( lilith never said that she paid that much attention to people. even though he'd had his video on in their previous conversation she'd been texting, not really looking at it )
[Huaisang doesn't mind in the least that she doesn't recognize him. He only has the photo to go off of, after all, but this is very clearly the goddess in question.
Setting down the plant on the counter in front of her, he brings up his arms to perform a bow.] Nie Huaisang of Qinghe greets you.
[He goes down into a full kowtow out of respect, since she is a goddess, but rises without awaiting permission, and beams cheerfully at her.] You didn't say what sort of flowers you liked, so I brought jasmine.
Flowers have many meanings, and I do not know the significance they hold in the local culture, nor in your worship. [A very small bow in respectful apology.]
I chose it because it's one of my favorites. The sweet scent, the starry blossoms. And it makes for an exquisite tea.
Well, this would be the first time someone's given jasmine to me.
( not simply because no one has actually really worshipped her before, but the way that there's a lingering fondness in her expression might tell him that she's not sad about receiving it )
Have you made the tea before?
( she hadn't in a while and certainly never fresh. ms wardwell had been fond of the teas she'd kept and lilith had appreciated them in her cottage )
Prepared it, certainly. I love serving tea. I've not yet taken up the hobby of blending my own. I prefer to let skilled artisans do that for me. [He makes an artful but dismissive wave of his fingers that betrays him as a pampered nobleman--if the five layers of silk robes hadn't already done so.]
Perhaps my lady would allow me to serve tea on a future occasion. [He bows again, enjoying being able to offer reverence.] Please, radiant goddess, what is the proper form of address that I may use for you?
( satan she loves the flattery. how is it that it took coming to this cursed city for her to be given the things that she wanted? freedom, a little worship?
there's a slight pause as she moves around the counter, using the action to hide the fact that even though he's not the first person to ask her this she still doesn't actually have a title. maybe it's in that for her she still hasn't taken her crown despite knowing it will happen, that she's not set up anywhere for worship even with those that look to her for it.
nick and prudence had taken to calling her dark lady or dark queen, titles she both appreciated and accepted )
I am Lilith, the-- ( future, though lucifer wasn't here to contest it and honestly, for some it had happened. she'd claim it ) Queen of Hell.
Your majesty. [He bows again, kowtowing fully, because honestly what else would any person of sense do in response to a goddess and queen proclaiming her title? This time he stays down a little longer, and remains on his knees in front of her even once he lifts up from the kowtow. He does look up instead of keeping his head lowered, and his smile is sweet and cheerful.] I am honored to be allowed to gaze upon you.
( now this makes her smile, still something small but when he looks up at her he'll notice that she really does love that, there being something satisfying about having him worship her. finally after all these years.
her hand reaches to him, a gentle nudge under his chin to encourage him to stand again )
And how will you serve your Queen?
( flower offerings were nice but had he intended on that being it? or could she get more from him )
[Huaisang rises at the touch, his own smile sweet and beaming back at her. He's not sure how to answer the question, however, and his expression becomes slightly uncertain. He wants to say the right thing and please her, but he doesn't know what she wants. There's a formal emperor in Huaisang's world, but the entire court is so distant and removed that Sects like Huaisang's function essentially as independent city states. He doesn't really know how to serve a Queen.] What would please you, radiant lady?
( for today at least. and honestly, adoration and perhaps the occasional gift is the way to serve her -- she's certainly not the demanding ruler that lucifer had been, not mad for power. all she wanted was respect. at least for the start )
Your gift was a wise choice and you've offered tea. It's a good beginning.
[Huaisang beams with pleasure at her approval, bouncing once on the balls of his feet with excited pleasure. He bows again, a quick, respectful expression of thanks for her praise.] Shall I bring my tea service to you, or shall I host you in my own residence, my Queen?
I remain in the standard-issue housing given to new Dominants here. Apartment 065-A.
[Perhaps it's nothing special, but Huaisang is pleased to be given the privileges of being a Dominant. He lifts his chin with pride. If she comes to him, he will host her well.]
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Can I help you?
( to her he's just another customer )
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Setting down the plant on the counter in front of her, he brings up his arms to perform a bow.] Nie Huaisang of Qinghe greets you.
[He goes down into a full kowtow out of respect, since she is a goddess, but rises without awaiting permission, and beams cheerfully at her.] You didn't say what sort of flowers you liked, so I brought jasmine.
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and slowly she smiles, fingers touching a few of the petals of the plant before she looks to him )
A sensible choice. Some think of jasmine as a sign of luck or even friendship.
( and there were many magical uses for jasmine, something she'd end up doing. he'd picked well )
Did you know that when you chose it?
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I chose it because it's one of my favorites. The sweet scent, the starry blossoms. And it makes for an exquisite tea.
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( not simply because no one has actually really worshipped her before, but the way that there's a lingering fondness in her expression might tell him that she's not sad about receiving it )
Have you made the tea before?
( she hadn't in a while and certainly never fresh. ms wardwell had been fond of the teas she'd kept and lilith had appreciated them in her cottage )
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Perhaps my lady would allow me to serve tea on a future occasion. [He bows again, enjoying being able to offer reverence.] Please, radiant goddess, what is the proper form of address that I may use for you?
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there's a slight pause as she moves around the counter, using the action to hide the fact that even though he's not the first person to ask her this she still doesn't actually have a title. maybe it's in that for her she still hasn't taken her crown despite knowing it will happen, that she's not set up anywhere for worship even with those that look to her for it.
nick and prudence had taken to calling her dark lady or dark queen, titles she both appreciated and accepted )
I am Lilith, the-- ( future, though lucifer wasn't here to contest it and honestly, for some it had happened. she'd claim it ) Queen of Hell.
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her hand reaches to him, a gentle nudge under his chin to encourage him to stand again )
And how will you serve your Queen?
( flower offerings were nice but had he intended on that being it? or could she get more from him )
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( for today at least. and honestly, adoration and perhaps the occasional gift is the way to serve her -- she's certainly not the demanding ruler that lucifer had been, not mad for power. all she wanted was respect. at least for the start )
Your gift was a wise choice and you've offered tea. It's a good beginning.
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( she likely would go to him, to see exactly how he would host and cater for his queen. put him on his toes a little )
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[Perhaps it's nothing special, but Huaisang is pleased to be given the privileges of being a Dominant. He lifts his chin with pride. If she comes to him, he will host her well.]
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( the tea rather than his but it was all the skill and the choices that he made as well )
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[Another deep bow, with a pleased smile.]
In three days, then. I will await you.