[ Oh, how adorable. That blush looks very nice on Childe's pale skin doesn't it! In truth, he is surprised the other is willing to pay without the confirmation of something extra. However, it seals any doubt for assessing how important it is to Childe that he meet Rex Lapis that he is willing not to question further for anything else.

Perhaps that he doesn't ask for more gets him further than he could possibly have imagined. ] I can guarantee your audience, yes. [ A short pause occurs before Zhongli gives a knowing and very attractive smile pressing a finger to the other's lips now once he is finished paying for the whale. ] ...As sweet as you have tolerance for, then, Childe.

[ It seems to be a promise before he finally drops his finger and glances to the shop keeper who has gone and now returned with the whale from its shelf. With the transaction having gone through, they present it to Childe now that the transaction has gone through.

Zhongli is patient, he will let Childe decide when to let him have it, even. But, yes he does really want this stuffed animal, it seems. Still, as if looking to further set the deal in stone— so there are no doubts—he will thread his arms around one of the other's like a significant other clinging fondly to their partner before giving a gentle tug to have Childe pay attention to him rather than the shop or the whale a moment longer. ]

Now, shall I wine and dine you, first, as is proper? Or were you looking to skip such pleasantries...?

[ Sounds like it's a date. Perhaps it is. Zhongli might even pay. ]