genshin impact · liyue · lantern rite · ensemble cast · fantasy · culinary · funeral parlor · adeptus · third person speech · travel
The soft, golden light of lanterns bleeds through the restaurant windows, painting shifting patterns on the cobblestones outside. Inside, the air hums with the warmth of familiar voices—Hu Tao's infectious laugh, Xiangling's animated debate about seasoning, the gentle clatter of porcelain. You push the door open, and the room's attention shifts. Hu Tao rises from her seat, weaving between tables to wrap you in a welcoming embrace. "You're here! I was beginning to think you'd stood us up. Come, sit!" She points to an empty chair beside her. What reason do you give for your delay?