childeishly | 🐳 imeeji; inbox 2.

[ Zhongli looks a little embarrassed when Childe swipes a hand and it goes completely through him. He reaches out to grab that hand, but ah- that goes through Childe's as well. ]

Yes.

An effect of the newest game, I believe. I was assisting other with their squares for a while but I did not see you, and so---

[ Gestures to Childe's phone ]

Thank you for coming all this way.

Of course, Xiansheng. [ he… stops, since he’s not sure if this is bothering zhongli. he did try to catch his wrist to stop him. ] Yoi could have texted me sooner, you know, …

How could I say no to spending time with you? [ and, uh, sorry about the puddle… so many drips! ]

[ It does not, but Zhongli does step away from Childe, figure even going more transparent. ]

I wished to wait until later in the day so that I could guarantee that I could have you all to myself.

[ The barest hint of a smile as he holds up his card, which flutters to the ground face down anyway--- ]

Will you play with me?

Is this card all for me? [ going to stoop down to pick it up, turning it over to have a look at it. ] Of course I'll help. I need to make sure we get you a blackout... [ his lips curl into a smirk. ] What kind of fiance would I bet otherwise? [ clearly completing a bingo card is the sign of a good future husband or something. ]

[ It is indeed a card all for Childe ]

I do not need a blackout, but there are some--- intriguing ideas that can only be done while in this form.

We would be remiss not to make the most of them.

Ah, well, considering one of them requires you to possess somebody to make out with me it looks like a blackout is out of the question. But, that aside, I wouldn't mind trying some of these... although, I'm not really sure if I'm ready to deal with possession just yet. [ his smile falters. ] If anything we can... maybe save that for... last... [ m- maybe. ]

[ clears his throat. ] I bet we could combine some of these, but let's... head inside. [ going to... stare at zhongli's hand since he can't grab it and then just head inside. ] Tying me up sure seems to be a theme lately, hm? Why don't we start with that? We should be able to do a few make outs, touching, and creative ectoplasm use from there. Sound good?

[ Zhongli's expression falls when he sees Childe's smile falter.

He pauses for one step, then two before phasing through Childe and turning around, hands pressed to Childe's chest in a cold and semi-solid sensation as he looks in to his eyes. ]

[ He smiles brightly at Childe ]

I do not even care if we do enough to achieve a bingo.

I only wish to do that we would find mutually enjoyable. If you do not wish to do something for whatever reason, you do not have to tell me. Just a simple not interested will suffice.

Haha, alright, but I do think a lot of these sound like fun. And you know I don't mind being tied up. Although... can you even become solid? I'm not really sure I can tie myself up... [ if anything he could order a pair of handcuffs and just... cuff himself to something. ] I want to see you get creative, Xiansheng. [ grins, shrugging off his jacket and tossing it off to the side once they're in the shrine. ]

Which ones are you interested in doing? Like you said, this is meant to be fun.

I can become solid enough with enough concentration. Do not worry about that.

As for the ones I am interested - any of them which allow for a close physical or emotional intimacy. And there are quite a few here that qualify.

Ah, I do want to ask how comfortable you would be with myself touching anything of yours internally.

I guess that takes care of that then. Tie me up then~ [ this should be amusing if nothing else. he’s not so sure zhongli is going to be able to tie him up… though hopefully trying to do so still counts. ]

I think that should be alright. What did you want to touch? [ looks down at himself, as if he could see through to his organs. ]

Your heart.

But I wish to earn it. And also the right to tie you up.

In a way that you would find enjoyable.

[ He leans in close to Childe so they are nose to nose - a frosty Eskimo kiss. ]

Through combat.

[ his cheeks color... and then color some more. ] Are we going to be able to fight like this? That should be fun.

[ he summons a 'slime blade' to his hand, grinning, since it's not *too* different from his hydro blades. ] You know I can't say no to a fight, Xiansheng. And do I get to pick something to do to you if I win?

Yes. Whatever you want.

[ His Heart Weapon still comes to his call, more solid than the rest of him. Even when Zhongli himself looks mostly transparent, its form remains. ]

Is that a fair exchange for you?

It sounds like a fair exchange. [ childe hops back a couple of steps, brandishing another slime blade. ] Do we have to get the other to tap out, or how are we going to determine the winner?

Concession or until the other person has been immobilized for over 60 seconds.

[ Zhongli blinks once at how much that looks like a hydro blade and the puddles but shrugs it off as the production being the production. ]

I am not interested in causing you any lasting harm.

