| 胡桃 |

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『Versemonger of the darkest alley— That's me! 』

[| 胡桃 | @PyreVersemonger]

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⠀❀❀𝙏he spear opens the path to 𝙖𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚,
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀𐀔 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִAnd the 𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙨,
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙜𝙚 this world and the 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩.❀❀

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[| 胡桃 | @PyreVersemonger]

mind if I skip a little~"

[| 胡桃 | @PyreVersemonger]

There's just no fooling him, huh..? Well, she's glad that at least he decided not to mention it. Not one used to showcase her feelings on her sleeve, those kind of things tends to get awkward.

"Aiya? That sounds like an offer to go on a date to me." chuckling she tried to

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[★ 𝐗𝐢𝐚𝐨 @ALXTUSYAKSHA]

Xiao saw her smile but he wasn't stupid. Instead he knew very well how much Hu Tao was going to worry over him. But he didn't want to make their little time spending too gloomy.

"Thank you for your trust."

For now he just wanted to spend his time with her.

"Do you have

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[| 胡桃 | @PyreVersemonger]

think back if there would be something that requires her immediate attention but...

"I don't think the parlor needs me to be around for the rest of the day, if there is, the good Mister Zhongli had offered to cover for me while I go deliver the medicine. I'm sure he won't

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[| 胡桃 | @PyreVersemonger]

XiaoXiao ♡
@ALXTUSYAKSHA

[月乃 @tk_n_gm]

大掃除だよ！全員集合！！！

[| 胡桃 | @PyreVersemonger]

Of course—
—Did I turn red?

(fake coughing to her fist)

Oh my~ Um... I might be catching a cold!

[yoimiya ! ☆ @naganoharaspark]

Surprise? Hehe.

( she grins, before poking fun at her with a teasing smile on her face. )

It sure doesn't look like nothing though~ What's gotten you so red?

[| 胡桃 | @PyreVersemonger]

tiny frown marring her features and squishing Xiao's hand back in turn.

"I'll be fine. You're one of the strongest fighter in Liyue after all! I have the utmost faith in your ability, so~ you better be careful while doing your duties. I'll be counting on it."

[| 胡桃 | @PyreVersemonger]

She'll be worried regardless. Knowing very well that if something bad did occur, the yaksha wouldn't probably seek out aids and try tl bear it all on his own.

...that's not saying that she wasn't the same as well, but still...

For his shake, she let a grin to take over the
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[★ 𝐗𝐢𝐚𝐨 @ALXTUSYAKSHA]

He could understand how all of this was probably rather scary for the director. Even more after how they had become even closer. Xiao knew also, that there was barely something he could do to hide the truth from her. The yaksha didn't want to either.

"Yes, exactly."

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[| 胡桃 | @PyreVersemonger]

Yoi— ah! I-It's nothing hahahhaha—

(by how red her face is, it's obviously a lie)

I didn't know you're visiting Liyue!

[yoimiya ! ☆ @naganoharaspark]

What happened, Hu Tao?

[| 胡桃 | @PyreVersemonger]

one of the people whom she had been clinging onto eversince her grandpa's death after all.. And the only one she really, truly, genuinely care and loved... maybe with all her being.

[| 胡桃 | @PyreVersemonger]

...though he did attempted to lessen the concern, Hu Tao is still too sharp to put two and two together. She tried her best not to show her worry on her expression, humming in understanding at his explanation instead.

"I see, is it related to the karma thingy you often talk

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[★ 𝐗𝐢𝐚𝐨 @ALXTUSYAKSHA]

Xiao guessed it would be rather impolite to ask after the price of such a gift and therefore he wouldn't do that. He would definitely make sure to keep that precious dagger safe and not have it break in some kind of fight with demons or something.

Thankfully, he had

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[| 胡桃 | @PyreVersemonger]

about?"

Whether subconsciously or not, the director stepped closer to the yaksha's side, wanting to make sure that his presence could be easily sensed by her. Indifferent she might be towards anything related to her work doesn't make it any less... scary in a way.

This is

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[| 胡桃 | @PyreVersemonger]

I'm putting myself in the coffin aaaaa saying that outloud is so embarrassing—

(blushing like tomato)

[| 胡桃 | @PyreVersemonger]

@ALXTUSYAKSHA No reason, baby~

[| 胡桃 | @PyreVersemonger]

@ALXTUSYAKSHA

[chisa aria 👻👹 Art Commissions OPEN @chisanichi]

#huxiaoweek2023 Joke (more like punch line bcs I cannot think of a joke at all uwu) #huxiao #xiaotao

Jokes, Bamboo Forest, Post Baizhu story Quest (jk)

[| 胡桃 | @PyreVersemonger]

doesn't have flying ships after all— or at least, not one she's aware of... Though there seems to be one build recently in Fontaine but... That's beside the point.)

Rather than a drink, it's a meal. The dish's name is Adeptus' Temptation.

[| 胡桃 | @PyreVersemonger]

(Thank the archons that she seem to manage dodging that bullet~

Hu Tao visibly brightened at his question, preparing herself to answer.)

Where mountain raises, rain forming lakes, and land rich of ores spread before your eyes. My homeland is called Liyue!

(adding a bit of

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[˗ˏˋ彦卿´ˎ— ❆ @ofrainingbliss]

[ He feigned an innocent smile on his face, but deep down, he was fully-prepared — with tons of flowery words and questions up his sleeve. ]

Hehe~ you don’t have to. You’re here with me now, and that’s enough. I treasure a new friend’s company more than anything else.

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[| 胡桃 | @PyreVersemonger]

a flair to her reply, she felt satisfied to deliver another smooth performance.)

Or also widely known as the land of contract. By architectural standards, I would say that where I came from is very familiar to this home of yours. Although... more traditional?

(Liyue

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[| 胡桃 | @PyreVersemonger]

homeland that bear similar name. Let's order that one then.

[| 胡桃 | @PyreVersemonger]

(Thank the archons that she knows better than to let praises to bloat her ego. That simply won't do, yes.

Still, it doesn't mean she'll be less embarrassed to hear the flowery remarks. Sheepishly, the director laughed, taking a seat on the table he directed her towards.)

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[˗ˏˋ彦卿´ˎ— ❆ @ofrainingbliss]

Another special talent possessed by the great Hu Tao jiejie? Ahhh— I’m impressed~!

[ The words were uttered with kind remarks, as he proceeds to shower her with praises. Hopefully that won’t end up boasting her ego too much.

He would led the outworlder to one of the —

[| 胡桃 | @PyreVersemonger]

Aiya~ this young man is simply too much with his praises. I barely know how to respond kindly in turn.

(her interest is quick to be piqued by the drink's name though.)

A drink favored by the immortals? It sounds divine! Brings back the memory of this one dish from my

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