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I certainly hope so! I would hate to think that my employee was talking bad things about me whenever I wasn't around!

[Although, she didn't mind should that ever come up. She was surprised he hadn't yet.]

Indeed, I am glad to hear about you as well! Now Zhongli had told me you woken from quite the slumber. Shall I give you something as a celebration?

I appreciate your care, and I give you my thanks. But it's not necessary - all I ask is that everyone has kept well during my period of slumber. That's all.

[ But...knowledge can be a gift of celebration, can't it? Trahearne, if anything, always wants to know more about Zhongli, so— ]

However, if you have any stories of Zhongli, and what he's like at work, I would love to hear them.

[ :)? ]

Are you sure? You do realize that is a rather dangerous thing to ask.

I am certain. Anything to understand him better.

Well! I'll let you know that while money is not an issue here, you still need to be mindful should you ever go out.

He does have a habit of not paying money as he tends to forget his wallet. I hope he hasn't done that to you yet.

[ Oh. Hehe. This is...surprisingly endearing? Zhongli strikes him as so well-put together that forgetting something as simple as payment almost comes across as cute. ]

I must admit, he did not strike me as the type. He's yet to do something like that in my company, but I'll be sure to keep a careful eye on him.

Anything else?

Has he given you long monologues behind the history of a certain item? Or perhaps he will ramble over the strangest things?

He has, in fact! I find them fascinating. He is such a font of knowledge, and has such rich life experiences. I could listen to him all day.

I see.

I'm glad to hear it! Here, I was wondering if there could be a person that could handle such a feat. Especially when he can go on forever with his ramblings! It seems that you two are quite the match!

[HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM????????????]

[ Trahearne is about to argue in favor of Zhongli's insightful retellings of stories (they never seem to go on forever, in his mind, because he always wants to hear more). But by the time he reads the last line he realizes he's walked right into this. And it's a good thing no one is around to see him blush!

Well, then. ]

I assume he's told you?

No.

[And while she could have asked Zhongli, the topic was never fully brought up. She had assumed a couple of things here and there but nothing was official.]

But based on how you said it, I'm guessing that you two are dating, no?

[ Oops... Sorry, Zhongli. ]

We are. It's not obvious, is it?

Just a little it. However, it isn't a bad thing. It simply means that people know the both of you are taken, no?

I suppose so.

[ He's picturing the teasing and comments from the people who know him and he can't handle it. ]

That also means we are both important to him. I would love to meet you at some point - you should stop by the archives when you have a moment.

I would love to! Although, you're going to do your best to keep me interested in the archives. While I can say that you have done the painstaking task of updating everyone of this world, it can be rather boring to me.

Oh, no, I'm sorry if I was unclear. I'm not inviting you to the archives to give you a tour. I'm inviting you because I think this would be the easiest way for us to meet - I keep long hours here and am not always at home.

[ He works too much. ]

In other words, you want me to come visit you during your work hours. I'm impressed you managed to find time to spend with Zhongli despite your busy schedule.

Now that I think about it, so am I. Before we stared seeing each other, I would often spend sunup to sundown working at the archives. I don't feel my schedule has changed all that much, but I always seem to have time for him. It's funny.

Regardless, yes - drop by any time, and I'll most likely be here.

Then what shall I bring you? Especially as a lovely gift for our first meeting?

[And you know. You're the boyfriend of her employee now too.]

I appreciate the sentiment, Hu Tao, but there's no need. Simply seeing your face and getting to know you is a gift enough.

Oh nonsense. It would be a terrible thing if I didn't give you something.

Please do tell me or I shall be one to assume what you want for myself!

[ Oh no, Trahearne's weakness... Thinking about his own wants!

The next message comes at a great delay, because he has to step away to think about this one. What gift would he want? From his boyfriend's boss? ]

If there is a delicacy or particularly unique trinket from your world you would like to share with me, then I would be more than happy to receive it.

[ Because then he can learn something new, too :)! ]

That shouldn't be too difficult conjure up! I'm pretty sure there is a certain something back home that Zhongli would like too!

[What was she planning? Who knows....]

[ Someone else might think her plotting nefarious, but Trahearne is just happy! ]

All the better if I get to share it with Zhongli. I'm rather looking forward to your gift, and to meeting you, Hu Tao. Thank you for reaching out.

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