Alright. Let's do this. [ he gives them both a twirl, but then as soon as he's got a proper grip on them he's rushing forward to slash at zhongli - first with the right and then with the left. although the blades are made of slime they're sturdy! but that's because childe ( like zhongli ) is focusing on keeping them solid at the moment. ] Show me what you've got, Xiansheng! [ he brings them both down on zhongli in a follow-up cross, relentless in his attacks as he tries to drive him backward and toward a wall. ]

[ The first slash with the right cuts into his clothing and a bit of ghost underneath, though the feeling is odd and lacking resistance. The Heart Weapon raises to block the strike of the left blade.

And ah -- those weapons are much more... viscous than Childe's normal variety. Something for Zhongli to ponder later.

Childe is very successful in driving Zhongli back up against the wall, but it only results in Zhongli phasing through it - leaving Childe to watch the Heart Weapon clatter to the ground.

One seconds. Two seconds. And Zhongli rises up from the ground behind Childe, calling for his Heart Weapon to return to him. He reaches for it with both hands, trying to pin Childe to his chest and his arms to his sides with the shaft of Vortex Vanquisher pressed tightly across the Harbinger's chest. ]

[ childe should have expected that... but he didn't know how far their abilities could and should be used in a fight like this. he's got his answer now though, and it's got him smirking. childe whirls around just in time to be shoved back against the wall, zhongli's spear pinning him in place and forcing a laugh out of him. ] Looks like you got me, Xiansheng. What was it, sixty seconds, ..? Better start counting. [ childe's grin broadens as he gives zhongli a good couple of seconds, trying to make him believe this is it, a lot of squirming and *attempts* made to *break free*. ]

[ at the twenty two second mark he just... melts, leaving behind nothing but his clothes and any accessories he had been wearing. it's eerily quiet, and now it's zhongli's turn to stew in silence, but childe never completely returns, instead several 'tentacles' shoot up from beneath the floorboards to seize his arms and legs. ]

Ah---

[ Zhongli reaches out uselessly when Childe melts, but by the time he realizes what has happened he's already gone.

Odd.

Does that mean Childe is also a ghost? (But Zhongli is able to take his clothes with him across solid spaces.)

He paces the temple, trying to listen for the sounds of Childe moving in the walls or floor or even the ceiling, but unsurprisingly he hears nothing.

--Until tentacles have already wrapped around his arms and legs. ]

Childe--!!!

[ a laugh bubbles from behind zhongli as the tentacles start dragging him backward. childe reaches out, his 'naked' body now completely translucent and blue... and gooey. how about a hug? ] What is it, Xiansheng? [ he gives a solid yank on the tentacles, hoping to catch zhongli before he can escape. he doesn't want to take a chance... so in addition to his arms and the tentacles that have already got him a few more shoot out to help. ] Don't like my new look? I'm like a hydro slime. Maybe a little stickier, sure, but... it's fun~

[ Perhaps surprisingly, after the initial shock, Zhongli ceases struggling as Childe reels him. There is just an unpleasant shiver now and then as the slime comes in contact with -- well lots of parts of him since he slips in and out of being translucent so the tentacles literally get everywhere.

Eventually though, he's close enough to press his cheek to Childe's cheek and look at up him with a dangerous smile. ]

I see.

[ He places a kiss that slimy blue skin, quick and efficient ]

Childe.

Is there a reason you enjoy doing this to me?

[ as soon as zhongli is close enough childe wraps himself around zhongli like a blanket. no more tentacles. ] Doing what? [ he gives him a quick kiss in return. ] I didn't pick my monster, Xiansheng. I'm just making the best of the card I've been dealt. And if you're talking about the tentacles... you know I've always tried to refrain from using my hydro in a similar manner because I know it makes you uncomfortable... but now when I win...

[ Zhongli visibly relaxes with the tentacles recede, unmoving in Childe's grip. ]

When you win?

[ A light laugh, ever so fond. Presumptuous. ]

And what would you want as your prize, hmmm?

[ don't mind him grinning like the ever confident idiot that he is. ] It seems like we transform based on which card we're using. I brought along a card I want you to use for one thing and one thing only. [ although, now he's getting a little... shy, maybe because it's one thing to think about it and another to have to say it aloud. ] Ah, I was thinking you could, [ clears his throat. ] hoping you could... [ is the slime turning a light pink? no, shutup. ] bed me in your dragon form.

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