Episode 15: City Center
Keqing is within a yard to be training with Aether as they are practicing swordplay. Keqing is a very skilled swordswoman but Aether is quite skilled himself as they are using wooden swords. Aether notes on Keqing's graceful yet speedy movements with her swordplay being very efficient and precise just like her personality.
Keqing can see despite Aether's relaxed nature, his skills with a sword are on par with her own but with far more experience under his belt due to his otherworldly adventures. Aether and Keqing stop with Paimon and Mei watching for they were watching the artful performance of two high-level sword fighters.
"Amazing Master Aether, you are Keqing's equal in sword fighting," Mei said.
"Well, that is why she is such a good partner. I can always rely on her watching my back," Aether said.
"Well, your back is certainly worth watching," she said in a flirty tone. "So smooth, tight, and slim," she thought with her mind going to a dirty place but she pulls back and blushes from it.
"Yours too," he flirted back to make the noblewoman blush even further.
"So cute, I am happy Keqing has found something who can be her equal partners," Mei thought.
"Well, that was a good workout. I am going to go into the shopping district, you willing to go on a date with me?" she asked sheepishly as Aether kisses her on the cheek,
"Yep," he said simply as Keqing's heart is beat against her bosom.
"Oh lovely, I need to take a bath. Get ready within the hour," she said.
"Yes madam," he said as Keqing grabs a cute outfit for her date with her favorite guy to get some underwear as well to head for the bathroom to prepare for her outing.
Within the hour with the sun still up high with Aether already fitted a new outfit to see the beautiful Keqing come into the living room. "How do I look darling?" she asked as Aether is floored by this purple-haired beauty in front of him.
"Great," he said to see she is wearing a white silk dress which fitted her curvy hourglass figure especially her large F cup bust with the skirt reaching to her knees. She is also wearing her brown boots and blue headband set within her light purple hair which she let her hair down reaching her lower back looking nice, silky, and straight.
"Oh; thank you, I was pretty lucky to find this in a shop and it's my size," she said to look at her date to see he looks good. "You look pretty handsome," she said as he is wearing a brown shirt with a green jacket, black pants, and brown boots along with his black hair gotten fixed up.
"Thanks, well let's get going," Aether said as the duo goes into the city to see many people looking quite happy and safe within the safe energy barrier of the oracle stone. "Well, this is keeping this city quite secured," he said.
"Yes, but the towns and villages still suffering out there. We need to work harder to keep this all safe," Keqing said as Aether is staring at the silver locket resting on her breasts with Keqing catching this. "Hey Darling, you are liking the view?" she teased with her dress showing a good amount of cleavage.
"Yes, but I was looking at the necklace, it looks old," he said as she holds onto the locket.
"It's a gift from my father, it looks good on me," she said as she grabs his arm to press her breasts into his arm.
"Man, they are so big and soft," he thought having dirty thoughts. "That's cool to keep something like that," he said as Keqing utters a sweet grin.
"Of course, I love my father. it's the least I could do for him. Come on Aether, let's check out the town," she said to hold onto his hand to check out the various shops and locations.
"Oh, let's check that out," Aether said for men were checking out Keqing being very jealous Aether is with her.
"Damn that girl is so hot, she got a great rack," the first guy said seeing her breasts bouncing under her dress.
"Screw that, she got a cute face," the second guy said.
"Oh no, she got those killer buns hugging her skirt," the third guy said.
"You seem to be the talk of the town," Aether said as she is holding onto his arm tightly feeling her generous bust pressing against it.
"I don't care what they think, I only care what you think," she said in her sweet tender voice which made Aether's heart melt.
"I think you're very beautiful and kindhearted," he said as his kind words etched into Keqing's soul for her snow-white face lit up like a tomato.
"So sweet," she said to slightly brushing her breasts against him making his blush. Keqing stops a clothing stop nearby with her purple eyes lighting up with excitement. "Oh, look at these dresses," she said looking through the window to see manikin wearing a pink buttoned dress.
"It looks like it's in good condition," Aether said to see an older woman standing by the door.
"Because I made it son with my hands and sewing kit," she said.
"Oh really?" he asked.
"Yeah, lots of people take old clothing and restore them to their former glory. This dress is a lucky example of it," Keqing said to pat her dress.
"Indeed, welcome to my clothing boutique. I can't believe Lady Keqing has graced my shop," the old shopkeeper said as Keqing dismisses the formalities.
"I am not part of the Qixing anymore, I am a normal businesswoman trying to get ahead in life," Keqing said.
"Indeed, but you are still well-loved among the people despite that. Me included," she said as Keqing politely bows her head.
"Thank you, madam, that means a lot. I will do my best to making Liyue the best place in the world," Keqing said.
"I believe you. You want to check out my wares my dear?" the older woman asked.
"Yes please," she said as they enter inside to see it filled with women's clothing like dresses, blouses, hats, and underwear. "Wow, quite the selection," she said.
"Indeed; my dear, browse around and try out some outfits," she said.
"Thank you, madam," Keqing said as she goes off with the older woman who appears next to Aether.
"So, she is your girlfriend right?' the shopkeeper asked.
