[ as Childe speaks Zhongli decides he also quite likes his voice, too. there's a warmth and a friendliness he exudes, one that seems genuine and natural and not at all forced. it's quite easy to fall into his rhythm, he thinks, and perhaps he should be wary of that fact more than anything.
he doesn't forget why Childe is here. why shouldn't Zhongli take the opportunity to appreciate his bride-to-be? ]
I see. [ is all he says, lifting the mug to his lips to take a sip. the tea is warm, a unique blend of green tea that he's become quite fond of over the years. to some he might taste too-bitter, too-earthy; but to Zhongli it is perfect.
that same deep-seated, possessive urge wells within him, but now that Childe is giving him his full, undivided attention it's easier to ignore it. absently, he thinks of the other manufacturers of jade within the area and makes a mental note to procure as much of it as he possibly can for his guest. while he does not want to think about the Snezhnayan returning home at the end of the month, he can at least see if he wouldn't be able to ship some out via a care package of sorts, perhaps, along with a few other assorted trinkets and baubles his family might enjoy.
for now, though, he gives the lad a small smile and sets down his cup. steam rises off of it in languid, curling motions, and Zhongli gives a little bow of his head to his new houseguest before sweeping a hand behind him to gesture to the back rooms. ]
Where you'll be staying is upstairs. If you would like to stow away your luggage I would be more than happy to show you the way.
[ he'll have to lock the door, of course, but that shouldn't take too long. despite the nature of his business it isn't as though he gets much business, especially at late hours. a majority of his clientele tend to phone beforehand to make sure he has what it is they're looking for or else request items to be shipped to him. it works better in some aspects than others. ]
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he doesn't forget why Childe is here. why shouldn't Zhongli take the opportunity to appreciate his bride-to-be? ]
I see. [ is all he says, lifting the mug to his lips to take a sip. the tea is warm, a unique blend of green tea that he's become quite fond of over the years. to some he might taste too-bitter, too-earthy; but to Zhongli it is perfect.
that same deep-seated, possessive urge wells within him, but now that Childe is giving him his full, undivided attention it's easier to ignore it. absently, he thinks of the other manufacturers of jade within the area and makes a mental note to procure as much of it as he possibly can for his guest. while he does not want to think about the Snezhnayan returning home at the end of the month, he can at least see if he wouldn't be able to ship some out via a care package of sorts, perhaps, along with a few other assorted trinkets and baubles his family might enjoy.
for now, though, he gives the lad a small smile and sets down his cup. steam rises off of it in languid, curling motions, and Zhongli gives a little bow of his head to his new houseguest before sweeping a hand behind him to gesture to the back rooms. ]
Where you'll be staying is upstairs. If you would like to stow away your luggage I would be more than happy to show you the way.
[ he'll have to lock the door, of course, but that shouldn't take too long. despite the nature of his business it isn't as though he gets much business, especially at late hours. a majority of his clientele tend to phone beforehand to make sure he has what it is they're looking for or else request items to be shipped to him. it works better in some aspects than others. ]