[ That feels nice, he thinks, subconsciously leaning into the hand stroking at his hair with a murmur of contentment. It'd been a long time since he'd been in position with anyone and he hadn't realized just how much he'd missed it until that moment. It's enough that he barely catches what he says - barely, but he manages - and accepts the hand that helps him up to his feet.
He's a quick recover in most aspects, so it should stand to reason that this time isn't much different. That's why he's able to make his way on his own all the way until they get to the bathroom, which looks just as lavish as everything else in the manor. Truly, Rex Lapis spared no expense. ]
I never said I didn't want you here.
[ Because far from it; after the night he endured, a little human contact was more than welcome. Especially from Zhongli, who probably owed him about thirty thousand Mora worth of it. Though he's still a little weak in the knees the doorjamb is a good support, and so the Harbinger will let himself slouch up against it in as nonchalant a manner as he can manage while he looks about the bathroom and the room beyond their door.
... how had Rex Lapis managed to survive a shot from that close range? It didn't make any sense. If they really were brothers... Zhongli looked pretty human enough. Was he wearing a bulletproof - no, there was no such thing as bulletproof skin or scarves. Childe would have definitely noticed if he were wearing something, even in the dark.
And what was with that kiss?
He pulls himself out of his thoughts in time to see the way Zhongli sets out his things for him, including drawing the water for the shower even though he thinks he'd much prefer a bath. He won't complain, though, instead looking up and meeting the other man's eyes and finding himself drawn in by how golden they are. Like warm honey, oozing some emotion he can't really tell, no doubt due to the sluggishness of his thoughts. All he can really tell is he very much wants him here, and he pushes himself up a little to approach, one hand sliding around Zhongli's waist, mouth pressing against his jaw as a wave of heat suddenly rolls through him.
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He's a quick recover in most aspects, so it should stand to reason that this time isn't much different. That's why he's able to make his way on his own all the way until they get to the bathroom, which looks just as lavish as everything else in the manor. Truly, Rex Lapis spared no expense. ]
I never said I didn't want you here.
[ Because far from it; after the night he endured, a little human contact was more than welcome. Especially from Zhongli, who probably owed him about thirty thousand Mora worth of it. Though he's still a little weak in the knees the doorjamb is a good support, and so the Harbinger will let himself slouch up against it in as nonchalant a manner as he can manage while he looks about the bathroom and the room beyond their door.
... how had Rex Lapis managed to survive a shot from that close range? It didn't make any sense. If they really were brothers... Zhongli looked pretty human enough. Was he wearing a bulletproof - no, there was no such thing as bulletproof skin or scarves. Childe would have definitely noticed if he were wearing something, even in the dark.
And what was with that kiss?
He pulls himself out of his thoughts in time to see the way Zhongli sets out his things for him, including drawing the water for the shower even though he thinks he'd much prefer a bath. He won't complain, though, instead looking up and meeting the other man's eyes and finding himself drawn in by how golden they are. Like warm honey, oozing some emotion he can't really tell, no doubt due to the sluggishness of his thoughts. All he can really tell is he very much wants him here, and he pushes himself up a little to approach, one hand sliding around Zhongli's waist, mouth pressing against his jaw as a wave of heat suddenly rolls through him.
Gods, he smells divine. ]
I might need some help... washing.