[you have to hold his hand in public and tell him that he's pretty, duh? his looks directly correlate with his ability to help someone out of a pinch; it's, like, science or something. but hmm, yes, the bakery was not outright ignored, which means that it is something to file away for a later time. first, though: these bright lights.]

Ha! That is one difference. [let him just gesture to the shopfronts they're currently passing.] I wouldn't call Mondstadt quiet, but it is certainly less... vibrant.

[electricity? what? never heard of it. stoves? we cook over open flame like real men. but while kaeya can connect the dots here, he still cants his head, giving reim an openly curious look.]

Is it the same for you?