[ He is feeling them and maybe struggling a bit to process them as well. These are all new and unfamiliar things to him, after all. But he lets out a soft huff as his cheeks redden with embarrassment, amber eyes keeping themselves on Childe despite the mischief he is causing. He might lean up again raising his hand and arm to lightly guide Childe down again as he kisses him more softly. But there's a smile touching his lips as he pulls away again. ]

You will always have mine so I will accept yours in kind.

[ Is the soft muttered words as Zhongli smiles happily back at Childe once more. ] I too have missed your presence. I think some time alone will be beneficial for us both.