[ Ajax's surprise eases away, holding the blade in one hand before reaching out with his other to hook his pinky finger with one of Rex Lapis's own in a childish gesture that he realizes most likely means nothing to the god of Liyue. It's fine, though, because it doesn't mean there is a dimensioned value of the intent just because the custom is foreign.

When he replies, it's very light-hearted; the young man is very clearly happy to be useful and simultaneously tries not to make his price too h next or anything. ]

Okay, well, it might be more than you're used to, but I will absolutely show you I'm more than worth it! I want at least one smile from the great geo archon per significant threat culled or some percentage of balance restored with measurements defined acceptable yourself. Bonus points if it's for or towards me, but any kind of actual attempt at smiling and for whom or what is acceptable on my end.