[Cid will keep his own pace a little slower to better match hers, but he does notice not only that fist but Daqiang's protective stance. It makes him arch a brow, and almost wants to tease them.... But knowing Daqiang's disposition, he'll forgo that idea. Better to not rile up his god-friend's ire.

So he'll just look at Orchid with some curious interest. Damn that's a lot of years and a lot of books—but since he's already heard about Daqiang it's a little less surprising...if still something to try and comprehend.]

A flower fairy? Well can't say I've met one before, but I can believe it.

[And there's his natural charming smile....that he should probably do less of. Don't glare at him, Daqiang, he's not even trying anything!!]

But what is this "cultivation"? I take it doesn't mean agriculture.