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text, un: datura

[illegibly]

Still up for tea?

[ We can handwave something with Yuki who plays Xie Lian or I could set up a log if you'd like! ]

[brokebitchmountain]

[ He hasn't forgotten his planned tea date with the mysterious man. And he's been quite looking forward to it if he's being honest. So this message comes as a nice surprise for the god. ]

Tea would be most enjoyable if you are both willing. Is it for today?

[ ooc; I'm cool with doing a log if you both have the time! Otherwise, handwaving is fine by me too. ]

text | un: middlebro

[middlebruh]

hey this is zhongli right
i apparently have been sleeping for like the past month???
do you know whats going on
im so lost

[brokebitchmountain]

You are Jiro, correct?

[ Oh no. Did he forget to synchronize?! Zhongli is a little bit worried reading all of this. ]

Where are you currently? I can stop by and tell you of all that has passed in your absence. If you are in need of synchronizing I will also offer to help with that as well.

action.

[vapour]

[ visiter at your house door, knocking. ]

Xiansheng~! I brought dinner, I thought we could eat together tonight.

[brokebitchmountain]

[ Sorry Childe. Zhongli's response is oddly delayed. There is a faint orangish glow coming from beneath his front door that Childe will be able to get a glimpse at. Meanwhile, within the confines of his home, Zhongli is startled, actually, more than anything else to see his gnosis floating there before him. He had only touched the summoning stone and thought upon it briefly but that seemed to be enough to bring it forth from Teyvat itself. And having it here...of all places is dangerous in the most horrible of ways. For having it fall into unknown hands would certainly incite some unwanted terror. He's at war with himself for a few minutes, the knock and Childe's voice distant as he thinks upon what to do.

Another knock upon his door shakes him out of his confusion before he simply grabs the gnoses and presses back into his chest with a faint sound of pain and a wince. The glow disappears immediately and the front door will open to reveal an otherwise stoic Zhongli. ]

Ah, Childe. We had no such plans did we? [ There's a faint but empty smile on his features as he moves to let the other in. ] Have you sampled the strange cuisines they have here yet? Some of the dishes are rather...odd.

(misfire) text; un: darknighthero

[masking]

[as kaeya is once again trying to annoy a certain someone, poor gramps gets this nice pic! which kaeya finds kind of offensive, honestly; wine is something to be appreciated, not dumped into a weird carton, but also:]

Convenient, wouldn't you say?
Perhaps I'll even bring you a box.

[brokebitchmountain]

[ Excuse?? Who dis?! Zhongli has half a mind to think it's Venti because of the wine photo, but he would assume the other archon wouldn't use such a name. ]

Unfortunately it would go to waste.
I am not one for drinking much alcohol.
Though I do know a certain bard who might enjoy it.

text - post we-boinked-childe's-brain-out-but-also-ate-him-a-little

[eheh]

hey you old blockhead
you still owe me some real wine after last time!
come over and bring me some?♥

-venti

shh he doesn't want to talk about it ):

[brokebitchmountain]

[ Zhongli doesn't actually respond to Venti's message, at all. There's a certain unwillingness in his overall mood that the message goes completely ignored.

After what happened between himself and Childe even after what he and Venti had done...well to say Zhongli was in a bad mood would be an understatement. He does hate how powerless he seemingly was while cursed and even though he's apologized to Childe it still doesn't feel enough. But Venti asking for a drink...it annoys him to some degree and yet he finds himself outside the other archon's home, bottle in hand, as he finally replies to that text. ]

I'm outside. Open up. Why did you not go out and get it yourself? [ He's totally annoyed!! ]

Text | un: Raiden Shogun

[sugma]

[ As she scrolls down the lists, this one is possible the one that intrigues her the most. Perhaps because there's still some sort of admiration from her end about how long Morax has dedicated his life as an archon. Though, the last time he witnessed her would be when she was still Makoto's body double, so she guessed she should try to make this as polite as possible?

But first thing first, there's still a teeny weeny chance that this isn't THE Morax, right? After all, there are a lot of people in this place and there might be someone else with Zhongli name. ]

Morax. This is you, right?

