I am glad to hear it. [ Zhongli also leaves it at that. His thinking is similar to Childe's, although perhaps a little more gentle in the sense he is aware the other is angry with him and isn't interested in accidentally creating more tensions between them. Still, he imagines they will have much to deal with ahead, and it would be better for them to be on good terms then not. For now, though, he will give Childe his freedom to be distant and tight-lipped.

—And avoidant of any future encounters, if he is so inclined. ]

It is not. [ he says matter of factly without looking for clarification on what Childe is referring to. ] It is simply what comes with time. [ there's no long spiel explaining such further like usual. In fact, for once, he would rather not. ]

This ship is quite fascinating with all its amenities, it seems best to be familiar with it in case anything troublesome is to happen. I do not suppose in your exploration of this place you have come across any others from Teyvat?