[ He sends a link to a fancy restaurant which seems reasonably in line with the ancient Chinese aesthetic, located in one of the nicer areas of Caihong. ]
[And despite giving the impression otherwise, he was on time, and, dressed appropriately! He can't embarrass himself in this situation after all, at least not with something so basic.]
[ Shang Qinghua is also dressed somewhat nicer, wearing his usual robes but with a few more decorative layers and one of his better hair ornaments. Even if this isn't necessarily going to be romantic, he's still putting effort into it! Especially now, it's a matter of pride! (Not pride. He doesn't have that much pride. It's a matter of stubbornness.)
[He doesn't really stay behind, but he's at least not rude enough to cut in front. To be honest, he wasn't sure what he had expected. Buy a person and then... make them do stuff? Maybe dig a hole in his yard to make a pond. Make him train since he was rather laughable as a cultivator. But, this was OK too.]
The inside of the restaurant reflects its status: large, well-decorated without being overly gaudy, with an expensive but subdued feeling to it. The two of them are led to one of the low tables tucked away in its own private alcove. Menus are provided and tea is left on the table for them, cups already full with a warm pot for more. ]
How about this, this, some of this, a bit of this over here, and this.
[Because of course, you need a little of several things to properly pick at. What was the concept of only ordering one item like it was the only thing you eat? Especially with someone there, you have to share. There were even thing he assumed were not spicy.]
[ Shang Qinghua let Wei Wuxian order most of the dishes, though he chimed in with a few options of his own and made sure that melon seeds were properly ordered. He wasn't about to miss his chance to see what sort they had at an expensive place like this, that he was possibly never going to set foot inside again!
Once the food is dealt with for the moment, he settles a little in his seat and takes a long sip of tea before speaking. ]
[Had to be longer, since he was already working jobs when he had only been here a week or so. Though, isn't this really boring? This sort of small talk? But that was fine, for the moment he wanted to humor him. He wouldn't take control of the conversation.]
Seven months. Though, somehow it feels a lot longer... I suppose with how much happens in this place, I never have time pass by without noticing.
[ Wasn't that nice though? Spending idle days as An Ding Peak Lord, not having to worry about Luo Binghe trying to destroy the world or moonblessings making him impossibly uncomfortable... He misses that! ]
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Backdated forever. Or to May Sanguis. That's like forever.
[ "Date" ]
Are you free this evening?
[ He can't believe he's actually going through with this... ]
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[It took a moment for Wei Wuxian to remember what this was about. He didn't remember any dates he was going on, especially without Lan Wangji.]
Yes?
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[ He sends a link to a fancy restaurant which seems reasonably in line with the ancient Chinese aesthetic, located in one of the nicer areas of Caihong. ]
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Oh!
[He did do something like that, hadn't he?]
And here I thought you were a penniless good for nothing.
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I can take you out to a convenience store if you'd prefer.
[ What's with this insult?! He's trying to put in some good-faith effort and this is how he's getting answered?! ]
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I'm impressed!
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I'll make a reservation for 7 pm.
We'll meet in front of the restaurant?
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[And despite giving the impression otherwise, he was on time, and, dressed appropriately! He can't embarrass himself in this situation after all, at least not with something so basic.]
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He greets Wei Wuxian with a proper bow. ]
Good evening, Master Wei.
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[He returned the greeting, though once done relaxed back to a casual stance.]
Oh! Look at you, I'm doubly impressed now!
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[ Though it certainly feels backhanded!
Still, he pushes that grievance to the side and gestures towards the restaurant. ]
Then, shall we?
[ And he starts to lead Wei Wuxian inside. ]
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[Since he had not meant it as an insult.]
Lets.
[He doesn't really stay behind, but he's at least not rude enough to cut in front. To be honest, he wasn't sure what he had expected. Buy a person and then... make them do stuff? Maybe dig a hole in his yard to make a pond. Make him train since he was rather laughable as a cultivator. But, this was OK too.]
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Digging a hole is not romantic, Wei Wuxian.The inside of the restaurant reflects its status: large, well-decorated without being overly gaudy, with an expensive but subdued feeling to it. The two of them are led to one of the low tables tucked away in its own private alcove. Menus are provided and tea is left on the table for them, cups already full with a warm pot for more. ]
What sort of food do you like best?
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Who said anything about thinking it had to be romantic?]Spicy!
[And the spicier the better.]
Don't tell me you have a weak pallet.
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... The fact that it's a date???]Ah, I wouldn't say so. Spice isn't my favorite, but I will indulge from time to time.
[ Though in general, hot things make him a little... ]
But this place certainly has some spicy dishes. Feel free to choose whatever you like.
[ And as for him, melon seeds!... And some other proper food options, of course, but he's mostly going to focus on the melon seeds. ]
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Look, he didn't think that hard about it, OK?]Well then....
How about this, this, some of this, a bit of this over here, and this.
[Because of course, you need a little of several things to properly pick at. What was the concept of only ordering one item like it was the only thing you eat? Especially with someone there, you have to share. There were even thing he assumed were not spicy.]
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Once the food is dealt with for the moment, he settles a little in his seat and takes a long sip of tea before speaking. ]
How long have you been here in Lunatia?
[ Small talk. Yes he can do this. ]
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[Had to be longer, since he was already working jobs when he had only been here a week or so. Though, isn't this really boring? This sort of small talk? But that was fine, for the moment he wanted to humor him. He wouldn't take control of the conversation.]
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[ Wasn't that nice though? Spending idle days as An Ding Peak Lord, not having to worry about Luo Binghe trying to destroy the world or moonblessings making him impossibly uncomfortable... He misses that! ]
What sort of things do you do with your time?