[ It's true. There is not even the hint of alcohol on Ajax's breath as he takes another stumbling step that is still distinctly away from the bustle of the current venue. There's a tenseness to his shoulders, a twitch of his eye as he glances to his left every few seconds (trying to catch a few words from his ear piece just in case Morax does show up and he has to make another hasty return to his perch. If only Katya would stop lecturing him between updates. It's not like he can reply right now!)

When Ajax finally catches Zhongli's eyes, the concern he himself feels bubbling up in that golden gaze, he heaves a little sigh. His shoulders slump as he runs a hand through his hair, looking down for a moment. ]

Yeah. I mean, yeah. I think so.

Just caught me by surprise, Xiansheng. I mean, sure Liyue is mostly safe and all—

[ As safe as any large bustling center of commerce could be under the Qixing's watchful eye.

(Rex Lapis's too though no one is going to admit that.) ]

It's dark and you're by yourself on a mostly empty street. Just doesn't sit right me with s'all.

[ He straightens up a bit, still trying to lead Zhongli away. ]

Call it older brother instincts or something.