[ There is an ever-lengthening list of terms which he is becoming acquainted with; not solely driven by interest, there is also a sense of need. His verbal expressions have been shaped by his upbringing, just as much as the formal manner by which he presents himself (especially to strangers). Aren't they that?
Once she provides him with information, there is a sign of contentment on his face. Gratitude would have been expressed but he notes the distance between them shortening. He doesn't immediately pick up on her plan, he doesn't move away in time to avoid the kiss but body language alone spells out discomfort. Rather than any effects of spell-bound lips, Xingqiu is astounded by her boldness with a single move her actions he finds to be far too intimate for the two of them even if he was meant to take that as only an expression of gratitude. It's embarrassing.
An exchange of names is not enough to make two people close. It's the start of a journey. And at the beginning, a girl kissed his cheek. ]
Listen... Kate.
I...
I am going to buy myself a drink.
[ Let him do that while he recovers from that sudden out-of-nowhere kiss. So the vending machine will take up his attention for the moment. ]
wait for it. the backfiring part will come soon. she is free to steal from him tho ;D
Once she provides him with information, there is a sign of contentment on his face. Gratitude would have been expressed but he notes the distance between them shortening. He doesn't immediately pick up on her plan, he doesn't move away in time to avoid the kiss but body language alone spells out discomfort. Rather than any effects of spell-bound lips, Xingqiu is astounded by her boldness with a single move her actions he finds to be far too intimate for the two of them even if he was meant to take that as only an expression of gratitude. It's embarrassing.
An exchange of names is not enough to make two people close. It's the start of a journey. And at the beginning, a girl kissed his cheek. ]
Listen... Kate.
I...
I am going to buy myself a drink.
[ Let him do that while he recovers from that sudden out-of-nowhere kiss. So the vending machine will take up his attention for the moment. ]