[ Zhongli follows but at a distance, giving the two siblings their space. At first, it is more of an issue of politeness that he wishes to help out in the kitchen if Childe himself plans to get involved. This home has become his over the past few months (such a thought fanning a warmth deep within Zhongli of belonging), and then curiosity to experience the Harbinger as he was among his beloved family.

Regret bubbles up as soon as Tonia refers to Chile by a name that he has not heard before. Ajax. Ah... The name given to him by his parents no doubt. Childe had always been a title, this Zhongli knew even though he favored it over the name given to him by the Tsarista. Such a name was for work matters, and he did not like using something so impersonal when Zhongli's presence had nothing to do with either Wangsheng or the Fatui.

But it feels forbidden to find out in such a way. Like it wasn't meant for his ears. And so that piece of knowledge is quickly buried (and hopefully forgotten, would it not be a blessing if he could forget something that he wished to) as Zhongli also enters the kitchen. ]

Lady Tonia. I fear that the both of us would feel like incapable hosts if we let the guest do all the hosting. If not the cooking, perhaps there are other tasks that we might be able to assist with in the meantime.