"Ah, I'm hungry. I need to hurry up and prepare breakfast for the Lord." Thoma runs to the hill, followed by Childe, who just keeps quiet after their view. Thoma stops and turns back to Childe, "I guess you still miss your ex-lover, huh? Stay here for a while to clear your mind." Thoma told Childe. Childe just smirks, "That's okay. Thanks for considering it." Thoma smile, "Sure? Do whatever you want." Thoma reply to Childe.
During breakfast, Thoma places the food on the table while Childe sits at the table, observing Thoma's behavior silently. Thoma is very aware that Childe is looking at him, silently. The reason? Don't know, but he doesn't want to make the situation even more awkward. After arranging the food, Thoma washes his hands. "Childe, can you eat before me? I want to send the food to my Lord." Thoma places Ayato neatly into the food platter. Childe nods quietly, but he still doesn't touch the chopsticks. Thoma notices that Childe didn't touch the food.
Maybe it doesn't suit his preferences? Well, it could be because he's foreign to the environment.
When he returns to the kitchen, Childe sits there quietly. Thoma appears in front of Childe, making Childe surprised. "Why didn't you eat? Look, the food is best to eat when it's hot, you know?" Thoma sits in front of Childe. "I'm waiting for you." Childe is embarrassed. Thoma is surprised a little, maybe embarrassed a bit? "Well, you can be cheeky sometimes. Dig in." Thoma prays before eating while Childe waits for him so they can enjoy the food together. After eating, Childe goes to Thoma's room, where he spots Ayato in front of Thoma's room. "Good morning, my guest." Ayato smiles at Childe. He knows that Ayato does not approve of him staying here and he needs to make a professional impression no matter what he does. "Good morning, comrade." Childe greets Ayato back. "Do you know where Thoma is?" Ayato asks Childe. "Oh yes, my Lord. Do you need anything?" Thoma runs toward Ayato as soon as he hears his Lord's request. Ayato smiles and ruffles Thoma's hair. "My Lord." Thoma feels ridiculously embarrassed.
"Have we met before? I'm pretty sure that we met, but I can't exactly remember when." Lord Ayato looks at Childe. Thoma looks at Childe, who is just standing there, signaling to him that he should introduce himself so he will not be kicked out for being suspicious. Childe groans. "Yes, we have met before, 'Lord' " Childe puts on an act. "You can call me Childe. I'm the best toy-maker businessman in Snezhnaya. We met before this because the gentleman right there is helping to cure my hangover. I can say, I'm quite touched that he was willing to take care of me when I was drunk back then." He makes up some lies so he can continue his mission like usual without getting caught. Thoma gasps as soon as he hears that Childe is the toy-maker because his face looked more like a fraud. Ayato is silent, Thoma becomes more nervous. "My Lord, he's just staying for a while because he can't find any suitable places to sleep. So, I help him out."
"I do remember you, strangers. You are the one who caused the scene in the early morning, right? I guess I can tell that you were quite a troublemaker back then." Ayato mocks Childe, as soon as he remembers that these strangers put his childhood friend in a tough spot. It was quite chaotic back then. Rumors about Thoma were spreading like crazy. Thank god it lasted only for 4 weeks; he knows Thoma is strong but kind of worried since Thoma likes to keep a secret after they grew older. "Woah, I don't know that I'm quite famous." Childe smirks at Thoma. Thoma wrinkles his face as he signals to stay silent and respect the person in front of him. Childe hums happily, "Well, I'm very sorry if I make your life hard, Thoma. But, that night, it's quite memor-" Thoma coughs to distract Ayato. Ayato looks at Thoma, while Childe is standing chuckling after teasing Thoma. "Are you alright?" Ayato asks Thoma concernedly. Thoma nods, "I'm okay. My Lord, you should get ready for your meeting with your fiance." Thoma smiles at Ayato. "Oh my, you are right! Well, for you, Childe, I hope you find your own shelter and stop bothering us." Ayato rushes to his room.
"It hurts, doesn't it?" Childe asks Thoma. "Shut up. This is nothing with your toy-maker business." He intentionally bumps into Childe's shoulder to make a way for him. Childe grabs his hand. "Hey, let it go!" Thoma growls. "You shouldn't treat yourself like that," Childe tells Thoma. "As if you know it better." Thoma snatches away his hand and runs to the staff room. Childe sighs, "He shouldn't have a crush on him anyway. It was just a waste of his time... Oh well, it's not my business anyway." Childe goes inside Thoma's room to make a morning patrol on his mission. On the other hand, there is one person who is watching them from far away.
After gathering all of his equipment, Childe opens the door and sees Thoma is sweeping the dry leaves. Childe looks at Thoma, "He's quite pretty, but it sucks he had a crush on higher ups. On top of that, he has a shit personality too." Childe snickers. "Childe, where are you going?" Thoma runs to Childe. Childe looks up while he's wearing his shoes. "Well, I'm going to meet my clients here. Why? Miss me already?" Childe smirks. "Well, I hope you have some troubles on your way there, and please find your own place. You got lucky because you get someplace to sleep in this private property. Then, bye." Thoma walks away from him. Childe grabs Thoma's hand to stop him. "What?" Thoma turns back.
Chup!
Thoma is shocked as Childe kisses his cheek. "Don't want to say goodbye to your favorite person?" Childe teases Thoma. Thoma is disgusted, "EW!" Childe laughs when Thoma distances himself. "Goodbye, my darling!" Childe gives him a flying kiss in public while everyone is taking glances at both of them. "Argh, I fucking hate him." Thoma frowned.
