Nantianmen is a peaceful place. It is also located in Jueyun Karst, the home of the adepti, Zywie loved Nantianmen for its peaceful nature and for the big tree that provided shade in the evening. But what she loved most of all was that it was calm and quiet.

One day she proposed to her good friend The Conqueror of Demon if they could hangout together at Nantianmen where Zywie had made a home for herself. Xiao had said yes and today was the day.

Finally about an hour after noon Xiao had arrived Zywie asked if he could bring Almond tofu to the gathering. Zywie said she'd provide the rest. And that she did she provided enough food to feed the entirety of Liyue Harbor, and drinks to sustain a person for days.

"Hello, angel of the sky. I have arrived and brought the Almond Tofu like you requested. " Xiao said in his usual monotone voice.

"Thank you for coming Xiao! I hope it wasn't troubling to bring the Almond Tofu. Also you know you can just call me Zywie, you don't have to be formal with me today's a day where we can throw formalities aside and just enjoy ourselves. " Zywie responded.

Xiao was slighty shocked at what he was hearing, was this the same adeptus he knew, the same adeptus who cared for formalities and rules and not for gatherings, or was this a facade?

"Sorry you might be shocked by this sudden change in attitude right? I usually act like this when I'm alone or with friends. " Zywie said softly

"I never realized that you acted differently not in public. " Xiao calmly responded.

Zywie didn't take this as a surprise it made sense. She grabbed a Fried Raddish Ball and held it close to Xiao as a sign for him to take it.

"I guess I'm just a great actor aren't I? " Zywie joked

Xiao took the Fried Raddish Ball and took a little bite, he could tell Marchosius had a hand in helping Zywie cook the food with how good it tasted. There was one dish among them that stood out though it was the group of little cakes in the middle of the plate that he'd never seen before.

"What are those? " Xiao curriously asked

Zywie picked one up and said " They are called Mung bean cakes! I asked Marchosius to help me make an original recipe and this is what we made! They are absolutely delicious!!! " after that she eat the cake she picked up.

Xiao picked one up carefully and took a bite, it was delicious. You could tell that Zywie put her heart and soul into making it.

"I'm not very good at cooking but this is one dish that I wouldn't mind making! Cloud retainer tried it once and said it was amazing! What do you think? " Zywie asked Xiao

Xiao though for a bit on how to describe it but ultimately he said "it was sweet, not as good as Almond Tofu but it was good none the less."

That was enough for Zywie to smile. Hearing that Xiao liked her Baking was good enough for her.

"So this is your first picnic? How do you like it? " Zywie asked

"It's nice, but you ask too many questions" Xiao responded

"Sorry! I'm just so curious after all we don't get to talk often!" Zywie apologized.

"It is alright." Xiao said as he grabbed a bit of Almond Tofu.

Zywie wiped his face after words. Xiao was shocked until Zywie said " you got a bit on your cheek I was just cleaning it off for you" Smiling as she said it.

Suddenly Moon Carver came down into Nantianmen. "Angel of the Sky and Conquerer of Demons I apologize for interrupting but one must ask for The Angel's help with something. " He quickly stated

"Aww well a job is a job." She said getting up

"Xiao I hope you had a nice time and if there's anything you don't want to finish don't worry I'm sure Marchosius will come around and finish it. " She said

She waved him good bye after placing something in front of him.

It was a note and a Qingxin

The note read "I had a good time today and I hope you did too! Also Happy Lantern Rite! "

Xiao slightly smiled at the note and ate the rest of the Almond tofu and Mung Bean Cakes that were there

And went back to where he was currently staying Wangshu Inn.

Shortly after he left Zywie came back this time with Marchosius and they picked up the picnic left overs or ate them in Marchosius' case.

Hello! I had fun writing this, the oc is my oc @zywie-adepti .