[this is the part where harrow'd be getting a nervous "ahahaha..." if they were talking in person]
i do like jewelry but im not especially fond of losing my bones. . .but if something like that does happen i will let you know
oh yes ! it has been very interesting here in fodlan there is so much to see and do it seems like every time i mention i ought to be going home yuri and luca come up with something new to show me
I mean - I'm glad you had people to do that for you. I know you had things you wanted to do, but so did I. And yet, all of those things would likely have made me miserable, so in the end I am grateful to have met people who have simply demanded that I put my own happiness first and decline to return.
[it'll keep getting extended, she just doesn't realize that yet]
but im glad you had people who did that for you because you deserve to be really truly happy mollys world is full of adventures right ? youve been making jewelry but what else have you been up to ? i want to hear all about it !
Ah. Well, we have been spending some time staying in a chateau by the beach. Where Jester's mother lives. [How many people from this game are somehow aware from Molly nothing about Jester except that she has a hot mom. Who knows. Not her.] So I wouldn't say adventures so much as a vacation? But all of this is rather new to me.
I don't mind it. I've been working on some particularly complex theorems of late and it is best to have the time to do it.
[....................he's gonna melt into the floor]
ah, no! xiansheng wouldn't do that he asked to see it, so I showed him how it worked then I had to finish writing a letter to my little sister, so I let him use it while I wasn't really paying attention...
[Childe is a massive pushover: the neverending saga]
Yes! sorry Anyway, I think he just has very expensive taste, and he hasn't gotten used to living off of an income yet. It's alright, though. I don't mind paying for him
[sometimes you are rich and you acquire a god as a sugar baby it's fine]
god this is awkward when Zhongli is probably sitting here staring at him]
No, not really I don't think he realizes that this is supposed to be kind of complicated now... and it isn't as though I dislike him or anything, so maybe it doesn't have to be? I don't know. I'm not exactly innocent here either
[she's not looking at anything but her phone screen!]
i see. . . after the memory i saw i thought it would have been more difficult for you to be around him but it was just one memory. . .so its not like i had the full picture
It's just... a little confusing, I think. That memory is the note we parted on, and I really didn't expect to see him again anytime soon I thought I'd have time to prepare! I really wanted to demand a fight from him I still do
[Because that's how he deals with just about everything, at the end of the day. It's what he enjoys, what he wanted from Zhongli, and--
--it's simple. It's easy. It means he can shove away any hint of genuine hurt he might've felt, so he doesn't have to acknowledge how stupid he was for getting to that point in the first place.
But he can't say all of that, of course. He refuses to even think it.]
But I was so surprised to see him And even more surprised that he seemed happy to see me...
[And Childe is a moron and a pushover. So.
ANYWAY--]
Sorry! I didn't mean to talk your ear off about this
youre not really talking my ears off ! maybe my eyes though ? :p
[since. they're texting and all.
she's gotten used to texting enough that she types it and sends it before even thinking to wonder if childe is someone she can joke with.
they didn't exactly part on good terms either, after all.
...
but what he's said about zhongli seems genuine enough, and she doesn't want to just brush that off. so.]
complicated or not and surprising or not whatever is between the two of you is for the two of you to work out and as long as youre both okay thats whats most important
[LISTEN... it's fine, mostly. At the end of the day, Shi Qingxuan's actions didn't particularly affect him, so there's no lingering hurt or feelings of betrayal. It's easy, in this case, to look at her and simply assume she played the game in her own way--much easier than doing so with Zhongli, even though that's what he's trying to accept.
But all of these "games" are over now, anyway; it's less that he's brushed everything aside and naively chosen trust, and more that he recognizes there's no need for deception on anyone's parts any longer. There's no reason they can't still be friendly with each other, in his opinion.]
As long as he fights me, I'll forgive him [Childe please.] But if he doesn't, then I'll consider taking you up on that!
[He won't, really, but the reminder stirs the same amused fondness it did the first time. Zhongli getting scolded for deceiving him, of all people... truly nothing will ever be more hilarious.]
In the meantime, he contacted you because he wanted to know more about your world, and I realized I didn't have many answers for him, so I said I'd ask if you'd stop by for a visit.
You don't have to come if you don't want to, of course. But you're welcome to join us for a meal.
