...mm. [ nods in five's direction and looks aside, still scraping his claws along the skin connecting his arm to his torso. ] Need me to turn you in- ah, nevermind. [ and he's gone. ]
[ HE APPRECIATES THAT ZHONGLI. he's trying to keep a lid on it, but it continues spiking every few moments despite his best efforts. ]
[ can he vibrate out of his skin now? seems like a good time. ]
...you heard him mention it, yeah, my mask? [ he carefully slides a hand up toward it. ] s'Kinda hard to miss how busted it's become. I don't know what exactly is causing it, but... I get the feeling that if they start poking and prodding me these nightmares are going to start messing with me to the point where it just... breaks. I don't know what'll happen when it breaks, Xiansheng. I'm not sure I want to find out.
[ He glances up at the mask which is in an even worse state than it was ten minutes ago, and Zhongli's own worries and apprehensions drift across the bond. ]
Then might I propose a compromise. Would it ease you worries if I were to assist with the process under the direction of the healer? I certainly cannot replace them where their abilities are needed, but for the rest, I can handle it.
...of course. [ a few waves of anxiousness pass, but they're not nearly as bad as some of the severe spikes zhongli had been forced to feel a few moments ago. he doesn't really have a choice. if he signs the contract, then, like five had said, he'll just be numb to the pain. it's not going to heal him, and there's no guarantee that in three days time this is just going to sort itself out. and if when he lies he's going to feel double the pain and that'll no doubt break his mask, so... he'll be taking the express train to disasterville. he sighs, giving a nod. ] I just... have a bad feeling about this. I can't do anything to keep them at bay, and it feels like they're getting worse. [ frustration starts building, because he absolutely HATES feeling helpless. ]
[ Now now, Childe. You wouldn't break a contract, would you? Not in front of Zhongli's salad.
And for each wave of anxiousness, Zhongli responses with a calm steady reassurance. Childe is going to be alright. He just needs to be patient and whether this through. He is not helpless. ]
You're strong and have weathered so many things already in your life. This will be no different. And I shall be right here the whole time.
[ He squeezes Childe's fingers back, and his eyes glow golden for a moment, a tell-tale flare of something (is this divinity?) flickering through the bond. ]
[ gets up along with zhongli. ] ...not only that, but I don't want to keep you up all night too. [ since zhongli also seemed to be having nightmares. ]
[ and zhongli should be looking after himself too. the both of them suck at that though, and are more concerned about the other. #gayboyfriendthings. ]
...mm. At least this is probably the last stop for the night. [ circles his tail around zhongli and holds him tightly with his good arm. ] Let's go.
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The underlying reasons are starting to leak out.
He politely is not going to say anything in front of Five. ]
Thank you, Valour. We will be sure to do so.
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[ HE APPRECIATES THAT ZHONGLI. he's trying to keep a lid on it, but it continues spiking every few moments despite his best efforts. ]
[ can he vibrate out of his skin now? seems like a good time. ]
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He places a hand on Childe's good forearm and tries to keep his own emotions calm and tranquil through the bond during the process. ]
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Then might I propose a compromise. Would it ease you worries if I were to assist with the process under the direction of the healer? I certainly cannot replace them where their abilities are needed, but for the rest, I can handle it.
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ifwhen he lies he's going to feel double the pain and that'll no doubt break his mask, so... he'll be taking the express train to disasterville. he sighs, giving a nod. ] I just... have a bad feeling about this. I can't do anything to keep them at bay, and it feels like they're getting worse. [ frustration starts building, because he absolutely HATES feeling helpless. ]Re: 350 night
And for each wave of anxiousness, Zhongli responses with a calm steady reassurance. Childe is going to be alright. He just needs to be patient and whether this through. He is not helpless. ]
You're strong and have weathered so many things already in your life. This will be no different. And I shall be right here the whole time.
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I will take care of it.
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[ And he rises to his feet, pulling Childe up with him. ]
I do not want you in this state for the rest of the night. You will get no rest at all.
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So instead.
He just smiles a weary smile at him. ]
Thank you.
Let us make this journey then so that both of us may at least find a little respite.
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...mm. At least this is probably the last stop for the night. [ circles his tail around zhongli and holds him tightly with his good arm. ] Let's go.