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leaveofabsence) wrote2025-03-14 08:34 am
leaveofabsence) wrote2025-03-14 08:34 am
Perhaps I should rephrase the question. Does it bother you?
Distract you. Or perhaps makes you uncomfortable.
...a bit of a distraction. But not in, ah, a bad way...? I mean, it's not exactly good, but... [ clears his throat. ] Uncomfortable isn't the right word.
[ Little do they know!!! ]
Ah yes... contracts.
That power belongs to another unit.
[ Is there just a touch of jealous in his voice? Maybe... ]
Ah yes... contracts.
That power belongs to another unit.
[ Is there just a touch of jealous in his voice? Maybe... ]
[ jealous zhongli is cute. ]
I doubt anybody would want to cross you when it comes to contracts anyway, Xiansheng, so you probably have nothing to worry about.
I doubt anybody would want to cross you when it comes to contracts anyway, Xiansheng, so you probably have nothing to worry about.
I see. . .
When did this start? They were not so sensitive a few days ago.
When did this start? They were not so sensitive a few days ago.
The others aren't sensitive, but it's not like I normally sit around touching them... I just thought they were tattoos and not... whatever the hell they actually are. Sensitivity points???
That is not the issue. I do not worry that they would be able to outmaneuver me in my own domain.
My concern is that they will not uphold fairness while enacting them.
My concern is that they will not uphold fairness while enacting them.
Humans aren’t like gods... they’re always looking to screw each other over, so yeah... of course. Five mentioned that it does require a somewhat balanced exchange of goods, but what’s written can obviously be lopsided to one party. [ if he’s not already holding his hand he’s going to reach for it, take it, and squeeze. ]
[ Then enjoy that hand slowly clenching into a fist until Zhongli exhales deeply, forcing the tension out of his body. ]
You were in no state of mind to be signing a contract, even if the conclusion we reached in the end was a favorable one.
You were in no state of mind to be signing a contract, even if the conclusion we reached in the end was a favorable one.
[ He looks at Childe for a long time, slowly letting all of this sink in. The Abyss. The mask. The nightmares. And now this - on top of everything else. ]
Is there something that I can do?
Is there something that I can do?
I’m glad you found me, Xiansheng. [ curls his tail around zhongli’s waist. ] ...always keeping me out of trouble.
...
Xiansh- [ coughs. ] Ah, what do you mean, you’re already helping by being here. And this is, uh, it’s not something I imagine you... I can probably deal with this. It was just alarming. It’s not everyday I think I’m going to [ clears his throat. ] if someone so much as touches this, h- hah.
Xiansh- [ coughs. ] Ah, what do you mean, you’re already helping by being here. And this is, uh, it’s not something I imagine you... I can probably deal with this. It was just alarming. It’s not everyday I think I’m going to [ clears his throat. ] if someone so much as touches this, h- hah.
[ He glances over at Childe at that statement, but quickly looks away to pet at the fur around his waist. ]
We were tethered together. There were not many places for you to go that I would not notice.
We were tethered together. There were not many places for you to go that I would not notice.
I'm afraid I do not understand. Is there something else to this tattoo?
Hah, true, but still... [ enters the restaurant and swipes a menu to take to the table, since no one is there to bring them one. ] I feel like I owe you for all the trouble I caused.
Caeli, you do not owe me anything. Nor do you cause me trouble.
I was very grateful to have your company that day even if both of us were not at our best.
I was very grateful to have your company that day even if both of us were not at our best.
[ He waits to see if there is going to be a follow up to that, clearly confused about this whole situation. ]
Me too. [ drops into a seat and smiles across at zhongli. ] I am grateful too, Xiansheng. Even if we're stuck in this place, it's made slightly better because you're here.
[ Zhongli also takes a seat but he moves to place one hand over Childe's. ]
Caeli.
I will admit that your adamancy to not see a healer was concerning, but everything else that happened that day was outside of your control. Do you really believe that such things would trouble me?
Caeli.
I will admit that your adamancy to not see a healer was concerning, but everything else that happened that day was outside of your control. Do you really believe that such things would trouble me?
[ And so he does.
Very carefully. With just the press of his fingertips. ]
Very carefully. With just the press of his fingertips. ]
[ he grabs zhongli's wrist and holds it there, cheeks flushing a dark red as contact remains persistent. ] It feels like my entire body is on fire, Xiansheng.
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