[Zhongli recognizes the curiosity in Ajax's gaze, and he contemplates how much to share about his unconventional family situation. He decides to offer a glimpse into his relationships with his supposed siblings.]
Indeed, seven is a significant number. Each of my siblings is very busy and working in different countries. They have plenty of responsibilities, overseeing and managing certain affairs, [Zhongli explains, choosing his words carefully.] While we grew together in the same household, our interactions are infrequent. My brother in Mondstadt tends to visit from time to time, though we rarely keep in touch otherwise. When we do, it often signals something...unsettling.
[Zhongli's tone carries a touch of melancholy, a hidden depth beneath the composed exterior. He gazes at the chessboard, contemplating the intricacies of the pieces and the unspoken complexities of his connections to his other siblings. Zhongli adds, casting a thoughtful look at Ajax. He wonders how much of this unconventional family structure makes sense to someone outside its enigmatic folds.]
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Indeed, seven is a significant number. Each of my siblings is very busy and working in different countries. They have plenty of responsibilities, overseeing and managing certain affairs, [Zhongli explains, choosing his words carefully.] While we grew together in the same household, our interactions are infrequent. My brother in Mondstadt tends to visit from time to time, though we rarely keep in touch otherwise. When we do, it often signals something...unsettling.
[Zhongli's tone carries a touch of melancholy, a hidden depth beneath the composed exterior. He gazes at the chessboard, contemplating the intricacies of the pieces and the unspoken complexities of his connections to his other siblings. Zhongli adds, casting a thoughtful look at Ajax. He wonders how much of this unconventional family structure makes sense to someone outside its enigmatic folds.]