Oho? Then I will my very best to be improper at all the proper times, Xiansheng.
[ The warmth to his hand (and his cheeks) return as Zhongli adjusts the chopsticks once more. While it is true that a way to Childe's heart is through his stomach (shared meals always had a certain emotional attachment to them), praise was a secret cheat code that fast-tracked the efforts much more effectively. And so Childe beams at Zhongli as he carefully picks up another piece, utilizing his instructions to the best of ability for a wobbly improvement. ]
So then should I ask you about your day? Or are you the kind of person who likes to keep your personal and professional life separate?
[ The tone is genuine as is the interest. But also Childe makes a mental note to look up proper tea etiquette (something he never cared about before) to make sure that he wasn't also supposed to be pouring tea for his lunch partner whenever his cup ran dry.
Ah— he probably should have paid more attention to such silly details at formal dinners among the Harbingers. ]
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[ The warmth to his hand (and his cheeks) return as Zhongli adjusts the chopsticks once more. While it is true that a way to Childe's heart is through his stomach (shared meals always had a certain emotional attachment to them), praise was a secret cheat code that fast-tracked the efforts much more effectively. And so Childe beams at Zhongli as he carefully picks up another piece, utilizing his instructions to the best of ability for a wobbly improvement. ]
So then should I ask you about your day? Or are you the kind of person who likes to keep your personal and professional life separate?
[ The tone is genuine as is the interest. But also Childe makes a mental note to look up proper tea etiquette (something he never cared about before) to make sure that he wasn't also supposed to be pouring tea for his lunch partner whenever his cup ran dry.
Ah— he probably should have paid more attention to such silly details at formal dinners among the Harbingers. ]