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[brokebitchmountain]

[ Zhongli's expression is unreadable for the most part, but he does blink as he looks back at Childe with some mild amusement. He can't help but shake his head as he looks down at gloved hands again.

Realizing that Childe doesn't actually know what he's capable of, what he's done in his own past, so much war and bloodshed rest on his hands and shoulders that even now he can feel those cracks in him widening and creaking open like scars in a mountain that's weathered the winds and rains for eons. Outwardly it just looks like he's tired, almost defeated even. ]

Your words have truth in them. What are friends if not the ones who you need close to you at your most vulnerable times? [ But trivial, hm? He supposed it would be if it weren't for other things... ]

Trivial, perhaps, but they are still troublesome if not admitted with honesty. [ Though he does lean in to lightly cup Childe's cheek with a gloved hand and then he gives the faintest of smiles to the harbinger. ]

I do appreciate the company. You have my sincerest thanks.

[vapour]

[ Childe really doesn't know, but if he could ever find out and know what haunts the older man, he believes he would take the opportunity in a heartbeat, not because it would give him an advantage, but because... It would be nice to be able to better understand him in tints line this. Even if he won't admit such things.

The touch to his face and the bit of a smile causes him to blink, especially at the sincerity of Zhongli's words before he nods slowly, a little bit embarrassed as shown by the slight coloring to cheeks. ]


It's ... it's not a big deal, Xiansheng. Everyone should want to keep you company. I'm sure they do, even, it's baffling to me you are still living alone here despite being here for so long.

[brokebitchmountain]

[ What haunts Zhongli is something that no mortal should have to comprehend or try to fix. It's not that he doesn't want the help but more along the lines that Childe would try to fix or help a matter that is well beyond his control and even beyond Zhongli's control at this point.

Zhongli will blink and look away a soft huff coming from him. ] Being alone in solitude like this...has its merits. But it is a bit quiet at times. I am used to hearing the hustle and bustle of the street vendors hawking their wares and the clinking of cutlery against plates from Wanmin restaurant. But perhaps you're right. Maybe getting a roommate wouldn't be so bad.

[vapour]

[ he chuckles at that huff. For an old world powerful god he really can just be the cutest thing at times.

growing a little bolder, Childe brings his own hands to caress Zhongli's face affectionately, ghosting his lips over the other's with a soft hum of approval at his thoughts. ]

You can have your benefits of solitude without depriving yourself of its opposite to remind you of what makes it solitude in the first place. [ What he means is company can help solitude be more appreciated when it is desired or necessary. ]

Good. I want you to take care of yourself and you're out quite a ways from the city here. Everyone gets lonely.

[brokebitchmountain]

Mm, perhaps you are right. Though I have felt lonely at times I...didn't normally seek the companionship of others to dull it. On occasion, I would go to the top of Mt. Aocang to enjoy tea with good friends. Perhaps I might find some others to enjoy that company with as well. You are also free to join, Childe, if you wish.

[ He gives him a warm smile before looking back at the cup steaming before him. He'll take a few sips. ] Shall we eat the food you've brought?

[vapour]

Of course, Xiansheng. I'll spend any time I can with you regardless of what it consists of.

[ Childe blinks blue, tilting his head slightly. ]

You've got some appetite again? You don't have to if you're still lukewarm on the idea ...

[brokebitchmountain]

[ Zhongli might huff out a laugh at that response, but it's not surprising to hear Childe state such a thing. ]

I'm fine Childe. Your concern is touching, but you need not worry about me. Speaking of it to someone has helped some.

[vapour]

[he's not sure he believes him in terms of not needing to worry, but he does know better than to pry. With a nod, Childe gets up to head towards the kitchen. ]

I'll bring it to you if you'd rather stay there.

[ if not, he'll see you in the kitchen, Zhongli. ]

[brokebitchmountain]

[ It's probably best not to believe him, honestly, given Zhongli's past and hiding the truth. If anything he would keep it to himself because of such things in the past. ]

It's quite alright, Childe. We can eat in the kitchen.

[ And he will rise to go follow the other. He doesn't look as dour but there is a certain air to him that lingers regardless. ]