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[acquirement]

❝Greetings. You have reached Kamisato Ayato, however, I seem to be occupied currently. Leave a message and if it is important I'll get back to you.❞

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[localweirdo]

Ayato, are you around? It's me, Hu Tao! I want to ask you for your help with something!

[acquirement]

{ he's... around of sorts. he's lost track of time a bit between doing too many quests and trying to sort out paperwork for a government role that hadn't existed but he insists would be useful.

honestly, the break is actually welcomed. }

What do you need help with?

[localweirdo]

There have been a lot of people asking how food is like from Liyue. I know you're from Inazuma but I want to see if you're willing to try my cooking!

Just to see if you can give suggestions on improvements!

[acquirement]

I haven't had the chance to try cuisine from Liyue, so I am interested.

Would you be willing to cook in front of me? I'm quite curious to see how it's made.

{ and ensure it isn't poisoned. sorry hu tao, he's only known you a short while... }

[localweirdo]

Of course! Just let me know when you are ready and I'll be ready to go!

But before I go, tell me, is there a preference for what you want me to cook up?

[acquirement]

I can be free tomorrow afternoon, if that works for you?

And feel free to surprise me.

[localweirdo]

I don't see why not.

Shall if be your place or mine?

[acquirement]

Yours. I couldn't guarantee we'll have all the equipment you may need.

[localweirdo]

Very well! I'll see to it that you arrive at my place in the afternoon!

I hope you are ready to try some Liyuean food! I promise you won't regret it!

[Maybe???]

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[acquirement]

Hopefully not, it would be unfortunate to have that be the case from a citizen of Liyue cooking it.

{ assuming she passes on what floor and number she's on, he'll arrive the next day at the proposed time with a gentle knock on the door. }

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[localweirdo]

[The moment that she heard a knock, she immediately knew who it was. Getting everything ready, there could be the sound of some clanging behind the door. Nonetheless, when she opened said door, there will be a big smile on her face.]

Ah, Ayato! Welcome to my home! Please come in and make yourself feel comfortable!

[Nevermind that her place looks like a mess as there are scattered books, some papers on the floor, and other items on tables.]

[acquirement]

{ ah, it looks like his office when he leaves it to go out.

except he has no recognition of that, so there's a small blink of surprise at the whirlwind of a mess in her apartment. }

Ah, thank you.

{ he'll step inside, letting her close the door behind them. }

Were you busy?

[localweirdo]

In a way, I was. I'm trying to organize how many people I would need for my business along with how many employees I would need too.

[She said before giving a sigh. Regardless, it didn't stop her from guiding him to the kitchen. ...Even if there is a big mess on the floor.]

But anyway, take a seat next to the table! I got everything ready! Just tell me how spicy you like your meat and I'll start cooking!

[acquirement]

Oh? Does such a business require that many staff?

{ he'll ensure he steps over any items on the floor as he follows her to the kitchen, though he doesn't sit down just yet. }

I don't mind in terms of spice, feel free to do it however it would be traditionally back home for you. It would be best to keep it authentic, would it not?

[localweirdo]

I'm afraid so, it does require a lot of planning. There also needs to be flower arrangements, someone who can write elegies, and knows how to organize everything. What a pity.

[She said rather dramatically. As when they finally made their way into the kitchen, she looked at the piece of meat before looking back at him.]

I suppose it would be for the best. Now tell me, have you heard of Tianshu meat before?

[acquirement]

How difficult, it sounds like a lot of work. { he says this like he doesn't juggle everything a nation needs on a daily basis... }

And I'm afraid to say even if I had, I couldn't say what it is. My kitchen staff would prepare meals for me, and I'd eat whatever they served.

{ hopefully it doesn't sound too sad. it is what it is. }

[localweirdo]

[Now that was shocking. So much so, she couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at him.]

Really? You don't get a say in what you want to eat at all?

[How odd. Here, she thought he gets to decide everything...]

[acquirement]

Hmm? Less that, more I don't really have time to really savour it anyway.

{ he gives a small laugh }

Were you concerned? I'm enjoying testing different food here instead, so you needn't worry. After all, that's why I'm here today, isn't it?

[localweirdo]

Why wouldn't I be? You are a guest in my humble home.

[She giggled before getting some other ingredients from the cabinet. There, he will see the usual. Salt, pepper, basal, sugar, mushrooms, some cilantro...]

Anything else you want me to add before I start cooking?

[acquirement]

I wouldn't dare suggest I know what would be required in a dish from Liyue.

Do you mind if I watch? I'm rather curious to see how it's prepared.

[localweirdo]

Not at all! Prepare to be amazed at how good of a cook I can be!

[Nevermind that she only knows the basics considering she's too busy with work but that's fine! Smiling to herself, she quickly got the pan ready! As she boils a bit of oil to the pan, she starts getting ready to cook it up. Now she could attempt to impress him with her own fire skills but that may or may not be a good idea considering she might burn the place but!

As she continues to do so, she was eying Ayato to see if there was anything that would suggest he was amazed or not....]

[acquirement]

{ hu tao don't lower your hp to do cooking... save it for an important fight.

nothing on his face seems to give much away, if anything he seems lost in thought, just watching the process quietly. }

Did you cook often at home?

{ he hates small talk really, but it's hopefully going to help her feel more at ease when he's literally watching her every step of the way. }

[localweirdo]

[As she continues cooking, she gave a small shrug.]

Not really, I'm afraid I'm too busy with the affairs of the dead to focus on cooking. If anything, I have my friend do most of the cooking for me. She just happens to be a chef so I might as well!

[And see that? hat is with a smile on her face!]

[acquirement]

I'm a little concerned with Liyue's mortality rate with the way you say that... but I can understand it. My work keeps me busy as well, after all.

You never cooked with her then, I take it?

[localweirdo]

You make it seem that people are dying left and right. Rest assured, death can certainly wait for them!

That said, I can cook with for her short periods of time. My job simply does not allow time to spend with her.