[The Harbinger's face brightens; staying here for a bit sounds a lot better than staying in his apartment alone. He's done that plenty as it is already, between traveling to different nations with a new mission and dealing with Fatui issues.]
That's a splendid idea, comrade. I don't want to impose, but since it's your idea...I'll take you up on the offer.
[He laughs, thinking of all the fun they'd have...and the battle that lies ahead once he recovers. Aether's not getting out of that! Chess will be fine in the meantime he supposes...]
And even though I know you're teasing me a little bit about my inability to use a pair of chopsticks, I wouldn't mind the lessons. Mr. Zhongli still wants me to learn, and he's even willing to make sure I have a pair to practice still with. I've got a feeling I'm not going to be able to escape that fate, haha.
[Omg so many rules! He sighs, fine, they're not unreasonable but still...]
I would be in your debt if you could. I can get them to rest in my hand, but the food always twists itself out of my chopsticks, no matter how many times I try.
[That's the reality of it, and that's going to earn another sigh out of the Harbinger. Really, he doesn't understand himself why he finds it so difficult considering.]
And don't get me started on rice...I always cut it in half on accident, even if the rice is quite sticky. Maybe I'm using too much pressure...
[Aether doesn't think he's being unreasonable either. He just wants to make sure his house is a welcoming place, just like it was back in the teapot.
Soon he finishes with the new dressing for the wounds, then gently takes Childe's wrists and looks him over for any more injuries. He wants to make sure the other is good to go!... Or rather, to rest, because he is not going anywhere.]
Hmm... that may be actually the case. I'll show you how to hold them later and we can try together.
[Maybe if they do that, it'll be easier for Childe to learn.]
Though, it does make me wonder... The last time I saw you in Teyvat, you were in Inazuma and they also use chopsticks there.
[Poor Childe, even outside Liyue it's not easy for him.]
[Childe lets Aether do with him as he pleases to make sure that he doesn't have any hidden injuries that maybe he didn't even know about, watching him look over the rest of him just in case. He's glad to see that Aether seems used to this kind of thing, because even if he tries to prevent himself from getting hurt, surely this will happen again...]
I'm doubtful that my future self knew how to use them either...
[The Harbinger laughs nervously, knowing full well that there's no way he had enough time between Liyue, going back home and going to Inazuma to practice using chopsticks. If anything, the chopsticks he was gifted from Mr. Zhongli probably got left in its case in his kitchen with nothing to use them on.
Maybe he should learn to make some Liyuean and Inazuman cuisine. Teach him!]
You're a good cook too, aren't you Aether? In your travels, did you learn to make food from Liyue and Inazuma?
[Aether would prefer that treating Childe's injuries wasn't an often occurrence, but he knows the Harbinger won't stop seeking new challenges. Maybe Aether should stock up on bandages...
After a moment he lets go of Childe and sits back in his chair. Then the topic of cooking makes him blink, before he smiles.]
I know quite a few actually. Do you want me to cook some for you so you can practice with chopsticks?
[That doesn't sound like a bad idea and it's been a while since the last time Aether cooked for anyone either. He'll be happy to do it.]
[He taps his finger against his bottom lip. He doesn't want to just eat the delicious food from those regions. He definitely wants to make it himself too.]
I'd like to be able to cook some of it as well. I don't know many recipes outside of Snezhnayan ones, and I think it would be a delightful activity for us while I recover. You'll teach me, yes? And after that, we can have a little cook-off to see who's dishes are the most delectable.
Oh, I'm sure I can procure a judge or two for our little competition.
[He rattles off a few people, standing from the couch to let Aether give him the tour of his apartment. He thinks he's going to like it here for a while...and after he recovers, he'll make sure he's here more often.]
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That's a splendid idea, comrade. I don't want to impose, but since it's your idea...I'll take you up on the offer.
[He laughs, thinking of all the fun they'd have...and the battle that lies ahead once he recovers. Aether's not getting out of that! Chess will be fine in the meantime he supposes...]
And even though I know you're teasing me a little bit about my inability to use a pair of chopsticks, I wouldn't mind the lessons. Mr. Zhongli still wants me to learn, and he's even willing to make sure I have a pair to practice still with. I've got a feeling I'm not going to be able to escape that fate, haha.
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Just don't think I'll be sparring you every day or something. Even if you recover. And no fighting in the house.
[There are some rules here! Aether would like his living space to be relatively peaceful. As for chopsticks...]
Considering how skilled you are with things, I'm actually surprised chopsticks give you trouble... But maybe I can think of something.
[Maybe he should ask around if there's some easier method to learn how to use chopsticks.]
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I would be in your debt if you could. I can get them to rest in my hand, but the food always twists itself out of my chopsticks, no matter how many times I try.
[That's the reality of it, and that's going to earn another sigh out of the Harbinger. Really, he doesn't understand himself why he finds it so difficult considering.]
And don't get me started on rice...I always cut it in half on accident, even if the rice is quite sticky. Maybe I'm using too much pressure...
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Soon he finishes with the new dressing for the wounds, then gently takes Childe's wrists and looks him over for any more injuries. He wants to make sure the other is good to go!... Or rather, to rest, because he is not going anywhere.]
Hmm... that may be actually the case. I'll show you how to hold them later and we can try together.
[Maybe if they do that, it'll be easier for Childe to learn.]
Though, it does make me wonder... The last time I saw you in Teyvat, you were in Inazuma and they also use chopsticks there.
[Poor Childe, even outside Liyue it's not easy for him.]
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I'm doubtful that my future self knew how to use them either...
[The Harbinger laughs nervously, knowing full well that there's no way he had enough time between Liyue, going back home and going to Inazuma to practice using chopsticks. If anything, the chopsticks he was gifted from Mr. Zhongli probably got left in its case in his kitchen with nothing to use them on.
Maybe he should learn to make some Liyuean and Inazuman cuisine. Teach him!]
You're a good cook too, aren't you Aether? In your travels, did you learn to make food from Liyue and Inazuma?
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After a moment he lets go of Childe and sits back in his chair. Then the topic of cooking makes him blink, before he smiles.]
I know quite a few actually. Do you want me to cook some for you so you can practice with chopsticks?
[That doesn't sound like a bad idea and it's been a while since the last time Aether cooked for anyone either. He'll be happy to do it.]
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[He taps his finger against his bottom lip. He doesn't want to just eat the delicious food from those regions. He definitely wants to make it himself too.]
I'd like to be able to cook some of it as well. I don't know many recipes outside of Snezhnayan ones, and I think it would be a delightful activity for us while I recover. You'll teach me, yes? And after that, we can have a little cook-off to see who's dishes are the most delectable.
[Because cooking is a form of battle too!]
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I can teach you, that's not a problem at all. But you have to teach me your Snezhnayan recipes in return.
[He grins a little.]
As for a cook-off... we'd need a judge for that.
[It wouldn't be fair if it's just the two of them.]
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[He rattles off a few people, standing from the couch to let Aether give him the tour of his apartment. He thinks he's going to like it here for a while...and after he recovers, he'll make sure he's here more often.]