"Well, we are on a date here," he said.
"Indeed, she is quite the beauty is she?" she asked noticing some features on her face making her alluring to the eyes.
"Yes, very beautiful and a kind person too," Aether said as the older woman can see the light in his eyes when he talks about her.
"Indeed, your girlfriend is calling you," she said as Aether goes meet with Keqing to pick up a silk blouse.
"Oh, these are cute, you think so?" she asked to show him the blouse.
"Yes, and it would be better if you try it on," he said.
"Of course. Give me your thoughts okay, but don't peek okay," Keqing said in a teasing tone to take some clothes into the changing room.
"Sure," he said as Keqing gets inside to slips out of the dress to only be in a silk pink bra and matching panties fitting her body to look in the mirror. "I am going to knock him on his feet at my beautiful body," she thought with an impish smile on her face.
Aether is waiting outside to see the first outfit to be wearing a blue sleeveless cotton dress. "How about this one?" she asked.
"Pretty nice," he said to get a good look on her shapely legs. She goes onto the dressing room to go into another outfit to come out again.
"What about this one," Keqing said as she is a black blouse and pink mini skirt.
"Great," he said as her big bottom fills out the skirt perfectly.
"My rear looks that good huh?" she asked to shake her ass in front of him making her date blush.
"It's quite an eye-catcher," he said as his eyes leer at her bouncing rear which is very distracting with Keqing having a cheeky smile.
"Oh, I got his attention all right," she thought as she hands something that will get his attention. She gets out of the dressing room to reveal a bikini as Aether has a goofy look on his face. "What do you think?" she asked.
"You look great, that's an understatement by the way," he said as her purple frilly bikini top is holding in her sizeable chest and frilly purple bikini bottom showing off her voluptuous butt.
She shows a soft giggle to press her breasts against Keqing's arm. "Why thanks, that's so nice of you to say," she said teasing him as Aether stares at her deep cleavage.
"Man, her tits are perfect," Aether thought to enjoy her large breasts rubbing against his arm.
"Well at least I know what suits his fancy," she thought. "Well, I am going to buy these. Thanks for your input Aether," she said as she goes into the dressing room to go back into her outfit. She takes the clothing, underwear, and bikini to the shopkeeper to pay for them.
"Okay that's 3000 Mora please," the older woman said as Keqing hands her various colored coins from her coin purse. "Thank you, have a good one love birds," she said waving them goodbye.
"I got some nice stuff," she said as Aether is helping her carry her stuff.
"Yeah, you sure did," Aether said to carry two bags filled with girly stuff with Keqing giggling at this.
"Well, you are my personal bag holder. These skinny arms can't handle all that weight," she said lightly to kiss him on the cheek to be grateful for it. They hear her belly roaring out with her white face glowing red. "Oh boy, I am pretty hungry," Keqing said patting her stomach.
"Well, there should be a diner nearby," Aether said.
"You willing to join a lady in a nice meal?" she asked in a lighthearted tone.
"Of course, it would be rude otherwise," he said sharing the lightheartedness as she offers him a bright smile.
"Good, let's go," Keqing said to go to the diner which is called Liyue Feasts from the sign on top of the building. "Looks very pleasant," Keqing said as the duo come into the diner to see a bunch of people eating in booths.
"Hey there, welcome to Liyue Feasts. Pick a booth, one of my waitresses will come to you soon," the owner said as the duo look inside to see the wall look pretty worn out but clean and comfortable. The smells of various dishes dance within the air as Keqing takes in the scent for her nose is twitching with delight.
"Oh, this smells wonderful," she said as they pick a booth with them sitting opposite from each other. They both look down to see a menu of several dishes made from various food groups.
"A good selection of foods here," Aether said.
"I haven't been here before, hope they have something good here," she said.
A friendly waitress comes in holding a pen and notebook. "You ready to order lovebirds?" she teases them as they both glow red.
"Yes, I will have a buttered chicken cutlet with a side of mashed potatoes along with green tea," she said.
"What about you sir?" the waitress asked.
"I will have the grilled steak with mash potatoes as well. Get me citrus fruit juice for me," Aether said as the waitress finished writing the orders on the notebook.
"Okay, I will bring your drinks first," she said to shortly come and go to bring them the filled up glasses. "Here you go, your food will be here shortly," the waitress said.
"Thank you, madam," Keqing said to see various families and couples enjoying the food around them. "Seems so cozy," she said to like this homely setup.
"Indeed," Aether said as they see the waitress coming in with plates of warm food.
"Enjoy," she said as the duo look on to see how good the food is.
"This is good," Keqing said as she takes a bite of her cutlet with her mouth exploding with flavor. "Wow this is pretty good, how about you?" she asked as Aether took a bite from his steak to instantly like it.
"This beef is great," Aether said as he continues to eat it down.
"This is awesome indeed," Keqing said as they enjoy their meal with Aether dropping his knife under the table.
"Oh shit, I dropped it," Aether said going under the table to try and find it to look upon something pleasant like her thighs and her panties. "Wow," he thought staring under her dress.
"They are pink silk Aether, you like them?" she asked in a flirty tone as Aether bumps his head against the table with Keqing giggling at this.
