Zhongli of Wangsheng Funeral Parlour

Loki just shrugged "Nothing in particular. I was simply strolling around the Harbour when I caught a merchant selling some bottles of Ozmanthus wine. I'm in no mood to drink alone, so naturally I thought of you"

"Well, I believe I am more than sufficient to be your drinking company." He placed an already empty glass next to the bottle. "How have you been since our last encounter?"

"Well ofcourse" Loki poured him a glass before pouring some for herself as well. "Eh. Just eh. Same old routine. There really isn't many new things to do when you live as long as we do"

He chinked his glass against hers before taking a sip. The wine tasted the same as he remembered. "Personally, I find the life of a human particularly interesting. There are some experience new even to me. And I'm more than happy with those living around me."

"Sure but I've been doing this for 500 years in the same profession. And half the people I have to work with, I loathe" Loki grumbled, he had to stop himself from going on a rant about the other Harbingers "Anyway. Maybe if I get really bored I'll try spending a day as a full cat. Or maybe a peacock if I'm in Sumeru? I've already committed to the peacock aesthetic might as well just become the bird"

"Why not do it? I highly doubt there's anyone around you who could put a stop to it."

Loki just shrugged "Nothing in particular. I was simply strolling around the Harbour when I caught a merchant selling some bottles of Ozmanthus wine. I'm in no mood to drink alone, so naturally I thought of you"

"Well, I believe I am more than sufficient to be your drinking company." He placed an already empty glass next to the bottle. "How have you been since our last encounter?"

"Well ofcourse" Loki poured him a glass before pouring some for herself as well. "Eh. Just eh. Same old routine. There really isn't many new things to do when you live as long as we do"

He chinked his glass against hers before taking a sip. The wine tasted the same as he remembered. "Personally, I find the life of a human particularly interesting. There are some experience new even to me. And I'm more than happy with those living around me."

Loki just shrugged "Nothing in particular. I was simply strolling around the Harbour when I caught a merchant selling some bottles of Ozmanthus wine. I'm in no mood to drink alone, so naturally I thought of you"

"Well, I believe I am more than sufficient to be your drinking company." He placed an already empty glass next to the bottle. "How have you been since our last encounter?"

Then who should I ask?

I would advise the Cryo Sovereign or their heirs.

Ah, so you are capable of admitting your feelings, I see. Well done, that's a big step.

Was anyone going to tell me it was a new year or was I supposed to come out of hibernation and figure that out for myself.

Apep, when the new year comes during winter, do you not always come out of hibernation in a new year?

Wise I may be, yet I find that brumation tends to leave me scatterbrained when I awaken.

It should be expected things so repetitive are easy to remember.

Were it not for the laws of this land, you would what, Apep?

are you sure about that.

Quite, I believe.

Oho? Care to share your assumptions with the class?

If you insist. I imagine you were referring to my parents.

Damn it. You mother would be proud on how much of a witty little bastard you grew up to be. I shall let you have this win then.

It is not that hard with how long I have had to get to know you.

Was anyone going to tell me it was a new year or was I supposed to come out of hibernation and figure that out for myself.

Apep, when the new year comes during winter, do you not always come out of hibernation in a new year?

Wise I may be, yet I find that brumation tends to leave me scatterbrained when I awaken.

It should be expected things so repetitive are easy to remember.

Were it not for the laws of this land, you would what, Apep?

are you sure about that.

Quite, I believe.

Oho? Care to share your assumptions with the class?

If you insist. I imagine you were referring to my parents.

Was anyone going to tell me it was a new year or was I supposed to come out of hibernation and figure that out for myself.

Apep, when the new year comes during winter, do you not always come out of hibernation in a new year?

Wise I may be, yet I find that brumation tends to leave me scatterbrained when I awaken.

It should be expected things so repetitive are easy to remember.

Were it not for the laws of this land, you would what, Apep?

are you sure about that.

Quite, I believe.

Was anyone going to tell me it was a new year or was I supposed to come out of hibernation and figure that out for myself.

Apep, when the new year comes during winter, do you not always come out of hibernation in a new year?

Wise I may be, yet I find that brumation tends to leave me scatterbrained when I awaken.

It should be expected things so repetitive are easy to remember.

Were it not for the laws of this land, you would what, Apep?

Was anyone going to tell me it was a new year or was I supposed to come out of hibernation and figure that out for myself.

Apep, when the new year comes during winter, do you not always come out of hibernation in a new year?

Wise I may be, yet I find that brumation tends to leave me scatterbrained when I awaken.

It should be expected things so repetitive are easy to remember.

Were it not for the laws of this land, you would what, Apep?