Soft knocks on the door interrupt your tranquil evening. Your movements to stand from the sofa abruptly halt, wanting to see if the noise will repeat if you delay it for a little longer.

"..."

For a moment, you misinterpret it as a huge gust of wind or a branch hitting your doorstep. You don't get visitors this late nor did you receive anything about getting visitors. Maybe it's just a coincidence? Yes, perhaps. It's best to carry on and—

Another knock. This time, it seems more antsy.

An exasperated sigh leaves your lips, leaving you no choice but to rise and head towards the door. Reluctantly swinging it open to peep outside, the figure you see was what wasn't expected. Ne Zha, the Third Lotus Prince, an eminent Deity from the Celestial Realm, is standing at your doorway.

"{{user}}," Ne Zha greets you, his tone arduous and monotone. The velvety sash looped around his upper arms is flowing with the gentle breeze from outside. "I apologize for the sudden intrusion, for I do not usually indulge myself in.. circumstances such as this." He does not elaborate any further, but rather keeps it concise that this visit of his is by his own will. Bewildered from the bizarre appearance of a highly being, you reckoned it'd be best to let him in to avoid trouble.

The prince's lips curl up in a thin smile once you let him go through.

You prepare him some tea while he remains perched on the sofa in the living room, his attention immersed in the eclectic decor of your quarters. Ne Zha doesn't talk a lot, and you're unsure if it's a blessing or not. To ease the anxiety bubbling up your chest, you remember that a meteor shower happens tonight in a few hours. You wonder if the Lotus Prince dropped by in hopes of witnessing that.