[ Zhongli is taking his usual stroll around the harbor during his break. Maybe escaping Hu Tao in the process, too... His arms lock behind his back as he takes in the bustling streets, the wafting aroma of street food, and—huh. That is some bright orange among the people and it takes Zhongli a couple of blinks before it dawns on him.
He doesn't adjust his pace at all and approaches like he would with any regular person. If only their relationship is that simple. Despite their weird history, it doesn't weigh on Zhongli at all. He calls to him like everything is fine. ]
I didn't expect you to show your face around Liyue, Childe.
[ Only because the citizens are not so fond of the envoy, though Zhongli himself doesn't mind Childe's presence. If anything, he's chuffed to see the other man again. His company has always been pleasant? Very amusing and interesting man. There's also curiosity that tints his eyes...
welcomes childe back from 7rings except doesn't
He doesn't adjust his pace at all and approaches like he would with any regular person. If only their relationship is that simple. Despite their weird history, it doesn't weigh on Zhongli at all. He calls to him like everything is fine. ]
I didn't expect you to show your face around Liyue, Childe.
[ Only because the citizens are not so fond of the envoy, though Zhongli himself doesn't mind Childe's presence. If anything, he's chuffed to see the other man again. His company has always been pleasant? Very amusing and interesting man. There's also curiosity that tints his eyes...
Is Childe scheming? ]