[ Zhongli is surprised when he is suddenly tugged, falling back to the bed and reflexively brings his hands to either side of Childe to catch himself. It's only further astonishment that washes over him as the other clings to him along with such words. He is silent for a moment before his expression softens with a kind smile, bringing a hand up now from the bed to gently embrace the other even as he lets his mouth press gently to the top of his head before nuzzling his cheek against soft auburn hair. ]

... Forgive me. If I had known what would happen, I would have stayed by your side.

[ he would have. Perhaps he should have. It's not as if he cannot take his calls and do his work as Zhongli. Perhaps it's best to take this course of action for a few days to minimize any further mishaps. There's a length of silence before he adds such: ]

I will stay with you for several days to come to make up for it. Is it sufficient...?

[ perhaps it is a horrible idea, but Zhongli decides he still prefers it. ]