[ honestly, he half-expected that zhongli may have pulled away from his touch. then he could have went all-in in hassling him. but, maybe a larger part of him is secretly glad he doesn't. maybe this showed that there was more trust between the two of them than he really had time to ponder over.
his finger lingers on his cheek for a second before drawing back. instead, he decides to behave as they walk through the blue tint of the fish tanks; just savoring the feeling of their joined hands. rafayel could have easily made a joke. maybe, even have chimed in for zhongli not to "interrupt him," but essentially— the archon had always been an adept listener. so instead, he enjoys the peace for a just a moment. ]
Do you still think the fishie next to you is a guppy? I'd say you caught something a lot bigger.
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his finger lingers on his cheek for a second before drawing back. instead, he decides to behave as they walk through the blue tint of the fish tanks; just savoring the feeling of their joined hands. rafayel could have easily made a joke. maybe, even have chimed in for zhongli not to "interrupt him," but essentially— the archon had always been an adept listener. so instead, he enjoys the peace for a just a moment. ]
Do you still think the fishie next to you is a guppy? I'd say you caught something a lot bigger.