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[wotanon]

Who; Anybody
Where; Wherever
When; Day 435

[ it's time for some memory roulette,
ARE YOU FEELING LUCKY?! ]

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Re: witnesses okay

[leaveofabsence]

[ Zhongli sits and waits until Hurricane has finished training, seeing no need to interrupt just yet. ]

Re: witnesses okay

[crossmyheartandhope]

[It takes him a while to run through it all; it goes on for quite some time, until he's breathing hard and the neat landings aren't quite so neat anymore]

[When he finally winds down he turns toward Zhongli, heading over]

...hey, dude.

How were the riceballs?

[leaveofabsence]

They were as delicious as I anticipated, though freshly made is always the preferred choice. I will have to ask you to make them for me again when I do not stray so far from the dorm.

And how have you been?

My apologies for staying away longer than I intended.

[crossmyheartandhope]

No problem, dude. Sometimes you just need time.

And - any time, on those riceballs. Just say when.

You feeling any better?

[leaveofabsence]

I feel calmer about the situation though I do not think it will leave my mind for quite some time.

And you---?

I noticed that you were playing some memories.

[crossmyheartandhope]

Ah - yeah. Got a couple new ones.

[leaveofabsence]

If you are done here, I am open to having that talk. But I do not wish to interrupt - you seemed very focused on the task at hand.

[crossmyheartandhope]

Oh... naw, I'm good. I was just finishing up.

[leaveofabsence]

Then might I interest you in a trip back to the dorms.

[crossmyheartandhope]

Yeah... let's get out of here.

I'll make you some fresh riceballs and we can talk.

[leaveofabsence]

[ Perhaps a little teasingly: ]

Does that mean I shall make the tea?

[crossmyheartandhope]

Ah... yeah. Unless you're feeling a lesson right now.

[leaveofabsence]

Perhaps another time.

[ And he offers a hand for Hurricane to take. ]

[crossmyheartandhope]

[Takes it, careful, and uses it to stand]

Sounds good to me.

[leaveofabsence]

Did you strain yourself in your workout?

[crossmyheartandhope]

Oh... nah. I'm doing okay.

I just figured, like -

Since you offered -

[leaveofabsence]

Then I am charmed you would take my offer even if you did not require it.

[ Hopefully it is not too far to the hotel. ]

I do not believe I say enough how much your trust means to me.

[crossmyheartandhope]

Yeah, well... you've had my back a lot, is all.

[Falling in next to him, as they turn toward the hotel]

[leaveofabsence]

We've had each other's backs.

[crossmyheartandhope]

Ah... I mean.

I been trying, anyways.

[leaveofabsence]

Always trying and succeeding often. Even under the most difficult circumstances.

[crossmyheartandhope]

You really think so?

[leaveofabsence]

Of course I do. This place would be a much colder place - at least for me - if not for the light that you carry with you.

[crossmyheartandhope]

Well... I'm glad that I been some help, then.

[leaveofabsence]

[ Once they get to the hotel, it's a quick trip to the elevator and up to the Heart Dorm. Zhongli probably waxes on about the winter season in Tokyo and how mild it is due to the proximity of the ocean.

As he opens the door on their floor: ]

I don't think I've ever asked if you are fond of the cold?