Chiori changed into a new pair of black garter stockings in the tent. The pair she had been wearing was, of course, no longer wearable after being soiled. She had taken them to be washed with clean water and then stored them away using her Vision's pocket space. A Vision was not only an external magic organ for its wielder but also contained a small internal space, perfect for storing a few items. As for whether she would wear the washed stockings again... they were intimate apparel, and it would be a sha to discard them, so Chiori probably would.
When she erged from the tent, the first thing she saw was Lu Li sitting by the shore, looking a bit emo. Chiori crossed her arms, huffed lightly, and said coolly, "How long are you going to sit there? I don't even mind, so what are you so worked up about?"
"Ah, this!" Lu Li rubbed his nose awkwardly. He had, after all, made a ss of her stockings. And despite being just friends, they had suddenly and inexplicably taken this new step. He was still struggling to adapt to the sudden shift in their relationship.
But now, seeing that Chiori still looked cool and unfazed, as if the incident ant nothing to her, Lu Li nodded and agreed with her proposal to put it behind them.
"So, heading back now?" Lu Li asked casually as he joined her on the path back to the Court of Fontaine.
Chiori nodded. "We'll go back, have a al, and it'll be evening. It's perfect... I have so new ideas for my next designs. Also, if you have ti, co by the shop so I can take your asurents. A new year is coming, don't you want a new outfit? Liyue has the Lantern Rite, right? As you say, we're both strangers in a strange land. I can't help you much, but I can make you a new outfit. Consider it a nto of our year-long friendship."
"Haha, alright. I'll co by when I have ti," Lu Li said with a touch of emotion, stretching as they walked. "By the way, Chiori, I wanted to ask, has Clorinde been to your shop recently?"
"She left a jacket with to have a button sewn on. She should be by today or tomorrow. Why, do you need her for sothing?"
Chiori didn't notice it, but in the past, saying this would have left her calm. Now, after speaking, even she didn't realize a flicker of impatience had crept into her tone.
Lu Li didn't catch it either, as Chiori's tone was always direct.
"Yes, I do. Not long ago, on a mission, I happened to acquire a power that lets control elental energy, even without a Vision," Lu Li explained softly.
Chiori stopped dead in her tracks, her eyes turning cold and serious. "A Delusion?"
"No," Lu Li shook his head. "I don't need to pay any price to use this power."
Hearing this, Chiori scoffed, crossing her arms with a look of disbelief. She knew about Lu Li's hidden identity; his other friends probably did too, though it was an unspoken truth. Lu Li never pried into their private lives and was adamant about not dragging them into his troubles, which was how their friendships had remained so strong. But today, hearing that he would resort to such ans to pursue power, she was naturally a little angry.
Seeing her distrust, Lu Li sighed. "Fine, I'll show you. Co closer. I can't control the attack's power very well yet."
Seeing that he didn't seem to be faking, Chiori, though still doubtful, slowly approached. But she stopped a short distance away, making Lu Li feel speechless. You just helped out like that, and now you're keeping your distance?
He simply reached out and pulled the relatively petite Chiori into his arms.
The cool beauty from Inazuma flushed with annoyance and was about to hit him when she looked up and saw the handso boy's black eyes suddenly turn a brilliant gold.
(What is this...) Chiori didn't understand, but she was deeply shaken.
As a Vision holder, her perception of elental energy was sharp. At that mont, she clearly felt the surrounding elents fall into chaos and the air temperature skyrocket.
The next instant, she saw a violent explosion erupt in a five-ter radius around them as Lu Li finished chanting a string of unfamiliar words.
"BOOM—"
Though she wasn't the target, the cool beauty could clearly sense the force of the blast. If this attack were unleashed in the streets or inside a building... a single blow could likely destroy an entire city block.
It was an outrageous amount of power. Even so Pyro Vision holders might not possess such strength...
She looked up at Lu Li's golden eyes and said softly, "It really isn't a Delusion, and it's quite impressive. But don't tell you're looking for Clorinde to spar with her?"
"Not exactly. I want her to guide , to learn how to control elental energy and apply it in combat," Lu Li said sincerely.
Chiori looked at the scorched, ravaged surroundings and nodded. "That's fair. This power certainly has room for learning control... I understand. If I see Clorinde in the next two days, I'll tell her."
"I'm counting on you, Chiori!" Lu Li thanked her warmly.
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