Retired?

[ The piece of meat Ajax was precariously balancing midway to his mouth hits his plate with a sad squishy flop. Say what now?! ]

At your age?

[ He whistles long and low as he attempts to pick up the now squished morsel once, twice— before trying to discreetly stab it without the other noticing. As long as he keeps his expression animated enough— ]

Man. I must be in the wrong profession. Ahhh~ our banker always did say there was more money in consulting.

[ Because really, how old could Zhongli be? Older than Ajax obviously but probably not even yet in his mid-thirties unless there was some Liyuen beauty secret that he was woefully unaware of. To think— retired and also living the lifestyle that could allow casual dining at this place! ]

I'm afraid my own retirement is even farther away today than it was yesterday. I was managing a deal that kind of— well, let's just say it fell apart. Badly.

So I really appreciate the invite, Mr. Zhongli. It's really taking the sting off, yanno. Bet I'd be sulking in ice cream and firewater otherwise.