[ Childe's lucky Zhongli is not attuned to human emotions and nuances or the way he says that might have been interpreted as sounding almost jealous or bitter. Since Zhongli understands none of those things, however, it slips by without even a pause from Zhongli as they ultimately make their way to the casino on the upper decks. ]
Liyue does not need me to protect it—thus I am no longer necessary. I have full faith in its people's ability to carry on through the unknown. [ there's a momentary pause as Zhongli comes to watch the cards dealing themselves at one of the tables, the ex-archon clearly fascinated by the situation. He continues speaking. ] Besides... with the Tsaritsa now having what she wanted, Liyue is no longer a place of interest for the Fatui, yes?
[ everything else Liyue must learn to take care of by itself. That doesn't mean the Adepti will not come to its aid should it be necessary, so Zhongli is feeling quite at peace with leaving it to spread its wings whether he is there to witness it or not.
Zhongli shifts his attention to look at Childe, his head tilted the slightest bit. ]
As for being calm... are you not the same, Childe?
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Liyue does not need me to protect it—thus I am no longer necessary. I have full faith in its people's ability to carry on through the unknown. [ there's a momentary pause as Zhongli comes to watch the cards dealing themselves at one of the tables, the ex-archon clearly fascinated by the situation. He continues speaking. ] Besides... with the Tsaritsa now having what she wanted, Liyue is no longer a place of interest for the Fatui, yes?
[ everything else Liyue must learn to take care of by itself. That doesn't mean the Adepti will not come to its aid should it be necessary, so Zhongli is feeling quite at peace with leaving it to spread its wings whether he is there to witness it or not.
Zhongli shifts his attention to look at Childe, his head tilted the slightest bit. ]
As for being calm... are you not the same, Childe?