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[Aether arrives at the meet-up spot and looks around for the moment, taking in the surroundings. He isn't really sure where this "date" is going to go, but he is planning to take it as a friendly hangout. He's good at those.

When Ryoji appears in his line of sight, Aether waves to him and smiles.]

I'm here, just like I promised.

[Spotting Aether in the crowd is a pretty easy feat thanks to his eye-catching clothes - and would you look at that, they also happen to be scarf buddies! Ryoji returns his wave with a big and enthusiastic one of his own. His arm is outstretched as high as he can reach despite being the taller one of the two.]

Aether-san! It's nice to finally meet you in person!

[Rest assured, he already has the itinerary planned in advance. And fortunately for Aether, every activity he has in mine is entirely platonic! Ryoji is a sweetheart like that.]

We're at the town square, so it's easy to reach pretty much any part of the city from here. Do you want to check out the gardens or the shops first?

[Aether could already tell that Ryoji is a friendly type, but typing is one thing and actual meeting a completely different. There's something very genuine about the other's enthusiasm and it makes Aether quite curious how this "date" will go.]

Hey, it's good to meet you as well, Ryoji.

[He gives a friendly smile.]

You said you wanted to show me the park, so let's start there.

[Lead the way! Aether will follow.]

[Ryoji nods enthusiastically - he doesn't take the leadership role that often, but he is still capable of choosing a direction for everybody.]

Then follow me!

[With a cheerful skip and a hop, the duo will soon find themselves in the middle of one of the gardens. Practically every inch of the place is covered with flowers and vines, a mixture of carefully trimmed foliage and plants flourishing wildly. It's definitely a popular place as they come across another person or two on the way here.]

This is an excellent date spot for couples! [Ryoji's tour guide voice is punctuated with a wink.] But it's not bad to come here on your own, too. You can still find a peaceful spot despite the liveliness.

[Aether follows, trying to stay close to Ryoji, watching him for a moment longer, before his gaze shifts to their surroundings. The gardens are indeed charming, the vibrant colours of flowers standing out amid the green, creating lovely scenery.

The small wink Aether receives does bring some colour to his face, but he tries playing it off as if nothing happened. It's not the first (nor the last, most likely) time he's getting a wink from someone, anyway! No big deal!]

It looks very beautiful. I understand why it's such a popular spot. Is this also your favourite place?

[Ryoji gets to be cheeky as he says:]

Nope! I'm saving that for last.

[At the meantime he takes Aether through the more well-known spots of the place, pointing out the flowers he knows and the flowers he does not. It seemed like he wasn't trying to get a reaction from his companion on purpose.]

[Ah.]

I see. Now I'm really curious.

[He grins a little and follows Ryoji. As they walks through the garden, Aether listens carefully as his companion names some of the flowers.]

Some of these remind me of flowers that can be found in Teyvat.

[His eyes narrow ever so slightly.]

But you had to be careful there. Some plants were actually monsters!

[The idea of fantastic creatures and strange happenings is no longer a strange thing to Ryoji, and yet each discovery about other worlds still leaves him in awe. The revelation has him sharply turning back to Aether, eyes as big as saucers.]

Monster plants?! Are they like giant venus flytraps? [He lets out a dramatic gasp, his imagination going wild.] Do they eat people?!

[Aether can't help but let a small chuckle.]

They come in all kinds of forms. There are slimes with flowers growing on top of their heads, making them hard to notice as they hide in grass. There are also giant glowers that will attack you with either fire, ice or thunder. Those aren't that strong though!

[He talks about it like it's just the norm and truth to be told, he got used to it after some time.]

[Perhaps they might seem weird or even terrifying to others. But much like anything strange that happens in Ryoji's life, he takes it all in stride.]

That sounds nothing like the plants I know in my world. I hope to get to see one in action.

[But wait! There's a realization that stops Ryoji in his tracks.]

But how can plants use fire attacks? Wouldn't that burn their leaves?

[Even for something so potentially dangerous, Ryoji still seems to be full of enthusiasm. Aether can't help but smile.]

Who knows? Maybe you'll get a chance one day. Just be very careful when you do.

[They can be a bit tricky at first!]

Hmm, the entire plant is infused with elemental energy, so the leaves don't burn. Or maybe the Regisvine does feel like it's on fire and that's why it's so angry...

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