[Childe's face has been grabbed more times in the past week than it has in like a decade for him. I'm gonna have to commission fanart of it for an icon if this keeps up!!
But he permits the pinch; his skin generally runs cool, and the touch doesn't make him flinch. He just raises his eyebrows! Careful of his hair mask, Wrath.]
[Childe just laughs, leaning his head gently away. Wrath can let go if they want. Or not! Whatever.]
That's smart of you! [Ah, just like home. He even seems a little more relaxed just hearing it.] But you can trust that the Fatui know the value of discretion.
[He winks. He's not keeping score, but if he was, he'd count that as a small win.]
We are an expansive delegation of diplomats and soldiers acting on behalf of Her Majesty the Tsaritsa as her representatives to other nations, all throughout the world. If there are any secrets left in Teyvat, it's only a matter of time before they reach our ears.
[Uwa, sugoi-- no okay he just sounds, once again, very matter-of-fact about this. There's no need to be overly proud of something that's objective truth. Though his tone is more respectful than it has been thus far; not that he's really been rude, but apparently joking around about the Tsaritsa isn't really his style.]
I act as one of her Eleven Harbingers, and I've pledged to carry out her will, whatever that may require. I'm not here for her, but I'm glad to offer her whatever strength I gain here.
It's not altruism, and Her Majesty has no use for such things anymore. [He's pretty sure Lust knows exactly what kind of person he is, too, which makes it slightly baffling, why they'd chosen him--but then again, it's not like he doesn't have intense desire. He hadn't been lying when he told them he thought they were well-matched.] Enacting her will allows me to get what I desire most. But I do have utmost respect for her, and I believe in her cause.
[tfw strong women are the only people who have treated you well in life.]
[There's a different atmosphere, now, and while Childe is absolutely the type to poke at sleeping dragons, he's also not an idiot. (Besides, this isn't the kind of fight that would interest him.)
So he shifts to face them a little better, a more serious look on his face as he leans his head against his hand.]
Childe just nods a little, mulling that over. He has thoughts, and theories that he's toying with, but... this is their first time speaking one-on-one. Even if they could answer his questions, that doesn't necessarily mean they would, regardless of any "favorites" nonsense. He can be patient.]
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But he permits the pinch; his skin generally runs cool, and the touch doesn't make him flinch. He just raises his eyebrows! Careful of his hair mask, Wrath.]
Don't worry, they're quite safe with me.
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Uh huh. Sure they are. I don't trust you for a second!
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That's smart of you! [Ah, just like home. He even seems a little more relaxed just hearing it.] But you can trust that the Fatui know the value of discretion.
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The what now?
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Now that he's expecting it, he gives Wrath a sure okay you don't know look; but he'll play along for now.]
I'll tell you, if you tell me about where you came from too.
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Fine, fine. You go first.
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We are an expansive delegation of diplomats and soldiers acting on behalf of Her Majesty the Tsaritsa as her representatives to other nations, all throughout the world. If there are any secrets left in Teyvat, it's only a matter of time before they reach our ears.
[Uwa, sugoi-- no okay he just sounds, once again, very matter-of-fact about this. There's no need to be overly proud of something that's objective truth. Though his tone is more respectful than it has been thus far; not that he's really been rude, but apparently joking around about the Tsaritsa isn't really his style.]
I act as one of her Eleven Harbingers, and I've pledged to carry out her will, whatever that may require. I'm not here for her, but I'm glad to offer her whatever strength I gain here.
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Hmm. Somehow I feel like you're maybe not that altruistic, but sure. Okay.
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As for the second--]
It's not altruism, and Her Majesty has no use for such things anymore. [He's pretty sure Lust knows exactly what kind of person he is, too, which makes it slightly baffling, why they'd chosen him--but then again, it's not like he doesn't have intense desire. He hadn't been lying when he told them he thought they were well-matched.] Enacting her will allows me to get what I desire most. But I do have utmost respect for her, and I believe in her cause.
[tfw strong women are the only people who have treated you well in life.]
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[wrath, that is maybe not the best interpretation you could have taken from that,]
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I'm not that bad.
[Somewhere Zhongli is suddenly very tired.]
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Ha! I like that. Not that bad. Me either, bud.
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But on that note--]
I believe it's your turn?
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[wrath,]
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Perhaps you shouldn't drink so much, if it's affecting your memory so badly...
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[they snap that? and then pause. uh. hm.]
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Touched a nerve?
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No. Drop it, bud.
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Consider it dropped.
[Please appreciate how much effort it took not to press the big red button, Wrath.]
As I was saying, it's your turn to tell me about where you came from.
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I came from a world full of incredible people. Smart, vibrant, loving people, who loved knowledge more than anything.
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So he shifts to face them a little better, a more serious look on his face as he leans his head against his hand.]
Do you have family there?
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My brother was there. We left, before the world was destroyed.
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Mm. [He's quiet for a moment, thinking about something. Whatever it is, he doesn't feel inclined to share, apparently.] Did he come here with you?
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No. It's just me.
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Childe just nods a little, mulling that over. He has thoughts, and theories that he's toying with, but... this is their first time speaking one-on-one. Even if they could answer his questions, that doesn't necessarily mean they would, regardless of any "favorites" nonsense. He can be patient.]
Will you tell me about him? Your brother.
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