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[saxum]

If I may pose a hypothetical question.

For a being that has existed many a millenia, what would be information most pertinent to their enjoyment of a... modernized life?

[ Yeah this absolutely has nothing to do with him. He's not 6,000 years old and still doesn't understand how to use the microwave in his inn room, nope. ]

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[saxum]

[ Hey, it's hard to ignore a Seelie, Zhongli takes no offense. The Seelie is more than willing to settle on Shigeru's hand, giving a wiggle as if to make itself cozy while Zhongli descends from the sky until his feet are back on solid ground. ]

Thank you for your willingness to meet me so far beyond the city. Are you well?

[mysophobic]

[ Oh my god it's so cute?! Shigeru will just huff out a laugh as he idly pets the little creature now nestled in his hand. If it wasn't Zhongli's familiar he'd totally steal it...

Though he does stop once he's gotten the attention of a rather handsome?! man. Why is everyone here so good-looking...

He gives Zhongli a smile and a wave, typing quickly with one hand on his device. ]

I'm doing okay! And it's no trouble at all! We have to help each other here, right? Being from all sorts of worlds there's bound to be things people aren't familiar with.

What are you doing so far out from the city though?

[saxum]

[ Excuse you Shigeru get your own seelie?? Or at least ask if you can babysit. Zhongli doesn't pay much mind to what's going on though he's noticing more and more how much his seelie very much likes attention from humans and the like. Though they're solitary beings, they'll always willingly welcome the presence of another to lead them to particular locations.

He leans in to read the message. Well, it's not so much being from another world but also that Zhongli's... old. ]

I enjoy travel. This land is vast and still holds many wonders I've yet to see, so I've taken to walking as often as I can. Though, due to the abilities I have been granted, on occasion I do not have to walk, as you just witnessed.

[ That's cheating, Zhongli. ]

[mysophobic]

[ He would if he could!!! He would get like 10 of them!!

Shigeru can get behind that thought process though. He enjoys traveling, not having the chance or opportunity to do much of it when he was younger and his phobia at its peak, so being able to manage and handle it now as he's older is really nice?!

He does give an amused laugh as he looks back up at the sky texting something quickly for Zhongli to read. ] I really like traveling too. Because of my phobia, I never went outside much. But having a better handle on it from when I was little definitely helped. I have a lot of new ground to cover in terms of drawing so that also motivates me!

[ But!! He knew Zhongli looked familiar... ] We met at that big library, didn't we?! It's nice to run into you again! Zhongli, right?

[saxum]

[ As he looks over the next series of texts Shigeru shows him again, something in particular stands out to him. Phobia. Hm, he doesn't believe this was mentioned before. Might it have something to do with his muteness as well? It's a shame though that such a terrible assortment of illnesses should plight him, he seems like such a kind man. ]

Yes. You are Shigeru. It is a pleasure to meet with you once more. I had not anticipated I would be receiving your help in this manner.

[ By this point his seelie has pretty much... dozed off on Shigeru. Or nearby him at least. It's just floating in one spot, barely moving, the white blob in the center flattened out almost like a shut eye. Zhongli chuckles at the sight. ]

I'm afraid my companion has grown weary from accompanying my travels. Shall we return to the town, then?

[mysophobic]

[ Shigeru does startle and blink a little as he looks at the cute thing floating near him. He lets out a huff and nods happily as he points back towards the town. ]

It's so cute...but yes that's fine! It's starting to get dark anyway so it's probably for the better to head back.

We can...stop by my place and I can make us something to eat. You're probably hungry from traveling, right?

[saxum]

[ He has to pause for a moment. He's never really ever hungry, but he can't exactly outright say that. ]

I do not possess very much of an appetite, however it would be rude of me to decline hospitality. Please treat me as you would see fit, as your guest.

[mysophobic]

You don't? Well, that's okay! Maybe I can just make us some tea then? Do you like tea or coffee? Or neither?

[saxum]

I am most amenable to tea, thank you.

[mysophobic]

They have lots of different flavors here that I've never even heard of before! I've been trying them out as I go through them.

There are sweet ones and slightly bitter ones. So whichever you prefer there's a lot of choices!

[ He types as he starts along the road back to the city proper. ]

So technology isn't a thing where you're from? It must be hard getting used to it all. I guess even the appliances in your apartment are a bit weird too, right? I can show you how to use those as well if you want!