He took my Vision. [ he still has his delusion, but... they're different and both are important to him. ] I'm going to kill him, Xiansheng. [ ... ] Pavo.
L- Let's do it. I h- hate feelings like th- this. [ balls a fist and steels himself, so he can start moving away from zhongli. he seems a bit reluctant to do so; however, because zhongli xiansheng is just so freaking warm... ]
[ with zhongli's help he steps into the tub and eases himself into the water. he hisses as he slowly sinks into it, because while it doesn't necessarily hurt the sting is something that still comes as a bit of a shock. eventually he's completely seated, his arms crossed over his chest and his knees drawn up against them. ]
...though we might be better off going back to your place, since my bed was recently iced over.
[ nods and sinks a bit further into the bathwater, up to his shoulders, his eyes closing as he starts getting used to whatever temperature this is at. ]
Do you think we can make it a little warmer? I think I'm ready for that now.
[ And Zhongli will gradually up the temperature of the water, placing a hand on Childe's shoulder or knee at different intervals to get a sense of how cold he still is. ]
[ it takes some time, but since zhongli is taking care childe's core temperature will slowly rise and he'll eventually stop shaking. he manages to relax in the water, sinking back against the back of the tub and shutting his eyes. ] I should take his Vision and bring it back to the Tsaritsa. [ because, clearly, she made a mistake in giving that asshole one. ]
I'm going to humiliate him, if nothing else. [ but he's definitely going to think twice about continuing to escalate it, since upsetting zhongli isn't exactly something he wants to have to worry about. ]
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childeishly) wrote2021-02-21 12:10 pm
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On the other.
Don't steal things from a Harbinger and not expect some sort of retaliation. ]
That was a foolish move on his part.
Do be careful to not make a foolish move of your own.
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Guess we'll have t- to wait and s- s- see.
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[ Zhongli takes Childe's hand and places it under the stream of cool water from the faucet, watching his expression carefully. ]
How does this feel?
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...n- not bad. Do you w- want me to hold it there for a- a bit?
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Will you stay with me tonight, Xiansheng?
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[ And he moves to stand up and then sit at the edge of the tub, making it that much easier for Childe to slide into the water. ]
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...though we might be better off going back to your place, since my bed was recently iced over.
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[ He strokes a thumb over Childe's cheek before dipping his fingers down to test the temperature of the water. ]
Just concentrate on warming up.
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Do you think we can make it a little warmer? I think I'm ready for that now.
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[ And Zhongli will gradually up the temperature of the water, placing a hand on Childe's shoulder or knee at different intervals to get a sense of how cold he still is. ]
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I do not know how wise it is to escalate an already tense situation here.
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And yet I worry. Not because I think you incapable. I just do not wish to see you hurt.
But I will respect your handling of the situation, whatever you choose.
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I'm going to humiliate him, if nothing else. [ but he's definitely going to think twice about continuing to escalate it, since upsetting zhongli isn't exactly something he wants to have to worry about. ]
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It appears that you are not shivering anymore.
Are you still cold?
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