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[indigently]

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[indigently]

...Okay, give me a moment.

[ It takes him a few minutes, but he sends through a picture of his sketchbook, open of course to a sketch of the Palace of Alcazarzaray. ]

[localweirdo]

[As Hu Tao gets a closer look, all she could do was narrow her eyes and give a small hum or two.]

It certainly looks impressive and I can tell it a place that one would go to should they want some scenery.

[...] Any reason why you chose this?

[indigently]

[ Well, now he's a little embarrassed. ]

Ah, yeah. I designed this building, actually. It's the house of one of our richest citizens... Now it's a famous landmark in the Sumeru region.

[localweirdo]

Then no wonder you wanted to show me! It looks amazing and it is something to be proud of!

[She said with a chuckle or two.]

Although, will it impress me should I ever go there in person....?

[indigently]

[ Kaveh's smile, now, is bright and genuine and excited. ]

It will, I can guarantee it. And if you need someone to go with you and point out its unique features, I would of course be more than happy to clear my schedule...!

[localweirdo]

You don't need to do that! I wouldn't want to take up your already busy schedule!

[Because that wouldn't seem right!]

[indigently]

[ He's quick to shake his head. ]

I'm positive I can find time. You don't need to worry about my schedule at all!

[localweirdo]

If you are certain.

[Dramatic pause....!!]

Then very well, I shall come in at once!

[indigently]

[ Kaveh blinks. ]

At... at once?!

[ Okay, so he said he'd have time but he thought he'd... have time to organize that time... ]

[localweirdo]

Yes, at once! You said that you are going to be ready for me at any time, no?

[She said with a giggle or two.]

I might as well start now!

[indigently]

W-Well, yes, but...

I admit I didn't think it would be right away. I do need some time to organize my schedule and my clients...

[localweirdo]

How about tomorrow? Would that be better?

[indigently]

...Sure. I think I can make tomorrow work.

[localweirdo]

Wonderful! Then I shall get packing! Anything I should bring as a housewarming gift?

[indigently]

Ah! No, nothing— I'm not moving anywhere! And we probably won't stop by [ Alhaitham's place ] the place where I live anyway.

[localweirdo]

...The place you live, you say?

[Hmmmmmmmmm.....]

[indigently]

...Yeah?

[ Is there... something weird about that? ]

[localweirdo]

Would you mind if you told me where you live? Perhaps I can give you a surprise gift!

[Hmmm??]

[indigently]

[ Uh
Fuck? ]

Oh, I'm sorry... I don't usually give out my address. Necessary part of being kind of a celebrity!!

[ He hates that term. Celebrity. He's not. And under any other case he would refuse to use the name for himself. But. Well. He needs to get out of this. ASAP. ]

[localweirdo]

[What's this? The sudden turn to text? Did she accidentally hit a nerve?]

A celebrity? I wasn't aware that you were famous back in Sumeru! It makes me wonder if I should get an autograph from you!

[indigently]

[ Anxiety. Anxiety!! ]

I, uh... urgh, Madame Hu... It's just quite like that, it's just..

[localweirdo]

It's just what? Hmmm....?

[She trailed off as she leaned toward the screen. See that smile? It was very obvious now.]

[indigently]

Nothing. NOTHING. Let's, um. Let's change the subject, okay?

[localweirdo]

[...Hmmmmmm.............]

Then very well. What other personal interests should I be aware of before I give you a gift?

[indigently]

Uh...

[ Really, Hu Tao! He doesn't need a gift! ]

I like animals, and machines. And cheese and fruit.