[The entirety of Liyue may despise him, but his money is just as good as anyone else's, and no one would dare give them trouble if Zhongli's with them.]
well. . .i hope it works out and that if he does fight you he gives you a good fight
[on the one hand, she's not really sure how she feels about sharing a meal with childe.
he's more pragmatic than she's ever been. he might be able to easily let it go now that there's no need for anyone to deceive anyone; shi qingxuan, on the other hand, has a harder time letting go of her hurt feelings, because she'd never wanted to deceive anyone in the first place.
it's complicated.
...but it's not like avoiding him will do any good. what's she going to do, nurse her bruised feelings forever?
and, well, she would like to meet zhongli, and get to try liyue's cuisine for real.
so she asks what is obviously the most important question:]
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What do you think? It's a reminder of our time together.
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its very pretty !!
did you make it yourself ?
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I grew them. But they have an unusual source.
As a seed, I used pieces from the leg you lost.
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wait my leg ended up with you ?
i thought sheila had it
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most other things like that vanished didnt they ?
[the corpses...]
but youd take good care of them so im glad they ended up with you
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I appreciate the sentiment. If you ever have any other extra bones, I'd gladly take them.
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[she doesn't want more outside bones...]
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How is it? You left with Yuri, didn't you?
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i do like jewelry but im not especially fond of losing my bones. . .but if something like that does happen i will let you know
oh yes ! it has been very interesting here in fodlan
there is so much to see and do
it seems like every time i mention i ought to be going home yuri and luca come up with something new to show me
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I mean - I'm glad you had people to do that for you. I know you had things you wanted to do, but so did I. And yet, all of those things would likely have made me miserable, so in the end I am grateful to have met people who have simply demanded that I put my own happiness first and decline to return.
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[it'll keep getting extended, she just doesn't realize that yet]
but im glad you had people who did that for you because you deserve to be really truly happy
mollys world is full of adventures right ?
youve been making jewelry but what else have you been up to ? i want to hear all about it !
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I don't mind it. I've been working on some particularly complex theorems of late and it is best to have the time to do it.
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what is her mother like ?
oh have you been making much progress with your theorems ?
[would sqx understand anything about them if harrow explained? proooobably not. but she wants to at least try.]
im glad youve had time to work on the things you enjoy !
:)
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Very hospitable. I feel awkward, intruding on her largesse to the degree I have, being an utter stranger.
But yes, I've made a lot of progress. I know it will work because it is furby guaranteed. I just simply have to find the safest method.
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well. . .
as you spend more time there youll get to know her ! so you wont be strangers to each other anymore
so it might get a little easier !
best of luck with it !!
if you think of any way i can help let me know and ill come over
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Anyway at some point, not too long after everyone parts ways, a text!]
Am I correct in assuming this is Lady Shi Qingxuan?
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childe i think someone has your phone you might want to do something about that
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A very long pause while Zhongli presumably conveys this message and then types back with meticulous care]
Do not be concerned. Childe is right here. Is this Lady Shi Qingxuan? I apologize if I am speaking to the wrong person.
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yes thats who i am
who are you
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I am Zhongli. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, if only in this form of communication.
Childe mentioned that you are a god of your world, which I found fascinating. I thought perhaps to ask if yooooooooooooooooooo
[hm
please hold]
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and also Childe running fastly, apparently, because shortly after--]
ahaha... um
I am so sorry about that
[can you feel the embarrassed vibes from there sqx because they are STRONG wow]
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but i guess if it was that guy that explains it
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[AFTER EVERYTHING ELSE YOU DID TO HIM, ZHONGLI?]
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ah, no! xiansheng wouldn't do that
he asked to see it, so I showed him how it worked
then I had to finish writing a letter to my little sister, so I let him use it while I wasn't really paying attention...
[Childe is a massive pushover: the neverending saga]
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i see. . .
have the two of you been spending a lot of time together then ?
is everything ok ?
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It's kind of funny, actually
I meant to go straight back to Snezhnaya, but when I came through the portal, I was in Liyue! I suppose I used it wrong?
[gee what could possibly have caused THAT mix-up, childe, is it perhaps because you were thinking about liyue at the time]
Anyway, it was just my luck to run into him on the street! And then I treated him to lunch like normal...
[don't perceive him]
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uh]
does he always make you pay for him ?
[childe. you okay there? you need help?]
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He just always forgets to carry mora around
I think he's still not used to not being able to create it anymore
[the hilarious irony of Teyvat's currency literally being named after Zhongli, and yet]
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The bank is right here in the harbor
I'll speak with his employer before I go...
