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[ the fuck??? childe looks bored out of his mind just hearing about it, so he can't imagine having to live through all that "excitement". ] It looks real nice in here, sensei, ...I'm real glad you're enjoying it. Now you have a friend for when you're gardening.

But a little bit about this, here, fish... [ clears his throat. ] few people know that its rather silly exterior hides a killer technique — this fish is capable of sucking water into its body before expelling it like a cannon from its mouth with such force and pinpoint accuracy that even fishermen might be stunned by it. It's considered to be a first-rate killer in the water.

Oh.

So did it remind you of me, or of you?

It did. [ he just... climbs into the pond and starts petting the fish, like a fucken weirdo, pulling some fish food??? out of his pocket to offer it to the gaping creature. ] He's cute, don't you think? Not as cute as you, sensei, but he's got his charm.

[ There's a small smile at that, and man, it's ugly as hell, but he's right. it is kinda cute ]

Not as cute as you either, so he's already dropping third place here. But still. You're right, it does have his charm.

Should I give it a name?

[ childe turns into a fox and plants his ass on the edge of the pond, shaking out his fur to dry himself. ] I *am* pretty cute. [ snickers and baps the fish with his tail, leaving it to try to bite at it. ]

Yes! Did you have anything in mind?

Maybe I'll stick to just Tartaglia.

Fuck you, sensei. That’s my name.

Exactly. It would just be an extra reminder of you, wouldn't it?

I don’t want anybody but me reminding you of me! [ goes over to five and changes back to grab at him. he’s going to try tossing your skinny ass in the pond. ]

[ he manages, and he yelps, because he wasn't expecting that ]

What was that for.

…trying to name a fish after me. [ turns back into a fox and jumps onto his head. ]

You also said you got it because it reminded you of me.

[ He's going to reach for him so he can take him off his head, but keep him in his arms. He'll even kiss his forehead ]

How about snowflake.

Reminded. Don’t give it my name. Her Majesty gave me that name. [ shoves his paws at five’s face to avoid the kisses. ] It’s mine.

…

Snowflake isn’t bad. [ just as long as he’s not calling it tartaglia!!! ]

Fair enough. Since it is that important to you I won't use it for something else.

[ He's going to try another kiss, he can't stop him ]

Thank you for the present. I like it.

I’m glad. [ he changes back since he’s in five’s lap, cupping his cheeks to kiss him. ] …and thank you for the other night. [ he’s still sore and tired. ]

[ his face goes red at that, but he'll bring his arms around his neck ]

You're welcome. I'm glad you had fun.

Both of you are too good to me.

Or maybe we're exactly as good as you deserve. Have you considered that?

...

No...

[ he's getting another kiss, this time to the corner of his lips ]

He seems very charmed by you as well, for the record.

Who? The fish?

Zhongli. The way he speak about you makes it clear.

[ aaaand flushes. ] Oh, I guess you two had a pretty intimidate conversation, huh, what did he say?

Well, it was a private conversation ...

[ he trails off and looks at him, like he clearly just wants to gauge his reaction ]

But he was clearly relieved to know there are others who want to take care of you as well.

[ his expression is neutral, especially when five makes it obvious he’s not going to share much. ] *And*… [ is that supposed to get him to stop poking him for details? ] Not going to share anything with me?

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