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But I make such great company! [ childe grabs a chair, spins it around, and plops into it. ] Finally opening up to me, huh, I knew you liked me. [ gives him a stupid grin. ]

[ he'd heard about how emet can't be alone from scaramouche, but hearing it from the man himself means a lot more. ] Well, if you ever *need* some company feel free to pop in. I grew up in a large household, so I actually prefer having somebody around.

Then they should have given you this gift. I detest it greatly.

I won't pry into your taboos, but have you determined what strengthens your soul?

I can tell. And I only know of one so far. Fighting. I really haven't done much else, so [ he shrugs. ] not sure how I'm meant to find them.

Fighting? Spar with Mochi then. He asked me for the same, and I declined him.

And for how, well, I do believe we are to stumble upon them.

He refused. [ he folds his arms on the chair and rests his chin on them, his ears and tails drooping as he pouts. ] It doesn't have to be often. Just... every once in a while, and I can help you out with another one of your objectives if need be.

You just have to warm him up.

[He sighs.]

My abilities are driven from my soul. So help us win, and I will accept this agreement.

Easier said than done. [ for reasons he's not willing to share at the moment. ]

[ but! that instantly has him perking up. his ears shoot up and his tails all start swaying behind him. ] Great! Not that I like losing... but there's more at stake now. I want to get my hands on a couple of those power coins *and* I'll get to spare with you again.

Why does fighting entice you so?

Because I want to become stronger. The strongest, actually. And I'm not going to be able to do that if I sit around and let my reflexes dull and my swords rust. [ he chuckles. ] And it's exhilarating! I feel alive when I'm crossing blades with a tough opponent.

[He puts his hands in a big 'x' in front of his chest.]

I take that back. Talk to Gojo. He needs someone to defeat him.

What?! No!! You can't take that back!!

I meant instead of Mochi.

But I don't play fair. I hope you are ready for that.

Mochi is going to fight me sometime. I know he likes it. But I'll keep Gojo in mind.

Haha. If not playing by the rules is one of he rules... [ smirks. ] I sincerely hope you're ready.

Be nice to him. I care about him more than most.

You talk big. I do hope you can match your words.

[He rests his head on his arms on the back of the chair.]

Are you ready to call it a night?

…so do I. [ said quietly, and more to himself. ]

I guess you’ll find out firsthand soon! [ he’s so excited about it. ]

Eh? But it’s not that late… are you seriously tired already?

What?

You want to call it a night. [ childe gets up from his chair. ] You can stay up just a little bit longer, right?

No. You said you cared about Mochi. Are you not just recently arrived?

I did, but it’s… complicated.

Just like I had met a version of you I met a version of him, but it wasn’t the same one from my Teyvat… if that makes sense. A different series of events had happened, causing a number of serious changes. But we grew close and… a- anyway, Mochi might be the one from my Teyvat and while we’ve both experienced a number of things since we last saw each other there it’s hard to completely feel… nothing…

I can’t imagine I’m explaining this anything but poorly… [ childe sighs, combing his fingers through his hair. ]

It has been a day for you, hasn't it? How can you not be tired?

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