#contractuum 01

albedo is fairly certain he just witnessed this person walk into a door, and then appear fully perplexed when it hadn’t opened. and as amusing as the situation is, he doesn’t really have time to stand around waiting for him to figure it out… so when he goes to move around zhongli he comments, “i believe it opens out, not in.” before demonstrating that, indeed, it opens out as he had been sure he recalled. then, realizing it could be perceived as terribly insensitive not to ask if he was alright (something he was good at being unintentionally at the worst of times), he turns back to the other man with the door held open.

“you weren’t injured, i hope? that seemed… unpleasant.”

it’s rare to find him in the housing assigned upon arrival. Xiao prefers spending time outside rather than sharing space with those unknown, that and it wouldn’t be good for them. if the danger no longer applies in this place, he has yet to discover it. until then, he’s quick to enter quietly and leave unseen. today is no different. just as the Adeptus is about to open the door, the next over clicks to signal someone’s departure, causing him to pause.

the one who exits, however, is not who he expected to see here. while surprising, it’s one of the better variety. his grip leaves the handle, fully turning to face the former Archon. strange that Xiao would find himself lost for words, though he may not speak much to begin with.