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imeeji overflow. threads (may or may not be imeeji preferred names): [18] kino, doodle+lucifel, ren, venti, w, zhongli, kaeya, hizumi, xiao, hades, skylark, eirene, valumi, alisiae, k, Childe, Tsukasa, Subaru, God

game hugs/kisses (in-game name, ~~assumed included as it's planned next tag back on my end~~): [9] doodle, lucifel, w, eirene, valumi, subaru, zhongli, venti, caeli

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[ And Zhongli probably tour guides Aether all around Tokyo-F - the well-worn guide always close at hand and thoroughly dog-eared with places to visit. ]

Yes, I'm free. And I would very much enjoy going on a shopping date with you. How are you adjusting to our unit's clothing style and the food here in Tokyo-F?

[ this is his excited face to get to spend more time with Zhongli. He's not sure how he got attached so fast but he's sticking to it. ] Great!!

The food... I just have been eating really basic things so far... like eggs. or apples. And ... sweets like cute cakes. [ sweats a little. ]

Clothes aren't bad, I guess? Some of it is a little over the top though, I think. [ it's not really ... well, ok, he doesn't know what his style is. ]

Aether...

I'm going to take you out to a proper meal. While I adore what Heart Soldier makes for their home-cooked meals, it is no replacement for fine dining.

Really? So you have some favorites here, Mr. Zhongli?

I do. There is a dumpling restaurant that Caeli and I frequent on occasion. It certainly does not hold up to the fine establishments in Liyue, but---

Ohh, okay, I would like to try it, hee.

Speaking of Caeli, though! I've been meaning to ask if you guys are dating or engaged or something?

Oh.

[ And he tilts his head to the side as he thinks about his answer very carefully. ]

Yes, I suppose dating would be one way of putting it though I do not usually think of it as such. We are romantically involved, yes. I think of him as my partner. But more than even that, he is a dear friend who I trust and whose happiness I actively pursue.

Wow, so that's how it is! I'm really glad to hear this.

Why thank you. I do feel quite blessed to have him by my side. Even if it selfish of me to wish so.

Is it really selfish if he wants to be there, though?

I believe it is more selfish that he cannot complete his goals while he is here. It is a bit different for you and me - being here allows me to do something I've always wanted. And your wish was to reunite with your sister, which this place has granted... in some fashion.

Oh. I see. Well, he did accomplish one of them, at least! Hopefully you both can find a way to graduate and you continue your dream while he gets to the rest of his.

. . . And which goal was that?

... [ his mouth quirks slightly. ] The one to be with you.

[ Zhongli.exe has stopped responding... ]

[ tee, you're welcome.

They can just hang out here and enjoy each other's company while Zhongli reboots himself at his own pace.

Aether looks proud to have gotten Zhongli on something he doesn't have an explanation for. ]

[ After a slow reboot process ]

It seems I have underestimated him on many levels. Thank you for letting me know. I will use this knowledge only for good.

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