[ Zhongli would only ever say the truth. And if referencing the trouble Childe caused is the answer to his parents’ questions, he will choose his words wisely. At the very least, Zhongli’s intentions aren’t nefarious.
No comment on the proposition—Childe will be Childe—or the look. He imagines he deserves some scrutiny after having deceived Childe for his whole stay in the harbor. It’s no bother. Some steps forward to the desk, he hovers over the phone. He blinks once, twice, quickly understanding the Answer. ]
… It is… Some kind of device?
[ Zhongli thinks it looks like something he has heard about from the strange adventurer Alice, but he still isn’t sure. Another step to one side, neck craning to examine it at a different angle. ]
you can’t i’m sorry
No comment on the proposition—Childe will be Childe—or the look. He imagines he deserves some scrutiny after having deceived Childe for his whole stay in the harbor. It’s no bother. Some steps forward to the desk, he hovers over the phone. He blinks once, twice, quickly understanding the Answer. ]
… It is… Some kind of device?
[ Zhongli thinks it looks like something he has heard about from the strange adventurer Alice, but he still isn’t sure. Another step to one side, neck craning to examine it at a different angle. ]
May I handle it?