Such things do not need to be forgiven, Guizhong. We both know the state of the world back then was anything but ordinary. Our people survived and thrived through all of it and that is truly what has mattered. But also you being here is a gift in and of itself. I need nothing more if I am being honest. [ It's been such a long time since he's shared a table with old friends. Truly nothing else could compare to it. His mouth presses into a thin line because she did not get to see it and even still Zhongli berates himself over such things. ] You wish for me to close my eyes?

[ Guizhong always with her strange requests but fine. Zhongli will acquiesce to it and close his eyes, his brows furrowed into what can be assumed confusion or consternation, either or. ] Very well.