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[time5kip]

Aren't double dates embarrassing by default? And here I thought you'd be the easiest target for the night.

[leaveofabsence]

I see.





Are you embarrassed?

[time5kip]

[ WOW DON'T ASK HIM!! His face does go red and he's conflicted between admitting it and not for a good moment ]

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A little.

[leaveofabsence]

Is there anything that I can do to help put your feelings at ease?

Or provide a distraction perhaps.

[time5kip]

No, it's fine, it's just I tend to be more private usually.

[ nevermind that he and Emet are PDA central all the time if there aren't people talking to them it's clearly still private ]

This sort of double date encounter is new, is all. Besides. I don't think I actually mentioned my relationship status before. Not that you have any reason to be interested.

[leaveofabsence]

I would say it is less a lack of interest and move navigating an emerging relationship without overstepping. It is true that you and I have not had much chance to establish a foundation outside of discussing the events that have occurred here in Imeeji. But even through those encounters I have come to appreciate what a thoughtful and straightforward person you are. In addition, you and Caeli are close, and for that I am thankful. Being in Liyue could be rough on him due to the inherent biases against the group he was affiliated with. So that he has a friend he can trust also contributes to the fondness.

But more to your point -- it is heartwarming to see how much love you and your partner share for each other. And I am grateful for this opportunity to know you and Alexander better.

[time5kip]

[ he should have let Emet go to full shameless mode he feels bullied now!! And maybe his face is going slightly pink at that last part ]

Well I've enjoyed our chats thus far as well. Not everyone is receptive to my critique, but you've been surprisingly fine with it.

[childeishly]

[ this is what you get for not making an alliance with him!!! he’s smirking in the background, because get bullied, sensei. ]

[leaveofabsence]

Discussion is one of the greatest tools we have at our disposal. Even if we cannot agree on an end result, it is always important to consider the other perspectives.

[time5kip]

I agree but well. It doesn't always go that well and I do tend to be an asshole.

[leaveofabsence]

I will have to take your word for it as I have yet to experience it myself.

[time5kip]

Well I did threaten to stab Caeli the first time we met. Though that was his fault.

[leaveofabsence]

. . .

You realize that that probably only made him more fond of you?

[time5kip]

Yes, it did pretty much entice him immediately.

[leaveofabsence]

[ Sorry, Five. He can't help but laugh at that. ]

Well. I shall take your word on both accounts. One that you can be cantankerous when you choose to be. And two - that Caeli deserved it.

I'm afraid that only makes you more enjoyable to be around though.

[time5kip]

Considering you are Caeli's lover, somehow I'm not surprised to hear.

[leaveofabsence]

Hmmm. I wonder what that could imply.

That I am fond of those who are not afraid to take a challenge head-on? True.

That I respect those who believe in honoring their friends, family and loved ones? Also true.

Or perhaps I enjoy the presence of those who are undeniably themselves regardless of what fate might throw at them? Ah. That's true as well.

[time5kip]

I simply meant that he can be a little rough around the edges despite his friendly personality, but I like those definitions as well.

Thanks for the compliment.