[Ironically, it's the fact that it blackens with corruption that finally makes Zhongli move. He came here to cleanse the corruption in Childe-- and if this scene itself was part of it, then...
Then he had to take it in hand to try and heal it. He did not know how, but he had to try.
So he steps forward, offering the image of Childe a soft, apologetic smile as he reaches out to touch the gnosis.]
I am here for you, Childe. If this is causing you pain, I want to ease it. I never realized how much it hurt you.
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Then he had to take it in hand to try and heal it. He did not know how, but he had to try.
So he steps forward, offering the image of Childe a soft, apologetic smile as he reaches out to touch the gnosis.]
I am here for you, Childe. If this is causing you pain, I want to ease it. I never realized how much it hurt you.