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[ he just sighs at that ]

I should have stabbed you when I had the chance. But yes. I do find it hard to resist you.

Very often.

I don’t think that would have helped any, but… I’ll admit the same, sensei, I have a hard time resisting you too. [ sets his chin on his shoulder and sighs wistfully. ] You just have that effect on me.

I'd repeat your words if they weren't too ridiculous.

[ For now instead he'll just keeps his arms around him ]

The place is nice, by the way.

[ and he’s content to keep his own wound around five. ] And what words were those, sensei, ..?

I think so too. A nice place to come to unwind. If you’d ever like to drop in let me know.

Well. The garden you gifted me is already doing wonders with that, actually. I've been enjoying it.

Oh? [ smiles. ] I’m glad, and you’ll have to show me how it’s doing. I’m curious. [ squeezes five just a liiiittle bit tighter. ] …the perfect gift then.

I told you you're sweet and thoughtful. I mean. You're also an asshole but that's why I like you.

[ trails a couple of kisses along his neck. ] I like you for the same reasons, sensei.

That's not being on your best behavior.

...I think we both knew that was going to be a real stretch.

I'd say you're better behaved as a child, but that'd be a lie.

Hey! I was a great kid. [ huffs, and cheekily jabs five in the side. ]

Mm-mm.

Well. You were adorable. But I'm sure you've noticed I'm not good with children.

Not the best, but certainly not the worst. I wonder how many donuts you would have let me eat.

Perhaps one day I’ll get the chance to introduce you to all of my siblings. I’m sure they’d like you too.

Somewhere between 5 to 6 which would have probably gotten you sick.

But shouldn't you introduce your family to Zhongli instead?

I do plan on introducing Zhongli Xiansheng to my family. I've been looking forward to that for a long while, but I'd also like to introduce you.

Well. If you'd like that then. I'd love to meet them too, if possible.

But, ah, as you saw... let's keep my status as a Harbinger a secret.

Oh, so I can tell them I'm a time traveling assassin instead?

[ opens mouth,
closes mouth. ]

Time traveling... toy salesman...

I'm not going to tell your family I sell toys. At most I'll pretend to be your accountant.

...even better! Good thinking, sensei. I knew I liked you for more than your attitude. It's that big brain of yours.

Thanks but you realize that was literally the easiest solution, right. Doesn't exactly take a genius.

Maybe let's also leave out the time traveling part. Unless I'm filing your taxes from the future.

I know, sensei. I wouldn't have said you're *also* a toy salesman. I'm the best of the best, so you'd be competing against perfection. [ snickers, pressing five into the couch. ] But that's fine. My accountant. And I could probably use an accountant. I have too much Mora than I know what to do with and Zhongli Xiansheng spends it like it's nothing.

[ he's a little surprised by getting pressed into the couch, but you know. he'll roll with it, and just brings both hands on Childe's shoulder, before he laughs ]

Do you want me to check your finances? I am good with numbers.

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