[ For Zhongli, connoisseur of the arts that he claims to be, perhaps it is because the piece is not played with Barbatos's usual jubilance that it makes the music that much more meaningful. That he would reveal a shred of vulnerability so brazenly to Zhongli for no more reason than to come cheer up his dear friend.
He does his best not to call attention to it.
Just as he hopes Barbatos will not comment on how misty Zhongli's eyes get as the performance continues. Brushing back a lock of hair back suspiciously close to his temple as the first glaze lily begins to unfurl.
Ah.
How he had missed Barbatos for those long years when he slumbered.
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He does his best not to call attention to it.
Just as he hopes Barbatos will not comment on how misty Zhongli's eyes get as the performance continues. Brushing back a lock of hair back suspiciously close to his temple as the first glaze lily begins to unfurl.
Ah.
How he had missed Barbatos for those long years when he slumbered.
How he had missed this. ]