[ Childe's eyebrows go up a little at that. Of course Zhongli wants to wait. The difference in their level of patience is a yawning chasm.
But the revelation that the former archon might want him is…something he'll assess later. ]
You telling me I'm worth waiting for?
[ His voice is low, barely more than a whisper. Why deal with his own complicated feelings when he can tease instead! ]
Fair point, though. I'd hate to rush. Wouldn't want you to think I'm sloppy.
[ He sucks in a shaky breath at that scratch, the bite of not-really-pain on his skin. Then his mouth is back on Zhongli's, because that's what this game is supposed to be, regardless of how much further Childe would take it. ]
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But the revelation that the former archon might want him is…something he'll assess later. ]
You telling me I'm worth waiting for?
[ His voice is low, barely more than a whisper. Why deal with his own complicated feelings when he can tease instead! ]
Fair point, though. I'd hate to rush. Wouldn't want you to think I'm sloppy.
[ He sucks in a shaky breath at that scratch, the bite of not-really-pain on his skin. Then his mouth is back on Zhongli's, because that's what this game is supposed to be, regardless of how much further Childe would take it. ]