It's the middle of winter. The weather's cold and dry, they reported a blizzard coming. We'll start our story in a bar. It's not some normal bar, of course - there can never be a normal bar in a story. It is a gay bar. Although nothing special, Christmas lights still hanging, even though it's already passed even New Years. But the owner of the bar couldn't care less. Even if they did care, they must be too busy.
The bar is usually filled with customers. Well, it used to be a busy one after all. But nowadays, it's just sort of, died. People don't visit so often anymore, which is quite disappointing. It stands in the middle of the town, the town is not very big, but surely is crowded. Half of the customers are middle aged men - not surprising. Today's main character is this man - Childe. Childe is a regular at the bar. Usually, he comes here just to hang out. "I'm not trying to hook up" or "I only come here for the drinks" he says. But his actions say otherwise. He keeps flirting with people, even though he said that. "What a player..." - men at the bar say. Although some people believe that sometimes there can be an exception.
Many people did try their luck. Every regular at the bar knows what Childe likes, so why not give it a try, right? Usually Childe refuses. Seems natural. But here's a funny story: Once, or twice, some people tried drugging Childe. Funnily enough, it turned around every time - Childe was the one to drug them and leave them in the middle of the street. And whenever they woke up - their wallets were gone. The same people came back to the bar the next day, to complain how Childe robbed them. The problem is that, Childe wasn't the one to rob them. It were the hobos on the street. The bar owner knew that Childe wouldn't do that, compared to other people, he was pretty wealthy, so they didn't pay attention.
But let's get to the story.
Rumours were spreading in the bar. "New person in the town? Who could they be?". It seemed like someone moved into the town. It's a rare situation for someone to move in, since it's such a small town. Everyone was dying to know who is it with their hopes up, that they'll visit the bar, since it's been dead for a while.
Here rings the door bell. Oh look! It's a new person. What a coincidence. Some people start whispering "Wow, that's a good looking one, haven't seen him here before. Is it the new guy in town?". Yes. Yes it is.
Childe looks over, and instantly takes an interest to this guy. "He really is handsome... interesting... I might just give it a go". Childe walks up to the new guy as he's looking around for a place to sit.
-Hey there, lookin' for a seat? - Childe says while smirking.
-Yeah.. It's my first time here. - the handsome man says, continuously looking around, looking a little nervous.
-Shall I be your guide? What's your name?
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-Zhongli... Nice to meet you.
-That's a nice name, Zhongli... Suits you well. Follow me.
Zhongli seems to get a little more confident. He follows Childe.
