first of all lets talk about the biggest problem, the language barrier

bái yǔxiǎo is from. ancient china. mythological ancient china, at that - his ass does NOT know english. what is an english.

so if they actually were to just be dropped down into a date... neither of their asses know what's happening!!

so uh, let's ignore that and imagine they can just magically know what the other is saying

i think where the date takes place depends on who takes the lead.

if it's bái yǔxiǎo (just called yǔxiǎo from here on), then it's something a lot... calmer.

something quiet in a library or cafe, perhaps a fancy restaurant if his immense riches have passed through. if cailean's up to it, a walk through any nearby mountains or hills as well - just, generally, something laid-back.

cailean takes yǔxiǎo to his circus.

... yeah, what else were you expecting?

okay, maybe not. it's a bit too obvious. maybe to some other carnival to shit on it or to a park, or, yeah that cafe idea is probably pretty good

okay. cafe scenario. let's go with that

it ends up being... pretty nice, all things considered!

sure, they get stares. like, a lot of stares.

but it's not too bad.

yǔxiǎo is a very reserved individual. more of a listener, the kind of person who'll take in everything you say and quietly log it in his mind, even if he doesn't seem to be paying attention

which is good! because cailean is the biggest yapper of all time.

seriously, half of the people at the cafe either leave or have to wear headphones to drown out his constant babbling. he talks so much it's a wonder the police weren't called on him over the things he ends up spilling

yǔxiǎo pays for the meal. he probably gets a black tea, no milk or sugar, likely with some small pastry to see how baking has developed

cailean get the biggest milkshake they have and strawberry shortcake, which is promptly scoffed in minutes

at the end of the date, they're standing together before the sunset, looking lovingly into eachother's eyes, leaning in for a tender kiss....

lmao just kidding

the end is probably kind of awkward. cailean pulls yǔxiǎo in for a hug, maybe a spin, and he's just like.

"... ok. bye." like damn dude at least pretend to have enjoyed his company (cailean doesn't actually care either. his date was so boring - not a single smile for him!).

honestly i don't have. much to say about this? primarily cause im kind of. i dunno. very tired today for no reason like lowkey i just want to lay in bed and do nothing but we push through