[Zhongli's eyes light up with delight as Ajax presents him with the glaze lily, a simple yet thoughtful gesture that warms his heart. He cradles the delicate flower carefully, admiring its beauty as he listens to Ajax's cheerful greeting. Despite the weariness that lingers from the events of the day, Zhongli finds himself smiling in response to Ajax's energy and enthusiasm.]
Not at all, Ajax, [he reassures him, gesturing for him to take a seat beside him.] You're right on time. Please, join me.
[As they both settle into their seats, Zhongli can't help but admire the flower in his hands.] This is a most fortuitous flower, [he begins, his voice soft with genuine appreciation.] Many glaze lilies are artificially produced in greenhouses, but this one... This one is a strain that only wild glaze lilies can be. Do you see how there are three stems here, instead of four?
[He chuckles softly, feeling slightly bashful at his own rambling.] Ah, forgive me. I seem to have gotten carried away. Thank you. This is a lovely gift.
[Realizing that he hasn't brought anything to reciprocate the gesture, Zhongli gestures to a passing waiter.] Could I trouble you for a tall glass of water, please? I'd like to keep this flower in there while we dine.
[As the waiter nods and hurries off to fulfill his request, Zhongli turns his attention back to Ajax. Very quickly a tall glass with water is set in front of them, and Zhongli places the lily in it. It should bloom soon, if the lighting of the restaurant is dim enough.] Tell me, Ajax, are you familiar with Li-style cuisine?
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Not at all, Ajax, [he reassures him, gesturing for him to take a seat beside him.] You're right on time. Please, join me.
[As they both settle into their seats, Zhongli can't help but admire the flower in his hands.] This is a most fortuitous flower, [he begins, his voice soft with genuine appreciation.] Many glaze lilies are artificially produced in greenhouses, but this one... This one is a strain that only wild glaze lilies can be. Do you see how there are three stems here, instead of four?
[He chuckles softly, feeling slightly bashful at his own rambling.] Ah, forgive me. I seem to have gotten carried away. Thank you. This is a lovely gift.
[Realizing that he hasn't brought anything to reciprocate the gesture, Zhongli gestures to a passing waiter.] Could I trouble you for a tall glass of water, please? I'd like to keep this flower in there while we dine.
[As the waiter nods and hurries off to fulfill his request, Zhongli turns his attention back to Ajax. Very quickly a tall glass with water is set in front of them, and Zhongli places the lily in it. It should bloom soon, if the lighting of the restaurant is dim enough.] Tell me, Ajax, are you familiar with Li-style cuisine?