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Zhongli Ideal World: Session 3

"In his long life, he has met countless people, and shall meet countless more still.

As they say: the waters change course, but the mountains move not."

--The Raiden Shogun

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[ Roll SPD to impress Zhongli after months of failed chopsticking ]

Oh?

I suppose that I could offer my assistance. What do you need?

[ NAT 1 BECAUSE OFC. +2 = 3... NOT IMPRESSIVE AT ALL. ]

[ and he'll probably get smacked for this too, but he points his chopsticks at zhongli. ] We can't talk about it here. It'll spoil the surprise. [ also he doesn't want to ruin this part of the ideal world just yet, because it makes him really happy. ]

[ Smoothly as if he has done this many times before, Zhongli places his hand over Childe's and help him sample some of the salt and pepper pork.

Sorry, dear. You tried.

Continuing the conversation as if nothing had happened. ]

You and your surprises.

[ Said very fondly ]

But very well, just call for me when the time comes. As long as it is not during the Rite itself, I should be able to attend.

[ he tried. he looks a bit more disheartened than usual, shoulders sinking inward as zhongli offers him some much needed help. ] I'm just hoping you'll enjoy it. [ hums, trying to move on from this immense failure. ] I'm aiming for right beforehand, actually! [ chirps, eying his other self again. ] So can I count on your helping hand, comrade?

[ His doppleganger smiles back oh so sweetly with a grin all teeth and that doesn't reach his eyes. ]

Of course, comrade. I'd be delighted.

[ Meanwhile, Zhongli pats Childe hand with a slight wrinkle of his brow. ]

Childe, is everything all right?

Of course, Xiansheng. Just some things to take care of. Some work related and some preparations for later. [ he gets up from the table. ] We'll be back later. [ probably not so much as 'we' but... we'll see. ]

Let's make a stop at the Northland Bank, comrade, I'll explain everything there. [ i know this isn't an area, but shhhh. ]

[ Zhongli looks a little disappointed that Childe is leaving, but work is still paramount. Even in his ideal world. ]

Do return before your food gets cold.

[ And since it is during the day, Nadia is more than happy to let her boss in through to the lobby.

For once, Childe may notice that there are not any harsh whispers or cold looks in the direction the entire way there. It seems Liyue is 100% accepting of the Fatui - as if they were any other guest of Liyue. ]

[ it's hard not to notice. he might block out a lot of what is said about him and the fatui, but he can't ignore it all. this is nice. real... nice... ]

[ zhongli subconsciously tailoring a part of his ideal world to making him feel welcome hits harder than the marks the two of them are sporting. ]

[ but, ok, he can feel things later... when the overarching threat of erosion is no longer looming overhead. ]

I think you'll enjoy the proposition I have for you, Tartaglia.

[ He crosses his arms, leaning up against one of the teller stations ]

Will I? Well then. Let's hear it.

[ this, he assumes, is going to be a hard sell. ] Zhongli Xiansheng is beginning to suffer the early onset effects of erosion, and a lot of what we're seeing isn't exactly... real. [ like you, but nevermind that. ]

I couldn't think of anybody better to help me clear away the problems of this world, since I assume they're not going to go away easily. [ implying that there will be murder involved to feebly try to entice him. ]

Erosion? Never heard of it.

[ Since erosion does not exist in Zhongli's ideal world. ]

And if Xiansheng was ill, he would tell me.

But--

If there is something that is going to be a problem for him and a little violence is the answer that I can sweep under the rug with diplomatic immunity---

Then of course I'm going to help you.

[ it's the devil and it should not exist at all. ]

I don't think it's something he'd bring up... even to us. [ insert brief erosion explanation here. ] Hopefully he'll bring it up sometime. [ manages a small smile, because, look, even if this childe is part of the problem he still wants him to be happy. he wants to be happy. why is this happiness fake and in need of cleansing. ]

[ clamps a hand on his shoulder and grins like a little shit. ] I'm glad to have your help, comrade. Let's head out. I'm sure we won't have a problem doing this quickly. [ an obnoxious laugh. ] No doubt our food will still be piping hot when we return to Zhongli Xiansheng.

[ NAT 6 on CHA means that Childe is on board for destruction and murder. A hard sell, I know. ]

Sure, partner.

[ And there might be the gleam in his eye like a kid being offered the entire candy store. ]

We wouldn't want to keep him waiting, now would we?

[ time to head out. let's start with the mountains, since the other places are all real close to each other. wouldn't want to be late for the date following a bunch of not!murder. ]

[ Mountains! ]

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