[brokebitchmountain]

[ There is a pause from Zhongli upon receiving this message. While his life as an archon had ended back home, this place deemed it not to be so with the sudden reemergence of his gnosis.

He doesn't really know how or where to place Raiden and her measures to keep her eternity, but he does know that it was an intriguing way to go about it. To keep oneself sealed in such a manner...he wonders if it would cause stagnation in erosion as well? ]

It is I, yes. It would seem that there are a good few of us from Teyvat here. Have you just arrived?

Nov 1st, TDM#10 3-2.

[vapour]

▶ tdm prompts

---

[ It's been almost two weeks since the end of the Nuckelavee, and the curses brought along with it. He's mostly just about back to normal in terms of physical recovery, too, thanks to Zhongli's obsessive care.

Things should be fine, the monster transformations have ended, it's the beginning of a new month which usually guarantees a few days of normalcy. Yet, somehow, things... aren't. There's an unshakable agitation that Childe's been battling this morning and he hasn't been able to shake it since despite doing his best to preoccupy himself in the kitchen. The truth is that the Harbinger is so incredibly agitated and irritable that even his own actions are causing him discontent. He's annoyed that the water is taking too long to boil and the fresh ingredients that have been cut and are now waiting on it are suffering from not being poached immediately, he's unhappy with the way the wok is not to the ideal temperature or coated consistently to avoid ingredients catching and sticking to the sides to dry, he's pissed these vegetables aren't cutting smoothly enough, and the fish and meat are just not being sliced correctly for optimal flavor and texture.

He almost loses his patience when he hears Zhongli (who else could it be) enter the kitchen, momentarily distracting him enough that he slips and has his hand just too close to the blade of the knife and slices a finger open.

Cursing in Snezhnayan, Childe shifts hold and on the knife and brings it down violently at point to dig into the cutting board, missing stabbing into the back of his injured hand by the blade barely slipping through spread fingers and only slicing into the cartilage between them where they connect.

Completely uncalled for rage behavior, and uncharacteristic for Childe anywhere expect in the heat of conflict, the only place his rage can normally consume him.

Further uncharacteristic is that he has no words for Zhongli, not even a cranky good morning. ]

[brokebitchmountain]

[ The aftermath of the cursed gemstones had left Zhongli a bit more serious and a bit more antisocial than usual. He maintained a distance from Childe for a time soon afterward, but he knows that the other man isn't holding it against him, or so he believes.

There's an uncharacteristic noise from Zhongli as he watches Childe from nearby, noting the strange behavior and only getting more worried as time passes. He's quick to move into the kitchen following the knife being stabbed into the cutting board and Zhongli's gloved hand has Childe's wrist gripped lightly in his own as he inspects the damage. ] Childe. You must be more careful...

[ There's an evident frown on his usually stoic features as he looks back into the other man's eyes. There's a sense of urgency and protectiveness that Zhongli has normally but he seems more inclined to act upon it now for some reason? He doesn't really think too deeply about it as Childe's injury is of greater concern to him right now. ] I have a first aid kit in the bathroom. I will be back shortly.

un: verse

[summonere]

Hello Zhongli. I have find a shop location I am interested in and something of a business plan...

[ Shop's approved! So this is a lil backdated. ]

[brokebitchmountain]

[ Oh he definitely remembers you, V. Zhongli is glad that the other's bookshop has finally gotten underway. It's always satisfying to see and hear of the other gembonded here making progress with acclimating and making their own mark on this place. ]

I am glad to hear of it. What might be needed of me for this plan of yours?

SOMETIME IN DECEMBER WITH SNOW

[vapour]

[ Normally, finding a strange little creature out in the snow wouldn't be a huge surprise, especially in Noctium when outside of the congested urban population, but considering the familiarity to a certain someone's Exuvia he remembers very well and the fact the poor little guy was shivering and looking very miserable, Childe has carefully picked up the small dragon on his way home. Keeping him huddled in his parka after having gently wrapped his own scarf around the dragons neck and head to keep his head warm, the harbinger makes the trek back to his and Zhongli's residence without incident. Once inside, he'll close the door and come to very gently pull the dragon from his parka and cradle it. He's admittedly not 100% this is Zhongli, but he's 99.5% sure, and he hasn't seen the other around since he left earlier in the day, so he thinks it's probably a fair guess considering how easily it let him take it home. ]

There, no more snow. This is much better, right? [ He brings the dragon over to the fireplace, it currently put out but it doesn't take long at all to rekindle the fire. They don't need such a thing with the technology of this place, but the fireplace reminds Childe of home, and so he's taken to keeping it for atmosphere as well as a little extra warmth. ] How's this?

