[ Childe pauses, blinking before rather easily going along with answering the question.]
Oh, sure... if you want the company. [ he was going to come back, of course, to make sure everything was going all right and zhongli was comfortable. Zhongli could stay in the bath as long as he likes, too, it's not a problem. Alright Childe had been intending to come back and keep him company from outside the tub, inside is not a problem if the other prefers it. ]
Just get comfortable, okay? I'm going to get your tea so you can have it here and clear my schedule for the rest of the day.
[ it's not that big of a deal, of course— his schedule, that is. he's busy but... well, it's different than it was back at Northland Bank. Her Majesty let them do what they wanted so long as they came when she beckoned. There's a pause before he glances to the water again. ] I started the water warm, don't turn it up too quickly. You don't feel it, but your body is well into hypothermia. Even though you aren't human, I don't know if your body will burn like a human's if we try to introduce you to water that is too hot too quickly. It needs to be done gradually. When I get back, we can see how you're doing. If I'm going to be joining you I can probably raise your core temperature with my own body heat and we can warm the water if everything is going okay.
[ it's clear there's nothing to worry about, but considering how cold his skin is and it's coloring, he can't bring himself to risk Zhongli blistering his skin painfully instead of getting to relax and feel better in the bath.
Before leaving though, Childe will flip a switch that will help warm the air in the bathroom, as well. If he's going to take care of the other here he might as well do it properly. ]
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Oh, sure... if you want the company. [ he was going to come back, of course, to make sure everything was going all right and zhongli was comfortable. Zhongli could stay in the bath as long as he likes, too, it's not a problem. Alright Childe had been intending to come back and keep him company from outside the tub, inside is not a problem if the other prefers it. ]
Just get comfortable, okay? I'm going to get your tea so you can have it here and clear my schedule for the rest of the day.
[ it's not that big of a deal, of course— his schedule, that is. he's busy but... well, it's different than it was back at Northland Bank. Her Majesty let them do what they wanted so long as they came when she beckoned. There's a pause before he glances to the water again. ] I started the water warm, don't turn it up too quickly. You don't feel it, but your body is well into hypothermia. Even though you aren't human, I don't know if your body will burn like a human's if we try to introduce you to water that is too hot too quickly. It needs to be done gradually. When I get back, we can see how you're doing. If I'm going to be joining you I can probably raise your core temperature with my own body heat and we can warm the water if everything is going okay.
[ it's clear there's nothing to worry about, but considering how cold his skin is and it's coloring, he can't bring himself to risk Zhongli blistering his skin painfully instead of getting to relax and feel better in the bath.
Before leaving though, Childe will flip a switch that will help warm the air in the bathroom, as well. If he's going to take care of the other here he might as well do it properly. ]