[ He replies 'grumpily', but there's a hint of a smile for a heartbeat or two. He doesn't exactly visit people other than Zhongli, so underneath all the worry he's a bit curious to see Aether's place... without Vanitas.
Then Xiao steps back a bit, taking his hands from Aether's. The dulled pain returns in full force and he takes a deep breath to steady himself. ]
[As Xiao's hands leave his own, Aether feels an urge to chase them, to grab them once more and hold for a moment longer, but he stays as is. His companion knows all too well that he can seek him out whenever he needs his hand to be held.]
[ Xiao furthers the distance between them and hops up on the car again, the steel wreck making a grinding sound. He'll make his way up to the building roofs again soon, watching over the city like a an unsleeping sentinel.
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That's great. [He smiles when Xiao agrees to visit.] I'll make sure to have some almond tofu for you when you do.
[He wants to be well prepared.]
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[ He replies 'grumpily', but there's a hint of a smile for a heartbeat or two. He doesn't exactly visit people other than Zhongli, so underneath all the worry he's a bit curious to see Aether's place... without Vanitas.
Then Xiao steps back a bit, taking his hands from Aether's. The dulled pain returns in full force and he takes a deep breath to steady himself. ]
I will let you know.
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I'll be waiting.
[He says simply.]
Just remember that you're always welcome.
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Right now, though, he gives Aether a soft look. ]
I will remember.