[why does zhongli have a job]
Actually, maybe I should leave him with some money too, just in case
one million should be enough for a month or so...
[......]
maybe two million
[stop him]
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there's no response for now because childe is just now realizing he doesn't know what zhongli does with his paycheck]
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childe ?
is everything alright ?
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fck]
Yes! sorry
Anyway, I think he just has very expensive taste, and he hasn't gotten used to living off of an income yet. It's alright, though. I don't mind paying for him
[sometimes you are rich and you acquire a god as a sugar baby it's fine]
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you dont ?
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Well
[...
god this is awkward when Zhongli is probably sitting here staring at him]
No, not really
I don't think he realizes that this is supposed to be kind of complicated now...
and it isn't as though I dislike him or anything, so maybe it doesn't have to be? I don't know. I'm not exactly innocent here either
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i see. . .
after the memory i saw i thought it would have been more difficult for you to be around him but
it was just one memory. . .so its not like i had the full picture
as long as youre alright its fine
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It's just... a little confusing, I think.
That memory is the note we parted on, and I really didn't expect to see him again anytime soon
I thought I'd have time to prepare! I really wanted to demand a fight from him
I still do
[Because that's how he deals with just about everything, at the end of the day. It's what he enjoys, what he wanted from Zhongli, and--
--it's simple. It's easy. It means he can shove away any hint of genuine hurt he might've felt, so he doesn't have to acknowledge how stupid he was for getting to that point in the first place.
But he can't say all of that, of course. He refuses to even think it.]
But I was so surprised to see him
And even more surprised that he seemed happy to see me...
[And Childe is a moron and a pushover. So.
ANYWAY--]
Sorry!
I didn't mean to talk your ear off about this
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maybe my eyes though ?
:p
[since. they're texting and all.
she's gotten used to texting enough that she types it and sends it before even thinking to wonder if childe is someone she can joke with.
they didn't exactly part on good terms either, after all.
...
but what he's said about zhongli seems genuine enough, and she doesn't want to just brush that off. so.]
complicated or not and surprising or not whatever is between the two of you is for the two of you to work out
and as long as youre both okay thats whats most important
but ill still yell at him if you want me to !
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[LISTEN... it's fine, mostly. At the end of the day, Shi Qingxuan's actions didn't particularly affect him, so there's no lingering hurt or feelings of betrayal. It's easy, in this case, to look at her and simply assume she played the game in her own way--much easier than doing so with Zhongli, even though that's what he's trying to accept.
But all of these "games" are over now, anyway; it's less that he's brushed everything aside and naively chosen trust, and more that he recognizes there's no need for deception on anyone's parts any longer. There's no reason they can't still be friendly with each other, in his opinion.]
As long as he fights me, I'll forgive him [Childe please.] But if he doesn't, then I'll consider taking you up on that!
[He won't, really, but the reminder stirs the same amused fondness it did the first time. Zhongli getting scolded for deceiving him, of all people... truly nothing will ever be more hilarious.]
In the meantime, he contacted you because he wanted to know more about your world, and I realized I didn't have many answers for him, so I said I'd ask if you'd stop by for a visit.
You don't have to come if you don't want to, of course. But you're welcome to join us for a meal.
[The entirety of Liyue may despise him, but his money is just as good as anyone else's, and no one would dare give them trouble if Zhongli's with them.]
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and that if he does fight you he gives you a good fight
[on the one hand, she's not really sure how she feels about sharing a meal with childe.
he's more pragmatic than she's ever been. he might be able to easily let it go now that there's no need for anyone to deceive anyone; shi qingxuan, on the other hand, has a harder time letting go of her hurt feelings, because she'd never wanted to deceive anyone in the first place.
it's complicated.
...but it's not like avoiding him will do any good. what's she going to do, nurse her bruised feelings forever?
and, well, she would like to meet zhongli, and get to try liyue's cuisine for real.
so she asks what is obviously the most important question:]
will there be wine ?
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of course
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when would be a good time for me to drop by ?
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but I probably should soon... it's disrespectful to keep Her Majesty waiting for a long time
[Also he should probably stop antagonizing Liyue with his continued presence]
I'll probably be leaving in about two weeks, could you find time before then?
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sometime next week then ?
[hypothetically she could just show up over there right now, buuuut... maybe giving it a little more time is better.]
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Alright! I'll let xiansheng know. I'm sure he's looking forward to it
[Two oldass chinese gods walk into a bar]
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see you two next week !