Celestias Gift

・Almond Tofu・[5]

(Y/N)S' POV

I stare at the two figures running off to the famous "Wanmin Restaurant" I breathed in and sigh then decided to turn back to Xiao.

"Hey how about w-" I noticed that Xiao wasn't where he was standing before
'Huh? Where did he go?' I look around my surroundings until I noticed a rather small figure walking out of Wangshu Inn and seemed to be heading to Liyue.

I frown 'Can't even wait for me..how rude.' I thought to myself as I climbed on top of the balcony and jumped off, plunging down before I could take damage from the fall. I look over to see Xiao still walking further away completely ignoring the big plunge.

I run up to Xiao "You know you could've said something before randomly leaving." I said before adjusting my vision.

"You're right I suppose.."

Xiao replied still looking in front of the road. We haven't said anything to each other as we kept walking to Liyue, our foot wear hitting the dirt floor and listening to birds chirping, it was peaceful until the anemo holder decided to talk again.
"Let's hurry up I don't have all day, it'll be quicker if we teleport there." Xiao stopped in his tracks and looked at me seeming to be waiting for an answer "If you say so I don't mind." I said before facing him. Xiao only nodded and before a blink of an eye he was gone.

I shook my head 'He's quite something else.' I thought.

Aethers' POV

"Ughh where's Xiao and (Y/N)? Paimon is starving.." Paimon complained while they were resting their head on my shoulder

"I'm sure they'll be here soon. " I smiled at Paimon then noticed two familiar figures walking towards us 'Ah that must be them' I ran over to the two figures completely forgetting that Paimon was on my shoulder.

"Xiao! (Y/N)! You guys made it!" I exclaimed with a smile "Ah there you are Aether, we've been looking for you." (Y/N) said before placing their hands on their hips.

"Me and Paimon were waiting for you! Isn't that right Paimon?.. Uh Paimon?" I looked around but Paimon wasn't there then I decided to face back to the two Adepti figures but when I did I found an angry Paimon staring at me, arms crossed.

"You forgot Paimon was resting on your shoulders! When you started to move Paimon almost fell! Hmph you're lucky Paimon knows how to float." The floating child remarked looking away from me.

I sweated and scratched my neck "Sorry Paimon, I was just excited to see Xiao and (Y/N) again." I explained to Paimon before they noticed the two Adeptis were standing awkwardly in front of the angry child, waiting for them to finish talking.

"Oh.. OH! Xiao and (Y/N) hello!" Paimon faced the Adeptis while waving a bit and smiling "...." The two figures said nothing assuming because of Paimons sudden outrage it surprised them a bit "Sorry you had to see that haha." I chuckled then Paimon remarked "How about Paimon shows you guys the famous Wanmin menu! So many tasty things to choose from!"

"Why not? What do you say, Xiao?" (Y/N) asked before facing the teel haired Adeptus "I want to get through this as fast as possible... But I guess I can be.. More patient.." Xiao said his wording becoming quiet near the end but I managed to know what he said. I smiled "Great! Let's go see the menu." I responded heading to see the menu with Xiao and (Y/N) behind me and Paimon in front.

(Y/N)s' POV

As I was walking behind the two adventures I look back to see a nervous looking Xiao 'He doesn't seem comfortable here, there are a lot of people here today so I don't blame him' I thought.

"Well if it isn't my two favorite customers! Hello again Aether, Paimon and.. Oh? Two new faces? Great!" once I heard a new unfamiliar voice I looked back in front of me and saw a girl with dark, indigo-black hair, bright yellow eyes filled with light, and beautiful traditional clothing, I also noticed she has a Pyro vision attached to her hips.

"Hello my names Xiangling! The head chef for the Wanmin Restaurant, please to meet you" Xiangling smiled at me and Xiao as she seemed to notice something strange "Ah are you two Adeptus? I've never seen people with that type of clothing.. Not to mention horns on one." She said as she was pointing my horns.

"A-ah.. Yes I forgot I had these haha"

I chuckled and covered my horns a bit 'Ah how embarrassing..' I thought to myself.
"Oh! Nonono I didn't mean it in a bad way, I think they're cool." The chef said reassuring me.

"Anywhooo what would you four like? We have plenty of dishes!" Xiangling exclaimed with a wide smile.
"I'll get (F/F) and green tea thank you." I said "I'll just get Almond Tofu thank you." Xiao spoke "Are you sure?? There are more "flavourful" dishes you could try sir." Xiangling said while holding a dish that just screamed 'beinginthetoiletforminutes'

Xiaos left eye twitched a bit as he stared at the dish and used his hand to get it away from him "N..no thank you I'm fine with my selection." He said stuttering a bit.

I chuckled a bit "Oh Oh! Paimons turn--" before Paimon could say anything Aether pushed me and Xiao to a table "Sorry I had to do that Paimon orders a lot and I wouldn't want to waste both of your time." He smiled and left to go back to Paimon.

"Erm.. So, Xiao are you enjoying yourself?" I asked the teel haired Adeptus as I was pulling a chair and sat down, resting my chin on my hand.
"Hmph Adeptis like me don't enjoy mortal hangouts" He scoffed while looking away from my gaze, I frown 'Who says that..?' I thought to myself before a grown man walked up to us handing the dishes we ordered, I thanked the man before he smiled and left.

I started to dig in my plate 'I haven't ate since I woke up, this is so good!' I thought to myself as  I felt a warm sensation going through my body before I started to blush a bit from how good the dish is.

I decided to stop and look at Xiao, there I saw wasn't the Adeptus I met at first, his yellow eyes seem to be more.. Soft and peaceful in a way. He seemed to he at peace while he was taking a bite from his dish a faint blush showing on his face, I admit he's quite good looking when he isn't so rude.

I smile at the view I saw until it was ruined by two voices "Paimon's backkkkkk!!!" Paimon quickly floated to us with Aether behind, he seemed like he saw a ghost "H-huh? What happened to Aether?" I quickly get up from my seat and walk over to the blonde boy helping him stand up "... No more mora.. What am I gonna do.." Aether mumbles "Oh you'll be fine I promiseee." Paimon floated next to Aether trying to cheer him up then patted his head.

Aether seemed to snap back to reality and stood up straight "Thank you (Y/N)." he said with a smile "Of course traveler." I replied as I let him go and went to sit back to my seat.

"Oooo the food is here! Time to dig in!" Paimon exclaimed with a wide smile as the chefs here in Wanmin Restaurant brought lots and I mean lots of food. Xiao seemed as surprised as I am, then I sighed and did a weak smile "This is gonna be a long day.."

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AN; I'm sorry for posting late ;; I haven't gotten the motivation to do so for a while but today I finally updated I hope you enjoyed this chapter, I'll try to update more earlier since I really like writing this book.

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