[ Carnivores and blubberbeasts, hmmm? For a brief moment, Zhongli imagines Neuvillette strolling upon the shores of Fontaine's beaches as a herd of blubberbeasts bellow in greeting to their kin. (No, that is most definitely not it.) Curiouser and curiouser.
Throughout the meal, Zhongli finds Neuvillette to be an intriguing and courteous conversation partner. Both being workaholics, work discussions are familiar and gravitate toward similar opinions. He's also very interested on the centuries-long effort the Chief Justice has put into incorporating the Melusine more into the mortal society of Fontaine. Zhongli is fairly sure the adepti do not intermingle by choice rather the situation the Melusine have found themselves in, but it is an interesting perspective to see all the same. As for the man's fascination with all things water— well, considering Zhongli's own love of rocks, he can appreciate the passion for one's element.
Too soon it seems, the waiter is arriving with the check, and while Zhongli never had any intention of having Neuvillette pay for his meal, his wallet is still woefully empty. (And he does have his wallet, he would not forget the precious gift that his boss gave him for his birthday last year. Only all of the contents that should be inside it.) ]
Yes, thank you. Can you have my portion billed to the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor back in Liyue?
[ The waiter pauses for a moment, clearly not expecting this though perhaps they should have considering everything else this strange foreigner has done today. With yet another perfectly practiced customer service smile:
"My apologies, Monsuier, but this establishment does not take credit in this manner."
To which, Zhongli replies with a slightly concerned: ]
Oh.
[ As if he is hoping, no— expecting someone to save him from this financial hardship. ]
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Throughout the meal, Zhongli finds Neuvillette to be an intriguing and courteous conversation partner. Both being workaholics, work discussions are familiar and gravitate toward similar opinions. He's also very interested on the centuries-long effort the Chief Justice has put into incorporating the Melusine more into the mortal society of Fontaine. Zhongli is fairly sure the adepti do not intermingle by choice rather the situation the Melusine have found themselves in, but it is an interesting perspective to see all the same. As for the man's fascination with all things water— well, considering Zhongli's own love of rocks, he can appreciate the passion for one's element.
Too soon it seems, the waiter is arriving with the check, and while Zhongli never had any intention of having Neuvillette pay for his meal, his wallet is still woefully empty. (And he does have his wallet, he would not forget the precious gift that his boss gave him for his birthday last year. Only all of the contents that should be inside it.) ]
Yes, thank you. Can you have my portion billed to the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor back in Liyue?
[ The waiter pauses for a moment, clearly not expecting this though perhaps they should have considering everything else this strange foreigner has done today. With yet another perfectly practiced customer service smile:
"My apologies, Monsuier, but this establishment does not take credit in this manner."
To which, Zhongli replies with a slightly concerned: ]
Oh.
[ As if he is hoping, no— expecting someone to save him from this financial hardship. ]