ᯓ⭐ WEEK FOUR MINGLE

Heya, lovebirds! You're entering the final week and things sure are... great.

Right?

Well, whether you're feeling great or not, you're going to find yourself looking your best in formal wear this week! Suits, gorgeous dresses, fabulously outlandish outfits, you name it, you're stuck in it. No sweatpants or lab coats for anyone this week. We have standards.

And we also believe in telling the truth, one way or another!

That's right, if you're asked a question, any question at all, no matter how innocent or dire, you are compelled to speak your most truthful answer. It could be who you think is the hottest in the castle. It could be your opinion on orange juice. Whatever it is, there is no longer a brain-to-mouth filter in place!

And maybe you'll figure that out and all decide to be merciful, but Riri will be popping up every now and then. And Riri? Riri will not be merciful.

Except for one thing, and that's a note in the main room that states simply: You all suck at this, so this week, our good ol' lesbian duo can now speak normally. You're welcome. ♥

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Indeed.

[He continues to brush a finger over that little snake chin, giving him many pets.]

You have a snake on your hat too. Are they a particular favorite of yours?

[ Oh. Hehe. He's happy to bask in the affection. ]

Yeah. They're not as great as ducks, naturally, but I'm pretty fond of them.

[They haven't even touched on the duck obsession.]

Ducks...? [That gives him a momentary pause.] Ducks are a symbol of prosperity and good fortune. A good animal to be fond of.

Snakes I know a little more about. They are also called little dragons and follow the actual dragon in the cycle. They are symbols of transformation, rebirth and immortality and linked to wisdom, knowledge and healing.

There is an old snake herblord from Chenyu Vale that came to Liyue some time ago. Her name is Changsheng and I've known her for quite some time though we haven't spoken personally in quite a while. When living among mortals we immortals like to pretend we don't know each other for simplicity sake.

[To say any more might risk getting sent into limerick town. So...]

What is it about ducks that you like so much?

[Is it because they're tasty?]

[ As ever, he listens to Zhongli with rapt attention. This man could read him the phone book (do they even make those anymore) and he’d be captivated, but learning about Zhongli’s home and mythologies and symbols makes it that much more interesting.

He blinks a time or two when questioned, beady little snake eyes wide. ]

Why ducks? I mean, they’re just so cute! I love their widdle feets and their wiggly tails and– ugh! I miss them! Stupid potato and his stupid curses!

[Curse... Oh. Actually... He doesn't know what Lucifer was cursed with. His was obvious as he just started speaking in poems against his will. He honestly assumed it was something with Charlie based on some of the other people's woes here.]

Did he curse your ability to love ducks?

I can't go near them! I can't even get close to a picture or it'll just burst into flames!

[ IT'S THE WORST ]

[He pets his little snake head in an act of comfort.]

That's quite the curious curse but you do have my condolences...

[Ducks must really mean a lot to him. A comforting little creature after all that has transpired in his long life.]

I will keep this interest of yours in mind for the future...

You'd better not give me a golden duck or anything, okay? I told you before, I don't need gifts.

[ He nuzzles the side of Zhongli's face with his snoot. ]

I just need you.

[Okay. Well he's not going to give him a golden duck anytime soon then. And there's no room to protest with the words that follow.

He's careful with the snake but gently leans into the nuzzle, keeping his adorable little face close.

As a God and Adeptus prime there has been no end to the services he is required to give people. What he does has always been more important than who he is. He is a symbol even long before his days as the Archon. Even with friends and loved ones most precious he has not heard such words before. Just him. Not as an Archon or Adeptus... Just him. There is naught he needs to give in gifts and services. Just who he is, is enough. A strange but truly wonderful concept.]

Just me... [He hums, eyes falling closed.] I've never heard such a sentiment before but I will learn to cherish it.

Know that I feel much the same... Every day that passes I see a new facet of you to cherish more than the next day. For all that has happened it has been a blessing to cross your path and earn your affections.

WEEK FOUR MINGLE

ᯓ⭐ WEEK FOUR MINGLE

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