[ The answer is as he suspects, but Zhongli still considers this a small victory that Ajax would allow him to assist in his sacred duty.

With a small smile, he reaches out to take the ends of Ajax's scarf and tucks them carefully around his neck and into the folds of his robes. It wouldn't do if his gift snagged on a branch or other jagged surface and caused him to trip up. ]

Thank you.

It is a great honor for me to be allowed to assist you in this task.

[ He smooths the fabric once more before taking a step back. ]

I leave the rest in your care.