[ giving the little dragon an affectionate pat at the head between its antlers, Childe stands to go put his coat away and get something in the kitchen to warm them both up. ] Just relax here, Xiansheng, I'll get you all warmed up in no time.

[brokebitchmountain]

[ Zhongli is rather embarrassed at himself for getting into such a state. He's lucky that Childe found when he had because the cold was indeed affecting him in this form more than usual. He curls up eagerly and quite contently in Childe's scarf as they make the trek back to the house. Zhongli's amber eyes finally open and with a small yawn, he looks around to make note that he's finally home?

The scent is definitely Childe's and he finally rouses from his nap with a shake and stretch of his tiny legs. There's a grumble and a huff from the small dragon before it finally turns to the kitchen and heads over. Childe will feel an affectionate bump of something rock hard against his leg while he's making something for them both. And low and behold its none other than Zhongli himself. His tail sways happily behind him as he paws for Childe to pick him up. ]

[Action]

[perfectteatime]

[ Knock knock. Guess who? Byleth is at the door, a large basket in hand, looking pleased as pudding while he waits for Zhongli to answer. When he does, the archon immediately is greeted with a hug and a kiss. ]

Happy Birthday, Zhongli.

[brokebitchmountain]

[ Zhongli opens the door with a look of surprise and then a laugh after the hug and kiss from Byleth of all people. He knows how birthdays work, of course, but he wasn't expecting something from Byleth of all people?!

Though he moves to the side to allow the other man in holding the door open with a hand that's a ring on it, given to him by a certain fatui harbinger. ]

This is a welcomed surprise. I thank you for the wonderful wishes. You will have to forgive my state. I was not expecting much company today. Would you care for some tea?

backdated!

[startraveler]

[On his birthday, Zhongli will find a message from the traveler.]

Happy birthday, Mister Zhongli!

I hope you'll have a nice day. Perhaps you'd be willing to meet me today, if you have nothing else planned? I'd like to treat you.

[brokebitchmountain]

[ The sudden text from Aether comes as a surprise, but Zhongli doesn't mind it and will even entertain the other's request. ]

I thank you for the kind wishes, Aether.

I don't have anything planned for the day, no. I do know that birthdays are best celebrated with those you are close with so I will accept your offer.

[ action ] / FOR ZHONGLI'S BIRTHDAY

[wingednemesis]

[ He had thought to just knock or ring or whatever it was to give alert that someone was at the door, leave his gift and disappear. Xiao isn't exactly good with things like this after all nor is he very practiced but he will not allow his inexperience to deter him either. There were doubts in his mind that if he'd leave the gift on the doorstep then it could be stolen or picked up by someone else inadvertently.

So it's with a simple paper bag bundled in his arms that the yaksha knocks on the door, staring daggers at the ground once he does so. For his own sake, he hopes Zhongli answers the door quickly lest Xiao lose his nerve. ]

ADORABLE!!!

[brokebitchmountain]

[ Zhongli is getting so many surprises today for his birthday?! This time it's Xiao and definitely not someone he's expecting at all. Though he always enjoys the yaksha's company if he's being honest with himself.

He's glad that Xiao is acclimating to this place a bit better. It makes him feel at ease to see the other out and about, even if it's just to deliver a present. ]

Xiao? Would you like to come inside?

February 14th

[startraveler]

[Zhongli will find a small box addressed to him. It's wrapped in an orange paper, with a brown ribbon around it. Inside is a small collection of round and start shaped chocolate - all of them appear to be handmade.

Along with the box there is a short message:]

I can always relax in your company - thank you.

[The sender did not leave their name.]