[ Zhongli's not saying a literal "sorry" to Childe for pulling the rug out from under his crazy ass plans endangering the entire population of Liyue harbor. It would be insincere if he did, although not so much in concerns to Childe personally. Again, he isn't interested in appeasing Childe, so much as simply being as honest as possible. He has no reasons to lie, but age and weaving contracts so to as not allow any loopholes—lest he desires there to be—means he is quite good at making half the picture sound like the entire one to most.
There is a moment of quiet at Childe's request, keeping his attention on the other's face before accepting. ]
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There is a moment of quiet at Childe's request, keeping his attention on the other's face before accepting. ]
Very well. I do not see a reason to deny you.