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A month or so!? Jin Ling... [please, that's quite a long time.

abruptly and all at once, lan sizhui feels Bad for not paying better attention; in his defense, there's a lot he's been preoccupied with, but surely it couldn't be so distracting as to make him not realize someone he knows is here and this is why miss yanli has felt... different, somehow.

why hadn't he mentioned—? no, it's fine, there isn't any reason to worry now while they're talking.] Of course! Is there anywhere particular you'd like to go?

[jinlingers]

[ Jin Ling knows, but to be fair Sizhui, he hadn't tried to talk to Jiang Cheng either. Upon finding his mother and learning that Jin Guangyao was there he had been overwhelmed and had mostly withdrawn honestly. He's still having to push to reach out to anyone. ]

Mmm, not really. I haven't found a favorite place yet.

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[this is fair, but if jin ling mentions that, sizhui's going to be absolutely surprised, considering their relationship. so far, jin guangyao hadn't caused any trouble, and if he had... well, it's safe to assume lan sizhui would be one of the first to know. in his defense, he isn't pushing anything, at least?]

How does cake and tea sound?

[jinlingers]

That sounds good.

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Perfect!

The cafe is in Emerald District. [followed by some directions that lead to a small teahouse.] I'll meet you there shortly!

[jinlingers]

[ Jin Ling takes the directions to find the teahouse that the other had selected. It doesn't take him too long. He had peeked inside to see that Sizhui isn't already there and so he waits outside, arms crossed over his chest as he half pays attention to the people that pass by. He still carries Suihua everywhere.

He doesn't know why he feels nervous. It's a bit stupid really but he has few friends and he still doesn't actually know how friendship works. But he still feels relieved to be meeting the other junior. ]

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[the older junior doesn't take all that long, either; perhaps a couple minutes more than anticipated but, to be fair, he wanted to look presentable after the somewhat hectic few days he's had earlier this week.

lan sizhui arrives in a flourish, set on his feet by a shirtless, looming dark-haired figure with large wings. they exchange some words, the shorter man makes an almost scandalized-sounding gasp and vigorously shakes his head, smiling in spite of himself shortly thereafter when his companion – careful to avoid the headband – kisses his forehead. then he takes off in a flurry of feathers and sizhui's turning toward jin ling, expression bright and enthusiastic.] Hi there! Aiyah... Apparently, it seemed like I was rushing, [he giggles softly,] so Zhuque offered to help by giving me a ride.

[he bridges the distance between them, outfit as brilliant as his attitude, although it is accompanied by cute black slip-on sneakers, a leather moto-style jacket and matching leggings, which kinda darken the rainbow wildness of his shirt but accentuate his skirt. better than feeling underdressed in his opinion— though wow, he's obviously leaped into this world's fashion both feet first. (thanks for that, ashe!)]

Goodness, Jin Ling, you didn't have to wait for me. You could have gone inside and ordered, haha!

[jinlingers]

[ Jin Ling blinks at Sizhui's arrival, the method of arrival, the exchange and most of all how he is dressed. He stares, mouth agape for a bit too long. ]

You-... [ He starts but trails off and the tips of his ears are pink as he looks away from Sizhui and clears his throat. Jin Ling has not embraced any new fashion -- but there's been no one to encourage him to even try and he's adverse to change especially if left to his own devices. It's strange seeing Sizhui in something other than Lan robes and something very different at that. ]

I didn't feel like it.

[ Jin Ling says a bit defensively -- unnecessarily at the mention of how he could have already ordered. There is apparently nothing here that won't catch him off guard! ]

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[for a few long moments, sizhui's gaze lingers as well, though he's doing far better with not looking like a gaping fish out of water to be fair.

his lips are actually pursed, eyebrows knitted with concern while he tilts his head.] I...? [he lets the question peter out too, attention flickering from jin ling's eyes to his reddening ears whenever the other boy looks away. despite himself, sizhui smiles again at the sight, averts his own gaze before it's noticed he's lingered and instead adjusts his skirt, tugging so its hem is closer to his knees. best believe, he would've chosen robes if they weren't all dirty. (should get more made, frankly, but.)

a nod, his grin widening regardless of jin ling's defensiveness.] That's okay. [then he reaches for and grasps his friend's forearm, opposite hand gesturing as he guides them into the shop.] I really think you will like this restaurant. They have a lot of sweet, tasty things and their tea is terrific!

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[ The movement caught Jin Ling's eyes and he noticed the other adjusting the skirt but he pretends not to notice. It's not until the moment that Sizhui takes his arm that he actually looks directly at him again. He lets him lead the way without much more fuss, doing his best to ignore everything that feels off kilter because some things just don't change -- like Sizhui not really be perturbed by Jin Ling's behavior. ]

Are Lan's supposed to indulge in such sweet and tasty things?

[ He's teasing, mostly. ]