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[leaveofabsence]

[ Hands him a set of chopsticks and holds the plate of jade parcels out in front of him. ]

[childeishly]

[ childe takes the chopsticks and very shakily and reaches to grab one of the jade parcels. he doesn't drop it, by some miracle, and instead holds it up to give zhongli. ]

Here, Xiansheng. [ he's concentrating REAL hard right now. ]

[leaveofabsence]

[ Cute.

Zhongli takes it carefully between his teeth, freeing Childe from the burden of chopsticks and being adoringly spoiled at the same time.

A win/win situation on both accounts.

Once he has finished chewing: ]

Mmmm. I see you have paid close attention to how Xiangling prepares them.

[childeishly]

We ordered them often enough. If I didn't think I could replicate the recipe at this point, then I'm not the chef I think I am. [ a lighthearted chuckle. ] But I'm glad you like them. You know, Xiansheng, if you're interested in semi authentic Liyuan cuisine I can always assist. [ tries to grab himself a jade parcel, his hands trembling as he attempts to navigate the piece of food to his own mouth. ]

[ plop. ]

[ pretend you didn't see that zhongli. ]

[leaveofabsence]

[ Don't laugh. Don't laugh. Don't laugh.

Instead, Zhongli just expertly picks another one up and holds it out for Childe to eat. ]

I would enjoy that. Cooking together, I mean.

[childeishly]

[ he adjusts the chopsticks, about to try again, when zhongli picks up a piece of food to offer to him. ]

[ /// ]

Ah, [ clears his throat and stares it down for a moment. ] thank you, Xiansheng. [ takes the bite, humming his response, since he can only eat so fast. ] Maybe you can show me how to make your version of Bamboo Shoot Soup.

[leaveofabsence]

[ He keeps the chopsticks extended towards him so Childe can eat at whatever pace he wishes ]

I'll have you know I can be a very strict teacher when it comes to that particular dish. But I'm sure you'll rise to the challenge.

[childeishly]

A strict teacher is the best kind of teacher. Bring it on, Xiansheng, I won’t disappoint you. [ guides him a bit further down the table so he can get a taste of the soup he did make. ] But how about giving me some critique on what I’ve prepared without your guidance?