[ despite the seriousness of the situation - and that it's basically kidnapping, maybe, except Zhongli is going along of his own free will so maybe it's more like consensual kidnapping - Childe seems to be in relatively high spirits, and he takes only a quick moment to gather what he can in the room before following Zhongli to the door. he opens it further like a true gentleman, holding it open and peering up and down the hallway before beckoning Zhongli through it via holding out his hand for him to take. ]

If you can get us to the docks, I can handle the rest. I have contacts waiting in Liyue ready with a vessel to take us to Snezhnaya. Don't worry, I'll take care of everything.