat dishes, so there will be no issues there.]
Further southwest is the Dawn Winery, and we're always receiving visitors for both official and tourist reasons. I can't promise my own availability if you should decide to visit, but I can try.
[... not going to unpack the fact that he just invited this man to his home, nope. He's just offering Zhongli a quintessential part of the Mondstadt experience. Right.]
[ When Diluc turns away to busy himself with dishes, Zhongli finds his eyes following the line of his torso, down, down to his hips, and the instant he catches himself staring he decides he really has had too much to drink.
He starts in on his meal as a counterbalance to all the alcohol, because even if things have taken a bit of a turn, he doesn’t want to depart just yet.
When he finally feels like he can speak without making an utter fool of himself, he offers a quiet, ]
Thank you, for the advice as well as the invitation. I would quite like to see the Winery, at least.
[ The way his eyes flick back up to Diluc seems to say “and you, too” though he doesn’t offer as much out loud.
In the end, Zhongli’s stay in Mondstadt is fairly brief, but he always finds his way back to Diluc regardless. Like he’s drawn by a thread tied to the other man. Would that he could explain it, but surely it must not be anything special.
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BOY IS ZHONGLI GOING TO FEEL STUPID WHEN HE REALIZES THIS IS HIS SOULMATE :V
He's rather pointedly ignoring it, as a matter of fact, and decides to focus on the conversation and finding something to busy his hands with behind the bar. There are some glasses that could do with being rinsed before going back to the kitchen for full washing, so he starts there.]
I hope you enjoy your time here.
And should you get your fill of the city, there's a small settlement south of here called Springvale. They're generally welcoming, and have an excellent chef among their number who is happy to cook for guests. It's worth a visit.
[Brook specializes in meat dishes, so there will be no issues there.]
Further southwest is the Dawn Winery, and we're always receiving visitors for both official and tourist reasons. I can't promise my own availability if you should decide to visit, but I can try.
[... not going to unpack the fact that he just invited this man to his home, nope. He's just offering Zhongli a quintessential part of the Mondstadt experience. Right.]
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He starts in on his meal as a counterbalance to all the alcohol, because even if things have taken a bit of a turn, he doesn’t want to depart just yet.
When he finally feels like he can speak without making an utter fool of himself, he offers a quiet, ]
Thank you, for the advice as well as the invitation. I would quite like to see the Winery, at least.
[ The way his eyes flick back up to Diluc seems to say “and you, too” though he doesn’t offer as much out loud.
In the end, Zhongli’s stay in Mondstadt is fairly brief, but he always finds his way back to Diluc regardless. Like he’s drawn by a thread tied to the other man. Would that he could explain it, but surely it must not be anything special.
Right? ]
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