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[ Soft laughter follows after her proposal; Xingqiu understands that her words are not meant to be entirely serious, although this is Hu Tao. This means there is a possibility she might just attempt to aid him in absconding from home. All he has to do is fabricate some story regarding a business proposal — but why concern himself with that now? They're far from Liyue, they can enjoy this festivity without worry!

Therefore he starts his search through the clothes rack anew! ]

That's exactly right! I want him to have fun, not just a bit, he has to let loose completely. I want him to join us and enjoy himself, after all... consider when we return to Liyue, perhaps we won't have such opportunities. As we get older we'll have more responsibilities on us, that's a part of being an adult. However I have to say, somehow Ms. Hu has retained some of her vivacious childish nature.

[ Sifting through the costumes, he still hasn't found anything that could top his initial pick for Chongyun; he has to admit to himself that he has gotten stuck on the cat costume plan. Of course, he is willing to find another feline-style costume that might not be so snug for someone who suffers from Chongyun's condition. Once again he looks up to take a peek at the rack Hu Tao has been searching through. ] Any cat costumes over there?

[It wasn't what she wanted to think about he was right. As they get older, they will have less time to enjoy their youth and work will continue to pile on. As she was getting used to that idea, the thought of having more work did scare her. For all the hard work she put into her family business, she also didn't want to lose any of her hobbies too.

Why did growing up have to suck?]

Now, now, let's not think about it too much. We aren't in Liyue and such thoughts aren't going to get us anywhere when it hasn't happened yet. Let us enjoy this time we have or else we will have to go back and face the task of more work!

[The thought of it was sending shivers down her spine!]

As for the costumes, perhaps this one would be beneficial? [She said before showing this one to him.]

[ There is a single nod from Xingqiu readily agreeing; it's much of what he said but the thought would likely remain on the back of his mind. It seems it is very much the case for her too. They can't completely abandon the future they imagined despite being so far from home now surrounded by the strangeness of the city. Even this celebration can't make them forget their responsibilities. And after all, Xingqiu had already made a decision.

Yet, just for a moment, when he focuses again on his search for a costume. Just seeing Hu Tao's mischievous expression as she holds the cat costume of her choice aloft for him to view, he can smile, almost laugh again. ] I think we would be running into the same problem once again. He may still overheat wearing that outfit. Although, we might as well take it. We can give him some options. It'll be up to him. To decide which cat costume he will wear.

[ From a small pool of their selections that is. Acting this way would give Chongyun the illusion of choice. He would still be a cat. ]

Hm. You know what I am certain he wouldn't accept? [ He provides an answer by holding another costume up for her to see. This one is an obvious no, of course. ]

Not unless you ask.

[Of course he wouldn't wear it. She had a feeling he didn't want to wear the previous costume that she held up, why would he want this one? However, she couldn't help but keep on giggling. This was nothing short of what they would do back home. Teasing one another and having the time of their life before they go back to their routine.

As she waved her hand in front of her, she attempted to cool down before getting a closer look at said outfit.]

...Although, I wonder if you would be willing to wear it. It seems like it suits you much better than him. [With a mischievous grin, she gave her hand out as if to say that she wants to hold onto said outfit.]

Shall I have it and see if my assumptions are correct?

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