[ Dragging the chair closer is a wise choice, and it earns an approving nod from Zhongli. May as well spare themselves the walking. In response to Tighnari's comment, he says: ]

Of course—and the same applies to you as well.

[ As for whether or not he will... ]

While I wouldn't want to suggest ceding to the hotel's demands on a whim, I think it's worth investigating how sincere they are about paying out the rewards they promise—particularly when I have the opportunity to do so in pleasant and reasonable company.