[ Ajax perks right up at the permission to continue, a brief but pleased flash of surprise crossing his feature. The city wasn't unfriendly, per say, but there were unspoken rules and traditions about everything. Most of which Ajax flagrantly ignored due to his contrary nature.

It was unexpected to find someone willing to follow his lead or go at his pace, especially considered Zhongli's almost picturesque countenance. Of course, perhaps he shouldn't be surprised since this whole meeting had been quite the pleasant exercise in Zhongli indulging him. ]

Alright then.

[ Ajax's next move is to flank his knight with the pawn in open invitation — Zhongli is free to take his knight but then his bishop is forfeit. And will be taken by a pawn no less. ]

Your outfit is pretty formal, even for this part of town.

[ Teucer's school was located in the more affluent part of the city as Ajax would spare no expense to ensure that his adorable little siblings would have all the advantages that he could possibly provide. And it's not like he had anything better to do with his amassed wealth that spoil his family with it. ]

So it's probably part tied to your occupation. And if I had to take a guess, I'm gonna say--

[ He snaps his fingers, grinning from ear to ear. ]

Museum curator.