[ You’re right. CEO of GEO doesn’t see them as luxuries. Zhongli’s expression only grows more inquisitive as Childe paints a what-if, but doesn’t comment on it. Either he feels he isn’t in the position to do so or it’s that his silence is import.

Yeah, maybe it has to do with Signora.

Then Childe just says THINGS and the smartphone in Zhongli’s hand is an afterthought. He blinks with some surprise tinting his features.

Like. A part of him thinks this is funny and very Childe, but also…

Uh. ]

You died, Childe? [ ??? ] All comes to an end, but… I had always thought if something were to persevere against the elements and the odds, it would be you.

[ Zhongli means like a cockroach, but not derogatory if that’s even possible. ]