[ Xiao does as instructed, following Zhongli further into the home and it's hard not to be reminded of Liyue from how everything is decorated. There's such a sense of familiarity that the yaksha almost forgets they're not back home. He's only broken from his observations when Zhongli continues speaking because of course he will pay him his full attention. ]

It has. I must ask for your forgiveness, I have taken some time to get used to Noctium and all of its workings. [ Though Xiao would not approach the Geo Archon much, if at all, even back on Teyvat. ] However the occasion is a special one and I think...I should at least deliver the present I had prepared in person.

[ He pauses briefly, glancing to the side. ] If you would like to have tea and talk, I will always listen.