"Oh, I wasn't looking," Aether said trying to be defensive but Keqing saw right through that. He comes back up with his knife to see Keqing blushing from this.
"If it's you, I don't mind if you were peeking under my skirt," Keqing said to place her hand on his own to look deep into his eyes.
"Keqing," he said sounding speechless looking at this beautiful creature for she is too good to be true.
"Hey, there is the Summer Solstice Festival coming soon in the city," Keqing said.
"Oh really?" he asked.
"Yes, within a few weeks. There will be games, good food, showcases, and fireworks, everyone is going to be there," Keqing said.
"You want me to go with you there?' he asked to see where this is going.
"Oh yeah, of course," Keqing said.
"Yeah, it will be fun," Aether said to finish up his food as Keqing can't help but form a grin on her face.
"Yeah, it will be," she said as she finishes her meal for she let out a little cute burp to cover her mouth. "Oh, pardon me," she said as they get out of the restaurant. "Let's head for the armory, I need to pick up my sword since it needed repairs," she said.
"Sure, I wonder what kind of cool swords they got on display," Aether sounding pumped by this as Keqing giggles at this.
"You are such a kid," she said lightly.
"Rex Lapis dragon dolls," Aether said simply as Keqing glows in the face with embarrassment.
"Gee, fine. I am like that too," Keqing said for them to arrive at the weapon shop to see a bunch of arms on display on weapon racks across the walls. Many customers are inside to check out the wares for them to see the owner of the shop Mr. Kendo.
"Oh, welcome to Kendo Wares Lady Keqing. You are here about your sword?" Kendo asked.
"Yes I am," Keqing said.
"Man, my little girl misses your play dates with her," Kendo said to open a chest that held her blade.
"Sorry, I was very busy lately," Keqing said as Kendo pulls out her Lion's Roar sword to see it's in peak condition.
"Here you go little missy, a fine weapon indeed," Kendo said as Keqing looks happy about this to magically put it away.
"Thank you, sir," she said to bow her head.
"Oh, you must be Lady Keqing's boyfriend. it's the talk of the town," Kendo said.
"Yes he is, I am being rude. This is Mr. Kendo; he is a blacksmith from Inazuma who moved here over 20 years ago to find work," Keqing said.
"Yes my homeland is a beautiful place but it is suffering some problems that made me and my family move over to Liyue," Kendo said.
"I see, I need to go there to seek out the Electro Archon," Aether said as Kendo looks at the young man like he has grown two heads.
"She is quite the vicious leader there even before locking down the borders and taking Visions by force to secure her rule. I think it's not a good idea to go there now," Kendo said.
"I get it, I will keep that in mind," Aether said.
"So, you got swords, I keep hearing you are pretty good with a blade," Kendo said.
"Yep, it's called the Sword of Descension," Aether magically summons his sword for Kendo looks on with deep interest at this exotic blade.
"Remarkable craftmanship and very sharp blade to a crazy degree. Where did you get this" Kendo asked.
"Oh, I found it on the beach when I arrived in Mondstadt," Aether said as he remembers finding the strange sword when he began his journey to find the Seven to seek out his long lost sister.
"Interesting, got anything else?" Kendo asked as Aether summons another blade which has a unique design as well.
"This one is called Festering Desire, I found it in Dragonspire when I was on a mission there a few months back," Aether said.
"Really, this is quite amazing as well. You my boy have some interesting blades," Kendo said as Aether put his sword away.
"Thank you for your work," Keqing said.
"Okay, see you two later," Kendo said as the two get out of the shop to go down the streets.
"Hey, I wonder about your past girlfriend Alice. What happened to her?" she asked as Aether raises his eyebrows at this.
"What do you mean?" he asked.
"I mean, I know you broke up with her due to issues but can you talk about it further?" she asked.
"Oh yeah, I did mention before it was her personality that drove me away from her. She was in love with me in a very twisted way and very possessive too," Aether said.
"Oh, I think there is a term for that from Inazuma. I think it's called Yandere," Keqing said.
"Yeah, at first I tolerated it because I thought she was hot and had a nice body but that can only take it so far. Then she got crazy when I was spending time with female friends and she got very jealous. I cut it off with her just before I and Paimon went to Liyue," Aether said as Keqing has sympathy for him for all the craziness he had to go through.
"I see, she quite went nuts indeed. What happened to her anyway?" she asked.
"I got a letter recently from my friend Bennett. Once word got out that I was hanging out with you in the letters, she had a major freak out and went on a rampage. Jean had to put her down in this big fight and then before she could get to the healers, she vanished and never was seen again," Aether said.
"Wow, you dodge one hell of a bullet," Keqing said.
"Yep I did, now I have a much better girl to be latched on to," Aether said lightly as Keqing kisses him on the lips.
"You bet, I will treat you right unlike that crazy bitch," she said as the day soon is coming to an end. "Wow, the day went back very fast. I am happy about our date, it was lovely," she said to grab onto her arm to be close to him.
"It was, let's go on more when we have time," Aether said.
Keqing kisses him on the cheek. "I would love that," she said with a smile as they walk side by side to head back home with the pair getting ever closer together.